Step 03 — Live

Gear & budget guide

Takes the screen size and throw type you found in the tools above and turns them into an actual shopping list — projector, screen, receiver, speakers, mount, and cables — at budget, mid, and premium tiers, with a running total.

Region / currency

Approximate currency conversion for display — not regional pricing (import duty, VAT, and local market rates all vary).

Budget tier

Room

Width (m)

Depth (m)

Used to scale cable runs and acoustic treatment to your actual room.

Screen

Screen size

Screen type

Projector

Throw type

Primary use

Resolution

Resolution is one of the biggest drivers of projector cost.

Audio

Speaker configuration

Higher channel counts (7.1.4, 9.1.4) need a bigger receiver too — priced in automatically.

Seating

Rows

Total seats

Optional add-ons

Acoustic treatment

Dedicated seating (priced from rows/seats above)

Streaming / source device

Prices are typical market ranges in USD, not quotes for specific products. Example products shown are current at time of writing and for reference only — check current pricing before buying.

Estimated total

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Equipment only — professional installation (mounting, calibration, cable running, electrical work) typically adds 10–20% on top, more for complex rooms.

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