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I'm redoing a major portion of my house and think it's about time to work my first simulator into the space. Want the area to be dual purpose...living room/home theater and golf simulator.
I've gone through the forum but can't find an answer that specifically answers my question...so hoping some bright minds here can help out.
What I have figured out so far:
Most of the time, the room will be used as a common living space.
2 screens: Think the general consensus is that an impact screen isn't ideal for typical TV/movie viewing...thus 2 screens.
Projector: anything with a semi short throw and lens memory will work for a 2 screen system.
Seating: Will put in an ottoman and couch behind the hitting area to complete the living room feel (about 16 feet back?)
Option 1: Fixed movie screen and putting a retractable impact screen 1.5-2 feet in front. (Par2Pro?)
Pros: Better screen for movie viewing. Audio setup shouldn't be an issue since all will be behind impact screen once lowered
Concern: Is it necessary to have bottom anchors for the retractable impact screen...are they stable enough with a loose bottom edge? Don't really want to have 2 anchor points coming out of the ground. Also more space will probably be required since seating and distance is dictated more by impact screen placement.
Option 2: Fixed impact screen and having a smaller retractable movie screen in front.
Pros: CHEAPER. Decent retractable movie screens are cheaper vs retractable impact screen. The Par2Pro screen aint cheap!
A lot of impact screen options if retractability is taken out of the equation
Less space is required since impact screen is in the back...having the movie screen come down won't effect couch placement (just get a smaller screen).
Concern: Audio setup might be trickier. Retractable movie screen may effect image quality for movies?
Just realized this post got LONG. Any input/advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I've gone through the forum but can't find an answer that specifically answers my question...so hoping some bright minds here can help out.
What I have figured out so far:
Most of the time, the room will be used as a common living space.
2 screens: Think the general consensus is that an impact screen isn't ideal for typical TV/movie viewing...thus 2 screens.
Projector: anything with a semi short throw and lens memory will work for a 2 screen system.
Seating: Will put in an ottoman and couch behind the hitting area to complete the living room feel (about 16 feet back?)
Option 1: Fixed movie screen and putting a retractable impact screen 1.5-2 feet in front. (Par2Pro?)
Pros: Better screen for movie viewing. Audio setup shouldn't be an issue since all will be behind impact screen once lowered
Concern: Is it necessary to have bottom anchors for the retractable impact screen...are they stable enough with a loose bottom edge? Don't really want to have 2 anchor points coming out of the ground. Also more space will probably be required since seating and distance is dictated more by impact screen placement.
Option 2: Fixed impact screen and having a smaller retractable movie screen in front.
Pros: CHEAPER. Decent retractable movie screens are cheaper vs retractable impact screen. The Par2Pro screen aint cheap!
A lot of impact screen options if retractability is taken out of the equation
Less space is required since impact screen is in the back...having the movie screen come down won't effect couch placement (just get a smaller screen).
Concern: Audio setup might be trickier. Retractable movie screen may effect image quality for movies?
Just realized this post got LONG. Any input/advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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