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Deranged Monkey · 11-18-2002, 04:49 AM

Looking to setup an awesome home cinema and I was wondering what people would recommend.... a front Projector or a rear projection tv? and what brands/models etc...

We have a room where we can control the light, so that isn't a problem....

Ted · 11-18-2002, 04:55 AM

front projection onto a proper screen, not just the wall

get a projector with svga input and you can write it off to tax for "presentations", just remember to move it into your office when the taxman calls

Sambuka · 11-18-2002, 05:26 AM

My brother who is also my business partner just setup a $30,000 fully customized and (Sound deadnd) room in his house. It got a Runco triple or quad layered CRT projector, it cost about US$12,000 and it KILLS ANY and EVERY LCD projector out there, if you can control the light in your room and want a REAL movie picture get a CRT if you can afford it. And a high quality screen also makes a big difference.

Honestly my bros soundroom/ theatre freaking ROCKS, it really is just like the movies and the blacks are really blacks, LCD's and other types of projectors CAN NOT DO BLACK. Ask a real exper thats what they will tell you.

Anyways rear projection TV suck ass compared to a decent projector screen setup for size and quality of picture but it all depends on your budjet.

Sammy

cheekycherry · 11-18-2002, 05:57 AM

Yeah, home cinema is definitely something I will be getting soon!

Great advice there bro, I'll bear the blacks thing in mind!

11-18-2002, 07:26 AM

If you want a better picture than LCD but not as expensive or hard to setup as CRT, then get a DLP projector. They are sweet, and you don't have to have an installer come out to set things up for you.

The Dawg · 11-18-2002, 09:05 AM

I have the rear screen projector, its the best to get because light does not effect the quality of the picture. On front projectors you have to dim the lights for a good picture.

Projectors are also better for wide screens, you loose NO quality.

I suggest going with the 96" screen (if you have the room) - It will make all of your friends say DAAYYYUUUMMM!!

The Dawg

Hooper · 11-18-2002, 09:15 AM

haha.. this is so weird.. i was JUST having this very conversation 2 minutes ago.

went to the home theater store this weekend and these projectors really run the gamut of prices.. you can get a projector for 4k or 18k.. and then the screen can either cost you either 500 bucks or 2k...

after doing a lot of research i am totally unable to decide whether DLP is better than LCD or vice versa..

BradShaw · 11-18-2002, 09:19 AM

I spent about $100k on my home theatre. Projector onto a 120" screen, thx sound, big ass electric charis, etc.

A front projector is great, but you must have a VERY dark room and plenty of space.

RATBOY · 11-18-2002, 09:30 AM

DLP is my personal pick. Very bright, great for Football sundays. You won't notice bad unless you have owned a CRT. Three chip DLP is best, but a single chip is way cheaper.

Nothing wrong with the sony LCD either. But there is this one LCD projector, called Piano I think, which gets great reviews for the cash.

I have never owned. I am like one of those guys that argue about which is a better car, a lambrogini or an aston martin.

Deranged Monkey · 11-18-2002, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the feedback

going to look at projectors and screens tomorrow, with any luck we'll find something that will totally blow us away...

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BradShaw Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: KB's trailer Posts: 7,840	I spent about $100k on my home theatre. Projector onto a 120" screen, thx sound, big ass electric charis, etc. A front projector is great, but you must have a VERY dark room and plenty of space. __________________ Sig too big http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT adult.com Last edited by BradShaw; 11-18-2002 at 09:26 AM..

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Deranged Monkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 75	Thanks for the feedback going to look at projectors and screens tomorrow, with any luck we'll find something that will totally blow us away... __________________ <br><br><font face="verdana" size="1"><b>Deranged: </b><i>Derange \De*range. 1. To put out of place, order, or rank; to disturb the proper arrangement or order of; to throw into disorder, confusion, or embarrassment; to disorder; to disarrange; as, to derange the plans of a commander, or the affairs of a nation.</i></font>

11-18-2002, 04:55 AM	#2
Ted Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 830	front projection onto a proper screen, not just the wall get a projector with svga input and you can write it off to tax for "presentations", just remember to move it into your office when the taxman calls

11-18-2002, 05:26 AM	#3
Sambuka Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: - Posts: 500	My brother who is also my business partner just setup a $30,000 fully customized and (Sound deadnd) room in his house. It got a Runco triple or quad layered CRT projector, it cost about US$12,000 and it KILLS ANY and EVERY LCD projector out there, if you can control the light in your room and want a REAL movie picture get a CRT if you can afford it. And a high quality screen also makes a big difference. Honestly my bros soundroom/ theatre freaking ROCKS, it really is just like the movies and the blacks are really blacks, LCD's and other types of projectors CAN NOT DO BLACK. Ask a real exper thats what they will tell you. Anyways rear projection TV suck ass compared to a decent projector screen setup for size and quality of picture but it all depends on your budjet. Sammy

11-18-2002, 05:57 AM	#4
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	Yeah, home cinema is definitely something I will be getting soon! Great advice there bro, I'll bear the blacks thing in mind!

11-18-2002, 07:26 AM	#5
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	If you want a better picture than LCD but not as expensive or hard to setup as CRT, then get a DLP projector. They are sweet, and you don't have to have an installer come out to set things up for you.

11-18-2002, 09:05 AM	#6
The Dawg Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: State Of Bliss Posts: 2,438	I have the rear screen projector, its the best to get because light does not effect the quality of the picture. On front projectors you have to dim the lights for a good picture. Projectors are also better for wide screens, you loose NO quality. I suggest going with the 96" screen (if you have the room) - It will make all of your friends say DAAYYYUUUMMM!! The Dawg

11-18-2002, 09:30 AM	#9
RATBOY Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,592	DLP is my personal pick. Very bright, great for Football sundays. You won't notice bad unless you have owned a CRT. Three chip DLP is best, but a single chip is way cheaper. Nothing wrong with the sony LCD either. But there is this one LCD projector, called Piano I think, which gets great reviews for the cash. I have never owned. I am like one of those guys that argue about which is a better car, a lambrogini or an aston martin.