All I can say is simply amazing picture quality, the best at the show to my eyes. The colors, blacks, brightness and depth [especially in 3D depth of field mode] were just outstanding.
It appears the screen was 12' wide and the projector throw was 10-12' [these are just estimates for the real data speak to Peter aka "CINERAMAX"] and the detail in Hulk [ it for sure showed of the green ] Iron Man and Kung Fu Panda was spot on. When the animation flick was enhanced with the 3D depth effect it equalled the DPI mega machine [ now keep in mind DPI was being show on a 20' wide screen so I do wish that the booth would have been larger allowing a larger screen for a better comparison ].
Now Iron Man [seemed to be popular demo material] was shown elsewhere for the most part but still a high impact action film to say the least. I seen this material on the SIM2 Lumis [about 60% less in cost] and Projection Design [about 20% less] and the BARCO just outclassed them even the DPI Titan Lightning Ref [30% MORE]. Who says money can't buy you love?
On to the screen. I have always been a Screen Research and Stewart fan when it comes to AT screens. However there is a new kid on the block, SMX. This was apparent when the other fellars were attending demos and hanging around the booth. But the proof is in the pudding. The picture was excellent as stated above and the audio [though could have gone threw a concrete screen... just kidding Cinepro ] was again spot on. After the demo I checked the screen out and the construction and fit and finish were all top shelf to my eye.
Lets talk sound. Now my first visit I stood next to the side wall next to the light dimmer and frankly I was a little let down. However I came back and sat in the second row dead center and it was much better. I can tell you the detail and imaging was just pure as could be. The bass was tight and stirred [rattled] you deep inside all the way to the soles of your feet! All of this without distortion and harshness. This system can play loud with accuracy with NO, yes that's right NO distortion. Now let me totally candid. Was it loud? Yes a touch to much. You see I run sound on Sundays at a small church and 96 dB is loud to me. There was one guy with an IPhone that the SPL app flatlined at 105dB! Remeber God's hearing is better than mine by far. The second issue for me with was the surrounds sound a bit "hot" or in other words a bit dominate. I do not think it was the material but the set up possibly since I have Hulk in my collection. Now am I a nit picker? Well yeah kinda. But I can tell you there were a lot of smiles inside and outside the temple after the demos.
What about the room? Please keep in mind the location of the "Temple" did not have much going on around it but normal show noise. Upon closing the door it all went away. It was very well done in that regard. Now there as some leaking if you will during the demos. However it was not distracting considering the volumes inside. The guys at Cary Audio were not distracted or upset at all and it did not affect thier means of conductiung business. How did it compare with the room in a room at Triad? Well a bit different animal and location in regards to other sound based demos but not bad. The folks at Triad said a local contractor worked 3.5 days and often till 2AM. It would have been quite interesting to have measured sound levels with the door closed prior to demos and outside the room during the demos [though Triad did not have it cranked but it was loud enogh]
It appears the screen was 12' wide and the projector throw was 10-12' [these are just estimates for the real data speak to Peter aka "CINERAMAX"] and the detail in Hulk [ it for sure showed of the green ] Iron Man and Kung Fu Panda was spot on. When the animation flick was enhanced with the 3D depth effect it equalled the DPI mega machine [ now keep in mind DPI was being show on a 20' wide screen so I do wish that the booth would have been larger allowing a larger screen for a better comparison ].
Now Iron Man [seemed to be popular demo material] was shown elsewhere for the most part but still a high impact action film to say the least. I seen this material on the SIM2 Lumis [about 60% less in cost] and Projection Design [about 20% less] and the BARCO just outclassed them even the DPI Titan Lightning Ref [30% MORE]. Who says money can't buy you love?
On to the screen. I have always been a Screen Research and Stewart fan when it comes to AT screens. However there is a new kid on the block, SMX. This was apparent when the other fellars were attending demos and hanging around the booth. But the proof is in the pudding. The picture was excellent as stated above and the audio [though could have gone threw a concrete screen... just kidding Cinepro ] was again spot on. After the demo I checked the screen out and the construction and fit and finish were all top shelf to my eye.
Lets talk sound. Now my first visit I stood next to the side wall next to the light dimmer and frankly I was a little let down. However I came back and sat in the second row dead center and it was much better. I can tell you the detail and imaging was just pure as could be. The bass was tight and stirred [rattled] you deep inside all the way to the soles of your feet! All of this without distortion and harshness. This system can play loud with accuracy with NO, yes that's right NO distortion. Now let me totally candid. Was it loud? Yes a touch to much. You see I run sound on Sundays at a small church and 96 dB is loud to me. There was one guy with an IPhone that the SPL app flatlined at 105dB! Remeber God's hearing is better than mine by far. The second issue for me with was the surrounds sound a bit "hot" or in other words a bit dominate. I do not think it was the material but the set up possibly since I have Hulk in my collection. Now am I a nit picker? Well yeah kinda. But I can tell you there were a lot of smiles inside and outside the temple after the demos.
What about the room? Please keep in mind the location of the "Temple" did not have much going on around it but normal show noise. Upon closing the door it all went away. It was very well done in that regard. Now there as some leaking if you will during the demos. However it was not distracting considering the volumes inside. The guys at Cary Audio were not distracted or upset at all and it did not affect thier means of conductiung business. How did it compare with the room in a room at Triad? Well a bit different animal and location in regards to other sound based demos but not bad. The folks at Triad said a local contractor worked 3.5 days and often till 2AM. It would have been quite interesting to have measured sound levels with the door closed prior to demos and outside the room during the demos [though Triad did not have it cranked but it was loud enogh]
to drive me around on a road course to see how good it is. Any car can go fast in a straight line.
