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Should I Buy a LARGE TV or a Projector for Home Theater? Which is BETTER?
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
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Projector Youthman!
Y.M everyone on CZcams swears by his mixes & say that they look absolutely amazing & a greatly reduced price.
Have loved your videos for the past year. I have to go back further and catch the other ones
I've been in a wheelchair after a car accident several years ago, but I've always been an audio/video enthusiast. I was 17yrs old when I was injured and about to possibly get drafted via baseball. It was devastating but my love for movies and tech kept me going. Here I am in my 50's and still loving home theater.
I go back to the days when we had laserdiscs and Runco projectors were the high end projectors.
I'm finally selling my Sony vpl55es front throw projector I've had for the last 5yrs . I have a 120 inch vutec screen and a Denon x4200w 4k Dolby Atmos AVR receiver powering my Klipsch premier 7.2.4 speakers. 4 are in the ceiling for the Atmos.
I'm getting a 130 inch screen and I'm finally going laser after JVC came out with the NZ-7 . I'm going to keep my excellent Klipsch speakers and power them with the Marantz sr-8015 thanks to watching some of your videos. I was thinking about the new Epson LS 12000 laser but I've heard the black levels on the new JVC are finally there. I have an LGC1 77 OLED upstairs for the first time which I use for my gaming (Xbox series X) and I love the black levels.
In the past, I had an Aunt who I got to buy a projector for her house and she loved her little home theater. Unfortunately, she succumbed to cancer this past January. She was a great Aunt and she left behind some money for me to even think about buying a true high end projector. I'm going to dedicate my theater to her. My girlfriend is creating a collage of all the movies my nieces and nephews enjoyed watching with her. We'll have some sort of poster with small sections of each movie.....
I love how down to Earth you are and the amount of knowledge you have when it comes to the incredible equipment that's out now. There's never been a better time to be a home theater enthusiast!
My room is only about 12x25 with 7 1/2 lowered ceiling but I'm doing the best I can as this will probably be my last hurrah. 😀😀😀😀
I love your home theater tour and keep the great CZcams videos coming. What I'm trying to do is get one of the 6 terabyte kaleidescope systems at a discount. That would be incredible!!!
I hope I'll have everything up and running by the end of April!!!!
Nick
Well Nick you have an incredible set up. So sorry to hear about your accident but I’m glad that your love and passion for movies has been an inspiration
Amen Brother! When we built our dedicated theater room, 2016 & no windows, with the 120" screen ... it totally changed our joy in watching movies. It's not a crazy expensive theater. Our projector was only the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5030UB projector, about $2k. I thought I'd love the room but my wife completely puts me to shame... she is crazy about it. 😀
I'm an installer, I get asked that all the time, for the most part bigger is always better. No one has ever asked me to downsize, on the other hand I've replaced MANY working panels with larger screens 😁
Sorry forgot to say NICE JOB YOOTMAN !!!
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Please how close are you to New york . I'm looking for someone to install my 100 inch screen with my xgimi aura ust plus calibrate it for me . Please let me know
@@WhiteChaple I'm in Pittsburgh but you should be able to find a good guy easy, good luck !! Also with the help of channels like Yootman maybe diy ??
I’m with you, Michael. Whilst I enjoy my LG OLED in the lounge (for day to day tv), I prefer the projector for a more “cinematic” experience. Not only is the projected image bigger, the projected image ‘feels like cinema’ to me. 🤩
I get it. I really do. 👍
Same here! You just can't get the "cinema " feel with a tv.
@Retired at 49 What if it was a 120"+ OLED quality or better though? (I.E MicroLED... Once it's available outside of commercially anyways)
@Legendarymark112 if you're asking, would It be the same for me if tvs were as big as a projected image ? The answer would still be no. Tvs are great if you want a so-called "perfect" picture. Tvs are great for sports,sitcoms,news, etc....but for me ,projectors are just hands down better for movies ! Sorry...
@@number1pappy I agree 100%. The only way I would consider a large tv like you are talking about is if it were made in a cinema scope size . To me it’s not a immersive movie with black bars on top and bottom.
In a small room, I repurposed a 6-foot closet to be the media center - removed the closet doors and put an 82-inch Samsung QLED TV ($1,000 from Costco) on a highboy TV stand inside the closet, and paired it with Yamaha YHT-4950U 5.1 surround system. Built a riser and home-made theater curtains, and painted the room dark grey, so the entire set-up was less than $3K, plus whatever theater seating you want to get. Fairly low-end for sure, but no in-wall or visible wiring. We like it.
My room is narrow and has a lot of light, for that reason 3 years ago I got a 65" Panasonic Oled TV, the quality of the image is mind-blowing, I'm still amazed to this day. I don't know if getting a projector will do the job for me now, l hate going at the cinema now because the image looks inferior, there is no comparison when it comes to colours and black levels. Obviously that is just my 2 cents.
Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Some prefer picture quality over and immersive image.
I have a 65” oled in my movie room. I am upgrading to a 77” oled. The room that I am using is small and the 77” is the largest screen that I can use for the space.
Simple. Dedicated light controlled room - projector. Every other situation - large OLED tv.
Exactly. This is the way. If you have a living room with tons of windows and the sun is bright, you will be very annoyed by having to turn the blinds down to sit down and watch something during lunch time on a projector. Plus the image will be washed out which is annoying in itself.
Yupper, Go with the screen. But remember Spend Ur Money. What u can afford and upgrade later... Cause i love mines and u will love yours.. Stay Safe, Be Safe!!!
I just recently purchased the Samsung Premiere LSP7T Ultra short throw projector and i replaced my 75 inch TV with a 120 inch screen and i gotta tell you its the best movie i ever made.
I have been watching a movie almost every night on it with a massive smile on my face and am enjoying this upgrade so much.
It all depends on the size of the room. A 75" TV in a smaller room is ideal. Projectors are usually dimmer and do not deliver the contrast or sharpness of a large screen TV. The brightness often makes up for the size differential and give enough immersion. I sit 6-8ft away from my 75" and it is ideal for movies and sports. Sound is more important that most people think. A soundbar is only of use if you are desperate and have an obnoxiously controlling spouse. Even a good 2 channel system with decent size floor speakers is often preferred over the best soundbars. The illusion of multichannel sound bars is exactly that, a complete illusion.
Who mentioned soundbars? 🤣
@@Youthman I mention them because a lot of "trusted" audio experts like Andrew Robinson mention them a lot like they are a viable solution to the flat panel problem of lousy sound. I am a full surround advocate at all times and I love what you do with sound.
Currently, regardless of size, watching a TV still feels like watching a TV. But for some people in some situations that is enough. Having several large screen TV's and a projector in a dedicated theater, gives us the both of best worlds. If and when they can make TV's that have a (much) more cinematic feel then there will always be a projector in our house. And for those who say just sit closer to a large TV screen and it will give you the same experience I say no, no it won't.
I was back and forth on this for a while but ended up going the ust projector route for the new house/living room setup. Months of research later, I went with the Hisense Px1-Pro, will be delivered in a few days. Super excited. Now on to the screen. Wife wants a floor rising motorized screen where as I want a permanent screen so I can go larger than 120".
Go Big. You won’t regret it
How annoyed are you with the washed out image during daylight viewing? I found that even turning the blinds down doesnt help in dark scenes.
I'm going for a 120' projector. I opted out from an Oled TV.
It all depends on how serious you are about home theater. Unless you have a dedicated room projectors are inconvenient.....but to some of us it is worth it. I currently have to deal with watching movies in a living room in an open house layout. I worked around it with getting some nice blackout drapes, mounting the projector to the ceiling in an area that wasn't a huge eye-sore, then installing an electric pulldown screen that divides off the room for when we watch movies. My only main gripe about my current setup is I have to keep my left channel tower speaker on sliders and move it across the room each time we want to watch a movie. It is a bit annoying, but hey at least I get to have a home theater setup in a house that isn't big enough for a dedicated room. Pros and cons, but to me it is worth it and our family loves watching movies together. I love my sound system as much as any other guy, but without that big immersive screen it's just not the same to me.
I’m in the same situation and I’m leaning more towards an 85 inch TV. Projectors in my price range can’t compete with TV picture quality especially in 4k hdr. And honestly even though it’s a dedicated room I don’t want be in the dark all the time to get a descent picture. Plus the fan noise was a bit distracting on the two ust projectors I tested.
Nothing wrong with that. You have to decide what’s best for your room and your preferences
I am a point where both options make sense. I am mostly limited by room height at 230cm / 7 ft 6 inches. The maximum screen size I can reasonably fit is 120 inches. The whole house has automated blinds. So I can control the light and it mostly depends on paint/furniture color. I can get a TCL 98" QLED TV for about $5000. A UST plus screen or Epson LS12000 falls into the same category. My maximum possible width would be about 125-130 inches 16:9, but 120 would be better for sound.
I have a 17’x17’x9’ room. For years I built the audio side first while using a 65” LG OLED. It was a great picture but just not immersive enough. The other downside was all the movies had the distraction of black letter box bars. Now I have been able to move to a projector and a 130” 2.35:1 screen.
During the day can be a challenge but with blackout blinds and curtains it’s a great picture. I zoom out the black bars now and it’s super immersive. So my pick is a projector and the biggest screen that can be managed.
I have a small room with big windows so I went with 65” a 4k LED TV that I purchased at Costco for $599 on sale.
I have a 5.1.2 audio setup in a small room and an OLED TV, for me OLED are the way to go and i surely enjoy very much movies in HDR 10 and Dolby Vision, the higlights looks fantastic, the contrast of an OLED is unbeatable and you have true blacks. If i had my own house and money probably i would have build a home cinema with a good projector. The immersion is good with big projector screens thats why i like the idea of a projector.
The answer is easy, if you don't room for a projector...buy a bigger house.
🤣 I love it!
I have both the JVC NX7 w/anamorphic lens and Seymour AV 125" screen in a dedicated HT room then the 77" OLED for the normal living room. There's no comparing the experience. Sure the image quality is "better" on the OLED but the projector setup makes you feel like you're really THERE and is just more comfortable. If I was in front of a TV that was 125" my eyes would probably explode from the massive amount of light, where as projection just feels natural.
100% Mike.
Just bought an 83 inch lg c2 oled. Had a projector in the past but they just can't beat the OLED picture
Good take Youthman, I totally agree that a projector is best for MOVIES. TV is just TV. Also people should know that a projector takes a lot more work and study. You may have to paint, or DIY light and sound treatments, mounts and all kinds of stuff. A TV you can plug in and start rocking right away. But a projector performance requires your pride, craft and participation with the whole room to get the most out of it.
I agree with you. UST make the install a lot simpler
I sadly don't have the wall space for a large screen. If I had the room to spare I would go with a high quality projector. For now a 65in covers most of my wall and leaves a little room for shelves on the sides.
I have a dedicated HT room with a jvc nx7 projector. I know it’s a great projector, but man I miss the sharpness of a high quality TV. Overall I wouldn’t change, but if they can reach a 100 inch tv at under 9k, I would go that route honestly.
Currently we are at $16,000 so I think it's safe to say it's going to be awhile.
In Australia you can get 100 inch Hisense and TCL panels for under 8 grand. Wish I knew that when I got my 85 inch panel.😢.
@@Youthman Yeah, you can get the TCLs for $6-8k USD and they're 98", 4K 120Hz with HDMI 2.1. They're not the leading edge in TVs, but they definitely make for a good question. However, later in the video you mentioned going for 120" and even 150-200" to get that right level of immersion, and that zone is still a ways off for TVs. Maybe another 5 years and the price will be down into the $20,000s for a 150" MicroLED/MiniLED screen. That's also what I'm banking on, so in the medium term I bought one of those 98" TCLs.
Hi there - need some help/hint. We're building the basement and made a 13 by 17 feet room with "no windows". With that, I start from scratch with "big TV or projector or laser projector" big questions. I'm just lost with that question. The 120'' screen is really nice. You can get that with both type of projector - but its my first time doing this, so I don't know enough to know that I don't know. what's your view ?
It's not the same - it's like asking should I buy a bike or a ca r - totally different purposes. A projector cannot do what a TV can do and vice versa. I always tell my family and friends, if you have a TV in a living room, go for a projector in the basement. But it doesn't make sense to buy a projector if you don't already have a TV. As you mentioned, projector are for movies and gaming and not to binge on Friends or watch the news.
I guess I’m weird. I don’t own TV and use my projector for all my content. Absolutely love it
The price of projectors pretty much answer the question. TV it is. I'd just limit my room size.
Nothing wrong with that. There are some very nice, affordable projectors on the market.
Thanks for your advice,..I got this hobby after started watching your videos..
Just started with denon1600x with5.1 setup..will add Atmos speakers soon..
Looking at this video I am even thinking of upgrading my current TV...oh man lot of work to do
Can you check your USB port with mp3 or WAV music and tell me if it handles playing them properly? I'm having issues with my X1600H!
I have an old school InFocus 1112a projector. Wouldn't trade it for any t.v!!!!!! 1280*800 at 2200 lumens. I.... Love..... It!!!!, Currently using it on a 100 in screen.
Only projector but with either cinemascope, IMAX or70mm screen for perfect movies experience but not 16:9 ratio projector as it's again will be a Big TV screen only. And curved screen display will be a bonus.
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Do you want a tv room or a home theater? I've been asking myself this question planning my room. The 83" OLED is hands down the best PQ display but then how close do you want to have to sit to get immersed? How about your LCR, can't match positioning like you can with a AT screen. Mask your screen for different aspect ratio content and your brain will forget about oled blacks.
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Dwayne, my room is exactly the same surface as yours. I went for almost wall-to-wall at 150” diagonal (9 feet at the base). 4K projector. So immersive! Youth man is right, if you’re a movie buff, no doubt it’s the way to go. Even the texture makes you feel like you’re at the movies! I love my 4K TV but for movie nights, it’s projector or nothing! Still the best value for money picture size-wise! Enjoy your room!
Go big or go home!
I’m into movies and video games, I don’t need 120fps and 2.1 stuff so any projector will do? or which one can offer me the basic input lag of the Game” feature
@@Wylde5996 tough compromise sometimes between movie requirements and video-game input lag. Although many projectors have a gaming mode nowadays. Among the best value for money deals, you can still get an Epson tw9400 (in Europe), also called 6050 model in the US. Good compromise for multiple use cases I believe.
I don’t limit my big screen watching to “movies only” because whenever I went back to watching a flat panel TV I couldn’t stop thinking about how great the show/game/video I was watching would be on the big screen regardless of the perfect picture a flat panel brings, it’s just not enough.
I'll go simple:
If it's a dedicated room, projector.
If you're like many of us and it's still a family room, tv.
I have an 85"and really love it given the location. Still have to take into account the wife approval factor lol
I get it. I asked Jessica if we could put 120 inch ultra short throw in the living room. I got a big thumbs down lol
That's funny😂. It's my husband who I have to convince. He's scared when I go shopping in case I get another subwoofer or projector or recliner. Of course, when he''s watching sports he doesn't complain....
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Always good to have someone keep ya in check lol.
OLEDs and big TVs are nice, but I will take an immersive, large screen experience over that any day. There’s no comparison between image quality, but the trade off is just not worth the smaller size. Projectors have gotten so good, I stopped pixel and contrast-peeping a while ago. I’ve also done the whole “sitting closer for a similar immersive viewing angle.” For me, it’s just not the same. With the decent projector, I get more into the story with a big screen in front of me.
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Agreed! I have a very nice OLED tv in my living room, but when it comes time to watch a movie, I'm watching it on my 110" projector screen every time.
I used to think quality over quantity, but in this case, size really does matter
the big tv’s are getting a lot lower in price… i just got the 98inch samsung qled q90a $6700.. that’s almost 100inch screen.. with top of the line picture quality … for a price of good price projector..
That is good to hear. 98” is a huge TV.
@@Youthman thank you… i’m a huge fan… spent way to many hrs watching you.. thank you for the great content
If you're going for a TV, it's probably best you get a soundbar to go with it! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
I wait for the day 120"+ MicroLED is a thing! Be better than projectors, LED TVs as well as OLED. (AND it will combine the best of all of those, like infinite contrast, self emitting (i.e individual leds turn off), awesome colours, and last, but not least, a large screen)
I still stand behind the fact until projectors get native Dolby vision and the pq of a oled I’d much rather have a 83 inch oled until then imo I don’t have a dedicated home theater space just a living room so a tv works perfectly fine for me or I could get a projector as a add on in addition to the tv
I can respect that but I don't see projectors supporting Dolby Vision or getting OLED black levels anytime soon. I personally still prefer a large, immersive image over a smaller OLED.
The Fengmi has Dolby Vision support and I believe the HiSense PX1 Pro may be getting Dolby Vision in a firmware update. Soon more and more projectors will have Dolby Vision support but for now the spec is supported by some models.
I have a projector in a living room setting and it works perfectly for the space. I don’t feel that living rooms require a flat panel TV anymore since modern projectors are doing an amazing job these days. It’s going to be a while for people to get over the issues of old projectors though and that is deterring a LOT of people from getting a modern projectors. The problems of the past are still ripe in the minds of consumers these days. Going on 7 years of having gotten rid of my living room flat panel TV and I haven’t looked back yet despite seeing all of these new Flat Panels coming out.
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I love TV's but there's some kind of majic in big projector screens that I can't explain especially for movies.
The only two benefits projectors have over TVs are screen size, and the ability to place speakers behind a screen. TVs are better from a picture quality aspect in every way.
I don’t think anyone will disagree with you there. Just depends on what’s more important to you
TVs are the king for overall colours, blacks, and brightness. For immersion you need a projector for that 100+ inch screen. You need a dedicated space though. If you have a big budget you can get projectors that are impressive compared to a high end tv. For the average person a tv is the way to go. It can gives you those bright colours, deep blacks, and can be used in a multitude of spots around the home. I would take the 98 inch Samsung tv over a projector any day. I appreciate peoples passion for the "cinematic experience" but for me I want the highest image quality over a larger screen. If I want decent but not amazing image quality on a massive screen I can go to my local cinema. Or I can stay home and see amazing picture quality on my large tv.
Todays projectors are far beyond just a “descent but not amazing image”. 😉
We had over 80 people at MWAVE 2022 looking at side by side projectors on 150” screens and the image quality is absolutely gorgeous. Projectors have come such a long way over the past 10 years.
@@Youthman Those amazing projectors are usually quite expensive compared to get the same image quality from a tv. Like everything price matters.
Some 98” will set you back $15,000 and we still aren’t comparing apples to apples when the projectors are on a massive screen. It all comes down to picking what works best for you and your preferences.
@@Youthman I agree about the size comparison being apples and oranges. But I would rather the brightness, black levels, and overall image quality that comes with a high end tv over what a projector can do and the same price points. It's a preference thing. Home theatre is very subjective.
One thing to know and let people know is that there's no Dolby Vision on projectors. I just tell people by the biggest TV your money can't afford. You will never regret it after that. A lot of people think they want a projector and then they buy one. Then it turns out they're watching more Sports than movies. And for movies, you want to be completely compatible. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos is a must for a home theater. I think an awesome home theater is where they have a giant TV for sports and movies. Then when they want the home theater they will just push a button and a screen will drop down in front of the TV. That's what I'm working on right now.
I originally wanted a TV and a screen. Have zero regrets going with just a screen. None of the home theaters that I have featured on my channel have ever felt that Dolby Vision was a requirement. Many of those theaters have absolutely incredible picture quality
@@Youthman I was the same way for about 5 years. Now after seeing the capabilities of Dolby vision I don't know it'll be hard for me to give it up. Even with projectors having a amazing picture. Can you imagine how good that picture would be with Dolby vision.
I would love to see projectors add Dolby Vision. Just not sure if that will ever happen
i was watching 4k movies on a 40 inch tv, then i upgraded (!!!)to a 90 inch projection screen with a cheap VGA resolution projector (yes, that becomes the equivalent of 420p). I have never used the TV since. I now SEE more details, despite blurier image, just because everything is HUGE - the way it was meant to be
Holy poo, I sit 10ft away from a 77CX. I love it. Project screens don’t do what an OLED does that is for certain. I do give up size for picture quality dho. Great video my friend!!
Thanks 👍, after watching I had decided projector over TV
I have a 55in Samsung curved 3D tv, a 77in LG C9 and an Epson 3020 w/ 105 in 16x9 screen and I can confirm that the projector is a super buy. Immersive, compact and a nice image even for 1080p. Not the best for ambient light but if you can blackout (or close to it) you’ll love it!
I think a projected image is just much more natural looking than a backlit image, be it oled, qled, whatever. It is also much less tyring to watch a reflected light than looking at a direct light source. So projector's image is just more pleasent to me and looking less digital somehow, more "filmish".
I agree 100%
Good info Youthman thanks. UK
Here's something bothering me, with the (almost) 21:9 vs 16:9 screens, how do you deal with movies that use both those aspect ratios, do you just have a small part of your screen with black borders all around or do you just have that top and bottom content cut from the film?
Great 👍 Youthman , I would only add that TVs can be turned on /off without shortened bulb life . More care needed with bulb projectors .
Good point. Laser projectors are the answer for that.
So I'm currently investigating this question.
Currently I have a 65" LG OLED but I'm working on a room redesign/expansion. While I enjoy the LG I hear that certain JVC projectors are now capable of reproducing HDR content.
Any experience with one of these projectors?
Yea, I will be waiting for a locally dimmed projector if that is ever even possible, or needed. For I haven’t used a projector in the last 5 years, I mean I had one, before building a home theater was even a focus for myself. I mean I used to have a projector and a motorized screen, down in my basement of my old house, but that was mainly for playing games like Rock Band, where I wanted a big screen, so everyone could see their notes… but that was back when Rock Band was popular, I mean I still play it occasionally, but it’s not at all at the frequency I used to, though it will really depend on when I can get my drums connected back to my Xbox, and try to drum, again. For it has been a while, for example I haven’t been able to use the auto kick feature, that I think was brought either with Rock Band 4 or Rock Band rivals, or I should say I haven’t played it very often, since I was then in college, and then after college of course, my life became hectic looking for work, and I really didn’t feel like walking down to the basement very often. Though now, I have an elevator to get myself and my scooter down stairs, where I am hoping to finish installing my home theater, within the next couple of weeks… though it won’t be finished until I can buy a receiver with enough outputs, and having the full hdmi 2.1 features, where I am also now waiting for a projector that can handle hdr, and in particular Dolby vision.
A lot has changed in Projector technology over the last five years
@@Youthman I still haven’t seen a Dolby vision projector… so I will either be waiting for someone to release one of those, or if one is already out, I hope someone can point me in the correct direction, so I can compare prices, and reviews.
Projector feels like the theater even in 1080P. My 4K tv feels like…tv, OK for sports not movies.
What we would to see is a 100 inch oled side by side vs a jvc projector , or a 8k projector vs the lg 8k oled to see which really has the image even 100 inch mini le led vs a projector.
There is no doubt OLED will have the better image. The OLED just can provide an immersive cinema experience.
Projector all day. I own an Optoma uhd50x with a 125" E/S motorized screen and love it. No, It doesn't have dolby vision. But, I have received ZERO complaints from friends and family. They love the immersive experience coupled with dual 12in subs and surround. You'll never go back to regular panel TV for the money to size ratio.
Good morning sir! I have a couple of questions to ask. what would you recommend? I mostly watch tv and some movies on the weekend. How does the projector do with turning the unit on and off so much. Would you recommend a short throw for more tv than movies? When choosing a screen size, do you take into consideration the size of the screen to the size of your audio output or just go with what you like?
Right now I’m running a onkyo TX RZ 920 with a tonewinner AD7300PA 300x7 amplifier and my fronts are klipsch RP8060fa, 504c and heney 3’s for surrounds. 2 spl 120’s for my subs. That’s all I can run for now until I can remodel my garage. I would love your opinion on this matter so can can plan my screen size and match to my audio. Thank and love the videos!
If you watch a ton of TV, an Ultra Short Throw might be a better option as it gives you 20,000 hours vs 3,000. For screen size, I would project the image on the wall and try different sizes to see what you feel works best in your setup with your preference.
I do both with a retractable screen and the tv behind it
Once you go Epson you won't go back . 😁
* we use TVs too ...
I used to have an Epson 🤣
You mention short through if you’re in less of I like controlled wrong, then in your opinion a standard long throw is better then short throws for controlled environments?
Idk what I’ll go with yet or first I’ll have to actually have a place to turn into a theater room .. depending on its size I’ll figure it out from there.
I have yet to see an UST projector produce the black levels and overall image quality of a mid-tier projector (ie JVC Nx5,7 or 9, or NZ7,8 or 9). They just aren’t there yet. UST are fantastic for living room setups.
Main type of content matters. Want a screen for movies? Projector, the big screen helps for immersion which coupled with a great sound system just completes the movie experience.
Video games? OLED/QD-OLED no contest. There are projectors that come close to the performance of OLEDs but they’re close to the same $$$ or much more.
Again this is in context of a 77” OLED or a projector, the guy didn’t mention those 97” monster OLEDs coming out.
Built my HT for video games so I have different priorities in a screen, I.E picture quality over size.
Title of the Video is for Hone Theater.
@@Youthman for sure. But not every Home theater is setup for primarily movies, I set mine up for video games with a side of movie watching. Like a 90%/10% split.
Gotcha. I play games on my 150”. Absolutely love it.
I like the UST concept but it’s still going to be a while before they can deliver an equally immersive image like those found on a tv or especially an NX7. Mostly because of the high demands and cost of UST optics. But once they do.. watch out!!
I play pc games I went with a front projector because oled has to many problems I don’t trust the technology and lcd led is a downgrade from plasma and it’s easier to change a front projector to upgrade
#Projector ! 😁
I just can’t see projectors doing HDR as well as an 83 inch OLED though. What are your thoughts on that?
They typically don’t. Again it depends on if your priority is image quality or immersion. With that said, many projectors today still have an incredible picture quality
Hey Mike I'm a TV Man so my choice would be a big TV. Projectors are nice but I'm used to TV's.
Certainly nothing wrong with that
@@Youthman I hope you are good and rest of the fellas on the Daily Hi Fi channel. Woot woot as the infamous Channa D would say ha ha ha ha ha ha LOL. have a good day buddy.
Thanks Youth Man. When checking out the lay out the room their ambient coming from a window that leads to the stairwell. I would have to do something to block that area off. Thanks for the answering my question.
Have you come across a home theater that has wide and a center channel height speaker
I don’t think I have seen any home theater with a center height speaker
Projector… it’s reflected light and more natural since everything you see is reflected light. Plus you can have a larger picture, but the larger the picture, the more picky you get about what you’re watching (1080p v 4k is a huge difference)
@ 4:32 in the video, there is a cabinet that you're using with the HiSense 100L5G. Did you buy that or make it? If you made it or bought it, mind sharing because it looks really nice! :) LOL Thanks!
That was hand made. Pretty simple. Threaded rods, nuts, washers and wood
@@Youthman Gonna give it a shot.Thanks!
The answer lies in the term HOME THEATRE Youthie, this isn't even really a question now is it...??
If you want gaming and movies would a projector be suitable?
Absolutely. I game on my JVC NX7 weekly. It’s awesome on a 150” screen
Is the 120 PX1 the best Hisense? TY
I have not reviewed that model. The best UST I have reviewed is the Hisense L9G
Can u do a comparison between the latest Kendall floor standing Vs Revel latest floor standing ?
Probably not anytime soon Bruce. I do not have any contacts for Revel
Big thumbs up from me for this video! Huge projector fan as well, but I don't have all of the controlled lighting since my projector is bright enough to handle light coming in from the sliding glass door. Love the video. Keep up the great work!
Thanks. What projector do you have?
@@Youthman Epson HC 3800 with 110" motorized screen from Elite Screens. Projector Central measured 2,912 lumens despite the 3,000 lumens rating so it's close enough. I never roll the screen back up though so I'm considering going with a fixed frame replacement, but that also means I may be able to go up in size to 120"....just haven't measured it out yet.
I thought you might have an Epson. They tend to have higher light output
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My home theater setup is in my living room so i prefer large tv
The content you will be watching matters. I need immersion for movies but not for tv.
Yup. That’s why I stated Home Theater in the title
I would like to get a projector but my TV is on my AV unit (not on the wall). Is there a way to get a screen to come down in front of it? Also if I was to go wider I would have to have the screen come down over my main speakers, do you think I could use an acoustic screen to go over them?
@@keepingupwiththejones2933 I need to have a proper look
@@keepingupwiththejones2933 I wonder if I could get something in white and recessed into the ceiling. That would please the wife more I think 🤔 😅
Projectors have their place for sure, what do you think projectors will be like 10 years down the road, will they be able to compete with 140in micro LED TVs when they become far more affordable
No one can predict what the future holds. In 10 years, there might be something better than micro LED's, same could be said for Laser Projectors. Time will tell.
An ALR screen won't work with a short throw projector. Not properly anyway.
Yes, they are typically designed for ultra short throw projectors.
I have a Hisense 100 inch ust projector and it's great. But my 85 inch wall-mounted TCL is hard to beat for picture quality. Here in Australia you can get a Hisense and TCL 100" TV for about $8000. I saw one in a department store but I reckon it would be too heavy to wall mount.
Viewing distance should guide your decision.
I’m 9’ from 150”.
Thanks for the video youthman!
Glad you enjoyed it Justin
77 inch isn’t a large screen, it’s average . Tcl is supposed to come out with a 100 in tv for 8 grand. Can’t wait to see the future battles as prices get closer
To me, 100” is small. For $8K, I’m going 150” projection all day long. 😀
@@Youthman size does matter. I'd rather spend that much on 151"
Every inch matters
@@Youthman last thing I expected a pastor to say
I’m a pastor but I’ve also had 4 children. 🤣
Very good video. If you are 50/50 between gaming and movies and can only have one room for both, what would you recommend?
I game on my 150" projection. It's incredible! Just keep in mind you do have to replace the bulb on a projector after 3,000 hours unless you have a laser projector which will give you 20,000 hours.
Just both...🥳
Hey that works too. LOL
@@Youthman
Yes it is... I have an 82 inch TV and my screen is 150 inch and honestly... It's big, but definitely not too big. It's enjoying... Oohh yeah Youthman 🥳👍🏾
Way cool!
TV is fine for a TV room, only a PJ will create a true Cinema.
I REALLY wanted the 97” G2 oled but lg isn’t serious about it with the alleged price
How would an ultra-short projector show on an acoustic projection screen?
Typically you want to use an ALR or a CLR screen because of the steep angle the light hits the screen
@@Youthman Thank you Sir
heh!.. sony's hundred inch TVs are gonna run you far less than putting in a worthwhile projector and screen, run wiring to it and so on, seriously less! i'm not doggin projectors at all, but you are always gonna have a better picture with a TV, there is no projector that can match the contrast and blacks of near any TV! but if size is the issue, especially in a larger room, i get totally understand that need for immersion, and untill micro LED becomes even partially viable as a soloution, it stands to reason that a projector and screen could provide an immersive experience, which is, afterall, what we are all striving for.
I agree that TV’s can provide a superior PQ over projectors. With that said, there are many projectors that can produce a gorgeous image with slightly less black level. I think it will be many years before Sony’s 100” will be affordable. The X92 is $17,000.
Not sure where your guesstimation comes from but value for money-wise… something like a native 4K Sony projector like VPL VW325ES at roughly $5K, will deliver plenty more wow power than the 100” TV at 20K. All you need to add is a screen! Still best value until big ass TV screen cost goes down. My guess, at least 3 or 4 years minimum!
3-4 years at the LEAST
If i could afford a Micro Led TV I would take that all day long over Any projector
oh cool! well i wasn't aware native 4k had become so affordable, especially with any real contrast and black levels?.. but either way screens cost how much? a cable that can relay that kind of bandwidth across a room is how much?.. i'm just saying your bound to be pushin the same price point when alls said n' done.. and there is SO much to be said for the immersion experience, i totallly get that, aand whilest, yes, big ol' TV's like the 100 inchers from sony are not that super great yet, and i stress yet, it won't be long untill the mini-LED backlit QD LCD type panels are in those sizes, yeah they're like 93 inches already, and OLED is not far behind! and no projector will ever trump OLED.. but i do like a lot of the things one can do with projectors and screens.. having the sound come from the screen due to having speakers behind it.. the far larger sizes, only matched by micro LED thusfar, and oh hell's to the yes would one a those be an amazing addition to the man cave! and again that true theater type immersion.. don't know.. i like my TVs, and certainly would consider a projector setup, so again no knockin it at all.. guess i just like my TV.. for now.. lol, but hey i totally see and understand the projector thing, i owned one once, a ben q, and i loved it! no better way to play halo, lol, and i do hope DLP catches up in resoloution soon! nothing i've seen in projectors compares to DLP! especially with a laser backlight i imagine!
Buy both.....BE A MAN!
There you go