Will larger TVs eventually replace HT Projectors? - Blu-ray Forum

rbg08 · 12-06-2016, 02:58 PM

A year ago, when 4K Blu-ray was getting ready to launch, I was excited to eventually upgrade my 1080P Epson projector to a 4K projector. A year later, 4K projectors are still ridiculously expensive.

I recently purchased my first 4K TV, an LG 55" OLED C6. I'm blown away by its infinite contrast and colors it can generate. Now, I'm not so sure I want to upgrade my HT projector at all. I'm starting to feel it would be better to wait until 80"+ OLED screens come down in price to the $3-4K range. I wouldn't be surprised if that happens at roughly the same time quality 4K projectors come down to the same price. If so, I can't think of a single reason I wouldn't want to replace my projector and 92" screen with an actual TV, even if it is slightly smaller.

I'd like to hear others thoughts/plans for upgrading their HT projectors. Obviously, my strategy might not be as viable for those with 120"+ screens (at least in the near future). Would you be willing to give up a little screen size to get the added benefits of a brighter, better contrast picture only TVs can provide?

Kevinicus · 12-06-2016, 08:04 PM

I am one with a 120"+ screen, so it's not, nor will it ever be viable. Even if they made a TV that big, I could not move it down the stairs and through the doorway into my theater.

I definitely wouldn't mind an 80-90" TV in my living room though.

I'll eventually get a 4k or E-shift 4k projector to replace my current one. Then at some point I'll upgrade my TV as well.

rbg08 · 12-06-2016, 11:28 PM

Good point. My home theater is downstairs as well, so that would ultimately limit the size of screen I could bring down in one piece. I can't easily increase my screen size for projection either since I'm limited by the throw distance in my theater room.

I still think it would be worth giving up 4-12" of screen size to upgrade my theater to OLED as well. I was seriously considering the Epson 5040UB before I got my new TV, but now it would bother me that I'm not viewing a true 4K picture (even if the difference is not easily noticeable).

Either way, I won't be able to afford upgrading my theater to 4K for at least a few more years. I'm just growing impatient now since my family room where the 4K TV is located is right below my kids' bedrooms. So I can't blast the volume at night like I can down in the basement theater.

wonderer99 · 12-08-2016, 05:01 PM

I am someone who finds the sheer size of a projector image much more immersive an experience than a picture that is 100% scientifically perfect and free from any artifacts or image issues (does that even exist?). So although TV's will always be better from a video quality perspective I will choose a projector everytime for my serious viewing. I want to escape into whatever I am watching and a projector allows me to do that better than a TV.

KubrickKurasawa · 12-09-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wonderer99

I am someone who finds the sheer size of a projector image much more immersive an experience than a picture that is 100% scientifically perfect and free from any artifacts or image issues (does that even exist?). So although TV's will always be better from a video quality perspective I will choose a projector everytime for my serious viewing. I want to escape into whatever I am watching and a projector allows me to do that better than a TV.

I agree. On those really good classics twoo, aco, Alfred hitch, kurosawa , Zemekis etc. or 3D films PR, marvels The Avengers, Gotg. 120plus inch screen or 10ftplus is the way to go at home with at least 5.1 500watts rms plus. My opinion.

Cobolisdead · 12-09-2016, 01:33 PM

I had a Optima HD20 projector ion my living room with a 135" motorized screen. Then I got married and replaced it with a Vizio 55" P series 4K UHDTV. I have not really missed the projector. I got my 3000 hours out of it in the four years I had it, and I ended up only having to pay about $400 for the whole setup after selling the projector and screen on Craigslist.

Nightopian · 12-10-2016, 05:00 AM

I would say it's probably going to be the opposite. If laser projection takes off and they continue to develop the technology so that they have a long lifespan that will be the future. A small projection unit with a completely customizable screen size to suit anyone's room and layout...that's the way to go. The trend is that screens are getting bigger and bigger but you reach a limit with a fixed TV for what you can manoeuvre into a home or room. With a projector you don't have this problem...

Brian81 · 12-11-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinicus

I am one with a 120"+ screen, so it's not, nor will it ever be viable. Even if they made a TV that big, I could not move it down the stairs and through the doorway into my theater.

I definitely wouldn't mind an 80-90" TV in my living room though.

I'll eventually get a 4k or E-shift 4k projector to replace my current one. Then at some point I'll upgrade my TV as well.

no way getting a screen through unless it can be disassembled or rolled up.

12-06-2016, 02:58 PM	#1
rbg08 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:23 MA collection:333 Digital collection:288 iTunes collection:364 Trading Score:22	Will larger TVs eventually replace HT Projectors? A year ago, when 4K Blu-ray was getting ready to launch, I was excited to eventually upgrade my 1080P Epson projector to a 4K projector. A year later, 4K projectors are still ridiculously expensive. I recently purchased my first 4K TV, an LG 55" OLED C6. I'm blown away by its infinite contrast and colors it can generate. Now, I'm not so sure I want to upgrade my HT projector at all. I'm starting to feel it would be better to wait until 80"+ OLED screens come down in price to the $3-4K range. I wouldn't be surprised if that happens at roughly the same time quality 4K projectors come down to the same price. If so, I can't think of a single reason I wouldn't want to replace my projector and 92" screen with an actual TV, even if it is slightly smaller. I'd like to hear others thoughts/plans for upgrading their HT projectors. Obviously, my strategy might not be as viable for those with 120"+ screens (at least in the near future). Would you be willing to give up a little screen size to get the added benefits of a brighter, better contrast picture only TVs can provide?

12-06-2016, 08:04 PM	#2
Kevinicus Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2011 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:225 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:83	I am one with a 120"+ screen, so it's not, nor will it ever be viable. Even if they made a TV that big, I could not move it down the stairs and through the doorway into my theater. I definitely wouldn't mind an 80-90" TV in my living room though. I'll eventually get a 4k or E-shift 4k projector to replace my current one. Then at some point I'll upgrade my TV as well. Last edited by Kevinicus; 12-06-2016 at 08:29 PM.

12-06-2016, 11:28 PM	#3
rbg08 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:23 MA collection:333 Digital collection:288 iTunes collection:364 Trading Score:22	Good point. My home theater is downstairs as well, so that would ultimately limit the size of screen I could bring down in one piece. I can't easily increase my screen size for projection either since I'm limited by the throw distance in my theater room. I still think it would be worth giving up 4-12" of screen size to upgrade my theater to OLED as well. I was seriously considering the Epson 5040UB before I got my new TV, but now it would bother me that I'm not viewing a true 4K picture (even if the difference is not easily noticeable). Either way, I won't be able to afford upgrading my theater to 4K for at least a few more years. I'm just growing impatient now since my family room where the 4K TV is located is right below my kids' bedrooms. So I can't blast the volume at night like I can down in the basement theater. Last edited by rbg08; 12-08-2016 at 02:36 PM.

12-08-2016, 05:01 PM	#4
wonderer99 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2010	I am someone who finds the sheer size of a projector image much more immersive an experience than a picture that is 100% scientifically perfect and free from any artifacts or image issues (does that even exist?). So although TV's will always be better from a video quality perspective I will choose a projector everytime for my serious viewing. I want to escape into whatever I am watching and a projector allows me to do that better than a TV.

12-09-2016, 01:33 PM	#6
Cobolisdead Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:887 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I had a Optima HD20 projector ion my living room with a 135" motorized screen. Then I got married and replaced it with a Vizio 55" P series 4K UHDTV. I have not really missed the projector. I got my 3000 hours out of it in the four years I had it, and I ended up only having to pay about $400 for the whole setup after selling the projector and screen on Craigslist.

12-10-2016, 05:00 AM	#7
Nightopian Power Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Gotham 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:3548	I would say it's probably going to be the opposite. If laser projection takes off and they continue to develop the technology so that they have a long lifespan that will be the future. A small projection unit with a completely customizable screen size to suit anyone's room and layout...that's the way to go. The trend is that screens are getting bigger and bigger but you reach a limit with a fixed TV for what you can manoeuvre into a home or room. With a projector you don't have this problem...

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