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cam asked in Consumer ElectronicsHome Theater · 2 decades ago

What is better: Digital projector or rear-projection TV?

I want to build a home theater in my basement, the room will have no windows and be completely dark. For around $3000 what would be better a rear-projection television or a digital projector? And are the ones that I find at that price on Newegg.com and stuff any good? What kind of characteristics should I look for on a home theater projector? i.e. resolution, brightness, etc. I would like it to display at approximately 60-70 inches. Thanks

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  • 2 decades ago
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    If you only have about 3K to spend then your only option is a rear projection TV. Try a new microdisplay like Sony's KDFE60XS955 for about 3199.99, or if you can spend more try Mitsubishis 1080p WD62628 for arround 3699.99.

    Alot of people will advise you to go with a projector, and that would be the best choice, but for a decent system it would cost at least twice as much as a DLP. Forgot about office projectors for about $1500-$2000, they will be totally unsatisfactory. A good projector will run you about $3000, like Sony's new VPLHS51A. Then, you will need to buy a screen. One I would recommend would cost around $1500, but less expensive ones can be found for around half that. Now, you need to look into accessories (cabling) and sound. Any sound system will cost at least $500 with cables, and a decent one will run $1500+ when your all said and done, so your looking about $6K for a setup that will not even match the quality of a DLP.

    I usually don't recommend projectors for any budget unless your going 92in+. As far as I'm concerned, your only option is a rear projection DLP.

  • ?
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    4 years ago

    front projection is the known setup for projectors wherein the projector is placed dealing with the reveal screen/wall to reveal the image. The projector can the two be fastened on the ceiling or sitting on a table authentic, dealing with the reveal screen. The rear projection, on the different hand, is utilized so as that the projector is placed on the lower back or in the back of the reveal screen. the belief is that projector is hidden from sight and dealing interior the history yet nonetheless projecting the splendid image reveal. in case you have greater area on the lower back of a reveal screen and could want to evade the silhouette of folk on the reveal screen whilst passing on the front, a rear projection could be appropriate. some human beings tried to establish the front projection as rear projection it fairly is placed in the back of the reveal screen, yet take word that the image on the reveal screen would be inverted. choosing one over the different relies upon on the set up you have and the area obtainable.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    If you get a giant rear-projection TV, someday you will have to move that big-*** thing, so you better have a lot of friends willing to help you or else you will just want to blow it up. If you can tolerate the brightness (or perhaps lack of it) I would personally go for a projector, which can be easily moved; you can even take it with you on trips. But you have to look at the picture quality to see if it is good enough for you.

  • 2 decades ago

    My preference is the projector. The things to look for are ANSI Lumens and contrast ratio. 2300+Ansi Lumens is what I would look for. Infocus has some nice ones that I have liked.

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  • 2 decades ago

    for the price rear proection is the better choice but as picture front projection is better

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