My Boxlight
Matinee 1HD Home Theater
by Bobbie Bogdanovich
My house was built with a home theater in mind. The room is a 20 X 11, perfect for a four seat theater. I knew I wanted a front projector but didn't want to spent a bundle on the system. I choose the Boxlight Matinee 1HD after seeing a demo at their home office outside of Seattle. Luckily, I had the opportunity to see the projector in action before making the purchase.
Chad, at Studio Experience recommended the Cinemavision Da-Lite screen. At under $1,000, I saved money going with the Da-Lite versus the Stewart. All total, the projector, screen, and ceiling mount came in around $2800. (Studio Experience even threw in a free DVD player)
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Projector View |
The speakers are made locally ( in Oregon ) from Aperion. Amazing sound for a very reasonable price. I went with the 5.1 system just due to space constraints. I originally bought Paradigm Monitor 5 but saved about a $1,000 by choosing the Aperion. They sound better than anything I've heard in their price range.
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Front View |
Rounding out my system is a reclining love-seat, two leather chairs, some authentic movie poster frames from Bass Industries, room darkening cell shades, and silk black draperies for that movie theater look.
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Seating |
All told, including some Denon audio equipment, I've got no more than $6,000 invested
in a room which looks very luxurious.
For more detailed specifications and connections, check out our Studio Exp. Matinee 1HD projector page.