Joe Szott
Screenwriter
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First off, yes I am a total n00b to front projection. I have owned (and excessively tweaked) a Mitsubishi HD RPTV for about 4 years, but it's a different game from front projectors. Our RPTV is starting to break down, and in looking at new models it seems the best bang for the buck is now firmly in front PJs.
The two projectors that fit my price/performance criteria would seem to be the Panasonic AE900 and the Sanyo PLV-Z4. Both seem pretty spiffy, probably leaning a bit towards the AE900. Are there other similar projectors I should look into?
The other big mystery for me is the screen to display it on. This is in a finished basement so light control is no problem. That being said, we do watch TV programming with the lights up and DVD/gaming material with the lights down. I was wondering what was the best route to take: painting a display wall white/gray, or buying some decent material and stretching my own built screen?
I don't see the advantage in spending $1000 for a screen that I could likely make myself for a fraction of the cost. That being said, if the only way to have a good screen is to buy it then so be it. If I can build one, what level of material would I need to make a really nice mid- to high-level quality screen? Black Out cloth, or something delivered from an online distributor? Or is painting a wall gray a good enough substitute?
I don't need the very best, but I like to hit that sweet spot for price/performance whenever possible. Please any advice is welcomed. I'm new to this, be gentle...
The two projectors that fit my price/performance criteria would seem to be the Panasonic AE900 and the Sanyo PLV-Z4. Both seem pretty spiffy, probably leaning a bit towards the AE900. Are there other similar projectors I should look into?
The other big mystery for me is the screen to display it on. This is in a finished basement so light control is no problem. That being said, we do watch TV programming with the lights up and DVD/gaming material with the lights down. I was wondering what was the best route to take: painting a display wall white/gray, or buying some decent material and stretching my own built screen?
I don't see the advantage in spending $1000 for a screen that I could likely make myself for a fraction of the cost. That being said, if the only way to have a good screen is to buy it then so be it. If I can build one, what level of material would I need to make a really nice mid- to high-level quality screen? Black Out cloth, or something delivered from an online distributor? Or is painting a wall gray a good enough substitute?
I don't need the very best, but I like to hit that sweet spot for price/performance whenever possible. Please any advice is welcomed. I'm new to this, be gentle...