If you are in the process of setting up a home theater, one thing that you may want to consider is the possibility of setting it up to use a projector and fixed projector screen. While this may end up being quite expensive if you bought all of the equipment brand new, it can be very economical if you buy a refurbished cheap projector instead of a new one. Plus, the overall effect of using a projector in a movie room is more satisfying than a large screen television in most cases.
One of the great benefits of setting up a projector and screen in your home theater is that it can end up being a lot cheaper than a conventional setup, and you may find that you have a lot less trouble with the equipment as well. For example, fixed projector screens can cost as little as $350 up to around $500. If you were to go with a refurbished projector, you could buy the entire setup–sound system included–for as little as $2500 which is how much a big sized television could cost! And a big screen television that will give you the projected size you get from a projector system, essentially 70 or 80 inches, will cost much more than that.
This option can work very well providing you make sure that you do get decent equipment, and that the projector you buy even though refurbished is still a fairly recent model. Newer model projectors work well on almost any fixed projector screen, whereas older projectors sometimes do have issues with color or resolution. As long as you get a system that was manufactured in the last couple of years (yes, you can find used systems that are just a year or two old), you should not have anything to worry about.
If you are planning on setting up a projector screen, make sure that you choose the right room for your home theater. The room needs to be big enough so that the projector screen is not overwhelming or over-powering. It also needs to be dark, so either a room without any windows or a room with good black out blinds is ideal.
It is fairly easy to set up a projector and screen, if you are somewhat familiar with this type of equipment. If not, you may almost be better off paying for someone to set up your home theater. That way you can ensure that it is well set up to the point that it will give you optimum performance. It is certainly worth while spending a little extra to get everything ‘just right’.
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