Need Advice on my first installation

neokeelo
neokeelo Posts: 168
This is my first installation I have done with a projector. I will be using the Mitsubishi HC1500 720P projector. I am looking to use at least a 100 inch electric screen (Perhaps tabbed tension)

Here you can see a video of my room HERE and pictures below.

Living room
http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/neokeelo/?action=view&current=DSCF3065.jpg

Back wall

http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/neokeelo/?action=view&current=DSCF3065.jpg
Back wall Alternate Angle
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/neokeelo/DSCF3067.jpg

Front wall
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/neokeelo/DSCF3068.jpg

The screens I am looking at are
1) --> 100" Tension flat 1.4 Gain
http://www.htdepot.com/Focupix_TensionFlat_16_9_Electric_Screen_105_p/fxt169s-100.htm

or Focupix HDVio 16:9 100" Electric 1.3 Gain
2)--> http://www.htdepot.com/Focupix_HDVio_Widescreen_Electric_Screen_100_p/fhv169ax-100.htm

One has a gain of 1.4 (but is tabbed tensioned )which I think is too bright for the HC1500.
Other than that which screen do you recommend? What about high contrast Grey? I would rather have darker blacks. The darker the better. From wall to wall is about 17ft and floor to ceiling is about 14ft. I'm trying to decide what type of screen to use and what gainThis projector is pretty bright even in low lamp mode.

I have some other questions. Can I mount the projector to the ceiling instead of trying to mount it to the back wall? Would the fan get in the way of the image? How would do this? As far as wiring, I think I only need a 50ft HDMI cable and a thick 10 gauge power cable to go from the projector to the UPS that I will use to power everything with. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
My System
Pre/Pro - Integra DTR 40.2
Amplifier -Parasound 2205a
Paradigm Studio 60s V5 Mains
Paradigm Studio 590 V5 Center
Paradigm 20s - rear ( Wanted)
SUB - SVS PB12-NSD
LG PK250 60inch Plasma
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  • neokeelo
    neokeelo Posts: 168
    edited April 2009
    Also I forgot to ask, what mount should I use to mount my RT28i surround speakers? Those things are pretty heavy.
    My System
    Pre/Pro - Integra DTR 40.2
    Amplifier -Parasound 2205a
    Paradigm Studio 60s V5 Mains
    Paradigm Studio 590 V5 Center
    Paradigm 20s - rear ( Wanted)
    SUB - SVS PB12-NSD
    LG PK250 60inch Plasma
  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2009
    neokeelo wrote: »
    Also I forgot to ask, what mount should I use to mount my RT28i surround speakers? Those things are pretty heavy.

    From

    http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/rti28/

    # Sanus Natural Foundation 30" speaker stands (for front channel use) or 36" for surround speaker use.
    # OmniMount articulating wall-mount bracket

    So those are Polk's recommendations.

    Can't help with the rest, sorry.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified