I've got a challenge to identify the right projector for my room
Room plans are below
SProsc.pdf 41k .pdf file
SELEVATIONSRev1.pdf 223k .pdf file
Essentially the screen is 304.8cm wide (120")
Throw distance is 557cm (219") - a little further than indicated on the picture (lens is flush with soffit edge)
Projector height is about 2" above top of screen.
First thought was to use the AE8000.
Then I considered going pure 2D and getting a brighter projector like the Vivitek H5080
I then considered the Sony HW50, and the new VPL-HW55
Would love your feedback - particularly if you have a lens suggestion/projector suggestion that will work well with the dimensions of the room I have to work with.
Room plans are below
SProsc.pdf 41k .pdf file
SELEVATIONSRev1.pdf 223k .pdf file
Essentially the screen is 304.8cm wide (120")
Throw distance is 557cm (219") - a little further than indicated on the picture (lens is flush with soffit edge)
Projector height is about 2" above top of screen.
First thought was to use the AE8000.
- Pros - cheapest option because it doesn't require an A-Lens
- Cons - need to rebuild the rear projector shelf/housing to lower it so that the lens is below the screen
- Unknown - concerned 3D mode brightness may not be sufficient for the screen size and throw distance
Then I considered going pure 2D and getting a brighter projector like the Vivitek H5080
- Pros - bright calibrated lumens, and cost isn't as high as a Sony with A-Lens
- Cons - no 3D - not sure I can get past this one.
- Unknown - might be brighter than the panasonic in 2D mode, but maybe the panasonic in 2D mode is sufficient brightness
I then considered the Sony HW50, and the new VPL-HW55
- Pros - bright calibrated lumens
- Cons - cost of A-Lens to pair on top of higher base cost of the projector
- Unknown - will 3D brightness be acceptable
Would love your feedback - particularly if you have a lens suggestion/projector suggestion that will work well with the dimensions of the room I have to work with.