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I have a nice big room ready for a projector and need some advice with my somewhat "unique" situation. I've scoured the forums, but think my setup is different enough to merit a new thread. If I'm wrong, show me where to look.
Here's the details:
The ceiling mounting location for the PJ is on a cross beam that is 2 feet wide and at 81" high (or 6.75 feet). Yikes. The ceiling for the rest of the room is the "floating panel" type of ceiling found in some basements which I cannot mount on -- nor am I willing to poke a hole through the paneling and "pole" mount a PJ. The back wall is not an option for mounting due to pool table lights hanging from the ceiling back there. Neither is a table/stand/shelf for aesthetic purposes (WAF).
The cross beam has an electrical outlet and other than height problems, is really ideal for mounting a PJ. I used to have a SP4805 projector there, but after three burnt out bulbs and its incessant whining and whirring, I've had enough of that POS.
The throw would range between 148-160 inches (or 12.3-13.3 feet) depending where I mount it on the beam.
The seating distance is at 12', right under the PJ, so quiet operation is a plus.
My sources are PS3, HD-Cable TV & SD-Cable TV.
I have a 106" screen ready to use, but am considering a fixed frame down the road -- but for now, with my AV rack fitting snuggly under the screen, I don't want an image closer than 2 feet off the ground.
Now, about suggestions:
720p is fine with me. Sure 1080 would be sick, but my budget doesn't permit it.
I really like the price and reviews on the HC1500 but from what I can tell, it's a no-go with its offset (please don't refer me to the craptastic Mitsu PJ calculator). Am I right?
I've looked at the HD65, DT510, and on and on... I don't know what to do. The AX200 and HC720 look nice but I can't justify the cost. Price vs. Performance is very important to me -- gotta convince SWMBO of this purchase.
I'm also open to buying older (and likely better) PJ's, some of which DGP has mentioned in his posts... but I don't know (a.) where to get half of these PJ's and (b.) which to get even if I could find them. Maybe DGP could chime in here (I'd appreciate it!).
Lastly, I'm coming from a sweet XBR970 34" CRT, with amazing blacks and contrast, so I'm a bit picky about PQ. My wallet doesn't agree with my Epson 1080UB aspirations unfortunately though.
Anyway.... any thoughts? Thanks in advance for the feedback!
Here's the details:
The ceiling mounting location for the PJ is on a cross beam that is 2 feet wide and at 81" high (or 6.75 feet). Yikes. The ceiling for the rest of the room is the "floating panel" type of ceiling found in some basements which I cannot mount on -- nor am I willing to poke a hole through the paneling and "pole" mount a PJ. The back wall is not an option for mounting due to pool table lights hanging from the ceiling back there. Neither is a table/stand/shelf for aesthetic purposes (WAF).
The cross beam has an electrical outlet and other than height problems, is really ideal for mounting a PJ. I used to have a SP4805 projector there, but after three burnt out bulbs and its incessant whining and whirring, I've had enough of that POS.
The throw would range between 148-160 inches (or 12.3-13.3 feet) depending where I mount it on the beam.
The seating distance is at 12', right under the PJ, so quiet operation is a plus.
My sources are PS3, HD-Cable TV & SD-Cable TV.
I have a 106" screen ready to use, but am considering a fixed frame down the road -- but for now, with my AV rack fitting snuggly under the screen, I don't want an image closer than 2 feet off the ground.
Now, about suggestions:
720p is fine with me. Sure 1080 would be sick, but my budget doesn't permit it.
I really like the price and reviews on the HC1500 but from what I can tell, it's a no-go with its offset (please don't refer me to the craptastic Mitsu PJ calculator). Am I right?
I've looked at the HD65, DT510, and on and on... I don't know what to do. The AX200 and HC720 look nice but I can't justify the cost. Price vs. Performance is very important to me -- gotta convince SWMBO of this purchase.
I'm also open to buying older (and likely better) PJ's, some of which DGP has mentioned in his posts... but I don't know (a.) where to get half of these PJ's and (b.) which to get even if I could find them. Maybe DGP could chime in here (I'd appreciate it!).
Lastly, I'm coming from a sweet XBR970 34" CRT, with amazing blacks and contrast, so I'm a bit picky about PQ. My wallet doesn't agree with my Epson 1080UB aspirations unfortunately though.
Anyway.... any thoughts? Thanks in advance for the feedback!
