Ultra-Short Throw Projectors

jbreezy5

Anyone knowledgeable and using one of these?

Would like to hear pros/cons, ease of use, best quality for lowest cost type recommendations, etc.

Please share your experiences.

Thanks in advance.

billbillw

Pay attention to the throw distance. It is critical.
Overall, the short throw laser projectors are pretty cool and put up a surprisingly good image. They are however, probably best used as a living room type of setup. For a dedicated dark room theater, a ceiling or shelf mounted long throw projector will give a better image (if comparing similar price points).

In a darkened room, these short throw projectors create a sorta light halo coming out of the projector that I find distracting. That wouldn't be an issue in a room that isn't fully darkened though.

Good review here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUAmhJ06Zw

jbreezy5

billbillw wrote: »

Pay attention to the throw distance. It is critical.
Overall, the short throw laser projectors are pretty cool and put up a surprisingly good image. They are however, probably best used as a living room type of setup. For a dedicated dark room theater, a ceiling or shelf mounted long throw projector will give a better image (if comparing similar price points).

In a darkened room, these short throw projectors create a sorta light halo coming out of the projector that I find distracting. That wouldn't be an issue in a room that isn't fully darkened though.

Good review here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUAmhJ06Zw

Any advice regarding what to watch for concerning the throw distance?

I’m guessing longer throw is more better?

billbillw

jbreezy5 wrote: »

Any advice regarding what to watch for concerning the throw distance?

I’m guessing longer throw is more better?

Not better or worse but when I said pay attention, I meant that the throw range is pretty narrow on these, so your setup has to match that. They HAVE to be pretty close to the screen.

pitdogg2

I've got a subscription to Sound and Vision so I've read about some they had in the mag. Hopefully these links will help.


https://www.soundandvision.com/content/ultra-short-throw-projectors-what-you-need-know

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/ultra-short-throw-projectors-and-ambient-light-rejecting-screens-perfect-together

https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Sound+And+Vision+Ultra-Short+Throw+Projectors&qpvt=sound+and+vision+Ultra-Short+Throw+Projectors&FORM=EWRE

jbreezy5

billbillw wrote: »

Pay attention to the throw distance. It is critical.
Overall, the short throw laser projectors are pretty cool and put up a surprisingly good image. They are however, probably best used as a living room type of setup. For a dedicated dark room theater, a ceiling or shelf mounted long throw projector will give a better image (if comparing similar price points).

In a darkened room, these short throw projectors create a sorta light halo coming out of the projector that I find distracting. That wouldn't be an issue in a room that isn't fully darkened though.

Good review here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUAmhJ06Zw

pitdogg2 wrote: »

I've got a subscription to Sound and Vision so I've read about some they had in the mag. Hopefully these links will help.


https://www.soundandvision.com/content/ultra-short-throw-projectors-what-you-need-know

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/ultra-short-throw-projectors-and-ambient-light-rejecting-screens-perfect-together

https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Sound+And+Vision+Ultra-Short+Throw+Projectors&qpvt=sound+and+vision+Ultra-Short+Throw+Projectors&FORM=EWRE

Thanks guys, these references gave me a good intro to the technology and proper screens.

Aways wanted a projector; this is tempting.

Irrenhaus

Hi,

I have been using an Optoma CinemaX P2 for more than a year. I love it. It is bright compare to others. I use it on my living room on a 120" screen.

You will need a fixed frame screen a drop down screen will not work.

I got this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYLOTPK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

https://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-CinemaX_P2.htm

Cheers