ptardivel
Novice Member
I am in desperate need of your expert advice. I've done some research online but still find myself confused as to the best options to go with on a number of fronts. Apologies in advance for the length of this post and the number of stupid questions within it!
OVERVIEW: I am completely gutting my lounge area (stripping back to bare walks a ceiling joists) and want to install a projector into the ceiling and have 5.1 surround sound. I have bought a BenQ W1070 projector which has a red and white stereo output. I have a bluray player, sky HD, BT vision box all of which I can watch netfix through. I plan to put them in a low lying cabinet at the base of the projector screen. I don't listen to that much music and am not too worried about perfect sound quality. I have attached a layout for the room with dimensions in case that helps. We'll likely lie on the sofas with our heads furthest away from the projector screen. My budget for the remaining components is around £1000.
Now for the stupid questions!
1. Can you recommend a ceiling lift?
2. The ceiling height is 2.7m , will this cause issues with the projecting angle? (I read elsewhere on this forum that you should avoid adjusting keystones?).
3. How far away from the projecting wall would you put the projector?
4. Would you use an HDMI cable or Cat6 for that distance?
5. What audio setup would you recommend? Use of an AV receiver, HDMI switch, amp or other component? Any make/model recommendations?
6. Whats the best audio out cabling to use from my devices (sky box etc)? Optical?
7. What speakers / sub should I get, where should I place them and will they need power?
8. Do I need a screen or could I project straight onto the white wall (possibly use the special projector screen paint?)?
9. What cables should I use to run to the speakers?
Advice gratefully received!
Many thanks in advance
P
OVERVIEW: I am completely gutting my lounge area (stripping back to bare walks a ceiling joists) and want to install a projector into the ceiling and have 5.1 surround sound. I have bought a BenQ W1070 projector which has a red and white stereo output. I have a bluray player, sky HD, BT vision box all of which I can watch netfix through. I plan to put them in a low lying cabinet at the base of the projector screen. I don't listen to that much music and am not too worried about perfect sound quality. I have attached a layout for the room with dimensions in case that helps. We'll likely lie on the sofas with our heads furthest away from the projector screen. My budget for the remaining components is around £1000.
Now for the stupid questions!
1. Can you recommend a ceiling lift?
2. The ceiling height is 2.7m , will this cause issues with the projecting angle? (I read elsewhere on this forum that you should avoid adjusting keystones?).
3. How far away from the projecting wall would you put the projector?
4. Would you use an HDMI cable or Cat6 for that distance?
5. What audio setup would you recommend? Use of an AV receiver, HDMI switch, amp or other component? Any make/model recommendations?
6. Whats the best audio out cabling to use from my devices (sky box etc)? Optical?
7. What speakers / sub should I get, where should I place them and will they need power?
8. Do I need a screen or could I project straight onto the white wall (possibly use the special projector screen paint?)?
9. What cables should I use to run to the speakers?
Advice gratefully received!
Many thanks in advance
P