Home Cinema Cost

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I am looking to put in home cinema into my basement. I am town between a decent TV (as a low 'hassle' solution) and a projector.

I would use this only occasionally and as such don't want to spend a fortune. Am I crazy to think I could get a half decent projector and receiver for £1-1.5k then spend another £500 on speakers and screen?

Or would be be better off spending the cash on a 65" TV?

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Thanks all. I have followed this up and been to see a local independent. They have suggested the following projector:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/projectors/eps...

This would be teamed with a Bose sound bar and wireless sub and a fixed, 90" screen.

http://www.johnlewis.com/bose-soundtouch-120-wirel...

Total cost is c£2.5k.

I would prefer to use them as they will turn up in the morning and when I get back from work it'll be sorted and set up!

Any thoughts? What should I be spending on a 90" screen? Is the Bose a decent option for the price? It sounded fantastic, minimal wiring etc and looks great.

Edited by Calculator on Sunday 1st May 11:29

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Meant to add, it will be run off a Sky box and PS4, so don't think I need anything else?

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Thanks, that's very helpful. I just need to work out whether I want the installation complexity vs the simple option. Reviews of the Bose are mixed, with several raising concerns about the sub dropping out.

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Thanks. Sounds like the projector is a decent shout for the money. I just need to work out where best to spend £1k on audio which will look subtle but still deliver. Doesn't sound like the Bose is the way to go.

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Ok, progress continues albeit slower than I'd like due to workload. I have gone for the following:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/projector-scre...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/projectors/eps...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packag...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/d...

Any thoughts?

What would people do about fitting? Local guy wants to charge £500 but I am minded to have a go myself given the system is relatively straightforward. Most of the work seems to be in channelling cables which I am not sure justifies the cost.

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Very helpful, thanks Vex. You're right about the fitter, I'll get him up and running.

Pictures to follow!

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My home cinema is now installed and operational. I am delighted with how it turned out and I am glad I spent a bit more on the audio and went through the additional decorating work required for wiring etc as the Monitor Audio system I got really makes the experience. I also got a professional to do the install, which again was worth every penny!

Thanks for the great advice.

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Forgot to mention, this was the set up I went with:

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Ok, progress continues albeit slower than I'd like due to workload. I have gone for the following:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/projector-scre...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/projectors/eps...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packag...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/d...

Any thoughts?

What would people do about fitting? Local guy wants to charge £500 but I am minded to have a go myself given the system is relatively straightforward. Most of the work seems to be in channelling cables which I am not sure justifies the cost.