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Silver Member Username: WingmanalivePine hill, Nj US Post Number: 724 Registered: Jun-06 | Ok boys, I know I'm not in the right forum but over in the projector section they can go days or months between posts. Here is what I posted: "Ok. This section of Ecoustics gets about as much attention as grass gets in the desert, but we'll see. I currently own a 48" widescreen Mitsubishi HDTV. I am looking into replacing it with a projector setup. I know NOTHING about projectors or screens. All I know is that I would like to increase my screen size and a projector SEEMS to be the cheapest way to go. My questions are as follows: 1)Is a screen really required or can I use a flat white wall as a screen with similar results? 2) How large of a screen size can I get if the projector is mounted approximately 12' from projected wall? 3) How much difference in quality is there between a projected image as opposed to conventional tv? 4) What are some trusted brands and who should I stay away from? 5) Are projectors mainly for sports bars and auditoriums or can they have impressive results in a home theater? This area of home theater is very interesting to me and something I would like to pursue, as long as my expectations are met. I've been browsing and it looks like there are many directions I could go. I've seen them as cheap as $600 and as high as $3000. I don't watch tv 10 hours a day but would like something reliable. Also, what about gaming? Do video game systems put any undo punishment on projectors? As you can see I'm at a crossroads here. I'm just salivating at the thought of a 7' screen size and getting it under $1200 or so. Is this worth it? Thanks!" So any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks. |
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Silver Member Username: MccambleyBREEZY POINT, NY USA Post Number: 285 Registered: Jun-05 | $1200 for a 7' TV, if it were that easy we would all have one. What are your expectations for the picture? If you want a great picture in the $600-3000 range stay with rear projection TV, LIke a Sony 60A2000. |
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Bronze Member Username: DrgrooveePortland, OR USA Post Number: 30 Registered: Sep-06 | Hi Paul, I'm with Casey, here. There's Bigger, there's Better and then (for a lot of money) there's bigger AND better. Most of the projectors that can offer you the brightness and detail at the size you want cost above $4000.00. That said, there are some very good 720P projectors with a very good brightness level that can give you a big size and a bright image with some good resolution. For a screen, check out this report on a DIY project. Projecting on a white wall means that you have no light absobtion at the borders and texture in the wall usually shows up in the image, which is NOT desireable. http://www.projectorcentral.com/diy_screen.htm Check out this projector or others like it from Infocus or Epson: http://www.projectorcentral.com/mitsubishi_hd1000u.htm Good luck! Caleb Denison Aperion Audio Home Theater Guru |
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Silver Member Username: TommyvRowlett, Texas Post Number: 103 Registered: Aug-06 | Paul check out this guys set up https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-theater/278846.html he prep'd his wall to use as a projector screen and i believe that projector he is using is under $3000. i deffinately have seen some cheap projectors that look like crap. judging from his pictures his looks pretty good. |
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Silver Member Username: WingmanalivePine hill, Nj US Post Number: 725 Registered: Jun-06 | Thanks guys. I see I'm probably not going to get what I was after. Rod really has an awesome projector setup. Far more than I can afford. I guess I'll have to be happy with what I have for now. Down the road a dedicated home theater room will definately be on my Xmas list. Thanks again though..... |