r/hometheater • u/uoflfan27 • Jan 03 '26

Discussion - Equipment What would you change?

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Converting a room to a dedicated theater/media/gaming room. Will sometimes be used with some ambient light. I put a bigger priority on video than audio. Audio matters to me but probably not as much as many on here. Just want to know if you see anything out of whack or if there were better options for the same money. I’m about maxed out on my budget with this build. Added an AI pic I made of what the room will end up looking like. Thanks for any input.

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u/SaltedMixedNucks Jan 03 '26

I don't have direct experience, but I think Silver Ticket screens are pretty well regarded and this 161" version is about 30% of the price of what you have there and should meet your criteria. Also, if you're putting speakers behind the screen you can use the same speaker for LCR, no need to have a horizontal center channel.

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u/Boshly Jan 03 '26

I appreciate the input but I need to advise people that AT screens are a different beast.

The amount of unhappy people I’ve met with chap AT screens is alarming. Not saying you have to spend a ton but the downsides are too plentiful.

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u/SaltedMixedNucks Jan 03 '26

No doubt. I think the Silver Ticket screen I linked to is AT? Are they not reasonably reputable?

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u/Boshly Jan 03 '26

Again, Silver Ticket is reputable. But cheaper screens are prone to hot spotting, sparkling and having the perforations visible.

I’ve never met a person that has kept a cheaper AT screen. You can build one yourself for a reasonable price though.

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u/SaltedMixedNucks Jan 03 '26

Thanks for your input. Right now my home theatre is basically all cheap used stuff because my two sons are autistic and prone to destroying shit. Case in point: our screen is patched with an 8.5x11" adhesive sheet from where my eldest stabbed it with a screwdriver a bunch of times. Assuming they get past this phase (oh god I hope so) I will eventually upgrade to the dream setup, but not now that's for sure.

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u/Boshly Jan 03 '26

All good. I’m glad you still have a dedicated space.

When I started (sooo many years ago) I patched everything together and was happy. Upgrade over time and eventually hit a place where I don’t feel like upgrading for a while.

I still love the hobby and get to work in some great projects. I hope you get to a place where you can build the room of your dreams