Quick Version:
I'm considering my first projector. Given my living room's setup, I don't have good control over the ambient light (windows on either side of where the screen will be). However, I'll only need to project onto a 65" screen (placed in the media bay above the fireplace). What kind of brightness do I need to target given the lighting conditions and a relatively small screen?
Long Version:
What recommendations do you guys have for projectors? I've been looking at the BenQ 6200. I would like to have 1280x720, but I'm thinking I'll have to sacrifice resolution to get brightness while staying in my price range (~1500USD but possibly up to 2000-2500USD). TV will come via a cable STB w/ HD on the available channels. DVD movies will be played via an HTPC w/ scaling up to the projector's resolution. Both will be connected via component cables through a Sony receiver.
Any other ideas regarding my first home theater setup would be greatly appreciated!
MM
I'm considering my first projector. Given my living room's setup, I don't have good control over the ambient light (windows on either side of where the screen will be). However, I'll only need to project onto a 65" screen (placed in the media bay above the fireplace). What kind of brightness do I need to target given the lighting conditions and a relatively small screen?
Long Version:
What recommendations do you guys have for projectors? I've been looking at the BenQ 6200. I would like to have 1280x720, but I'm thinking I'll have to sacrifice resolution to get brightness while staying in my price range (~1500USD but possibly up to 2000-2500USD). TV will come via a cable STB w/ HD on the available channels. DVD movies will be played via an HTPC w/ scaling up to the projector's resolution. Both will be connected via component cables through a Sony receiver.
Any other ideas regarding my first home theater setup would be greatly appreciated!
MM