Big Telly or Projector
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VEX said:
It's what we recommend if you have the space or a dual focus room.
40-50" for day to day use
100"+ for event / cinema use.
It's what I have here, 49" LG and 104" and a 4K projector with Dolby Atmos.
So you're saying that size ils most important for cinema use, and the kost cost-effective eway to get thatit with a projector.40-50" for day to day use
100"+ for event / cinema use.
It's what I have here, 49" LG and 104" and a 4K projector with Dolby Atmos.
And the quality is still high?
Doofus said:
So you're saying that size ils most important for cinema use, and the kost cost-effective eway to get thatit with a projector.
And the quality is still high?
For a true 'cinematic' experience, where you are immersed in the film, only a picture size achievable with a projector will do.And the quality is still high?
So it's the size of projector based systems that's the key thing - unless you have tens of thousands of pounds for massive TV screens (and even then they cannot compete with the size of projector screens).
One major downside to projector systems is the brightness. You will need a darkened room, or at minimum a room with no direct sunlight, to get a good viewing experience.
So dark room (or used at night) and a projector will always be superior for watching films.
Day to day stuff, go for a TV.
100% with Mr GaryHun.
It is as much about light control as it is about size. Although the current crop of projectors are very good and getting brighter.
An Optoma I set up for a garden (outdoor) cinema night for a client has 3800 Lumens as its brightness, as a base model of sub £1k. Then next model up is 4800 Lumens - both of which are super bright for a domestic cinema projector.
I have a 4K Sony projector currently with basic light control (cream vertical blinds behind the drop down screen) and the projector was bright enough to watch the F1 this afternoon. Rated at 1500Lumens.
It is as much about light control as it is about size. Although the current crop of projectors are very good and getting brighter.
An Optoma I set up for a garden (outdoor) cinema night for a client has 3800 Lumens as its brightness, as a base model of sub £1k. Then next model up is 4800 Lumens - both of which are super bright for a domestic cinema projector.
I have a 4K Sony projector currently with basic light control (cream vertical blinds behind the drop down screen) and the projector was bright enough to watch the F1 this afternoon. Rated at 1500Lumens.
Edited by VEX on Sunday 9th July 21:25
garyhun said:
How does that brightness compare to a typical TV VEX?
Not as bright as my LED, but I would say as bright as an old Tube TV. But with a little light control, with out the blinds it does wash out a little to much. Would be interesting to try to Optoma's on it actually. Obviously in the evenings it is the right kind of bright for watching with the lights off or very low, where the TV would be far to bright.
V.
VEX said:
garyhun said:
How does that brightness compare to a typical TV VEX?
Not as bright as my LED, but I would say as bright as an old Tube TV. But with a little light control, with out the blinds it does wash out a little to much. Would be interesting to try to Optoma's on it actually. Obviously in the evenings it is the right kind of bright for watching with the lights off or very low, where the TV would be far to bright.
V.
VEX said:
if you are down this way Gary you are welcome to pop in and see it.
IMO it is a stunning half and half room.
V.
Thanks! I'm always visiting my parents in Gt Missenden (well Prestwood to be exact) so may give you a call next time I'm down.IMO it is a stunning half and half room.
V.
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 11th July 21:50
garyhun said:
For a true 'cinematic' experience, where you are immersed in the film, only a picture size achievable with a projector will do.
Pedro Almodovar said:
“It’s the capacity of the hypnosis of the large screen for the viewer. The size [of the screen] should not be smaller than the chair on which you’re sitting. It should not be part of your everyday setting. You must feel small and humble in front of the image that’s here.”
hyphen said:
garyhun said:
For a true 'cinematic' experience, where you are immersed in the film, only a picture size achievable with a projector will do.
Pedro Almodovar said:
“It’s the capacity of the hypnosis of the large screen for the viewer. The size [of the screen] should not be smaller than the chair on which you’re sitting. It should not be part of your everyday setting. You must feel small and humble in front of the image that’s here.”
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