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100-inch Screen Gets Mounted Flush in the Ceiling
Provides a laid-back viewing angle for gaming and video editing in this unique bedroom application.
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FINALIST: Best Other Space
July 23, 2009
by Lisa Montgomery

Patti Deni wanted to surprise her teenage son by giving him his own big-screen TV, so while their new home was being built, she contacted Williamsville, NY–based Stereo Advantage with an idea: Instead of mounting the set to the wall, like everyone else does, she suggested having the TV laid flush across the ceiling.

“It was definitely a first for us,” says systems designer Kevin Bohner.

A 98-inch StarGlas60 display from Stewart Filmscreen was chosen for the unusual project.

“Because it’s so big and has such a wide viewing angle, Patty’s son wouldn’t have to lay flat on his back necessary to see the screen,” Bohner explains.

“He and his friends can prop themselves just about anywhere and get a good view,” adds Patty.

In order to support the weight of the display, plus the NEC video projector and the specialty Draper projection mirrors positioned behind it (a total weight of more than 300 pounds), the ceiling had to be reframed and reinforced.

Also, wiring had to be installed to tie the teen’s gaming consoles, laptop computer and cable box to the rear-projection assembly.

Although her son spends plenty of time gaming, Patty says that viewing and editing his own videos is probably her son’s favorite big-screen application—about the only thing that’s typical in this totally unconventional viewing environment.


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Lisa Montgomery - Contributing Writer
Lisa Montgomery has been writing about home technology for 15 years, with a focus on the impact of electronics on a modern lifestyle.


Installer/Equipment List

Systems Design & Installation
Stereo Advantage
Williamsville, NY
www.stereoadvantage.com

Equipment List
NEC NP4001 projector with NP4000-06FL short throw lens
Draper custom RPX projector cradle and first surface mirror
Stewart Filmscreen 98” diagonal 16:9 StarGlas60,
Polk Audio RC80i in-ceiling speakers
Crestron Adagio AES amplified zone
Crestron APAD controller
Monster Cable HTFS500 power center
Niles Audio C5HDDA video and C5A2 audio baluns



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Posted by steveo  on  08/10/09  at  10:30 AM

John, get a grip. Ever heard of satire, cynical humor, goofing?  Stop pretending that these comments are from people who would act the same way in a face to face with this family. They (me included) are clowns, goofs to the crowd for the fun of ‘roasting’ a pretty “off the wall” installation.

Posted by John  on  08/10/09  at  10:23 AM

Ok, so you personally do not like the taste of wine mixed with dog excrement. Does this mean they can’t enjoy it? Everyone has their own personal preference. The comments like “this kid is spoiled”, “he is going to grow into some fat guy”, “he can enjoy the TV after he gets his GED and is still living at home” etc. are not constructive criticism, they are insults as a direct result of jealousy. The comments like looking up for long periods of time is going to give him neck pain are constructive and give a little insight of what to expect.

Posted by Eric  on  08/10/09  at  07:33 AM

I think we should distinguish between our jealousy and our criticism…
Jealousy - if there was a $500 bottle of wine someone had, I might be jealous of them for not being able to afford it myself.
Criticism - if they took that wine and mixed it with dog #### I would no longer be jealous, but rather I’d be critical of them for doing such a stupid thing.
Most comments here are critical, not jealous.

Posted by givemeabreak  on  08/10/09  at  02:02 AM

i can’t believe all the comments. 
so what?  let them buy a kickass tv for the kid! 
i think all the jealous idiots out there need to get a life and buy something for their kid.  life’s too short.

Posted by Bystander  on  08/09/09  at  11:32 AM

An interesting setup at best, but not practical at all. I use a projection system for viewing movies and the beauty of the setup is if I need to change the layout of the room my video system is totally mobile.

Plus that angle…I can’t see looking up at that thing for hours. Even back when I was a teenager!


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