Reddit mentions of STR-169120 Silver Ticket 120" Diagonal 16:9 4K Ultra HD Ready HDTV (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen White Material

If I had a $1500 budget, I would recommend the following:

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Epson Home Cinema 2150 - $699.00

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Micca MB42X - $79.95

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Micca MB42X Center - $69.95

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Fluance AVBP2 - $119.99

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Denon AVR S530BT - $229.00

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Silver Ticket 120" Screen - $249.98

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This would give you a decent entry level setup. You'll have about 50$ left over for speaker wire. I am be no means an expert but I lurk a lot and I think this would be decent.

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Honestly, there are some really nice screens on the cheap these days. Check out Elite Screens and Silver Ticket. Here's an example: http://www.amazon.com/STR-169120-Silver-Ticket-120-Diagonal/dp/B00CYLOTPK.

Also, you could also go the DIY route with better results by reading through here: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/110-diy-screen-section/

You have the room. Time for 2.0.

I feel like you're really limiting yourself on options by only getting stuff from Best Buy. Depending on your seating distance, I'd go with a projector to make it a true home theater experience. I'm not against big TVs but when I'm ready to have an all out dedicated theater, TV is not what I think of. 4k projectors are starting to become viable options even if they're not 'true 4k', pixel shifted models are almost indistinguishable from the real deal.
On the audio end, if you get refurbished gear from accessories4less and get internet direct gear, you can get much better value and quality than what's available at Best Buy. The one thing that the store might be good for is to listen to the Klipsch models and see if you even remotely like how they sound.
With all of that above said, here is my recommendation
Epson 4010 projector

Silver ticket screen

Denon X1400

2X Klipsch RP-160M

Klipsch RP-440C

2X PB-2000, select dual for 100 in savings.

All in this puts you at 4736.72 and nets a really good 5.1 setup. You could upgrade to a full atmos receiver and tower speakers if you really wanted to and had the space for it.

I'd replace the X1400 with a Marantz SR6012 to get full atmos. Curiously the Marantz is cheaper than the equivalent Denon X4400 option.
I'd also go with the Klipsch RP-260F up front.

This gets you full 7.2 with the option to upgrade to Atmos, tower front speakers and all of the rest above for
5944.56

I'd even go as far as calling the second upgraded option the generic recommended /r/hometheater setup. The most obvious thing to replace would be the speakers and subs depending on your preference with any speaker brand and the subs with other ID companies like Rythmik, HSU, Powersoundaudio.

I currently have a [120" Silver Ticket] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYLOTPK/) off of Amazon and I've always thought it was pretty nice, but seeing the dark energy demos ... wow. Do you think I would see a significant improvement with the Abyss ALR? I'd certainly spend the $1,200 if it would greatly improve my HT setup.

HDMI over ethernet makes zero sense if you are working from scratch, just run an 18gb/s capable cable. If you are running wire in the ceiling might as well add the lines for Atmos height channels.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/optoma-uhd50-4k-dlp-projector-with-high-dynamic-range-white/6188344.p?skuId=6188344&intl=nosplash

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/B00CYLOTPK

I have read a lot about screens recently, as I am also getting a projector. Pretty much everyone recommends the silver ticket for a budget screen. I just ordered mine, 133".

Pretty much everyone says its as good as any screen under $2000 and easy to set up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYLOTPK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is even better quality but it's slightly smaller and does not have an outside stand. Slightly better review score as well.

They are the best value in screens. You can get better but at 5-10x the cost. STR-169120 Silver Ticket 120" Diagonal 16:9 4K Ultra HD Ready HDTV (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen White Material https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYLOTPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qq4aBbWT7EXWD

I am moving into a new basement HT situation next month and I keep coming back to this screen:

STR-169120 Silver Ticket 120" Diagonal 16:9 4K Ultra HD Ready HDTV (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen White Material https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYLOTPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tahDDb1NJTPPE

It’s very budget friendly too. I can’t help too much with the projector part though, my budget in that area is different. You could check the frequently bought together, they have screen + mount + projector for under 1k. It’s a Benq projector but I haven’t fully reviewed it.


*also, you may want to include room dimensions as well. It can help with recommendations.


Edit: I just haven’t spent time looking at projectors in that budget area, there are plenty more equipped to make a proper recommendation in that area.

For me its not worth it the Sony VPLVW350ES 4K (4096 x 2160) 3D SXRD Home Theater/Gaming Projector is a better option the quality on this 4k beast is something else. Here is a video of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPQ7W4yhF1E and looking at the screen a 120 inch would be good for you,the STR-169120 Silver Ticket 120inch Diagonal 16:9 4K Ultra HD Ready is a great pick for you.

I've looked around before.. these seem reviewed well.
Any opinion on it?

$1k-$1,500. What other pictures would you like? I was thinking of this screen. http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Ticket-HDTV-16-Projector/dp/B00CYLOTPK/ref=sr_1_2?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1420319949&sr=1-2&keywords=projector+screen

And this projector:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MK39P92/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420320858&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41pU-DOAShL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Here's a comment I made not too long ago - -



I don't know if this is what you are looking for but...


I have been using this projector since Winter 2018:
Optoma GT1080Darbee 1080p 3000 Lumens 3D DLP Short Throw Gaming Projector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHG92Y5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_wjigLjdsijbj2


With the following screen:
STR-169120 Silver Ticket 120" Diagonal 16:9 4K Ultra HD Ready HDTV (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen White Material https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYLOTPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_IDOEqvhvuHT7d


The only gripe that I have with the screen is, if the image is sharp in the center, the corners tend to be just slightly blurry. If text is clear in the center, then it is blurry in the corners. It's tolerable.

And vice-versa: if text is sharp in the corners, then it is slightly blurry in the center.

For my uses, this isn't a problem. I use the projector for gaming and watching videos/TV. PC Gaming and Console Gaming, I haven't noticed any latency issues between controller input and the display.

It's only when I am typing into the URL in the Web Browser at the top of the screen do I notice these blurry issues.

I doubt you'll have to spend that much for a decent screen. My go-to's are from Silver Ticket. They're good quality, super easy to set up, and easy on the wallet.

• STR-169110
  
• STR-169110-G
  
• STR-169120
  
• STR-169120-G
  
  If your room is completely light controlled and dark, I recommend going with a white screen. If not, a grey screen may help with your contrast and color performance.

For projector, I would go with an Optoma HD28 in eco-mode - $800, and pair that with something like a Silver Ticket 120" screen at $250 and call that a day.

You will want eco-mode, as it has better color output, but that particular projector will do well in a dimly-lit basement, it won't need absolute darkness to be watchable. That's $1050 of your budget, which would leave $1450 for audio equipment.

I bought this and was impressed with the build quality and it looks great on the wall. Screen lays perfectly flat.

I have been hearing that a lot and have been looking into both.

For the Silver Ticket, is the white material the preferred style to get the most gain? The descriptions say 1.1 gain. Would this be the best setup for someone with white walls as well?

Do you have any other screen recommendations that are less then $1k for 120 in? The dealer mention he had Stewart Cima Neve, but it doesn't seem reasonable to buy for my situation.

Absolutely possible to get started within that budget. Setting up a projector based home theater is a journey, it’s not a buy one time and be done.

This is what I did also, since I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy the projector experience. Since you are new to projectors, I would recommend getting an entry level projector ($500 to $700) brand new or you can try the classifieds in avsforum (or craigslist). The cheap projector may not be 4K, may not have the placement flexibility etc - but before you plunk serious dollars into all that, this is a great way to get your feet wet. For a projector screen, used is a great option (as there are no electronics to go bad). Or, you can spring for a new Silverticket screen for around $250 or so.

If you have the AV equipment already hook it up and check to see if you like it. The. You can spend more money/time on room treatment, better projector etc. Over time. If you don’t like the experience, sell these for not much of a loss.

Here are the links:

Projector: https://www.benqdirect.com/ht2050a-refurb.html

Screen: https://www.amazon.com/STR-169120-Silver-Ticket-120-Diagonal/dp/B00CYLOTPK

Update on my Build

I've purchased

• Projector - Epson 2045 - $650 (after $200 visa gift card rebate)
  
  
• Screen - Silver ticker 120" - $219
  
  
• Receiver - Yamaha RX A750 -$388
  
  
• Fronts Speakers - Philharmoic audio affordables $195
  
  
• Center Speaker - Philharmoic audio affordables $135
  
  
• Surround/side speaker - SVS prime $229 outlet pricing
  
  
  
  
  Will purchase when funds are available
  
  
  
• Rear Speakers - To be determined
  
  
• Woofers - Plan to purchase Hsu STF-2 ($365 shipped)
  
  
• Media Player - Nvidia Sheild with 500gb HD $299