lynx6201
I'm looking for a home theater projector (~1500$ range or less) for my pool house. The building is about the size of a large living room, and there are a lot windows.
The main thing I've found, is that I probably want something thats pretty bright, a lot of lumens (is 3000 necessary?). I picked out two I thought might work, but since there are so many, I really don't know where to start, but I've been looking at some reviews on cnet..
1. http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater-projectors/dell-2400mp-dlp-projector/4505-7858_7-31878925.html?ttag=rev_spon_prod
2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824248056
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There are a lot of multimedia/presentation projectors that have high lumens but they are typically less than ideal for home theater use. They use 4:3 ratios and generally have pixel counts like 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 which are lower than high definition's 720p or 1080p.
They may be your only affordable option though as most home theater projector don't go over 2000 lumens and most being under 1500. You could go with one of these and use a high gain screen.
A high gain grey screen would be best when you have more ambient light in your room. Of course then you're talking about a screen that could cost as much as your projector. You will probably need a grey screen to help your black levels anyway.
Ultimately though you are going to have a washed out picture with poor contrast unless you are viewing movies at night. Have you though about buying some blinds or heavy blackout curtains for your windows?
There are a lot of multimedia/presentation projectors that have high lumens but they are typically less than ideal for home theater use. They use 4:3 ratios and generally have pixel counts like 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 which are lower than high definition's 720p or 1080p.
They may be your only affordable option though as most home theater projector don't go over 2000 lumens and most being under 1500. You could go with one of these and use a high gain screen.
A high gain grey screen would be best when you have more ambient light in your room. Of course then you're talking about a screen that could cost as much as your projector. You will probably need a grey screen to help your black levels anyway.
Ultimately though you are going to have a washed out picture with poor contrast unless you are viewing movies at night. Have you though about buying some blinds or heavy blackout curtains for your windows?
backyard movie projector?
blondiie
How much do they cost, where can i buy or rent one, etc.. everything you know...
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I've used for different projectors for my outdoor theater including an Epson S3, S4, InFocus IN74 and an Optoma HD70.
Depending on the ambient light in your area (I only have moon and starts with no streetlights) you will need at least 1200 Lumen and as high a contrast ratio as you can find. I get a lot of mine here.
www.tigerdirect.com
One will run from about $500 for 480p, 800 for 720p and $1800 for 1080p.
You will also need something for sound. Below is a great site for newbie outdoor movie enthusiasts, and feel free to email if you need help.
www.backyardtheater.com
weeder
I've used for different projectors for my outdoor theater including an Epson S3, S4, InFocus IN74 and an Optoma HD70.
Depending on the ambient light in your area (I only have moon and starts with no streetlights) you will need at least 1200 Lumen and as high a contrast ratio as you can find. I get a lot of mine here.
www.tigerdirect.com
One will run from about $500 for 480p, 800 for 720p and $1800 for 1080p.
You will also need something for sound. Below is a great site for newbie outdoor movie enthusiasts, and feel free to email if you need help.
www.backyardtheater.com
weeder
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