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What should I look for?
How far can they be from the screen?
Do they work with Dish or DirectTV like a normal TV?
Any suggested brands or good deals?
Thanks!
Answer
See the 1st and 2nd links for reviews and recommendations. I'm not going to point to any specific brand/model since everyone's needs/preferences are different. I will say I have been happy with both the Canon and Epson projectors I have owned.
What to look for ...?
Well first note that projectors should be selected with the room and screen in mind. They all interrelate. For example, you need a projector that will fill the screen size and shape positioned where it needs to be given the room size and viewing position. Light conditions influence brightness requirements and can impact on screen selection. Where you mount the projector can influence projector selection (e.g. if you want to mount on a rear shelf the lens has to be able to focus the image at that distance).
I suggest reading lot's of reviews and the instructional articles at the links before even considering selecting a projector. Only then will you be able to make an informed choice. The calculator at the 3rd link will help you consider screen size for your room ... bigger isn't necessarily better.
See the 1st and 2nd links for reviews and recommendations. I'm not going to point to any specific brand/model since everyone's needs/preferences are different. I will say I have been happy with both the Canon and Epson projectors I have owned.
What to look for ...?
Well first note that projectors should be selected with the room and screen in mind. They all interrelate. For example, you need a projector that will fill the screen size and shape positioned where it needs to be given the room size and viewing position. Light conditions influence brightness requirements and can impact on screen selection. Where you mount the projector can influence projector selection (e.g. if you want to mount on a rear shelf the lens has to be able to focus the image at that distance).
I suggest reading lot's of reviews and the instructional articles at the links before even considering selecting a projector. Only then will you be able to make an informed choice. The calculator at the 3rd link will help you consider screen size for your room ... bigger isn't necessarily better.
Are there any 4k home theater projectors?
Smyth
If so, what are their advantages since Blu-ray movies are limited to 1920x1080? What are some considerations to take into account when considering one?
Answer
JVC and Meridian Audio are the only two manufacturers of which Iâm aware that are currently producing high-end â4Kâ video projectors targeted specifically for the home theater market. Sony, Barco, Christie Digital, and others are targeted for professional or commercial applications, including Digital Cinema. Pricing for the current crop of 4K (home theater) projector systems is well beyond the mainstream consumer home theater market.
âWhat are their advantages since Blu-ray movies are limited to 1920x1080?â
4K projectors designed for home theater use will upscale all non-4K video source material to 4K resolution much as high-definition TVâs, monitors, projectors, and BD players do with SDTV and DVD-Video source material. I am not aware of any commercial native 4K video content currently available to consumers.
âWhat are some considerations to take into account when considering one?â
The obvious is cost - the cost to purchase the projection system as well as the total cost of ownership (TCO), which includes maintenance, servicing, power consumption, (e.g. the JVC and the Meridian 4K projectors consume up to 1500 watts each,) thermal management, (i.e. cooling,) operating noise, and installation. Both projectors also require the use of DVI-D connectors â there are no HDMI connectors.
######################## RESOURCES ########################
JVC DLA-RS4000 Reference Series 4K Home Cinema Projector & RSVP4 Video Processing Unit. (United States manufacturerâs suggested list price as of April 2011: $175,000.00)
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?model_id=MDL101894
Meridian 810 Reference Video System
http://www.meridian-audio.com/product-model/video-systems/810-reference-video-system.aspx
Barco LX-5 LCoS Projector (for âpresentation or collaboration environments.â)
http://www.barco.com/en/product/1904
Christie Solaria Series Digital Cinema Projectors
http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/cinema/cinema-products/digital-cinema-projectors/
Sony 4K Cinema Projector
http://www.sony.com/digitalcinema
âThe Greatest Show on Earth!â
http://www.hometheaterdesignmag.com/content/greatest-show-earth
The Kipnis Studio Standard
http://www.kipnis-studios.com
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JVC and Meridian Audio are the only two manufacturers of which Iâm aware that are currently producing high-end â4Kâ video projectors targeted specifically for the home theater market. Sony, Barco, Christie Digital, and others are targeted for professional or commercial applications, including Digital Cinema. Pricing for the current crop of 4K (home theater) projector systems is well beyond the mainstream consumer home theater market.
âWhat are their advantages since Blu-ray movies are limited to 1920x1080?â
4K projectors designed for home theater use will upscale all non-4K video source material to 4K resolution much as high-definition TVâs, monitors, projectors, and BD players do with SDTV and DVD-Video source material. I am not aware of any commercial native 4K video content currently available to consumers.
âWhat are some considerations to take into account when considering one?â
The obvious is cost - the cost to purchase the projection system as well as the total cost of ownership (TCO), which includes maintenance, servicing, power consumption, (e.g. the JVC and the Meridian 4K projectors consume up to 1500 watts each,) thermal management, (i.e. cooling,) operating noise, and installation. Both projectors also require the use of DVI-D connectors â there are no HDMI connectors.
######################## RESOURCES ########################
JVC DLA-RS4000 Reference Series 4K Home Cinema Projector & RSVP4 Video Processing Unit. (United States manufacturerâs suggested list price as of April 2011: $175,000.00)
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?model_id=MDL101894
Meridian 810 Reference Video System
http://www.meridian-audio.com/product-model/video-systems/810-reference-video-system.aspx
Barco LX-5 LCoS Projector (for âpresentation or collaboration environments.â)
http://www.barco.com/en/product/1904
Christie Solaria Series Digital Cinema Projectors
http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/cinema/cinema-products/digital-cinema-projectors/
Sony 4K Cinema Projector
http://www.sony.com/digitalcinema
âThe Greatest Show on Earth!â
http://www.hometheaterdesignmag.com/content/greatest-show-earth
The Kipnis Studio Standard
http://www.kipnis-studios.com
Â
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