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StudioTek or Grayhawk?

409 Views 9 Replies 5 Participants Last post by Joeboo, Apr 24, 2001

Joeboo

Discussion Starter · Apr 20, 2001

Here's my situation. I'm building a house and have a 19x16 theater in the basement (tiered seating too). Here's the problem. I am starting to get strapped for cash (i'm getting married 2 weeks before the close of our house, so you can see where all the money is going). I "NEED" to buy a screen. ANd I want a Stewart, so thats already decided.

Right now I have an old, but in very good condition, Proxima LS1. The S-Video on this thing is pretty dam good, however the SVGA is pretty bad. So, sometime in the near future (within a year probably) I will be buying a new projector.

Here's the question (finally). Konwing all this, should I get a StudioTek or a Grayhawk? Right now, the StudioTek makes sense. The LS1 only gives out 700 lumens. But I don't want to have to replace my screen when i buy a new projector.

Another question. Does the Grayhawk only benefit when using a LCD or does it make DLP's better also? (meaning, if I bought a DLP, would the Grayhawk still be better than a Studiotek). If Grayhawk only helps LCD, then getting a Studiotek would make sense because I could use it now and just have to buy a DLP in the future.

Any thoughts would be great.

Thanks,

Joe

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bkwong73

· #2 · Apr 21, 2001

Hi Joe,

If I were you I would go for the Studiotek 1.3. Just in case you want to move up to getting a CRT later.

Just my 2cents, Brian

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Reed W

· #3 · Apr 21, 2001

Joe - from what I have read here and heard, most all digital projectors, LCD, DLP and D-ILA will befefit from the Grayhawk.

So if you plan to upgrade to a new digital projector the Grayhawk might be your best choice. If you are thinking of a CRT then of course not the Grayhawk.

Good luck, and best wishes on your upcoming marriage. Reed.

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Joeboo

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 21, 2001

Thanks a lot guys.

I'm probably just going to go with the grayhawk. It won't be too great for a while, but once i buy the new projector, I'll be ready.

Thanks again,

Joe

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KFung

· #5 · Apr 22, 2001

How big a screen are you looking for? You might consider going with a cheap da-lite 1.3 gain for now (manual roll-up or something), the price is pretty good and it should get you going till you replace your projector. Who knows, given some time Stewart may refine their Greyhawk formulation for the better (they're always working over there). I think you might even be able to unload the da-lite afterwards for a pretty decent price.

Good Luck,

Kam Fung

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REW

· #6 · Apr 22, 2001

Joe,

Kams advice is bulletproof.Not just cause I say so but it saves you lots of money and keeps all your options open(when you move to CRT.)Also Kam is sharp and informed in his posts.The fact he is Canadian and from Ottawa to boot has nothing to do with it.
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KFung

· #7 · Apr 23, 2001

Lol, thanks Ron...

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Joeboo

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 23, 2001

Screen Size is 52x92.

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KFung

· #9 · Apr 23, 2001

Joe,

Your screen size is not too large so you might even be able to get good brightness from a Greyhawk. At 52*92 you have about 33 sq. ft. of screen area and a 700 lumen projector (about 25% less for 16*9), that should give you around 15-16 ft-lamberts of brightness on your screen. Theatres usually have around 14-16 ft-lamberts (with an open gate), with the projector running you can expect around 12 ft-lamberts this is usually a good number for home theatre. Even if you projector is not at 700 lumens, from bulb wear or whatnot, you should still be able to get a good image with a Greyhawk.

However, if you are thinking of upgrading later I would still recommend a cheap screen. It will probably turn out that you will want a much bigger screen to fill up your room. My theatre is going to be about the same size as yours and I'm contemplating a 6'*10' screen. Most new digital projectors have at least 1000 lumens, often more. Unless there is some limitation in your room preventing you from going large (a low ceiling in my case) I would recommend keeping your options open.

Regards,

Kam Fung

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Joeboo

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 24, 2001

Thanks KFung.

Yes, the room limits it (height wise). I may be able to go a bit bigger, but probably just 104x58.

I actually have a brand new bulb that I'm going to put in so won't have any brightness loss there.

Thanks again,

Joe

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