Why not get a Projector - Blu-ray Forum

Canada · 06-19-2012, 02:34 AM

dolphinc · 06-19-2012, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Canada

Because today for 10 grand you can build a home theater, not just a big tv. I love my projector and use it for all movie watching.

PurpleJesus74 · 06-19-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dolphinc

Because today for 10 grand you can build a home theater, not just a big tv. I love my projector and use it for all movie watching.

Not sure but i think he's saying it would be better to get a projector over the 90'',that thing is expensive.

danman227460 · 06-19-2012, 05:30 AM

One big issue for people is room. You need a dedicated space and dedicated equipment. My friends and I debate this often. If we had the room, we would not get the TV because we can spend on the money on a proper projection set up. But since none of us have a basement we can turn into a home theater or a living room with enough space, this TV would work. It is much easier for us to put this into a room and forget it.

You also have to realize that not everyone knows about the viewing distance or other things people who are tech savvy know. They just think having a big TV is way better than a projector.

tilallr1 · 06-19-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada

90" Sharp TV

Simple answer ... light control.

If you cannot get total light control, paint room dark color, dark ceiling, dark carpeted floors, block out windows etc ... then projectors are never going to work for you.

Although its recommended to have some light control for televisions, its not necessary, nor does it affect the picture quality as greatly as it does for projection.

Then there is the WAF.

Canada · 06-20-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleJesus74

Not sure but i think he's saying it would be better to get a projector over the 90'',that thing is expensive.

Thank you, for making what I was saying more clear!

Hillside Trece · 09-10-2012, 07:20 PM

I was at my local Fry's this past Labor Day to pick up a pair of Infinity Primus towers for my two-channel system (during their famous "$99 per speaker" sale on these things), and had the chance to see the 80" Sharp on display and then noticed the 90" in a box, which they refused to demo...the box to that thing looked ridiculously massive...I'd love to have that in my house, but there's no way we'd have the cash or the space.

Originally, our plan was to move from a 50" rear projection unit (a Sony SXRD we have now) to one of Sharp's 70" LCDs, but after seeing the 80 in action in the store...well...I kinda want that...

But, yeah -- that 90" to me would be a great alternative to a front projection setup for those who prefer one-piece, direct-view television systems instead of the projector route (such as myself)

. It just doesn't come cheap, at all...

bhampton · 09-10-2012, 09:09 PM

Projected video is different. You will get much brighter picture from that flat screen.

Projectors may need bulbs and of course they need a screen and a room suitable.

I love projectors but those big Sharps are plug and play and fairly nice I think.

I've been a projector guy since my first projector in 1999 and I'll stay with projectors but those big Sharps are fairly nice.

Hillside Trece · 09-10-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Projected video is different. You will get much brighter picture from that flat screen.

Oh, I'm aware of that -- and it's one of the primary reasons I don't care for projected video -- but I was just mentioning that it could be considered an "alternative" for some people cross-shopping the two approaches at screen sizes that large.

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Projectors may need bulbs and of course they need a screen and a room suitable.

Right. Indeed, rear-projection displays, such as my own Sony SXRD, require the bulb/lamp changes as well (we are on our second) as it's just a caveat of the tech type.

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I love projectors but those big Sharps are plug and play and fairly nice I think.

I've been a projector guy since my first projector in 1999 and I'll stay with projectors but those big Sharps are fairly nice.

I happen to be -- along with my wife -- a one-piece, plug-it-in-and-adjust-it television system person, thus why we're looking at screen sizes now 70 inches and larger...

EMAGDNIM · 09-11-2012, 03:12 AM

Funny this thread popped up. I've been dragging my wife to view TV's and one store had the 80" on display. She watched it for a few seconds and turned to me and said "for that price and size, why not get a projector?"

I get that front projector setups are not for everyone. You have to have a more dedicated space to really make use of all of what one can do.

That being said, for $10K I could build a moderate setup for an entire room...

ay221 · 09-11-2012, 04:15 AM

The 90" is just too darn small.

Hillside Trece · 09-11-2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EMAGDNIM

I've been dragging my wife to view TV's and one store had the 80" on display. She watched it for a few seconds and turned to me and said "for that price and size, why not get a projector?"

That's weird.

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I get that front projector setups are not for everyone. You have to have a more dedicated space to really make use of all of what one can do.

That's true.

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That being said, for $10K I could build a moderate setup for an entire room...

Unfortunately, that's darn true...

Hillside Trece · 09-11-2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ay221

the 90" is just too darn small.

lmfao...

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bhampton Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:47 PS3 collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:5	Projected video is different. You will get much brighter picture from that flat screen. Projectors may need bulbs and of course they need a screen and a room suitable. I love projectors but those big Sharps are plug and play and fairly nice I think. I've been a projector guy since my first projector in 1999 and I'll stay with projectors but those big Sharps are fairly nice. Blu Rays are Forever

09-11-2012, 03:12 AM	#10
EMAGDNIM Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada eh! Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:171 PS3 collection:30	Funny this thread popped up. I've been dragging my wife to view TV's and one store had the 80" on display. She watched it for a few seconds and turned to me and said "for that price and size, why not get a projector?" I get that front projector setups are not for everyone. You have to have a more dedicated space to really make use of all of what one can do. That being said, for $10K I could build a moderate setup for an entire room... JVC DLA-RS55 4K Shift Projector, 100" EluneVision Reference Studio 4K Tab-Tensioned Screen New unfinished basement is currently under construction The new build thread! 64" Samsung PN64D8000 3D Plasma, Samsung BD-D5500 3D Bluray player Main Floor: Samsung UN55D7000 LED 3DTV, Samsung BD-D5500 Beadroom: Panasonic TC-P50ST30 3D Plasma, Panasonic DMP-BDT110 3D Bluray player Final Fantasy Black Cloud 160GB J-PS3, Xbox 360 Elite

09-11-2012, 04:15 AM	#11
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06-19-2012, 05:30 AM	#4
danman227460 Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga Canada Blu-ray collection:201 Trading Score:40	One big issue for people is room. You need a dedicated space and dedicated equipment. My friends and I debate this often. If we had the room, we would not get the TV because we can spend on the money on a proper projection set up. But since none of us have a basement we can turn into a home theater or a living room with enough space, this TV would work. It is much easier for us to put this into a room and forget it. You also have to realize that not everyone knows about the viewing distance or other things people who are tech savvy know. They just think having a big TV is way better than a projector.

09-10-2012, 07:20 PM	#7
Hillside Trece Banned Member since:Nov 2010	I was at my local Fry's this past Labor Day to pick up a pair of Infinity Primus towers for my two-channel system (during their famous "$99 per speaker" sale on these things), and had the chance to see the 80" Sharp on display and then noticed the 90" in a box, which they refused to demo...the box to that thing looked ridiculously massive...I'd love to have that in my house, but there's no way we'd have the cash or the space. Originally, our plan was to move from a 50" rear projection unit (a Sony SXRD we have now) to one of Sharp's 70" LCDs, but after seeing the 80 in action in the store...well...I kinda want that... But, yeah -- that 90" to me would be a great alternative to a front projection setup for those who prefer one-piece, direct-view television systems instead of the projector route (such as myself) . It just doesn't come cheap, at all...