Posts by Stephen Dodds

I read somewhere that less than 10% of people can see or are bothered by rainbows. Chances are you are not. I can see them if I look, but they don't worry me and I can't really see the point of searching for them. Steve

No digital projector will last you 10+ years unless you are immune to the disease of upgraditis. Ten years ago there were no decent digital projectors. Two years ago there were some, now there are many more. But last year's $5K...

You can get a refurbed Benq 6100 from TigerDirect for $750. Steve

In terms of picture quality, the 4805 is probably best, followed fairly closely by the H30. The PB6100 is a little worse (but better than the X1), but can be had for $750 refurbed...

I think you may be using the wrong calibration screen. I don't have Rush Hour 2, but the screen for brightness doesn't usually have any color bars. The THX Optimode test is black background with a row of grey bars to the right and...

That's the DVD, or you can use the THX Optomode section that comes on many THX approved discs. I'm a bit confused by the last part of your response. I'll be more specific. I forgot you had a 16:9 projector. If you have Lord of the...

You definately need to calibrate. Virtually all projectors are way off straight from the box. By all mains use AVIA or Video Essentials, or even the THX Optimode, but there is an even simpler way to do a quick black level...

Let me think.... ... oh, too many to remember. But a series from the model-forgotten 100:1 contrast Sanyo through the LT80s (I had an LT80,81 and 84), through the LT100, through the LT150, via the NECs, some Sharps, a crappy Proxima,...

Not many yet have been able to compare an X1 with a 4805, but there have been comparisons with the Optoma H30. I have an H30 and found it quite a bit better than my old X1 in terms of black level, brightness and vibrancy. The 4805 is...

I'd build a pair of dipole subs to match the dipole radiation of the Maggies. Construction is simplicity itself. Much easier than a box sub and the sound is better too. You could probably work out something that would act as a base...