Rear Projection Viewing Angles?

[nycomet]

Although it may be rear projection, do not look at it from behind. The picture will be terrible. Can't you buy an LCD instead? The 52-inch Sharp Aquos is around $2900 - and you can find it cheaper online. I got mine from macmall.com. No tax and free shipping with a rebate promotion.

[delux247]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Although it may be rear projection, do not look at it from behind. The picture will be terrible. Can't you buy an LCD instead? The 52-inch Sharp Aquos is around $2900 - and you can find it cheaper online. I got mine from macmall.com. No tax and free shipping with a rebate promotion.

I really want 1080p/24fps on a 50"+ screen. This particular Sony delivers that all at a very low price. I think the MSRP on it is around $2000 or $2100 but due to clearance sales (since Sony is getting out of the RPTV business), open box buy specials and markdowns on old floor models, it's not unheard of to get these in the $1600 range.

[actionhank]

The best way to find out is to demo it yourself in the store, bring measuring tape to simulate your room

[delux247]

Originally Posted by actionhank

The best way to find out is to demo it yourself in the store, bring measuring tape to simulate your room

I did, in fact, check it out in-store already at a Fry's that still had one in stock. I didn't pick it up then because they still wanted $2300 or $2400 for it. That being said, Fry's has terrible television display areas. They have very poor lighting and put all their TVs on top of cheaply made stands made out of wood covered with cheap carpet. So the KDS-60A3000 looked a little less than stellar in these conditions, but to be fair, so did the XBR4 across the aisle in the same crappy conditions.

[Jordahn]

Delux 247, I have the 55" version of the tv you are looking at, and will also agree that viewing angles are a pet peeve of mine as well. According to the manual, the vertical viewing angle is 60 degrees perpendicular to the screen. At 9 to 10 ft from the screen, I'm just below the middle when sitting down so the picture looks great. But when standing, it's almost as good. So if optimum viewing angle is three feet from your normal vantage point while view angles are a pet peeve of yours, then I'd be VERY cautions of this purchase. Can you give me the distance from the floor to the surface where the television will be sitting? I can deduct it from there.

[delux247]

Originally Posted by Jordahn

Delux 247, I have the 55" version of the tv you are looking at, and will also agree that viewing angles are a pet peeve of mine as well. According to the manual, the vertical viewing angle is 60 degrees perpendicular to the screen. At 9 to 10 ft from the screen, I'm just below the middle when sitting down so the picture looks great. But when standing, it's almost as good. So if optimum viewing angle is three feet from your normal vantage point while view angles are a pet peeve of yours, then I'd be VERY cautions of this purchase. Can you give me the distance from the floor to the surface where the television will be sitting? I can deduct it from there.

I sit approx. 7 feet away from where the TV would be placed, and the TV would be raised about 40 inches (3 feet, 4 inches) from the floor. Thanks for your help.

[Jordahn]

Originally Posted by delux247

I sit approx. 7 feet away from where the TV would be placed, and the TV would be raised about 40 inches (3 feet, 4 inches) from the floor. Thanks for your help.

Oooooh... Just my personal opinion, it's not looking to good. My TV stand is 23.5" high. That means the TV will be sitting 16.5" taller than where mine is at. Add to that the center viewing area of the 60" will be slightly higher than that of the 55". Also, sitting at 7 feet instead of my 9 to 10 feet puts you at a more accute angle. Are you "stuck" with you "TV stand?" Can you go with something shorter? And hearing that you are only 7 feet away, I would think that 60" is too big. Something else, anticipate at least 20" from the wall to the screen (16 3/4" depth plus a 4" ventilation space.) I hope you see where I'm going with this.

If nothing else, here's my setup found on this thread if this helps any as an example...

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=8088&page=59

With the exception of maybe being a foot closer, this is preactically perfect for me for 1080p viewing.

Hey, I'll tell you what. I sit on the floor closer to the screen tonightfor a few minutes, and tell you what I think. I'll get back with you tonight after work.

[actionhank]

Originally Posted by delux247

I did, in fact, check it out in-store already at a Fry's that still had one in stock. I didn't pick it up then because they still wanted $2300 or $2400 for it. That being said, Fry's has terrible television display areas. They have very poor lighting and put all their TVs on top of cheaply made stands made out of wood covered with cheap carpet. So the KDS-60A3000 looked a little less than stellar in these conditions, but to be fair, so did the XBR4 across the aisle in the same crappy conditions.

Try an RC Willey (don't know if you have them in Cali) or Sony Outlet store (I think there's one in Union City or something).

[moviefan]

If it is a SXRD set grab it while you can!
They are the best rear projection sets ever built, and the biggest picture bang-for -the -buck.
There is no viewing angle issue with the SXRD or JVC DiLa (like mine)

[Woody]

Originally Posted by moviefan

If it is a SXRD set grab it while you can!
They are the best rear projection sets ever built, and the biggest picture bang-for -the -buck.
There is no viewing angle issue with the SXRD or JVC DiLa (like mine)

Ugggghh. Exaggerate much?

[Brian Cash]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Although it may be rear projection, do not look at it from behind. The picture will be terrible. Can't you buy an LCD instead? The 52-inch Sharp Aquos is around $2900 - and you can find it cheaper online. I got mine from macmall.com. No tax and free shipping with a rebate promotion.

its on sale right now at Frys.com for 1999.