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I am new to the high end video market and have been reading quite a bit lately about screens. Up to this point I had basically ignored the screen part of my home theatre and now I am questioning wether it's more important than the projector. After-all I can upgrade the projector but I would really rather not have to change the screen to match each new technology that comes along. Wouldn't I do better selecting my equipment by figuring what I want in the way of size and image quality then look at what may or may not meet my goals?
I have in mind what I want (at least 100') but if I get the wrong screen or match it to a specific projector it get's to be a bit like purchasing a computer. You know, the old ready, set, upgrade routine. I would like to get a great screen get it in place and be able to forget it. It shouldn't wear out, no moving parts and all and I don't have to worry about bubblegum stuck in the middle because there are no children in the house. Projectors breakdown and have to be replaced sooner or later and there's always the latest innovations.
I have previewed a SharpVision XV-Z9000U. It looked great other than being just a tad dark. It was playing on a 100' Stewart GrayHawk screen. I have no way of knowing for certain if this was set up properly or if what I saw was the best it has to offer. Either way it's tons better than what I have now. And better than most any others I've seen. This or better is what I'm after.
So, back to my point. I have reached a point in my life where I like to do something, do it right the first time and change-out only when necessary; or until something better comes along, wooop there's the upgrade thing again. It seems that I would be better off in the long run by first finding a screen that will be the right size and neutral, white or silver enough and high quality enough to meet my needs and then decide on a projector.
Hmmmmmm what to do?
I have in mind what I want (at least 100') but if I get the wrong screen or match it to a specific projector it get's to be a bit like purchasing a computer. You know, the old ready, set, upgrade routine. I would like to get a great screen get it in place and be able to forget it. It shouldn't wear out, no moving parts and all and I don't have to worry about bubblegum stuck in the middle because there are no children in the house. Projectors breakdown and have to be replaced sooner or later and there's always the latest innovations.
I have previewed a SharpVision XV-Z9000U. It looked great other than being just a tad dark. It was playing on a 100' Stewart GrayHawk screen. I have no way of knowing for certain if this was set up properly or if what I saw was the best it has to offer. Either way it's tons better than what I have now. And better than most any others I've seen. This or better is what I'm after.
So, back to my point. I have reached a point in my life where I like to do something, do it right the first time and change-out only when necessary; or until something better comes along, wooop there's the upgrade thing again. It seems that I would be better off in the long run by first finding a screen that will be the right size and neutral, white or silver enough and high quality enough to meet my needs and then decide on a projector.
Hmmmmmm what to do?