Today I viewed a new Yamaha DPX-1 for the first time. It is also the first time I saw rainbows since hearing what they were. This is not the first time I have seen a DLP projector, I saw a Runco VX-1 at Epcot at the "Ultimate Home Theater Experience" exhibit. I think my viewing was too short to notice there. This time, with the Yamaha, I was looking for them right away. I beleive the screen was a matte white 1.0 material. The DirectTV HDTV demo loop was playing. I darted my eyes left and right and up and down and saw the rainbow flashes immediately. What I noticed, is that it seems by the time your brain registers that you have seen them, they are gone. It is that fast. I was able to make them appear quite easily on high contrast scenes. At first I thought I might be bidding you all here farewell and be heading over to the CRT forum, but now I'm not so sure. I then sat and relaxed and just watched the image normally, not looking for anything. But I still saw them from time to time. On high contrast images, I saw them quite often. I did spend some time with it, but not much. At this point I am not sure if I can live with it. If at the price point of the DPX-1, definitely no! But at the below $3000 price point which is where I'm at, maybe. I'm not sure. Have any of you been able to live with it and ignore it? I know I will still see them, but I think I can still enjoy the image, which was stunning, by the way. The thing is, this is a new tech improved DLP. I want the LT150. Is this unit worse at rainbows? If so, I don't think I can live with it. I am still waiting to hear from a local AVS forum member to view his LT150 before I decide. I am also looking at the Sony XGA LCD VPL-CX3. I'm just afraid that one will be disappointing in image quality and brightness. Like I said, I think I could live with it at the entry level price point, but how this is considered acceptable technology at above $3000, I just can't understand. I'm sure I would have seen it eventually if never told about it. Sorry for being so wordy, but I am really confused right now and would like some opinions from other DLP owners who DO see rainbows about how they have learned to deal with it if such is possible. Also especially from those who have seen both a DPX-1 and a LT150, since the LT150 is on my hot list.
Just as sidebar, I was there with my cousin as I am helping him put together an ultimate high dollar setup with this projector(he didn't see rainbows), Krell amps and those $30K a pair Krell (LAT-1, I think)speakers and the $30K Kress sub and MC-12 Meridian processor. Boy am I sick of pulling that HUGE monster cable speaker wire!! Two runs to each speaker! CRAZY! Jealous anyone? I know I am. At least I get to play with it.
Shahram
Just as sidebar, I was there with my cousin as I am helping him put together an ultimate high dollar setup with this projector(he didn't see rainbows), Krell amps and those $30K a pair Krell (LAT-1, I think)speakers and the $30K Kress sub and MC-12 Meridian processor. Boy am I sick of pulling that HUGE monster cable speaker wire!! Two runs to each speaker! CRAZY! Jealous anyone? I know I am. At least I get to play with it.
Shahram