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Finally purchase all of the audio eqiupment for my hometheater. Was thinking of a rear projection tv but the idea of a 250 pound set seems crazy so considering a projector. Do not know much about them though and would appreciate any help as to recommendations and sources for information. I am looking for one that will ultimately do hdtv. Must be capable of 16:9 ratio. How is the picture quality of the new Digital light processing projectors?
I have an alternet site to check out for the latest technical info and reviews. It is: http://www.e-town.com/. Unfortunatly, I have no direct experience on the subject since I just purchased an RPTV that I am just now trying to set up. (See my system on this bb.) One of the things I know you should check on is what scanning formats are NATIVE to the set, (i.e. 480p,720p, 1080i, etc.) Those listed are needed for true HDTV. Also learn if the 16/9 projection ratio is native or if it is achieved by lopping off portions of the picture which reduces the available resolution.
Here's my bit said. I've had a 2 chip dlp (projectavision -- a company now DOA) and now have a Sony g70 series crt (8" tubes) with a Faroudja 2200. The dlp was good -- better than the 1 chip dlp's floating around and any of the lcd's but it still isn't comparable in quality to the sony/faroudja combo. The dlp (or check out Hughes/JVC DILA as another interesting contender -- nice picture on it as well) just can't produce the blacks like the crt even though the crt is much more hassle (installation, calibration and upkeep).Unless you can afford a 3 chip dlp, I just don't think that you can touch the ultimate quality of an 8"crt with a good scaler. Now keep in mind that the cost of the sony/faroudja is about 28K list (but can be found for a lot less through the web) so it is way out of the league of any 1 chip dlp but way less than a 3 chip dlp.
The big plus of dlp is convenience and ease of set up along with a generally good picture and reasonably bright. The crt is not terribly bright and you need a dark room or else you'll overdrive the tubes. Oh, and most 8" crt's (I think all that I've read about) are hdtv ready but you should check for yourself. Most lcd, dlp and dila's will work as well but likely downsample to the lines compatible with the unit. My sony, as an example, is limited to 1080i and won't do 1080p (I think only 9" or higher will do the full "monty"). Ultimately, it is not an issue of lines but of dot pitch size (my sony will scan the lines but doesn't have the resolution for full 1080p).
Thanks for your help.
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