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Grimster74
Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
edited November 2005 in Electronics
buy a projector for my home theater room. My question is, should I buy a DLP projector or a LCD projector. These are the two projectors I have in mind. Tell me what you guys think.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-yuHjZjN6oaV/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=160150&I=158VPLHS51

http://projectorpeople.com/hometheater/projspec.asp?itemid=20237&itmname=Mitsubishi+HC3000U
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited November 2005
    i thought you just purchased an rplcd or dlp recently?? :confused:

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2005
    I've always though your HT room screamed out for a projector. I know it sounds crazy, but I would try a couple at the same time, with liberal return policies to see which fits your needs best. There aren't enough demo rooms set up with the low-mid level projectors. Most demo rooms have 7k-10k models in use.

    DLP vs LCD has been debated to death over on AVS forum with an even split of supporters. I think it comes down to personal preference.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited November 2005
    BIZILL, I did, I purchased the Mitsubishi 62" 1080P DLP which will be going to the upstairs living room. The family and I really only watch dvd's in my room downstairs and all other viewing is done upstairs. So, the other day my wife said she wanted me to sell the 53" Pioneer upstairs, put the Mits upstairs and add a projector downstairs. I haven't made a final decision yet but the thought has definately crossed my mind.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited November 2005
    does your wife have a sister?

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited November 2005
    Might want to ad the new Panasonic 900 to your list. I have the 700 and have been pretty impressed by it. High def looks spectacular and good DVD transfers look good too, using HDMI upconversion with my DVD player.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2005
    My boss has the Sony VPLHS20 and it looks absolutely awesome. It was the first projector I have seen in an actual home theater environment and it was incredible. I don't know how much difference the screen makes for a projector, but the screen he has is Clarion HDTV Screen - 106HDTV HDG Black Frame.

    I think the Sony Cineza® VPL-HS51 replaced his model. He has had his for a couple of years and the bulb is still good in it and he still loves it. If you have the cash - it is the model I would go for.

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    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited November 2005
    Been doing a little more research. Where I have to mount a projector will roughly have a throw distance of 11'. Recommended screen size is like 76" for both projectors. In all reality, would it even be worth the purchase do to the fact that I have a 62" know. Help me out here guys.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2005
    The size of the screen is only relative to your seating distance. A 100" screen is dinky in an arena and your 76 inch screen would be overkill from 6 feet. Remember that a prjector screen is horizontal measurement not diagonal, so compare oranges to at least tangerines. :D
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited November 2005
    Looks like with the Sony you can get a 106" at about 11' ,using the zoom and with a screen gain of about .8. I just purchased a Sanyo Z3 and it's about 11 to 12 feet to the screen. Although it's only92". But the picture is fantastic.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited November 2005
    Okay, how exactly do the zoom features of a projector work. And what exactly is .8 screen gain. Do any of these effect a picture quality?
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2005
    can You use the projectors for everything, or just DVD`s ?

    My wife has been really interested in getting one..!!

    I know, can you believe it..?!!
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2005
    The zoom feature is normally an analog zoom ring on the lens that allows you to fit your picture to your screen from a variety of distances.

    I use my Infocus X1 for cable TV with great results. Just remember that you need light control during the day to get the most out of a fpj. My 80X45 16:9 inch screen measures 93" diagonal.

    You do need to determine what type of viewing you are going to use the most to determine screen ratio until everything is widescreen. I used a 92X69 4:3 screen in my last house since I didn't have HD cable and had a bigger room to work with. Now my 80 inch screen is just great from 11 feet away.
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2005
    beardog03 wrote:
    can You use the projectors for everything, or just DVD`s ?

    My wife has been really interested in getting one..!!

    I know, can you believe it..?!!

    EVERYTHING!

    I have an Infocus X1 and have my computer, DVD player, XBox, and Gamecube all hooked up to it at once. My computer has a MyHD MDP100 card in it that received over the air HDTV broadcasts and can even record HD in time. It's sick.

    If you have the room and light control for a projector, don't consider anything else.
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