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In Reply to: Home Theater System (HTS) Help posted by CRF on April 12, 2001 at 12:34:52:
Yes,I've looked at projectors as opposed to RPTV, Sony, Marantz, Sanyo and I agree the WOW factor is definitely there. I would love to get one but I have 2 concerns Price and size of the room. I will be sitting 12'-12.5' away from the screen. The HTS i've been to voice some of the same conserns. No one said they couldn't do it though.
Some of the one's I've seen, granted they were not the latest models I didn't like the brighness, and black levels (bot LCD & DLP). I've heard they've improved but haven't seen one in action. Plus the labor to set one up is EXPENSIVE Average of ($2500-$3000). The project and screen are the same price as the Mistu but the labor cost kills my budget. I'm afraid to set one up myself and I have a B.S. Degree in EET. Maybe I'm making too much out of it. I think I can do the TV myself.
The Picture on the Mitsubishi was Awsome, I think better than the LCD and DLP projectors. It does not have the true cinima look and feel like a projector, hence less of the WOW factor. I would prefer having a projector if it wasn't for the installion costs and the distance issue. If I don't set some sort of budget I'll find myself spending $20,000 -$30,000. I was seriously considering a $20,000 package. Any guidance will be helpful.
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Yes, I also was conserding a Grayhawk Screen. If I felt confident with doing it myself I'd go for it.
You are way way way over estimating the costs for set-up involved with a projector. The "HTS" you talked to is making a HUGE profit on you if this is what they charge. I set up my projector myself and I only have a Film Degree (analysis no less!).To get a very good, but not perfect image - turn on the projector- Done. These things look great out of the box, and actually require LESS calibration than most TV's. I have been watching mine for two weeks now without having time to calibrate and you would not know it. Plus they do not suffer from "burn in" like RPTV's, which is a nice plus if the kids like video games.
CAlibration with AVia is the same as with a TV.
Using the Quadscan image scaler is pretty idiot proof too. Connect you cables, play with settings for 15 minutes- done.Projector positioning is the hardest part.
Rule of thumb- the lens should be lined up as close to the center line of your screen as possible. More important- the lens should be aligned at either the top of bottom of the diplay area.In addition, the specific one I am recommending just came out, and is a quantum leap compared to the projectors I saw before it. The one I saw at first (very popular model called infocus 350 with 1300 lumens) hasd the big screen "feel", but suffered for the reasons you saw too.
The Sanyo is as bright as a tube television, even with room lighting on. Plus- no screen glare, wider viewing angle.Where are you located (geographically)?
If you goto www.projectorcentral.com you can read about the XP21n as a REcommended Proojector. Also look up the "throw distances" listed specific to the projector. This will help you figure out possible screen size. I throw a 96" 4:3 screen from about 12 ft.
I have people sitting as close as 6 feet from this screen and everyone loves it. I personally sit about 12-15ft and this is great.I figured buying the projector SAVED me money because I got to avoid the $500 calibration cost and the $500service plan for the TV;s. Projectors normally come with 3 year next day or overnight replacement programs (since they are mostly geared to business buyers) at no extra cost.
Personally I got a projector because the delivery men refused to carry in a RPTV for me! I think it is MORE versatile because it is much easier to move & set up. I look forward to some outdoor screenings this Summer. You would also be surprised how much bigger your living room looks & feels with a 3" deep projection screen that can be retracted as opposed to a TV the size of a cow.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any other questions. I have several dealer friends and can find you good prices on this stuff if you want. I'll even fly to your home and do your installation for a ton less than $3k (if you pay the airfare).
dg
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