So, here is the most likely layout:



Advantages:
1. Paint on screen - simple, cost effective
2. No structural changes required
3. Should be able to get speakers close to equidistant from both side walls (good stereo imaging?)
4. Can easily move couches for good viewing for more than 3 people

Disadvantages:
1. Ambient light from left side of screen during daytime casual viewing (not sure how much of that I'll do)
2. Boundary effects from kitchen wall
3. Viewing distance (really liked 10-12')

Advantage #2 is huge considering I'm in a 3rd floor walk-up and, should the right place come along, I may well move.

That said (written?), am I right in assuming that the screen in front of the ambient light source would actually be the most desirable location?

Fred

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