Any Home Theater Gurus on here?
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mrnicefrog
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Have you bought the projector yet? How big you want?
don
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Thanks, I have already have spent a month there. I was just looking for help or referral for install.
They can't move the founder of Frog Fan Forum's topics can they?? Aren't I grandfathered in or something?
I'm no expert but I recently setup my home theater with a Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350. I have no complaints! Right now its projecting on the wall with no screen at 130 inches diagonal. It is very bright even with the lights on although I want to get my lights changed to canned lights so they don't shine on the projector wall.
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don
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How is it for sports?
Its been great. Haven't noticed any video lag or skipping like some DLP/projectors do. Even in movies with lots of action and movement on the screen. Also when I was researching some people said this projector can have the "rainbow effect" but I haven't seen it yet. Maybe b/c its projecting straight on drywall? Might be different on an actual screen. I got this projector installed just in time for college football this last season so I watched most of the TCU away games on it and it was perfect. Even watched the 1998 Sun Bowl on it and I was surprised how good it looked.
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BoydAveFrogFan
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don
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They have good service and their place in Southlake is cool. Just outta my price range.
don
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looking at 106 screen package deal with the BenQ W1070. wifey wants 3D
Frog DJ
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Unless you or your relative are knowledgeable about AV systems I highly discourage a DIY solution.
There are so many things that can go wrong if you're not familiar with the specs of the unit you choose.
The size of the screen in conjunction with the projector's distance from it, lighting in the viewing room, surround sound speaker placement and seating proximity to the screen are just a few - and there are many more.
I've had a lifetime of professional experience with audio and video, and I didn't even consider trying to DIY my home theatre.
I hired a company that specializes in such rooms, and the outcome was spectacular.
My last piece of advice is don't answer the phone right before a big game on TV. If your friends and neighbors are anything like mine you'll get, "So, are you gonna watch the big game, today?"
Go Frogs!
There are so many things that can go wrong if you're not familiar with the specs of the unit you choose.
The size of the screen in conjunction with the projector's distance from it, lighting in the viewing room, surround sound speaker placement and seating proximity to the screen are just a few - and there are many more.
I've had a lifetime of professional experience with audio and video, and I didn't even consider trying to DIY my home theatre.
I hired a company that specializes in such rooms, and the outcome was spectacular.
My last piece of advice is don't answer the phone right before a big game on TV. If your friends and neighbors are anything like mine you'll get, "So, are you gonna watch the big game, today?"
Go Frogs!
froginaustin
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Negative recommendation for NAD audio surround-sound equipment.
A $1,500 DVD-blue ray player crapped out right outside the warranty period. The retailer opined that it was not economic to repair it. It was replaced by a $300 Panasonic that works just as well.
A $2,500 7-channel integrated amp crapped out next, at about 15 months old. Factory wanted $1,000 to replace an integrated circuit. The retailer interceded and the factory agreed to eat half their charge.
NAD is English-made equipment, and it sort of reminds me of older Jaguar automobiles, say 1960s - 70s models. Very nice when functioning, but breaks down a hell of a lot more than they should. And expensive to fix when they do.
Kind of a broad question there don. Generally, people who know what the heck they are talking about, don't claim to be an expert. Those who claim it, generally aren't.
A projector install really isn't that big a deal, but a DIY route depends on your time, your skill, and what you want the finish product to look like. Running wire, clean look, etc, can take some time. I did all of it myself, looks great, works great, have had to redo a few things, but in the end, its awesome. I use an Epson with a 100 screen....maybe 105, but can't remember. The biggest pain for me was trying to use a hdmi to cat6 converter to run the video signal. Luckily prices have come down alot for long hdmi runs so I'd say, avoid the converters like the plague. Also, keep flexibilty in mind. I choose the smaller screen, but left room to go to 120 if I wanted in both the proj throw and surround speakers. Last month, ran new usb runs for an Xbox camera on the front wall. My cabinet looks like radio shack threw up!
Also, if money was starting to be an issue, I'd spend more to get solid, basic equipment installed right over gimic feature or brand name swag put together poorly. So, if you don't trust yourself, ditch 3d, high-end audio, motorized screens, etc. Also, this is a great time of the year for last year model sales.
A projector install really isn't that big a deal, but a DIY route depends on your time, your skill, and what you want the finish product to look like. Running wire, clean look, etc, can take some time. I did all of it myself, looks great, works great, have had to redo a few things, but in the end, its awesome. I use an Epson with a 100 screen....maybe 105, but can't remember. The biggest pain for me was trying to use a hdmi to cat6 converter to run the video signal. Luckily prices have come down alot for long hdmi runs so I'd say, avoid the converters like the plague. Also, keep flexibilty in mind. I choose the smaller screen, but left room to go to 120 if I wanted in both the proj throw and surround speakers. Last month, ran new usb runs for an Xbox camera on the front wall. My cabinet looks like radio shack threw up!
Also, if money was starting to be an issue, I'd spend more to get solid, basic equipment installed right over gimic feature or brand name swag put together poorly. So, if you don't trust yourself, ditch 3d, high-end audio, motorized screens, etc. Also, this is a great time of the year for last year model sales.
YA
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iwire--company that I used in the last 90 days and is reasonably priced. After Marvin's went out, they are now the recommended provider.
http://iwire.mobi/
http://iwire.mobi/
Are you wanting to do front or rear projection? I have a BenQ and love it. It throws a ton of light. We mainly use it in rear projection mode in an outdoor theatre setup. Our screen is 18X10.5 and the BenQ has no problems filling it out completely with a very bright and crisp picture.
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about BenQ.
If you are going to DIY it, as one of the above posters mentioned, make sure you purchase a projector that is right for the conditions in which the projector will be used (screen width, throw distance, projector orientation (in front of the screen or rear projection, above, below, or in the center of the screen...), room lighting conditions...... This link http://www.projector...culator-pro.cfm takes you to a projector cheat sheet. It allows you select specific projectors, then it gives you the conditions that that projector works best in. I spent MANY hours looking over that website before I landed on the projector I eventually bought.
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