I've always shied away from projectors for a few reasons, but I'm wondering if they've been solved yet. Lamp cost was always a big one, as was positioning, cable routing, and housing with enough ventilation. The biggest one for me was I could never find one that could pump sufficient lumens to use it in anything but a pretty dark room with satisfactory results.
I'll be interested in your results. You better be getting a 4K projector.
If you are going to do it for a budget, darkening the room somehow is the only way. A good 4000+ lumen real 1080P projector fit for a 100"+ viewing experience is going to cost more than $1500 alone for daytime viewing in a lit room. Realistically, a good one will cost nearly double your whole budget, that light output is usually reserved for lower resolution projectors for conference rooms, for home theater its a bit of a niche thing. Investing in good room darkening thermal curtains might set you back a little, unless you have a basement to work with, but if you consider the cost of darkening the room, it's likely much less than the high output projector is, and the replacement bulbs are likely to cost less on projectors with a lower output.
I've helped a couple of family members install in basements where light was not an issue, and we used about a 1800 lumen 720P BenQ projector each time (each a few years ago). I have to say watching a movie that way is really impressive, there really is nothing like a giant projection screen with good surround sound components to complement, if you have the space and the budget to do it, it will be phenomenal.
I have no idea who would even buy one of those, when you could probably get a Sony SRXR320P Theater Class 4K projector for less. The Sony home 4K version is $25k...
You sir, have a nice setup there and I was just having a little fun!
Also, I am still doing massive research on projectors and screens. Still undecided if I want a 3LCD or DLP projector, and whether to get a high gain white screen or a high contrast grey screen. I probably should get a ambient light reading sometime, although 90% of the time it will be evening/dark when I use the projector
This is a personal preference, but I just think DLP looks more "natural". It's my preference, it's not as defined and edgy, it does not "pop" as much as a good 3LCD image, but to my eyes DLP just has a smoother, more film like quality to it. Both can look fantastic, I think its really a matter of personal taste, but if it were my money, I'd probably get a quality DLP projector.
This is a personal preference, but I just think DLP looks more "natural". It's my preference, it's not as defined and edgy, it does not "pop" as much as a good 3LCD image, but to my eyes DLP just has a smoother, more film like quality to it. Both can look fantastic, I think its really a matter of personal taste, but if it were my money, I'd probably get a quality DLP projector.
I'm worried about the "rainbow effect" with the DLP. I understand 6 speed color wheels are better than 4, and that some people never see the rainbows
I've only seen it when I get up and physically pan across the screen, and then it's fleeting, once I'm stationary again I don't see it. I many hours of DLP viewing it has not been anything of concern for me. Depending on the LCD and how far you sit you can get a bit of a "screen door" effect too. It's just one of those things, I just think we all see a little differently and it's all perception. Like I can't watch 3D for more than ten minutes at a time, I get a headache, I know folks that it does not bother at all. Its a shame they did away with tweeter stores, hard to go somewhere and really demo this stuff in person.
I have a 60" Mitsubishi that is DLP and I have never seen a rainbow effect. Though I think it has a 6 color wheel. Just some more user info on the subject I thought might be helpful.
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it pretty much came down to asking myself, Do I want to spend $1500 on a 65" HDTV, or spend $1500 on a 100" projector project.
it might even be larger than 100"
inspirational picture
I'll be interested in your results. You better be getting a 4K projector.
I've helped a couple of family members install in basements where light was not an issue, and we used about a 1800 lumen 720P BenQ projector each time (each a few years ago). I have to say watching a movie that way is really impressive, there really is nothing like a giant projection screen with good surround sound components to complement, if you have the space and the budget to do it, it will be phenomenal.
projector I was looking at, won't be buying from newegg though
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824157131
if you have recommendations for a 1080p projector let me know. I want this to be badass, and spending the $ will be worth it
LOL 4k Snark, maybe in 2020 when the rest of the world stops using 720/1080
also see this one, 4000 lumens for only a little more $
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116468
replacement bulb on the viewsonic is $399. but the bulb is rated 4000/5000 hours, or 2000/2500 movies, whichever comes first.
The topset ATSC/QAM tuner comes to $130
I have not decided on screen size, but most likely 100"-120". Yes, that would be a 10 foot screen.
The room I will be doing this in is 16'x12' Will try to take pics as I progress through
I like the second one because it's prettier...
you don't look at the projector while watching a movie joe...
Keeping my eye on this thread.
Well yea, but just the knowledge that it looks better helps with the whole theater experience...
- 120" (yes, 10 fucking feet!!!)Fixed-Framed 1.2 Gain Matte White Screen
- HDMI v1.4 Cable 35ft
- Dust Cover
- Universal Projector Mount
- IR Repeater
- Universal Remote
- Disney HD WOW Calibration Disc
$1594
Biggest HDTV for that price, Mitsubishi 73" Projection HDTV
I am winner.
Pics as I get components and build
8000 - 25,000 ANSI Lumens
Screen sizes up to 40-feet wide with no degradation of light output or resolution.
Runco SC-1 FTW
I'm going to guess $25k for that.
I know the badass JVC models are $10k+
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I have no idea who would even buy one of those, when you could probably get a Sony SRXR320P Theater Class 4K projector for less. The Sony home 4K version is $25k...
You sir, have a nice setup there and I was just having a little fun!
I'm so coming over!
Why no Harmony remote?
um, I like having 7 remotes... :bigggrin:
haven't gotten final dimensions for frame yet, why it is not "painted"
I'm worried about the "rainbow effect" with the DLP. I understand 6 speed color wheels are better than 4, and that some people never see the rainbows
3LCD has much better lense shift. DLP has more "pop". Decisions.
no screen yet, just projected on wall
er, sound reinforcement?
I just use my trusty 1000w Pioneer 5.1 home theater. It has Dolby Digital and DTS
I will upgrade it eventually, but sound is not a priority for me.
WHAAAAAA?????
To each his own I guess, but I could never have a nice ass screen with out some nice ass speakers to go with it.