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At 10' the W1070 is going to crank out something like 27 fl of light at the screen in cinema mode. The grey is supposed to also reduce ambient light reflection and increase apparent black levels.

I guess I could always put on my sunglasses.

Well then it's settled. You just have to move.
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Perfect. Is the spare bedroom ready yet? I'll help you rehang the screen when I get there.

Actually, its funny you post that because moving is actually a possibility. With my son off to college, I no longer need to live where I do.

It would be nice to be a little closer to work (like biking distance). I would be rather particular about where I move though.

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?

Yes, I would vote for that. But hey, you are putting a projector in an apartment. Anything is better than no projector at all.

Maybe heavy drapes are the key and stick with option 2?

Yup, drapes are a must for critical viewing during the day. Again, I'm really not sure what my eventual usage pattern will be. Who knows, maybe I'll love Sunday afternoon PGA golf on a 100+" screen.

I already have horizontal blinds on the balcony door that block a good 80% of the light. The plan is to put up a block-out curtain behind it. The one side of the curtain is almost always down, so it will hide the curtain nicely when its pulled back.

I have a daughter who owns a sewing machine who also happens to rely on me for a good portion of her tuition. Being a parent has its advantages.

So, the purge has begun. I've thrown out all the aquarium lighting and a bunch of associated junk. If I chip away at this an hour per night, It will be done in no time.

Famous last words.

Don't worry, we will always be here to nag at you encourage you.

Hah. No kids. No honey do list. No problem.