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There's no hard and fast rule about how much you should spend on your home cinema hobby. Naturally, the size of your room has a big impact, as there's no point cramming a 120in projector screen into a snug media den, or hoping a 40in flatscreen can stand out in a dedicated loft conversion. And there are your specific needs, aesthetic tastes and own budget to consider. All this explains why HCC is equally happy reviewing £15,000 projectors, such as our Sony cover star (see p38), and entry-level speaker packages like Wharfedale's £450 DX-2 (p52). Both are excellent products, just aimed at vastly different buyers – but buyers who share a love of movies. Speaking of movies, the first of this year's 'Summer' blockbusters are actually only weeks away. For…