New tv time, to curve or not?

[fordracing19]

Epson 8350

[zachary]

people with projectors, what make models do you have?

[FATHERFORD]

It's brighter then mine, but my contrast ratio is 600,000:1 vs the 20,000:1.

[inline 6]

I have an epson 5030ub, about 16' away from the 110" screen.

Same room setup how would this one compare to the one that you have?


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[diablo rojo]

BenQ W1070
120" fixed screen from VisualApex at 15' away.

15' is the absolute minimum distance for this projector. I'm actually losing 3" (diagonal) of image in velvet frame. When I first set it up, without the frame, I went corner to corner of the wall and it was very clear on the bare sheetrock. The screen increased the brightness and clarity though.

[diablo rojo]

Screen does make a huge difference.

[FATHERFORD]

With all due respect, projection is much more than just the screen.

Ambient light
lumen
throw distance
seating distance
screen

all should be considered especially if you plan on using it as a primary display

Ill agree with that, but the screen makes a MAJOR difference.

[FATHERFORD]

Worst case with direct afternoon sun. Several windows and, all lights on, etc.



Just shutting the blinds on that one window closes to it:


These were taken with my cell phone, and the image is MUCH clearer and sharper in real life.

I have an epson 5030ub, about 16' away from the 110" screen.

[CWO]

Projection is all about the screen. My SI screen looks just as good as a plasma. It's like any tv though if direct sunlight hits it, it will wash out some. Even then still watchable.

With all due respect, projection is much more than just the screen.

Ambient light
lumen
throw distance
seating distance
screen

all should be considered especially if you plan on using it as a primary display

[FATHERFORD]

Projection is all about the screen. My SI screen looks just as good as a plasma. It's like any tv though if direct sunlight hits it, it will wash out some. Even then still watchable.

[diablo rojo]

They're actually behind the screen. Other than that, no.

[CWO]

does that room have windows?

[diablo rojo]

This room actually has quite a bit of ambient light. My camera is flushing it out.

[CWO]

as much as I love my projector, I would never consider it as a daily display

[zachary]

would you mind taking some pictures with normal lighting, like living room lights on and watching...?