[Q] Projector vs TV

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Ah, but that's where we differ. I don't want to recreate the cinema in my home. I don't overly like the look of movies when I see them in a theatre. Here's an example - I went and saw Prometheus in the theatre. Then bought it on Blu when it came out. I much prefer the look of it on my TV (gorgeous) to what it was like at the theatre. Therefore why would I want it to look like that at home?

I know I'm in the minority, but I'm ok with it.

It is not about getting the cinema look at home, that is why he said "you can get better sound and picture in your home", Unlike the theatre there is no teen getting paid minimum wage that does not know or care how to set up or use the projector in my home.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

It is not about getting the cinema look at home, that is why he said "you can get better sound and picture in your home", Unlike the theatre there is no teen getting paid minimum wage that does not know or care how to set up or use the projector in my home.

[Mr.Twinks]

Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Ah, but that's where we differ. I don't want to recreate the cinema in my home. I don't overly like the look of movies when I see them in a theatre. Here's an example - I went and saw Prometheus in the theatre. Then bought it on Blu when it came out. I much prefer the look of it on my TV (gorgeous) to what it was like at the theatre. Therefore why would I want it to look like that at home?

I know I'm in the minority, but I'm ok with it.

It's all good in the hood man! I am not picking on you and a few years ago, I would've agreed with you. I will admit not all theaters are created equal. When I lived in CA, most theaters were crap compared to what I have now. But I do have a 'small' privately owned theater about a mile from where I live in Ohio. The have the uber Sony 4K commercial projector. So the PQ blew me away when I saw Prometheus 3D and Titanic 3D. The sound was good but not great, probably because the bass would disturb the neighboring cinema rooms. It also helps that the people running the equipment knows what they are doing.

I have always loved my plasma tv's and the picture is pretty good, not Kuro good, but for the price good. As I started my search for projectors, I learned a lot from the small HT stores and was blown away by what a properly set up projector can do (also from the forums). I visited many HT stores to demo different brands of PJ's and I will say that there are many that put out an awesome picture, with spectacular black levels ( JVC most models, Sony VPL95ES etc). I also just improved my PQ by installing a curtain to block ambient light coming from the hall way. Just that much light blocking improved my viewing experience. I have shown my neighbors parts of movies like Skyfall, Avatar, Prometheus for PQ, and War of the Worlds for earth shattering sound. They all wanted to watch more and experience more! Plus I help them set up a budget that will meet their needs and not piss off their better half. Or I gave people more options besides buying the big tv at the local B&M store.

Ok , I am rambling on but I do like this discussion.

[Pondosinatra]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

It is not about getting the cinema look at home, that is why he said "you can get better sound and picture in your home", Unlike the theatre there is no teen getting paid minimum wage that does not know or care how to set up or use the projector in my home.

And a projector gets me a better sound how exactly?