[rixrex]

I like the black set, that's a smart move. Nothing more distracting than silver border around the screen reflecting whatever light you use in the room.

Back in the 80s when all the big rear projector TVs had wood cabinets (not so bad), they also has silver frames around the screen panel! Somebody's idea of faux extravagance. I painted it flat black, and it looked swell.

You definitely need to do something about blocking outside light if you watch anything during the daytime to reduce glare, etc, on the screen. I have found that hotel/motel draperies work great and can be found at an outlet that sells excess commercial items of this type, if you have one near you. Good luck on that.

Sometimes, when the seating area is right against the rear speakers, as yours is, it works to tilt the speakers outward and upward to get the best rear sound balance. If you sit in the center it's okay as is, but if you have to sit near one side, that speaker is overpowering. Basically, you reflect the sound off the upper corner area and create the effect of distance you need for a bit better sound balance on the rear speakers. Just an idea that you can try out. If it doesn't work for you, you're not out anything.