I have a small room (12' X 14') in which I'm considering installing a CRT projector. My reasons for doing so are:
1) I like the idea of using a microperf screen so that my center channel can be behind the screen vertically in line with the left and right channels rather than above or below the screen of a direct view or rear projection TV.
2) I can have a larger picture than I could get with a direct view or rear projection TV while at the same time not messing up my sound quality (which I'm very satisfied with currently as I only have a 20" tube between the left and right speakers which leaves plenty of breathing space).
3) Used CRT prices seem to be down in the range of a nice direct view or rear projection HDTV.
4) CRT image quality does indeed seem to be the best possible and I am critical of the video images I'm looking at (I'm a photographer and like to see photographic image quality or as close as possible for reasonable cost).
I realize that a CRT does involve quite a bit to setup and maintain although I feel very comfortable with that if it means I'll get the best image. Although my room is small it does not have any windows so total light control is not a problem. Likewise, ceiling mounting would not be a problem other than I have a door at the rear center and the projector needs to be above the height of the door (ceiling is 8' high and door is normal height) or in front of where the door swings. Viewing distance is 7' and I am looking to primarily watch DVD and HDTV with DSS and cable only occasionally. Ideal image size would be somewhere between 45" to 60" diagonally.
Given this information, am I crazy to even think about putting a CRT in this environment? If CRT would be a viable option, which models should I consider and where are good places to look for them? If this was your room what would you do? Hopefully I've listed enough relevant information to answer these questions.
I'm very new to CRT so any advice or suggestions from the very knowledgeable people on this forum is greatly appreciated. Likewise, if there are any other sites where I could learn more about the fundamentals of CRT's rather than bog this forum down with redundant questions please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Dan
1) I like the idea of using a microperf screen so that my center channel can be behind the screen vertically in line with the left and right channels rather than above or below the screen of a direct view or rear projection TV.
2) I can have a larger picture than I could get with a direct view or rear projection TV while at the same time not messing up my sound quality (which I'm very satisfied with currently as I only have a 20" tube between the left and right speakers which leaves plenty of breathing space).
3) Used CRT prices seem to be down in the range of a nice direct view or rear projection HDTV.
4) CRT image quality does indeed seem to be the best possible and I am critical of the video images I'm looking at (I'm a photographer and like to see photographic image quality or as close as possible for reasonable cost).
I realize that a CRT does involve quite a bit to setup and maintain although I feel very comfortable with that if it means I'll get the best image. Although my room is small it does not have any windows so total light control is not a problem. Likewise, ceiling mounting would not be a problem other than I have a door at the rear center and the projector needs to be above the height of the door (ceiling is 8' high and door is normal height) or in front of where the door swings. Viewing distance is 7' and I am looking to primarily watch DVD and HDTV with DSS and cable only occasionally. Ideal image size would be somewhere between 45" to 60" diagonally.
Given this information, am I crazy to even think about putting a CRT in this environment? If CRT would be a viable option, which models should I consider and where are good places to look for them? If this was your room what would you do? Hopefully I've listed enough relevant information to answer these questions.
I'm very new to CRT so any advice or suggestions from the very knowledgeable people on this forum is greatly appreciated. Likewise, if there are any other sites where I could learn more about the fundamentals of CRT's rather than bog this forum down with redundant questions please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Dan