I am in the process of moving house and my new place has no room for my 59" rear projection TV. I think it is time for me to move to a front projection unit.
The viewing distance will be approx 16'.
Since this is more of a living room rather than a dedicated HT room, there are several windows around. I could/would definitely close drapes/blinds, but there is likely to still be a large amount of ambient light (maybe even some direct light). This is likely to be my biggest problem.
The video source will be a mix of DSS (not HDTV yet) and DVDs (not progressive scan yet).
I am willing to accept a picture in the league of a good rear projection TV, but if the picture is completely washed out, that would be bad. If there are ways of getting a much superior picture (line doublers, etc.) without spending another $10k, I'd be consider that as well.
Will I be able to get an acceptable picture from a $5000 projector or am I dreaming? What would be some recommended makes/models?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
The viewing distance will be approx 16'.
Since this is more of a living room rather than a dedicated HT room, there are several windows around. I could/would definitely close drapes/blinds, but there is likely to still be a large amount of ambient light (maybe even some direct light). This is likely to be my biggest problem.
The video source will be a mix of DSS (not HDTV yet) and DVDs (not progressive scan yet).
I am willing to accept a picture in the league of a good rear projection TV, but if the picture is completely washed out, that would be bad. If there are ways of getting a much superior picture (line doublers, etc.) without spending another $10k, I'd be consider that as well.
Will I be able to get an acceptable picture from a $5000 projector or am I dreaming? What would be some recommended makes/models?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!