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Which Is Better? A Front Projector or an LCD Flat Screen.?
When it comes to building the ultimate home theater system would it be better to have a front projector and screen or LCD Flat Screen?
Let us consider what you want and your environment.
If you want a “Theater” feel your screen size should be about 1/2 the distance from you to the screen or maybe a little bigger. So, if you are 144″ away (12′) your screen should be 72″ or a little bigger. (Way expensive for an LCD) But if you are only 8′ away a 4′ TV – or a 52″ is fine and not so expensive in an LCD anymore.
Other factors to consider.
While contrast on both can be quite good LCD fares better in mid to bright rooms. You can counter this with specialty screens. In fact Sony makes one for $400 that is BLACK but has a bright picture.
Projectors have bulbs to replace and those can be expensive.
To have the projector out of the way you may want to mount it on the ceiling and this means professional installation. It will need power and an expensive HDMI cable for best performance (DO NO SKIMP. Trust me you will be pissed if your cable in the wall has to be replaced because it wasn’t good enough)
Also don’t overlook plasma. It used to get a bad rap but because of all the improvements it is often the best choice for 60″+ flat screens. It will look better than a projection in any amount of light and will be less expensive than large LCDs. Most unflattering things people hear about plasma is either false or has been overcome with newer models.
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