Looking at Projector Centrals calculator for the 2050a at 13' throw to a 110" wide (126" diag) 1.0 gain screen it is at 22 FL more then enough. If you meant a 110" diag screen it won't work as 119" is the minimum at 13' throw.
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BenQ HT2050A & Throw Distance
I need to replace my Mitsubishi 1080p DLP as it's getting dim and replacement bulbs/housings are not working (they work for a few seconds & unit shuts off).
This BenQ HT2050A looks like the under $1000 pick, especially for gaming & input lag. However, the throw isn't very long. I have a 13 foot throw distance (ceiling mount) & a 110 inch wide screen. Full light control dedicated theater room.
My questions are:
1. Will this throw distance cause a problem? It's on the borderline of the projector central calculator. It tells me image brightness is too low.
2. Would the Optoma HD29Darbee be a better choice since it is longer throw?
3. Any other gaming friendly long throw options for under 1k?
This BenQ HT2050A looks like the under $1000 pick, especially for gaming & input lag. However, the throw isn't very long. I have a 13 foot throw distance (ceiling mount) & a 110 inch wide screen. Full light control dedicated theater room.
My questions are:
1. Will this throw distance cause a problem? It's on the borderline of the projector central calculator. It tells me image brightness is too low.
2. Would the Optoma HD29Darbee be a better choice since it is longer throw?
3. Any other gaming friendly long throw options for under 1k?
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Yes it is 110 wide and about 126 diag. I have no idea what my gain is. It is white projector paint that a home theater contractor used.Looking at Projector Centrals calculator for the 2050a at 13' throw to a 110" wide (126" diag) 1.0 gain screen it is at 22 FL more then enough. If you meant a 110" diag screen it won't work as 119" is the minimum at 13' throw.
The screen gain won't matter much with painted screens unless they did some super expensive stuff and knew what they were doing, which is unlikely.
The BenQ can hit the 126" diagonal from 10'7" to 13'9" and is a very solid entry level home theater projector.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT2050A-projection-calculator-pro.htm
Your screen size is about 48 square feet.
So, the calculator is basing the 22fL on calibrated results from the projector of about 1050 lumens. This is where it pretty much falls for cinema mode in normal lamp mode, or vivid mode in dim lamp mode. But, in vivid mode it can be calibrated to very good results with nearly 1,500 lumens, which is closer to 33fL of brightness with your screen size.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT2050A-review.htm
I like throwing this link up whenever someone talks about brightness with the BenQ models. This is the predecessor to the HT2050 series from BenQ on a 161" 1.3 gain screen. I would expect very similar, if not brighter output from the newer model...
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/68-d...usd-msrp/1720730-w1070-lights-161-screen.html
The BenQ can hit the 126" diagonal from 10'7" to 13'9" and is a very solid entry level home theater projector.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT2050A-projection-calculator-pro.htm
Your screen size is about 48 square feet.
So, the calculator is basing the 22fL on calibrated results from the projector of about 1050 lumens. This is where it pretty much falls for cinema mode in normal lamp mode, or vivid mode in dim lamp mode. But, in vivid mode it can be calibrated to very good results with nearly 1,500 lumens, which is closer to 33fL of brightness with your screen size.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT2050A-review.htm
I like throwing this link up whenever someone talks about brightness with the BenQ models. This is the predecessor to the HT2050 series from BenQ on a 161" 1.3 gain screen. I would expect very similar, if not brighter output from the newer model...
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/68-d...usd-msrp/1720730-w1070-lights-161-screen.html
I'm considering this BenQ as well with some ambient light issues from a couple windows, but thos pictures are very helpful!I like throwing this link up whenever someone talks about brightness with the BenQ models. This is the predecessor to the HT2050 series from BenQ on a 161" 1.3 gain screen. I would expect very similar, if not brighter output from the newer model...
Did you finish your installation? I tried looking through your thread/signature, but didn't see anything about it.
Thanks for the example. It sounds like the BenQ would be fine, albeit pushing the limits. Would the Optoma HD29Darbee be a better choice? The throw and light output are greater, possibly at the expense of color accuracy? I realize there are no free lunches, but I'm not sure which is a bigger compromise.The screen gain won't matter much with painted screens unless they did some super expensive stuff and knew what they were doing, which is unlikely.
The BenQ can hit the 126" diagonal from 10'7" to 13'9" and is a very solid entry level home theater projector.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT2050A-projection-calculator-pro.htm
Your screen size is about 48 square feet.
So, the calculator is basing the 22fL on calibrated results from the projector of about 1050 lumens. This is where it pretty much falls for cinema mode in normal lamp mode, or vivid mode in dim lamp mode. But, in vivid mode it can be calibrated to very good results with nearly 1,500 lumens, which is closer to 33fL of brightness with your screen size.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT2050A-review.htm
I like throwing this link up whenever someone talks about brightness with the BenQ models. This is the predecessor to the HT2050 series from BenQ on a 161" 1.3 gain screen. I would expect very similar, if not brighter output from the newer model...
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/68-d...usd-msrp/1720730-w1070-lights-161-screen.html
There is no universal "best choice" between those two factors. It's personal choice. Some people put a higher value on brightness and some on overall image quality including color accuracy. You need to understand yourself well enough to know which of the two would be most important to you. For reference the typical screen brightness at commercial movie theaters is ~20fL.Thanks for the example. It sounds like the BenQ would be fine, albeit pushing the limits. Would the Optoma HD29Darbee be a better choice? The throw and light output are greater, possibly at the expense of color accuracy? I realize there are no free lunches, but I'm not sure which is a bigger compromise.
BenQ HT2050A & Throw Distance
Ultimate brightness is higher on the Optoma but, ironically, the Ht2050A will be brighter in the picture modes you actually want to watch (I.e. cinema, game, even to some degree vivid). When projectorcentral reviewed these they found the BenQ was brighter in all but the barely usable ‘bright’ picture mode. Check it out, 1st number is high lamp and the second is low:
https://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD29Darbee-review.htm
Optoma HD29Darbee ANSI Lumens
MODE
Bright
Eco
Bright
2727
2199
Cinema
846
682
Vivid
1386
1118
Game
1213
978
Reference
711
573
Meanwhile, the BenQ’s numbers are higher despite a lower advertised lumen count:
BenQ HT2050A ANSI Lumens
MODE
Normal
Economic
Bright
1839
1228
Vivid TV
1528
1021
Cinema
1088
726
Game
1537
1027
The HT2050A is an amazingly bright projector for an RGBRGB and that ‘4X’ color wheel means better saturated, more accurate color along with less chance of seeing color separation. The Darbee is a nice inclusion on the Optoma if you like what the darbee does— I personally don’t. You can also add a darbee into the chain with the HT2050A later.
Thanks for the example. It sounds like the BenQ would be fine, albeit pushing the limits. Would the Optoma HD29Darbee be a better choice? The throw and light output are greater, possibly at the expense of color accuracy? I realize there are no free lunches, but I'm not sure which is a bigger compromise.
Ultimate brightness is higher on the Optoma but, ironically, the Ht2050A will be brighter in the picture modes you actually want to watch (I.e. cinema, game, even to some degree vivid). When projectorcentral reviewed these they found the BenQ was brighter in all but the barely usable ‘bright’ picture mode. Check it out, 1st number is high lamp and the second is low:
https://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD29Darbee-review.htm
Optoma HD29Darbee ANSI Lumens
MODE
Bright
Eco
Bright
2727
2199
Cinema
846
682
Vivid
1386
1118
Game
1213
978
Reference
711
573
Meanwhile, the BenQ’s numbers are higher despite a lower advertised lumen count:
BenQ HT2050A ANSI Lumens
MODE
Normal
Economic
Bright
1839
1228
Vivid TV
1528
1021
Cinema
1088
726
Game
1537
1027
The HT2050A is an amazingly bright projector for an RGBRGB and that ‘4X’ color wheel means better saturated, more accurate color along with less chance of seeing color separation. The Darbee is a nice inclusion on the Optoma if you like what the darbee does— I personally don’t. You can also add a darbee into the chain with the HT2050A later.
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