Cliff_B
Auditioning
- Joined
- Aug 6, 2004
- Messages
- 9
Greetings everyone,
After searching and searching I haven't really found an answer yet for my question (this site is so HUGE though!) so I hope it isn't too newbie-ish, considering this is my first post.
I've been looking at front projectors on and off for years now ever since my father saw one playing Top Gun at a trade show years ago. We don't live close by a place that sells these things and besides that I know I'll get spoiled by looking at the newest gear so I guess I'm just looking for a little advice from some 'old-schoolers'.
I imagine someone on here has had some of these older projectors and of course some still enjoy them today but of course since they've been discontinued not everyone is familiar with them.
I've been looking at getting a used older model style projector and probably using screenpaint, a blackout cloth, or one of these other DIY type methods I've been reading about but my budget for the projector isn't even $1000, it's $500 dollars.
I've had my eye mainly at the Sharpvision models but I'm open to any brand, I just don't know what else out there is good.
I've narrowed the Sharp Models down to the XV-S55U at 600 ansi lumens and the XV-H37 at 250 ansi lumens (I believe there are other variations of this model with higher resolution).
And finally onto my very first question ever posted here! I know you're all excited so here goes...
If you were stuck with getting a used projector on eBay, here, or from a friend and had a spending limit of $500 what would you choose and why?
Oh, you can pretend you're me too with the below 'wants/needs'.
My Info:
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Whatever projector I get will be used at night perhaps a few days a week for watching widescreen DVD primarily, and perhaps some BIG XBox gaming from time to time. I'm not sure how the native resolutions and formats of these projectors would effect going back and forth between those two, but as long as I can watch big movies, I'm happy!
My room is 16x24 and I'd prefer to use the 16 ft side.
It's not a controlled lit room but I plan on only using it at night with the lights out, this should help save on bulb life too.
I'd like to have about a 10' to 11' size screen. I can push it back to the 24' side of the room my room if necessary on the mounting.
I'd love to have component inputs for my DVD player and XBox, but it's not a dealbreaker, I can go with plain RCA's.
It would be nice to be able to take the unit outside for a Monday Night Football game in the backyard so are there any models better for taking outside as far as protection against basic elements?
Ultimately I'm sure I'll be happy with something that might not be considered the best with today's standards, but this is just my first step and if it goes well I'm sure I'll be diving into a 'Superman System' at some point. I appreciate any advice whatsoever.
Thanks again in advance for all the help!
Cliff
After searching and searching I haven't really found an answer yet for my question (this site is so HUGE though!) so I hope it isn't too newbie-ish, considering this is my first post.
I've been looking at front projectors on and off for years now ever since my father saw one playing Top Gun at a trade show years ago. We don't live close by a place that sells these things and besides that I know I'll get spoiled by looking at the newest gear so I guess I'm just looking for a little advice from some 'old-schoolers'.
I imagine someone on here has had some of these older projectors and of course some still enjoy them today but of course since they've been discontinued not everyone is familiar with them.
I've been looking at getting a used older model style projector and probably using screenpaint, a blackout cloth, or one of these other DIY type methods I've been reading about but my budget for the projector isn't even $1000, it's $500 dollars.
I've had my eye mainly at the Sharpvision models but I'm open to any brand, I just don't know what else out there is good.
I've narrowed the Sharp Models down to the XV-S55U at 600 ansi lumens and the XV-H37 at 250 ansi lumens (I believe there are other variations of this model with higher resolution).
And finally onto my very first question ever posted here! I know you're all excited so here goes...
If you were stuck with getting a used projector on eBay, here, or from a friend and had a spending limit of $500 what would you choose and why?
Oh, you can pretend you're me too with the below 'wants/needs'.
My Info:
----------
Whatever projector I get will be used at night perhaps a few days a week for watching widescreen DVD primarily, and perhaps some BIG XBox gaming from time to time. I'm not sure how the native resolutions and formats of these projectors would effect going back and forth between those two, but as long as I can watch big movies, I'm happy!
My room is 16x24 and I'd prefer to use the 16 ft side.
It's not a controlled lit room but I plan on only using it at night with the lights out, this should help save on bulb life too.
I'd like to have about a 10' to 11' size screen. I can push it back to the 24' side of the room my room if necessary on the mounting.
I'd love to have component inputs for my DVD player and XBox, but it's not a dealbreaker, I can go with plain RCA's.
It would be nice to be able to take the unit outside for a Monday Night Football game in the backyard so are there any models better for taking outside as far as protection against basic elements?
Ultimately I'm sure I'll be happy with something that might not be considered the best with today's standards, but this is just my first step and if it goes well I'm sure I'll be diving into a 'Superman System' at some point. I appreciate any advice whatsoever.
Thanks again in advance for all the help!
Cliff