Avoid these 7 common PROJECTOR buying mistakes
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Projectors keep getting cheaper and easier to own and use, make sure you don't make one of these 7 common home theater mistakes.
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Fake Brightness
02:36 Permanent vs Portable
03:35 Bulb vs LED vs Laser
05:27 Long Throw vs Short Throw vs UST
06:45 Screen Materials and Gain
09:13 Brightness and Contrast Over Resolution
10:48 Smart and Connected Projectors - Věda a technologie
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Which " short throw projector" would you recommend ? (not ultra-short)
@@SinemASLAN-ve What's your budget and what will you be using it for (home theater, gaming, golf sim, classroom, conference room, etc)?
my budget is 600 eur in max, I'll use it for home theatre, max 35db, with FullHD, if lamb life would be higher that would also be great, and a short throw is what I am looking for because the room is not so big. thank you! @@TheHookUp
@@TheHookUphey, there's no short throw projectors available with laser or led technology, is that correct?
12 minutes of detailed knowledge. I'm a projector guy for over 30 years and your video does kick the fundamentals of how to buy a projector. Simple and straighforward.
Hi, sorry man I think I'm looking for an advice from someone like you, I'm deciding on buying a acer nec m271x from a friend but I'm looking for a projector to watch movies on with at least an aspect ratio of 16:9 but wit a little research I been doing so far I found out that this acer is 4:3 aspect ratio, so I need to know if this is a good projector for what I need need it for or should I look for something else, thanks man I look forward to your advice and response
One of the few videos on youtube that is not intentionally verbose to show more ads and is not full of bullshit.
Amazing content! Subscribed in a heartbeat.
Best bang for your buck ?
So what's the best for movie/games that won't break the bank?
You said 240, mean 204? Small critique
I normally watch reviews at 1.25 speed, just to save a little time. But you, you're naturally on 1.5 already! Love it!
Haha, I love it.
Excellent video mate. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we really appreciate your efforts and more importantly, your integrity.
You're one of the few creators I consider to be in my list of uncorrupted reviewers. Along side Project Farm and Teaching Tech.
Also there is something about the density of information in your videos that I really appreciate. So many videos these days need to be played at 2x speed or even skipped through just to get to the point. But with yours it's the opposite, it feels like a university lecture where I should be taking notes and even going back and watching sections again to really take it in.
I know that sounds like a negative but that's a big positive I think, you aren't wasting anyone's time by dragging things out or milking as many videos out of a subject as possible.
Also also, haha, one other thing I really appreciate that you have in common with Project Farm, is that you really do cover everything from a absolute budget entry level up to the high end level. I believe that a review of a high end expensive product isn't complete without seeing what that extra expense gets you compared to a quality cheaper option.
Thank you
I agree 100%, l'm also a subscriber to Project Fam for the same reasons. Quality dudes making these videos. Talent on knowing our time is limited and what info we tuned in to hear and ge and want and cut out the self indulgent filler of most of these CZcamsrs.
You answered many questions I have had. Didn't realize so much research needed to be done. Thanks!
One of the best educational projection system evaluation videos on youtube. He explains some of the technical parameters in a way that the non-engineer viewers can understand and select components so they will not be disappointed with their purchase. WELL DONE!
This video was removed/reposted to correct a factual error about throw ratio. Thanks to subscriber
@Paul Vail for pointing it out.
Rewatching and commenting for the algorithm!
No point in getting views if they are wrong!
The screen at 6:40 for UST projectors is CLR not ALR
Eh, CLR is just a subtype of ALR.
@@TheHookUp yes they are made for a different purpose (I am not suggesting to correct and upload again!) but the image shown is a CLR + UST, many people don’t know the difference and the right screen for their projector. I hope giving a little explanation here about the difference will be enough for those who are interested.
This is one of the most informative videos discussing projectors. You get right to the facts of the matter, explain it all in detail and most importantly, don't waste any time. Thank you.
Wow. What a great detailed video on what to look for when buying a projector. Your videos always have so much information in them. I always look forward to your next videos. Take care.
Excellent projector crash course. By far the best video to watch before making a purchase decision on a new projector. I have just greatly levelled up my product knowledge in an easy to follow 12 minutes. Thank you
Excellent & concise review of projectors. Love the short throw options due to easy placement & sound quality!
Barely anyone on YT doing super well explained info on projectors that seems trustworthy. Thank you!
Lately I’ve been gathering info for a couple upcoming purchase decisions: a replacement for my aging 720p bulb projector, and a budget security cam for my parking space (damn catalytic converter thieves!). Gotta agree with others giving props to The Hook Up channel- it’s giving me the exact type of comparison/shootout reviews I find valuable, coupled with excellent context / “big picture” nuanced background knowledge. This channel’s reviews of specific product categories are so good it makes me realize the vast majority of online “review” videos are worthless wastes of time… they’re essentially just unboxing videos posing as a “review.” I want to see direct head-to-head, side-by-side comparisons in multiple test environments… and for what I’m shopping for right now, The HookUp is the gold standard of pre-purchase “research” Keep up the great work you’ve doing with this channel.
Dang... Thanks Kampy, I appreciate the kind words.
Seen a few of these videos but this one was hands down the most informative!
This could well be the most helpful video I've ever watched on CZcams. Thank you
This has cleared a lot of things up for me while looking at projectors. Excellent video. Thanks
Great tutorial. I had very little knowledge on this subject and you just explained a very new topic to me in a manner I completely understood. Thanks.
Respect comment for re-uploading to give us accurate info. Much appreciated
I already decided on the Zoaybu projector thanks to your other videos but can’t stop watching haha. You’re an excellent teacher! Such good learning. Thank you!
this is literally the best beginner friendly video that covers all bases on what to look for to buy projectors
Fantastic job explaining projectors. Can't thank you enough. I knew a little but your clear and concise explanation certainly clarified and filled many of my knowledge voids. I just placed the order for the Wemax Vougue Pro Native for work. Lets hope it does the job. Congrats on every good video.
Thanks for updating for accurate info! Much respect!
This is why I love CZcams nowadays. A perfect video for a random guy struggling in projector land. Though I had to watch it at 0.75 speed and with intermittent pausing for my brain to keep up! thanks a lot
Thank you, good sir! Your content is purely delightful.
Your tips, comparisons, and reviews and so on have been extremely useful for navigating this space and making informed decisions. Thank you so much for all your wonderful advice!
Best explanation video covering all the details! Thanks so much!
Duuuude, youtubers like you are rare! So much good info and no sponsors. Thank you!!!!!
Man this guy makes some of the most detailed videos I've ever seen on any subject! I really appreciate the hard work and effort that is put into these videos!
this is one of the most informative and handily detailed videos ive ever seen.
Sitting here grinning as I have the x3000i on order, have a 110" white 1.1 gain screen waiting, calculated all the throw distances and vertical offsets as much as I could, and it seems that I didn't make even 1 mistake from the above ones!
Great video, and I wish it was out a month ago when I've dove in deep into all these topics to save me some time.
I think you'll be happy with your choices!
Amazing video! I wish I had seen it before buying my projector! It would save me a lot of time doing research
Planning to buy a projection for the first time and this video helps alot for a noob like me. Everything is covered. Thanks good sir.
Thanks for the crash course! Really awesome video. Saved for reference for when i decide to replace my projector. This also an example of presenation skills to the max (like your other videos)!
Thanks Chris!
This video is really gonna help in the projector purchase decision. Thanks
bro! you have no idea how much you've helped me!!! Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I have a double-doctorate and STILL couldn’t figure out which one would be the best for my needs! 🤣 Using your affiliate link, I purchased your recommendation for the best projector for under $200. As a business consultant, often times my clients have a terrific room, with all the technology needed for me to conduct my workshops and seminars, but once in a while, it’s been an issue, so I feel great, knowing that I can offer to bring my own equipment when the client needs it. Thanks to you putting this video together, I NOW feel like I’m an “official” (and fancy, I might add) traveling roadshow! 🙌🏻😎Lol.
Brilliant information! To the point that has helped me take an informed decision.Thanks
Great video, I picked up an Optoma HD29HST a week ago and love it
Just Perfect~! Very informing, very precise and very clear! Thank you...!!
I love how I watched this video just 2 weeks ago and YT already forgot it and recommended it again
Absolutely great information about the projector itself. I am a photographer, and I use projected images on a 180 ft² projection screen.
Well said. Very interesting and informative answered a lot of questions. Thanks
Sir...I needed this exact video. Thank you so much
A lot of information put across very well - many thanks.
Thanks for the vid. Really helped me find a good projector!
Legendary video. Been using a projector for past 1 year but was always confused about the concepts.
Insane amount of information in your videos - fantastic!
Your vids are SO helpful. THANK YOU!
Thank you. It's been very informative. I'm glad I watch this video before I buy a new projector.
An awesome video. I am impressed by the fluidity with which you presented the facts. I have been an AV guy for past 25 years and can vouch for your statements. I would only like to add that a projector is good only if you go with the right sound system, else one is better off with the TV.
Super helpful summary for buyers - thank you
Thanks some great tips and advice for newbies.
amazing video. made my life much easier in minutes. Thank you
Man, this was so helpful. Thank you so much!
Absolutely a great video. Thank you so much. You are a pro at speaking, research knowledge and presentation 👍👌
Hi this was a very informative video I was kind of surprised actually of how in-depth it went.
Thank you
I always enjoy your videos, very informative but not an hour long.
Nice summary and breakdown of terms. 👍
One of the best reviews for people that are new to the Projector world. This is a must view before purchasing a Projector. I built an acoustically silent dedicated Theater room with a Projector (Panasonic AE-4000U) . After 15 years of upgrading and educating myself I learned a lot watching this video. The time is now for a new 4K UST projector so this video really helps. Hisense seems to be the leader right now.
can you say anything about epson co fh-02? this is my first projector purchase and my mind is blown away how good the screen looks.
I just finished building my theatre room. Not as big of a room as I wished it would have been but it is what it is. Just ordered the Hisense L9H 100" and cannot wait to get this going!
Nice crisp video. thanks for making this
Thanks, Great Video, I Learnt a lot on what to look out for before buying. I will be using the projector a lot as a new business venture, although Laser is more expensive, it appears in the long run will be my best option.
Awesome video. Thank you so much!
wow this is very helpful...
Thanks you a lot for compile in such a short time
Great video! Would be nice to see a video comparing some of the top most-bought "middle of the road" projectors! Say, $350-$550
Holy heck, I feel like I finally get all this. Thanks so much
Watching it again. Love the video. It's time to convince my wife that we need the projector for some movie nights in the garden
Such great educational content! 👏
One other thing that can make a big difference (and is a bit more technical) is the type of chip and number used. A “single chip” DLP projector (common for most cheaper projectors) compared to a 3 chip projector (LCD or DLP) of “identical brightness” (ANSI lumens) will appear significantly dimmer when projecting images using color.
Single chip DLP projectors use a single RGB color wheel to produce color. That wheel is divided into 3 segments (one for each color) and spins quickly as the light passes through it. But because each color is only visible 33% of the time, individual colors may be as little as 33% of the reported brightness.
In other words, a DLP projector that claims to be 3000 ANSI lumens will only appear that bright when projecting white (as mentioned in the video the measurements are taken using a pure white image). Whereas a pure red, green, or blue image may only measure 1000 lumens. Obviously mixed colors (which would be common) will register varying degrees higher.
For that reason, I almost never recommend a single chip DLP projector unless price is absolutely the most important factor.
The dlp color wheel is actually 6 colors, not 3, as you stated. Newer dlp based projectors use 3 colored lasers ( red , blue and green ) to eliminate the RBE that the color wheel produces. Your 33% claim of each color being displayed is also incorrect ( partially as there are 6 segments to the color wheel ) in this design as the frame rate of the dlp chip is effectively 240hz to complete the pixel shift equation.
I have been repairing this tech for over 20 years and certified by Mitsubishi, the leader in dlp projector tv tech.
@@kriswingert1662 6 colors, or 6 segments? I will admit that I did mistakenly write 3 instead of 6 regarding segments. Good point there. However, there are not 6 colors being used, instead the wheel is divided into 6 segments and each of the 3 colors is repeated on the wheel. This does not result in more than 33% of the wheel being used by each color. It's just 2 segments per color, each utilizing approximately 16.5% of the wheel.
Additionally, your point about "newer dlp projectors use..." is slightly misleading. It's not as if "all DLP projectors manufactured after 2020 (for example) no longer suffer from these issues." Undoubtedly there are new technologies being introduced, and of course even older technologies such as traditional 3-chip DLP projectors, which can overcome these issues. However my comment was already about a specific type of projector technology (single chip DLP projectors) versus better technologies (3 chip LCD and DLP projectors).
The fact remains that single chip DLP projectors do not reproduce bright, saturated color in images as well as projectors utilizing better or newer technologies.
Very informative, I learned a lot!
Excellent advice, thank you!
excellent review. u r very much true and correct in every point.
Yeah I finally got my projector for my golf simulator but it took around 2 full weeks or more to come around to the information you have about projectors in this video. Some of the waste of time came from going to Best Buy to see what they had. All I had to do was look at the image they had on display with ambient light that made me say I won't get anything below 3600 ANSI lumens. I decided on an Optoma GT2100HDR that was selling for $1800 street price and when Black Friday came along they dropped it to $1399. Incredible savings? I just hope it lasts +5 years.
Thanks for putting this up wish I saw your video 3 months ago when I first started looking it would have saved me some time (headaches).
Excellent side by side comparison ❤
this was a very valuable video, thanks!
I am considering a projector as my next "TV" so thanks.
Thank you very much, you make great content !
Your video is an awesomely intuitive source of information, I like how you laid it out, and noticed the things you described about different projectors.
There's one thing that bugs me though, is the advice to use grey screens with less gain to reject ambient light. It doesn't make sense at all that they would enhance contrast or dynamic range because you're just making everything dimmer by the same amount. The contrast ratio of the image would be exactly the same as a bright white wall or a gain of 1.0 ...
But... if that screen has special optical properties such as an ALR surface you mentioned, that's the feature which will achieve that. I'd still avoid a plain grey color as part of that function.
I've seen online, special surfaces/paints which are engineered to reflect only the narrow RGB color bands projected, so that they look darker in ambient light but still reflect most of the projected image. I'd be interested in seeing coverage on that 👍.
As for keeping ambient light off screen while keeping usable light in the room, especially a home theatre, I've used tricks such as using track lighting, or wall sconces behind the sides of the screen, using down-lights aimed just at the coffee table/seating keeping most of the room a dark color, such as furniture, carpet, ceiling and floor. Avoid lighting the walls or keep them dark too. So you can have usable light with minimal reaching the screen.
Thanks again for an insightful video!
Good observationsa. Also: 1. Whatever you do, do not purchase and use a UST PJ. 2. By adhering to point 1. above, you do not need to worry about ALR screen surfaces. 3. Do not purchase and use any projection screen that id made out of oil-based vinyl. Bad idea, and the stench is really awful in a windowless space. 4. Do not use gray projection surafces, use totally black ones instead. And 5. When projecting, turn off the room lights and darken up the room as much as possible.
Placement is a big deal, except perhaps for ultra short throw. Getting lens shift (or keystone correction) both horizontal and vertical may add a bit to the price of a projector, but it's way cheaper than remodelling a room. In my den, a door in the back wall means I can't mount on centerline of screen; a ceiling fan means I can't mount on ceiling; and though I have a short throw I prefer not to have cords running to the coffee table; but from the height of a bookshelf, on the back wall beside the door, I have a well aligned image thanks to lens shift.
Great video, I was about to make just about every mistake covered in the video 😅
Very informative and well guiding
Great video ! ! ! ! Loved it. Thanks!
Learned more from this overview than from a dozen so-called in-depth reviews. Thanks
Very informing! Thank You!
Great. Gave me all the info I needed to start shopping.
Great video as always. One other thing that I would add to ignore while selecting projector is anything related to built-in sound. If you are springing for a projector, you should be able to buy dedicated speakers as well. One of the most common mistakes while creating full home theater is not allocating correct amount of money for audio. Audio setup in general should cost as much, if not more than a good projector for home theater. But even if the goal is not a home theater, but just a random projector, built-in sound should never be consider as an option.
I agree that for a home theater set-up, the best way to go is with a surround sound receiver or at least a sound bar, in which case the projector is just a monitor, no need for built-in speakers that typically only have 5 watts anyway.
Xgimi horizon speakers are OK.
Not quite. Sitting at my desk and watching the image only by myself in a very quiet room, the 2 x 5 Watt or 2 x 7 Watt built-in speakers of a PJ are perfectly fine. Also, you cannot run balanced (symmetrical) audio cables out of any projector, so unbalanced it is, which is really bad.
@@geoffreyfagan1798 Sound bars are among the worst inventions of Mankind.
@@frankfarago2825I'm pretty sure any sound coming from a projector speaker will sound much worse than a decent sound bar.
Impressive, Mike! I like how you design it. 👏🏼
I used to knock cheap projectors until I bought one on Amazon for just under $300 and I’m completely satisfied with it. I project onto a double layer white screen with a black blackout cloth behind it. It’s reminiscent of an OLED TV now lol
Thank you ...your video is very informative
You make useful videos, thanks.
So many projector sellers lie. Like throw ratio, so many 1:1 are listed as short throw.
Thank you for doing this video.
Great informative video. The brightness ratings have always confused me. Thank you.
Great stuff, I think I'll save this and refer to it again.
This is the best video for understanding projectors I’ve ever seen
Great overall video. I don't think any major manufacturer openly discloses On/Off contrast specs, especially those with a dynamic iris. Another good thing to keep in mind is that bulb projectors lose brightness over the lifespan of the lamp, whereas laser models maintain most of their brightness through their expected lifespan.
Very true on the loss of brightness throughout the lifespan of the bulb. After 15 years of being a classroom teacher I can tell you that new bulb day was like a blind man getting glasses.
I got the epson 3800 says it will last 3k-5k. Looks awful unwatchable at 1700. Never again
god i did not expect such elaborative video on youtoube - let alone about projectors - amazing video thanks!
Thank you much for the amazing video
very impressive details for me as a beginner in the interactive games business that needs extra attention to projection details, thanks for the efforts
great video for those using projectors for movies or TV.. but another thing to think about is how your prpjector throws its image.. meaning what is the height of it in relation to your screen.. some throw it straight out meaning that the lese will be in the center of the image so iof you are mounting on a ceiling it may have to hang too low .. or on a table at a friends house it may have to sit way too high.. the other thing is always buy a projector that has the proper up / down throw. and dont use the built-in keystone adjustments if you dont have to... these typically degrade the image quality and if your projector natively displays a trapezoid (so you can set it low on the table).. you will never get a good focus across the whole screen... the lense is desinged for the unit to be set up where the projector displays a perfect rectangle with no adjustments turned on.. this will get you the best focus.. using mechanical adjustments like lense shift (BenQ LK936).. or the manual Zoom ring wont affect image quality other than too large an image may be too dim.. so feel safe in using those and stil lgetting good focus.. Focus is most importabt for those using projectors as computer monitors and for gaming.. also you can shine a projector on a wall.. esp if you are grabbing it to watch a sports game in lifesize or just general TV watching.. unless you are a cinephile or very picky about TV images being perfect a painted wall (light gray satin if you have some ambient light) works just fine.. is it as good as a screen? probably not but it does work and really not bad..
I see a lot of inaccurate videos regarding A/V and projectors these days. It's refreshing to watch one based in reality with some actually very good tips. Well done, sir.
Thanks!