Home Theater Forum - View Single Post - Considering X1, 1HD, and Z1 projectors... ambient light and screen questions

Stephen Hopkins · 10-27-2003, 01:34 AM

I'm giving FP some consideration for my next display. The projector would be about 7' away from the screen in a room where outside light could be 95% eliminated with blinds and possibly curtains if needed. Now would either of these projectors be suitable for use w/ no outside light and a single 60w lamp w/ upward directing shade on in the back wall in a corner as the only source of ambient light?

I would prefer a native 16x9 projector but would comprimise if the extra lumens (1100 for X1 versus 700 for the 1HD and Z1)

Also, in this environment, should i use a white screen or some shade of grey?

Thanks

10-27-2003, 01:34 AM	#1 of 3
Stephen Hopkins Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 08:35 PM Local Date: 12-01-2008 Posts: 2,557	I'm giving FP some consideration for my next display. The projector would be about 7' away from the screen in a room where outside light could be 95% eliminated with blinds and possibly curtains if needed. Now would either of these projectors be suitable for use w/ no outside light and a single 60w lamp w/ upward directing shade on in the back wall in a corner as the only source of ambient light? I would prefer a native 16x9 projector but would comprimise if the extra lumens (1100 for X1 versus 700 for the 1HD and Z1) Also, in this environment, should i use a white screen or some shade of grey? Thanks