Moved from the Pearl to the RS-1..the screen size was restricted to 110 as my local HDguys said that a 123 will be too much for the PEARL to handle....well now that I am onto the RS-1 wanted to know what size and gain screens are optimal...it is for a dedicated light controlled theater room..seating will be at 18ft...........thanks :)

Moved from the Pearl to the RS-1..the screen size was restricted to 110 as my local HDguys said that a 123 will be too much for the PEARL to handle....well now that I am onto the RS-1 wanted to know what size and gain screens are optimal...it is for a dedicated light controlled theater room..seating will be at 18ft...........thanks :)

I can't answer your question, but I have a question for you....

Was the difference in picture quality/contrast/etc enough to justify upgrading your projector so soon? Were you happy with the Pearl, but the RS1 was that much better? I'm curious -- i'm getting an RS1 and hope the upgrade will wow me... if going from Pearl to RS1 was worht it, I have no doubt my upgrade will be worth it.

There was another thread that asked the same questions:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=831635

Fwiw, I'm using a 110" 16x9 ST130 with the RS-1 towards the longest throw and low/normal lamp mode and it looks fine. I have 250 hrs on the lamp so far and the brightness is fine.

I can't answer your question, but I have a question for you....

Was the difference in picture quality/contrast/etc enough to justify upgrading your projector so soon? Were you happy with the Pearl, but the RS1 was that much better? I'm curious -- i'm getting an RS1 and hope the upgrade will wow me... if going from Pearl to RS1 was worht it, I have no doubt my upgrade will be worth it.

I am sorry if i gave that impression.....i do not own the Pearl.....i had decided to get the PEARL for my HT.....but got the sanction to spend somemore so that I can get the RS-1.....it is based on the reviews and experience of the guys here....i cannot comment on the PQ of the RS-1 as i have not set my eyes on one...there is no place in this city that has one.......based on what i read here i am sure that u will get the "wow" bug when u get ur PJ..all the best :)

There was another thread that asked the same questions:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=831635



Mark thanks..did a search but could not find the thread....sorry for the repost ;)

Da-Lite 119" 16:9 Cinema Contour 1.3 Gain with Pro Trim.

I will be moving to a SMX open weave soon though, I've seent he RS1 on SMX it looks really good.

136" 2.35/1 Carada BW 1.4 gain, CH set-up winds up being about 109" in 16x9. I am still using low lamp but I will go to high lamp as the lamp ages. I do have total light control, but not quite a bat cave.

Tony

I was going thru the threads that Mark directed me too....most of u guys have the RS-1 paired with HP(I assume that is Dalite High power)..I am just wondering why that was the preference since I know that the pj itself is plenty bright...

I have to mount the pj on the cieling at a distance of 12ft from the screen(construction issues)....HP will b too bright for me?????..seating at 18ft...size i'm thinking 123"..thanks.

SmX Pro-Line Frame with SmX CineWeave™ HD 12 foot wide 2.35:1 CIH
The gain is 1.16
The room is light controlled, ceiling has Hi-tack flocked light trap material in front of screen to prevent light scatter back on to screen from ceiling.
Front AT wall GOM 701 Black. Remaining walls stretched wrapped fabric GOM obsidian