"BIG" Changes

Frank Z
Frank Z Posts: 5,860
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Going from 55" to 98"!
9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2004
    I'll bring a 12-pack!!

    :D
    Never Forget
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    I'll bring a 12-pack!!

    :D
    Okay, but what are you gonna drink?

    J/K, a 12'er would last me better than 12 days.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited February 2004
    awesome frank, awesome
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  • jrausch
    jrausch Posts: 510
    edited February 2004
    Nice score Frank!!

    Front projection is by far the best way to watch HD. Nice to see your finally getting some new eye candy. Let me know if can help you out on anything you might still need. Now that I'm finished with my crazy season I'd like to stop by sometime and check out your new rig. Say hi to the Mrs. for me.

    -Jer
    "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    Jerry,
    Sounds good. I gotta get the PJ and install it first though.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2004
    OOH, Thats a nicey nice!!! I am so envious................
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited February 2004
    what are you thinking as far as projectors go?

    some details on the screen if possible?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    It's a Sony VPL-HS20, HD-LCD projector. Here's a few spec's...

    • Three WXGA LCD Panels, .87" p-si TFT Panels

    • Resolution: (1386 x 788) 3,276,504 Pixels (1,092,168 Pixels x 3)

    • Lens: 1.3 Times Powered Lens Zoom, Focus F. No. 1.7-2.1 / f 33.6-42mm

    • Standard Lens Throwing Distance: 40" - 1.5m-1.8m; 60" - 2.3m-2.8m; 80" - 3.1m-3.7m; 100" - 3.9m-4.6m; 120" - 4.6m-5.9m; 150" 5.8m-7.0m; 200" - 7.8m-9.3m; 300" - 12m-14m

    • HD/IP Converter

    • Side Shot™ 2 Digital Keystoning

    • Brightness: ANSI Lumens: 1200 Im/OEP, 1400 ANSI Lumens

    • Memory Stick Media Playback (JPEG/MPEG)

    • Cinemotion® Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology

    • Ceiling or Table Mount Capable

    • Contrast Ratio: 1300:1 Cinema Black Pro

    • Improved Lamp Life Up to 3000 Hours

    • HDMI Digital Interface

    • 12 Bit Panel Driver LSI

    • LCD Panel with MicroLens Array(MLS)and Wide View(WV)Film

    The screen is a DIY made out of 1x3's and black-out liner. The liner was purchased from a fabric store, it's normally used to line drapes to block out light. It costs about $5.75 per linear yard and is 54" tall. The black fabric is velvet wraped around a frame made of 1x3's that is fastened to the screen. Here's a link that gives detailed instructions.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited February 2004
    Frank,
    what are you going to do with your gear?You could buy a Salamander tripple 20 and use it as a center channel stand as well.Just a suggestion.Or better yeat relocate the gear somewhere else for a killer clean look....

    Good job man.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2004
    Yeah, what Dan said - where's the rack headed? In it's current placement, you need put some ears on it and get your mystery science theater on.

    I don't know **** about overhead projectors, is the white ceiling going to be a problem with light/ reflections? Is it time for a case of Pabst, some plastic sheets and paint roller?

    Also, is there any logic (formula) for placement of screen on the wall? Just curious.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited February 2004
    Congrats Frank. That looks really nice.

    Is this going to be a dedicated Home Theater (just movies) or are you planning to watch regular tv there too (HDTV).

    How much life do you estimate getting out of the bulbs / lenses?

    Although not cheap, this is an option that comes in way more affordable than a plasma screen anywhere near that size. As long as the maintenance isn't too bad over the long haul.

    Looking really really good man. That's going to be awesome.

    Paul
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    Yeah, what Dan said - where's the rack headed?

    Where else....on the couch!

    Looking at a few different options for a new rack, might do a flexi. The screen height is determined by a formula from the PJ manufacture, it's based on the suspension distance from the ceiling, the height of the screen, and viewing distance. It's temporary set up right now, I'll be making some adjustments as time goes by. I'm planning on a manual pulldown screen recessed in the ceiling later on in the year.

    I'm going to wait on making any changes to the ceiling color until I've had some quality time with the pj.

    The bulb life is supposed to be 3000 hours, that's up from 2000 for the HS10 if memory serves. We're going to use it for TV, movies, satellite, and shadow puppets.;)

    We were thinking about getting a plasma screen, but $7000 for a "Cheap" 50 inch was not cheap enough. Maybe some day.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited February 2004
    is your screne diy or store bought? i have orders to get rid of my tv befor i can get the projector. i am going with the pany over the sony for throw distance and price less out of pocket to get into the projector.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by Frank Z

    The screen is a DIY made out of 1x3's and black-out liner. The liner was purchased from a fabric store, it's normally used to line drapes to block out light. It costs about $5.75 per linear yard and is 54" tall. The black fabric is velvet wraped around a frame made of 1x3's that is fastened to the screen. Here's a link that gives detailed instructions.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited February 2004
    sorry i mised that part. also why did you go 98 in and not bigger. i would have made mine alot bigger than 110. i wanted at least 125 but i would have to re design my front stage that is y i made it olny 110 or will be makeing it this week
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    Throw distance to the screen worked out better, I was also concerned about Screen Door Effect if I went too big.

    Did you get the PM I sent ya?
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2004
    Frank, are they hiring where you work? :D
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    Steve,
    I don't think you'd want to work where I do. My boss is a jerk!! I've been the on-call guy for 4.5 years and have only been able to take 1 weekend off! I'm serious, you can even ask my wife (she follows alot of the threads here). I've only had 2 pay raises in all that time as well! I'm not a happy camper!:mad:


    BTW, I'm the boss!
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited February 2004
    You can't beat the cost of materials. My neighbor just bought a 123" Stewart Firehawk which cost him nearly $2000. That's about what those pj's go for isn't it? I wonder if it is possible to get a sample of screen material from Stewart or some other manufacturer to do a side by side comparison. What type of fabric is the line made from?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2004
    $2k is more than I'd ever spend on a screen! I believe that some of the manufacturers do send out samples, but you'd have to check with them to confirm. I'm not 100% certain about the material the liner is made out of, but 1 of the components is vinyl. I'm using the white side of the liner, the other side is an off-white/ivory color. With any luck I'll replace it later with the pull-down screen.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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