Confused... Projector or Plasma???????

How dedicated is the space and how much are you going to use it?, also is light control an issue? If it is dedicated and for serious movies and HD programing with no need to watch in a really bright room then for sure the Projector is the way to go, there is no substitute. On the other hand if it is a hard room to control light, casual veiwing of general programing in a multi use space the Plasma is a more suitable (but small size) option.
I just went through this exact dilema and went with a Panasonic 720P projector to be installed soon, my father has the Panasonic 58in unit on his space at 12 ft it is a fairly good size but at 16ft........a bit small, I am gong to be 12ft from my screen and run 92in.

Byfo,

At 16' away, 60" is WAY to small. I use a 70" set @ 12' and am at the lowest size by THX rec's, @ 16' you'll want well over 100", so plasma is right out! Go the projector route you will not be sorry.

I have both a dedicated theater room with the JVC RS-1 1080p projector and a family room with the Pioneer Kuro 150FD (1080p plasma.) The primary seating area in the family room is 15' away from the plasma and I daily regret not having a larger screen. The farthest seating area (I have three rows) in the theater room is 22 feet away from a 108" screen and that row is the least desirable view. What I have learned in my experience is that bigger is much better and that 1080p only allows you to sit closer and have a larger screen. The best view in my house is the first row in the theater room, which is 14' away from the screen.

Good luck

For sitting that far from the screen, projection is your only option unless you want to be squinting to see the action.

Plasma is great for the living room, but if you want a real "theater" experience, you've got to go bigger.

The best quality projection I've seen (by far) is Runco. They are pricey, but worth it.

Thanks guys for all your suggestions. I thought that a 60" screen would be too small at 16' away.

Rgwrjs, what's the difference in picture quality between the Pioneer 150 (I've heard this is an excellent plasma) and your JVC?

Chaskelljr2001, I'm looking at the Panasonic TH-42PZ700U for my living room. Any difference in picture quality between the 700U and 77U?

Chadnliz, the room will be soley for home theater and light is not an issue.

So in summary, less than around 60" = PLasma, more than 60" = projector

Any opinions on picture quality differences?

thanks again guys.