Sorry, no porn, but does anyone own a Hi-Def DLP

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11-20-2003, 11:14 PM
dsalinas

Sorry, no porn, but does anyone own a Hi-Def DLP

front projector. I've been toying with the idea of getting one, but at around $5k minimum just for the projector, I need some major input. Thanks
11-21-2003, 12:01 AM
rwhite

Yep, have two - a 43\" and a 56\"

 
'04 530 (still over there), Tit. Gray, Beige, Prem Pkg, Prem Sound, Sport Pkg, Steptronic, Cmfrt Seats, PDC, Xenons (and probably some other stuff I've forgotten in my excitement)
11-21-2003, 12:25 AM
dsalinas

Front projector with separate screen, or RPTV?
11-21-2003, 09:33 AM
Gammaman

Check out Projector Central
11-21-2003, 10:51 AM
dsalinas

Thanks a lot.
11-21-2003, 12:10 PM
Gammaman

Re: Thanks a lot.

It's a pretty informative site. I have a Sharp 9000U which when I bought it was about as good as they get, they have since released 2 newer generation projectors, the newest being the 12000. This has the HD2 "Mustang" DLP chip, which is state of the art for single chip units, so if you're interested in a DLP unit make sure it has a Mustang chip.
11-21-2003, 12:24 PM
rwhite

Rear Projector - Samsung

 
'04 530 (still over there), Tit. Gray, Beige, Prem Pkg, Prem Sound, Sport Pkg, Steptronic, Cmfrt Seats, PDC, Xenons (and probably some other stuff I've forgotten in my excitement)
11-21-2003, 12:40 PM
alan

Yes (more)

I have a Sharp DLP XVZ9000U hi-def dlp front projector. The new model of this one is the 10000. I have a 110-inch 16:9 Stewart Firehawk screen for it.

I previously had a 65" 16:9 hi-def rear projection TV from Toshiba. Now that I have the front projector, I will never go back.

I use it with my DVD player most often, but also send it hi-def signals from DirecTV (the few channels that they have in hi-def) as well as over-the-air hi-def signals (the few that I can get in my area) and also hi-def signals from my XBOX (again on the few titles that support 1080i or 720p).

Do you have any specific questions about my setup? Let me know. 
--Alan
11-21-2003, 01:42 PM
Gammaman

No Alan, the 12000 is the latest Sharp (more)

it has the HD2+ chipset, the 10000 has the HD2, brightness and contrast supposed to be a bit better.
11-21-2003, 01:45 PM
alan

Doh--see I\'m out of date. :-)

The 9000 is plenty bright for me. But, I had a room built just to be a media room...walls and ceiling are a dark bluish black color called 'Cyberspace', and there are no windows, so I don't need a super-bright projector. 
--Alan
11-21-2003, 01:59 PM
Gammaman

Re: Doh--see I'm out of date. :-)

I, too, have a dedicated room w/ dark red walls, no windows. The problem is I put in a 155 inch screen (Firehawk) which is awesome, but I need more brightness because of the screen size. Sony is about to release a new technology projector, the Qualia 004 with what they call SXRD, sort of like liquid crystal on silicon, with 6,000,000 pixels, the only problem is it will cost $25K. Ouch!!!
11-21-2003, 04:49 PM
dsalinas

Your reply is exactly what I was looking for.

I wanted someone's opinion whether a front projector's picture is at least comparable to a rear projector. When you say that you'll never go back, I'm assuming that the front projector has a better picture. Can I ask how much you paid for yours, and how far is your seating area from the screen since you have a 110" screen? Thanks again
11-21-2003, 09:07 PM
CmyX5Go

Here.Very helpful and informative people.

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11-24-2003, 10:48 AM
dsalinas

You\'re right. I learned a lot after visiting that

site. It's now one of my bookmarked sites for future reference. I especially like the screenshot gallery. Thanks