Originally posted by VXMAN
Rumor, it's not a rumor, just a LONG ***** PROJECT. Yes, I'm trying to (slowly) build a 8 seat movie theater! But, for this room, I will run a HD projector with a 120" screen. I may need to sell shares in 3 available seats, to help defray the project cost! Anyone want to claim a seat? They are going to be nice and comfy! Berkline Cinema seats.

Dave...
I actually have a 120" screen in my basement, didn't spring for the berkline furniture but the room is my gym as much as it is my home-theatre.

The best advice I can give is, don't over-pay for your projector. I spent about $2K for a used JVC DILA and I get the same, or better picture quality with just a tad less contrast than brand new current model $10K+ units. It probably won't be for another couple of years before there is a projector that is significantly better than even the first-generation DILAs at even the $5K price-point - no screen-door, top-notch color rendition, highest available resolution, highest available fill-factor, etc. It is pretty surprising how little DILA has advanced while all the other projector types (LCD and DLP) have been playing catch-up.

As an educated guess, I think you could do everything - screen, projector, audio system and furniture for under $10K and still come out with a really impressive setup. Certainly enough to send the neighbors scrambling to spend twice as much just to keep up with the joneses.