Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation 1 Apr 14, 2010 10:33 pm Hi Guys, For the last couple of weeks, I've been constantly seeking HT suggestions & ideas for my lounge room. The size of the room is 4.5mx 3.5m. Its more a lounge than a dedicated theatre room, so I really dont see myself spending more than 5-6K for the AV equipments. Given the budget, what sort of equipments should I be looking for? The hifi shop near my place has a deal with Kef KHT5005.1 speaker package (any good?) for just over a thousand dollars. Also what would be better a 55inch plasma/LED or to go with Projectors? Thanks. Re: Home Theatre suggestions 2Apr 15, 2010 8:21 am When auditioning speakers, I suggest that you trust your ears. Audition a number of setups, and the one that sounds best to your ears is the one that you should be buying. As for plasma/LCD/LED or projector, given that you said it will be more of a lounge room rather than a dedicated theatre room, I suggest that you go for a plasma or LCD. A projector would require a dark room. Re: Home Theatre suggestions 3Apr 15, 2010 9:39 am It really depends on just how much you really want a BIG picture. A 100" screen is very comfortable in a room 4.5m deep (as long as you are sitting near or against the back wall). In saying that, the amount of light coming into the room during the times you will be watching this display is a very big consideration... Re: Home Theatre suggestions 4Apr 15, 2010 4:15 pm Thanks Guys. From the suggestions, I’m sure I’ll be going with a LED LCD or PLASMA. As for as Speaker setup goes, what is ideal for a room of that size (4.5 x 3.5), 5.1/5.2 or 7.1? Because if its 7.1 then I’ll have to change the pre wiring of the house. All suggestions are welcome. Re: Home Theatre suggestions 5Apr 16, 2010 8:34 am I suggest you do what I’ve done… I’ve pre wired my HT to accommodate 7.2. Even if you decide to go with 5.1/5.2 it doesn’t really matter, but you do have the provision to upgrade later. Speaker wiring is cheap and easy to install when there isn’t any plasterboard in place. Re: Home Theatre suggestions 6Apr 17, 2010 8:21 am In a room 3.5m wide 5.1 is enough - for 7.1 you'll really be squeezing in the 4 speakers at the back... Hi, Looking to add an ensuite to one of the bedrooms and make it a Master BR. Please see the attached current floorplan. Need suggestions on what's the best way to do… 0 7337 ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your… 3 15142 Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference. Thanks 0 5063 |