LED vs Projector? (1 Viewer)

[bilanio]

Hi,
I have a 46" LED and i was thinking if having a projector will make movie watching experience much better?
I'm talking picture size and quality.
Also any projector should be an entry level one.. soo no 10.000$ fancy ones
also i don't care if its 2D only projector as i find 3D movies annoying.

Any link for pros and cons of projectors?

 

[Type A]

Welcome to the forum Omar

Aside from the lumens ratings he talks about (often a projectors rated lumens is misleading as the optimum viewing mode is much dimmer than the published lumens rating) this is pretty accurate and gives you the general idea:

http://lifehacker.com/5768718/what-do-i-need-to-consider-before-buying-a-projector-for-my-home-theater

In most cases using a dual display system, ie a flat panel for day time/casual viewing and a projector for movies/gaming in a darkened room, can give you the best of both worlds if your budget and set up allows for such. A realistic budget for a entry level projector and screen (new) is about $1500.


PS The youtube video he uses shows a great example of where not to install your speakers

 

[Jim Mcc]

Yes, a projector will make your movie watching experience much better. BUT you need to have the proper room for a projector(the darker the better), with no light shining on the screen. If you have an ambient light problem or watch with the lights on, stick with your TV.

 

[schan1269]

I'm trying to figure out where he bought a LED TV.

 

[Jim Mcc]

I'm trying to figure out where he bought a LED TV.

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[schan1269]

My standard nitpick. There is no such thing as LED TV. No matter what Samsung managed to convince the market of otherwise.

 

[bilanio]

Thanks for the replies guys, i guess i'll stick with my 46" and bring the sofa closer to the TV to simulate the big screen feeling
just kidding

 

[schan1269]

How far away are you sitting?

 

[bilanio]

the room width is 3.5 meters
Sofa is on a wall and the TV is on the wall facing it

 

[Robert_J]

the room width is 3.5 meters
Sofa is on a wall and the TV is on the wall facing it

That is approximately how far away I sit from my 103" screen. I use the Viewing Distance Calculator - http://myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I've been using a Panasonic AE-900U for years and will go with the latest Panasonic when the upgrade bug finally hits again.

 

[schan1269]

Not sure if the Middle East has caught up with the US in regards to "size of TV for appropriate viewing pleasure".

Not been to Lebanon myself, but been to Israel, Egypt and Syria(back when they liked the tourist dollar). Nobody I met had a "big TV".

Usually stayed in hostels.

 

[bilanio]

Well missed the country that matters the most Also u can Google night life Beiruthttp://www.pacsafe.com/blog/the-7-countries-with-the-most-beautiful-women/

 

[schan1269]

Beautiful women I know...

My GF is 2nd generation. Last name of Najjar (father is Croatian/Moroccan...somewhere got tagged "Najjar")and her mothers parents are Israeli-Nigerian...(she is the reason I've been over there...but when I went...if you had an Israel Visa...you couldn't get into Lebanon)

She(besides her own mother) is the shortest member of the family at 5'10"(her mother is 5'8"). All her brothers and dad are 6'4" and taller.