replacing 5 year old Optoma HD8000 need some direction (1 Viewer)

[Jim Mcc]

Is it just me, or is no progress being made in this thread? The old projector doesn't matter anymore. What screen size do you want NOW?

 

[nick0814]

you are right.. I'm not set on getting a new screen but the one I have is this size because its the largest I could use with my projector.. height is no issue for me but I can only go about another 8-10" wider without having to move my left and right speakers, If I was going to move the speakers I'd want a screen big enough to cover the holes.. but that's not my main goal right now, I want to get a new projector and put my 42" TV back in my bedroom haha

 

[schan1269]

Or you could get an AT screen...then you wouldn't need to move anything...

 

[nick0814]

AT?

 

[schan1269]

Acoustically Transparent The screen type of choice for those that want maximum deference to the audio side, without giving up picture.

 

[nick0814]

ahh ok that makes sense.. but since there was a bedroom on the other side of the wall I went with hanging surface speakers not in wall speakers so I'd have to move them.. not a big deal just pull wire up in attic and move it over a stud or two.. I really want to get moving on this.. I had no idea it would be this hard!

 

[schan1269]

The main advantage to AT screens is for those individuals that do two displays. You could buy a plasma in a 65" to have to watch the news, then bring down an AT screen leaving the speakers...and everything else, behind the screen.

 

[nick0814]

gotcha.. really the only reason I'd buy another screen is if I get mine fixed for a reasonable amount of money I might re-locate it somewhere else in the house and use the screen over then put a new screen with new projector.. I just want to replace mine for now. I want something brighter than my optoma and I was happy with everything else so whatever I gain from the old one is really just a bonus!

 

[Jim Mcc]

I recommend 2 projectors for you, both with lens shift. Both are about the same price. Panasonic AR100U - I give this the edge because it's brighter. Will give you 30 foot lamberts with a 84" diagonal screen, 12.5 throw distance. Epson 8350 - Will give you 25 foot lamberts with same screen size and throw.

 

[Gregg Loewen]

The main advantage to AT screens is for those individuals that do two displays. You could buy a plasma in a 65" to have to watch the news, then bring down an AT screen leaving the speakers...and everything else, behind the screen.

It is never a good idea to have anything that is reflective (ie a plasma) behind an AT screen. All objects behind a AT screen should be non reflective and flat black.

 

[schan1269]

It is never a good idea to have anything that is reflective (ie a plasma) behind an AT screen. All objects behind a AT screen should be non reflective and flat black.

Doesn't matter with CineWeave or ClearPix. Besides...not heard of black backing?