Are projectors any good?

Endangered species · Mar 7, 2014

Im thinking of getting a projector with my new build for some fun! But i was told that having windows and light coming in the room (i have 3 windows in my room) in into the room while the projector was on was would affect the quality of the projection, Does the room have to be completely dark?

boju · Mar 7, 2014

A friend of mine got a projector for general tv use and also played wii on it and sometimes laptop. His was able to brighten enough to be seen quite clearly during a bright room, not as good compared at night or when drapes shut but still very viewable.

I dont know exactly the specifications you need as in lumen power to be seen decently during a bright room but i know having the projector at it's brightest setting will severely reduce the life of the globe.

I think projector in conservative mode the globe would last somewhere between 2000-5000hrs and the cost of globes isn't cheap, better have a look into it.

Endangered species · Mar 7, 2014

boju :

A friend of mine got a projector for general tv use and also played wii on it and sometimes laptop. His was able to brighten enough to be seen quite clearly during a bright room, not as good compared at night or when drapes shut but still very viewable.

I dont know exactly the specifications you need as in lumen power to be seen decently during a bright room but i know having the projector at it's brightest setting will severely reduce the life of the globe.

I think projector in conservative mode the globe would last somewhere between 2000-5000hrs and the cost of globes isn't cheap, better have a look into it.
Well in my opinion i think projections are better then flat screens.

americanaudiophile · Mar 8, 2014

With modern projectors your have enough light that you don't need a pitch dark room. You do need to control the light so it doesn't shine right onto the screen (not good for any TV). If you have any kind of blinds or shades you are fine.
Projectors come with as much light output as you need but for most home systems you usually are fine with about 1200 ansi lumens. If the output is too high you cannot get proper black levels and the picture quality suffers.
I have used projectors for many years and once you get used to a really big screen you can't go back.

Wolfshadw · Mar 10, 2014

I have an Optoma HD20 projector in my living room with three, west-facing windows. While I dislike disagreeing with my co-posters here, I would say a nicely darkened room makes the viewing experience that much better, and IMHO, a necessity. Now, that doesn't mean I don't watch movies in the middle of the afternoon with those windows in full glare from the sun. I spent about $50 on a set of Blackout Curtains and on the sunniest day at 2:00PM, I can be watching a movie just like I'm in a windowless movie theater. That is the idea, after all!

And AmericanAudiophile is correct. Once you go big screen. There's no going back!
The Apartment - For reference, that's a 6' futon and a 32" HDTV

Curtains Open - Screen Down

Curtains Closed - Screen Down

Curtains Closed - Screen Down - Projector on

-Wolf sends

Endangered species · Mar 10, 2014

Wolfshadw :

Wow very impressive.. I will be getting this projector
http

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I saw really good reviews on it so i thought why not.

Wolfshadw · Mar 11, 2014

I've owned a BenQ (MP610) and was very happy with it as my first projector.

It really boils down to whether or not you actually have the space for a projector. You need the throw distance (space from the projector lens to the screen) to be large enough to give you that big image. This calculator will give you a good idea of what you can expect, given your room size.

You need to make sure that your seating arrangement isn't going to interfere with your viewing (no calls for "Down in front!").

You need to make sure you can handle the wiring. Remember. Your video source (the projector) is on one side of the room. The audio source (the speakers) are going to be on the other side of the room.

Aside from that... get a good popcorn popper!

-Wolf sends

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