Im looking for my first projector. I like the idea of not having to mount and run wires.
If I go with the LG PF1000U.
Will i sacrifice picture quality vs an epson 2045 or ht2050.
I will also use this as main tv.
Movies and sports.
Yes, mainly in terms of image size. The LG is best at small screen sizes under 80". Using it for a main TV, it better be in a room with no lights on and all windows covered. On the other hand, the Epson or Benq would have no problem on a screen twice that size. For the price of the LG, you could buy the Benq and a wireless HDMI unit, so being able to put the LG right in front of the screen and avoiding running HDMI cables should not be your primary consideration. An ultra short throw projector means you have to be very precise in alignment or you will have focus problems more than longer throw projectors.
Because the LG is ultra short throw, you cannot really overcome the size limitation. In a completely dark room, including dark walls and ceiling, you might stretch the image size up to 100" using a white screen with normal gain of 1.0-1.3 but a higher gain screen won't work with an ultra short throw projector without appearing noticeably dim on the outside edges and overly bright in the center.
Thanks. Let me ask you in a total light controlled room. With dark front wall and screen. Will the image acceptable and close to the ht2050 or epson 2040.
I heard dlp is better for color and sharpness is this true.
Also how will the image be with wireless hdmi. Is it comparable to wired.
It's really tempting for a main TV replacement to want to go with an ultra-short-throw LED model. UST models are easier to wire and LED models can be instantly switched on and off without waiting for the lamp to warm up or cool down. The downside is that UST models are hard to get focused across the whole screen and LED projectors aren't bright enough to properly illuminate larger screens when there's any ambient light.
Dreamer was correct to point out that the PF1000U is best used with a smaller screen and little to no ambient light that would wash out the dim image. If you are willing to limit yourself to an 80" screen and keep the room fairly dark even in daylight it could work for you. If you want to have a screen of 100" or larger with a bright enough image to handle a fair amount of ambient light there are many less expensive lamp-based projectors that can produce bigger, brighter images than the PF1000U, and the Epson 2040/2045 and BenQ HT2050 are great examples.
If you really want to stick with a shorter throw projector to minimize wiring, one option would be the Optoma GT1080 which sells for
In the ExpertReviews review of the Optoma EH320UST they comment that its actual color vibrancy isn't particularly great because it's more optimized for bright business presentations in ambient light. The review concludes with the following comment:
If you're looking for a short-throw projector for the living room, the Optoma GT1080 is a much better option, with vibrant colours and optional 3D making it perfect for movies and games.
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