Large 80" TV or Projector?
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I have a HD projector and what amounts to an 110" projector screen in my family room. I'd wait on any TV purchase for 2 years to see where the 4k tv prices end up.
You're asking the wrong forum if those are your only concerns, or without listing what is actually important for you.
I have a 72" tv. I really like it, but I'm a bit of a transient and most houses don't have rooms big enough to comfortably watch a 72' tv. Nevermind my big wrap-around sofa and the fact that I have a huge entertainment center and speakers surrounding the tv. Atm, I've given up half of the entertainment center because it takes another 5 feet on each side between that and the tower speakers.
My 72" is a mitsubishi rear projection. It's fairly thin. I think I'd be better off if I had an actual projector because then I could make it smaller when needed, instead of choosing my living situation around my tv.
If you have all the space you want, ask the same in a tv forum somewhere. I can tell you it's fucking annoying that I have a hard time finding places to live because I'm unwilling to give up my giant tv or speakers. It doesn't seem wise to sell it because everyone is scared of buying an expensive used tv.
I know, cry a river...
Space is not an issue bro. I live in a country where each citizen has 1 square mile for himself. lol
I just want to know what offers a better experience, as far as watching movies and playing games.
I had a projector 10 years ago but it was shitty. I heard today's HD projectors are awesome and affordable. Wonder how they compare to large plasma TVs.
I just want to know what offers a better experience, as far as watching movies and playing games.
I had a projector 10 years ago but it was shitty. I heard today's HD projectors are awesome and affordable. Wonder how they compare to large plasma TVs.
Well, I'm picking places to live based on my tv. lol. So I'm a fan of rear projection HDTVs. If I had no space issues and I were deciding between projectors and plasma, I'd still consult a different forum. I know for sure that projectors are better now than they were even a few years ago. With proper settings, I don't see plasma as better than rear projection. You might save 15 inches of space on the rear, and have more aesthetic mounting options with a plasma.
One of my business partners has a projector that's about 3 years old, and one of the cool things there is that he'll take it outside and watch movies on a wall, with a really good picture. That might sound ghetto, but we're talking next to the pool, inside a lanai, on a big wall, above an outdoor fireplace. His 48" (or so) plasma is mounted, weighs 500 pounds, and is not moving anywhere. The portability of his projector makes it so he can decide where the party is.
I've got a 64" Samsung 3D Plasma TV and an HD Projector with a 110" screen in our family room.
TV is great for everyday use, and the projector kicks ass for the full movie experience. The wife and kids love the projector for movies. I have them both connected to a Denon 3312 receiver with 7 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs and a Harmony One remote that ties everything together, including an appleTV, 3D BluRay DVD, laptop, and a logitech revue/googleTV.
I can't remember the last time I watched an actual DVD, everything is either streamed from netflix, amazon prime, or my computer for movies, so skip the DVD player. (3D is way over rated too, don't even bother)
It's probably going to be even longer for that for 4K content to become common place.
TV is great for everyday use, and the projector kicks ass for the full movie experience. The wife and kids love the projector for movies. I have them both connected to a Denon 3312 receiver with 7 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs and a Harmony One remote that ties everything together, including an appleTV, 3D BluRay DVD, laptop, and a logitech revue/googleTV.
I can't remember the last time I watched an actual DVD, everything is either streamed from netflix, amazon prime, or my computer for movies, so skip the DVD player. (3D is way over rated too, don't even bother)
It's probably going to be even longer for that for 4K content to become common place.
TV easily.
Projectors aren't that great, I've owned a few.
Picture cuts off is someone walks around, so you have to place it higher up. Get a mount, etc. Figure out the angle. Plus hiding cords, drilling through wall, etc. Setting up wires running upwards above your head.
Bulbs go out and their expensive $$$.
Takes FOREVER to warm up and cool down.
Even if you get one that's ultra bright, the sunlight from the windows will still ruin the quality.
You'll need a projector screen, they are expensive $$$$$.
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It's just technology that never "expanded" as fast as TVs/computers did.
For $1K you can get a NICE TV that's perfect. $2-3K and the quality is just redic. Anything over that (not thanks). Unless you're buying a massive x" tv.
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As of right now I have a 43" Samsung Plasma, it was like $500. I don't watch TV that much so it works out well, and the quality is impressive. I have no idea why people can't settle for an average LED TV today. I mean.. Years ago we all had these MASSIVE clunky TV boxes with grainy displays that sucked.
Projectors aren't that great, I've owned a few.
Picture cuts off is someone walks around, so you have to place it higher up. Get a mount, etc. Figure out the angle. Plus hiding cords, drilling through wall, etc. Setting up wires running upwards above your head.
Bulbs go out and their expensive $$$.
Takes FOREVER to warm up and cool down.
Even if you get one that's ultra bright, the sunlight from the windows will still ruin the quality.
You'll need a projector screen, they are expensive $$$$$.
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It's just technology that never "expanded" as fast as TVs/computers did.
For $1K you can get a NICE TV that's perfect. $2-3K and the quality is just redic. Anything over that (not thanks). Unless you're buying a massive x" tv.
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As of right now I have a 43" Samsung Plasma, it was like $500. I don't watch TV that much so it works out well, and the quality is impressive. I have no idea why people can't settle for an average LED TV today. I mean.. Years ago we all had these MASSIVE clunky TV boxes with grainy displays that sucked.
When you are inviting us to your home for movie experience ?
You are welcome anytime
Popcorn included
You are welcome anytime
Popcorn included
You just added bright smile on busy face by inviting me
My whole brain is giving thanks ...
But can we put butter on our popcorn or do we need to bring our own Freedom Fighters with us to protect our popcorn buttering rights?
That's the real question.
A TV is a piece of furniture, a projector is a commitment, and requires effort.
I love my projector, but if I didn't have a dedicated theater, it would never get used. As it is, we use it pretty much just for gaming and movies, shows, kids movies, or casual gaming we do else where.
The experience on a projector is much better, but too much work for casual use.
I love my projector, but if I didn't have a dedicated theater, it would never get used. As it is, we use it pretty much just for gaming and movies, shows, kids movies, or casual gaming we do else where.
The experience on a projector is much better, but too much work for casual use.
The initial set up of everything is a lot of work (you can hire an installer though), but once it's set up, the only work is pulling down the screen, and even those you can have a permanent screen or remote controlled
The way I have mine set up through my receiver and harmony remote, it's all just a single push of the button on my remote to switch back and forth and pull down the screen.
I get what you're saying though, we use the TV for normal use and the projector mainly for movies.