Projector vs LED TV???

[swzeng]

Hi all

Currently, I have a 50 LG LED 1080p and is about 11-12 feets away from viewing distance..So I am looking into upgrade the screen and came accorss the Optoma GT1080 1080p 3D DLP Gaming Projector. This will be in my bed room (16X14) and will be connected to my pc for 100% video streaming (Youtube, Netflix, Amazon ect) no gaming. Will mostly be watching at night after work so no light issue. Any suggestion? Also if I do watch this during daylight, will this be bad? I am wondering if I should go with a regular LED, but it will cost way too much for anything over 65 inch....Trying to stay around 600-700 if possible...


https/www.amazon.com/Optoma-GT1080-1080p-Gaming-Projector/dp/B00M9D4CAK/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

 

[Wolfshadw]

Actually, as long as you can control the lighting in your room, I think you're going to be ecstatic! I absolutely love my projector (Optoma HD20) for live sports and Blu-Ray.Netflix movies. I use black out curtains for daytime watching and an Onkyo HT-S3200 for 5.1 surround sound (which really upsets my apartment neighbors).

Best advise I could give would be to look into an actual movie screen like those from Elite Screens.

-Wolf sends

 

[why_wolf]

small note the GT1080 is a "short throw" projector, which means you can place it closer to the wall and still get a large clear image. It's twin the HD26 is the same thing minus the short throw lens. That may or may not matter to you, but the HD26 is slightly cheaper as a result.

Also projectors can make fan noise, unlike a TV which uses passive cooling. I'm not seeing people complaining about it in the reviews so its probably fine but it is a difference between TV and Projector.

 

[jsmithepa]

Potential Kill Joy: How long do these bulbs last and how much to replace?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Bulb replacement is expensive, but the time frame between replacement is a lot longer than expected. My first projector was the BenQ MP610, In the four years I owned and used it, the bulb usage was still under 25% (One or Two movies a week, plus football season) prior to my selling it. I've had no issues with the Optoma HD20 in the years since I purchased it to replace that old projector

In all honesty, you will likely replace the projector long before the bulb fails. Not always the case, but more than likely.

-Wolf sends

 

[USAFRet]

I'd sell you my old 110" projector screen in perfect condition, but the shipping would be more than what you could buy one locally or from Amazon.

 

[swzeng]

Bulb replacement is expensive, but the time frame between replacement is a lot longer than expected. My first projector was the BenQ MP610, In the four years I owned and used it, the bulb usage was still under 25% (One or Two movies a week, plus football season) prior to my selling it. I've had no issues with the Optoma HD20 in the years since I purchased it to replace that old projector

In all honesty, you will likely replace the projector long before the bulb fails. Not always the case, but more than likely.

-Wolf sends

So I am going for the Optoma GT1080 1080p 3D DLP Gaming Projector. Also for the projector screen do you think I can use the following?

Carl's Blackout Cloth, DIY Projector Screen Material/Projection Screen Fabric, 66x110-inch, Matte White, 16:9/1.0 (FBA)

https/www.amazon.com/dp/B007KA07YM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1UEANNTHF1WVH&coliid=IF0ZVT9EB3AUL

 

[swzeng]

OK I went with the optoma gt1080, looks good in general, but I still feel my old LG LED TV is brighter and more crisp in picture. Do you think projector screen will play much in this? f I got the Carl's Blackout Cloth. I wonder if this is the for all projectors.....if not my screens then is there a 1080p short throw projector that has LED quality on the market for around a 1000?


https/www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K7ILLC6/ref=pd_cp_0_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=39FAQFQ0W2TDJ7PRP79X

 

[USAFRet]

When I used a projector, I tried blackout cloth, Behr SilverScreen paint on a large board, and a regular 110" projector screen

The projector screen was by far the best.

 

[Wolfshadw]

First question would be what are you currently using as a screen. Second question would be what is the current throw distance you have?

http/www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-GT1080-projection-calculator-pro.htm

-Wolf sends

 

[swzeng]

First question would be what are you currently using as a screen. Second question would be what is the current throw distance you have?

http/www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-GT1080-projection-calculator-pro.htm

-Wolf sends

So
1. Carl's Blackout Cloth 128 in Rolled from Amazon - https/www.amazon.com/Carls-Blackout-Projector-Screen-Material/dp/B00K7ILLC6/ref=pd_ybh_a_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TWPZJSZK7EKX3B2M59FD

2. Distance is around 4 ft with around 110 inch screen.


Also will there be quality improvment if I get the BenQ Gaming Video Projector (HT2150ST). I connected my HTPC to this project through HDMI, mostly doing Netflix and streaming my Xbox One game in Windows 10.

https/www.amazon.com/BenQ-Gaming-Video-Projector-HT2150ST/dp/B01K2V0WP4/ref=pd_ybh_a_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W9PM584Z8VNZ1PN5J2NX

 

[swzeng]

Also, all my walls are painted white....does that matter when there is no light at night?

 

[swzeng]

I'd sell you my old 110" projector screen in perfect condition, but the shipping would be more than what you could buy one locally or from Amazon.

When I used a projector, I tried blackout cloth, Behr SilverScreen paint on a large board, and a regular 110" projector screen

The projector screen was by far the best.

Which projector screen did you get and was there significant quality improvement over the blackout cloth...? Thanks for the help, really hoping to find a solution to improve screen quality to keep my Optoma GT 1080 for the ST and price...

 

[USAFRet]

I'd sell you my old 110" projector screen in perfect condition, but the shipping would be more than what you could buy one locally or from Amazon.

When I used a projector, I tried blackout cloth, Behr SilverScreen paint on a large board, and a regular 110" projector screen

The projector screen was by far the best.

Which projector screen did you get and was there significant quality improvement over the blackout cloth...? Thanks for the help, really hoping to find a solution to improve screen quality to keep my Optoma GT 1080 for the ST and price...

I have one from this company:
http/www.elitescreens.com/front/front/productdetail/product/227

Can't find a specific model num, but it was far better than anything else I tried.

 

[swzeng]

I'd sell you my old 110" projector screen in perfect condition, but the shipping would be more than what you could buy one locally or from Amazon.

When I used a projector, I tried blackout cloth, Behr SilverScreen paint on a large board, and a regular 110" projector screen

The projector screen was by far the best.

Which projector screen did you get and was there significant quality improvement over the blackout cloth...? Thanks for the help, really hoping to find a solution to improve screen quality to keep my Optoma GT 1080 for the ST and price...

I have one from this company:
http/www.elitescreens.com/front/front/productdetail/product/227

Can't find a specific model num, but it was far better than anything else I tried.

Is this the one?
https/www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Wall-100-inch--Yourself/dp/B00YJG37WY/ref=sr_1_14?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1473018901&sr=1-14&keywords=elite+screens&refinements=p_n_feature_twenty_browse-bin%3A9729703011

 

[USAFRet]

Is this the one?
https/www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Wall-100-inch--Yourself/dp/B00YJG37WY/ref=sr_1_14?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1473018901&sr=1-14&keywords=elite+screens&refinements=p_n_feature_twenty_browse-bin%3A9729703011

That exact one?
Probably not. I got mine a decade ago from Circuit City before they went bust.

But probably not a lot different.

 

[swzeng]

Is this the one?
https/www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Wall-100-inch--Yourself/dp/B00YJG37WY/ref=sr_1_14?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1473018901&sr=1-14&keywords=elite+screens&refinements=p_n_feature_twenty_browse-bin%3A9729703011

That exact one?
Probably not. I got mine a decade ago from Circuit City before they went bust.

But probably not a lot different.

OK thanks, will look into this. But again, just to be sure, screen can play a significant part of picture quality? I am not too much worry on the color, rather the picture quality for clear image that more crisp....my brain is keep comparing to my lg led tv when I watch the GT1080....

 

[USAFRet]

OK thanks, will look into this. But again, just to be sure, screen can play a significant part of picture quality? I am not too much worry on the color, rather the picture quality for clear image that more crisp....my brain is keep comparing to my lg led tv when I watch the GT1080....

Oh yes...what you display it on can have a significant impact on what you see.
As said...I tried the Behr SilverScreen paint that was highly recommended, or on a unwrinkled black hanging fabric, or this proj screen.
The screen was the best.


However...comparing a projector to a LED TV of similar size...probably not as good, no matter how hard you tweak it.