[riteshpandey103]

I plan to buy a proper 3D Home Entertainment system for my basement and plan to make a mini theatre in the place. I have seen a few 55” Smart TV’s of various brands but they would be too small as per the room space. Any suggestions?

[smax013]

riteshpandey103, on 03 October 2012 - 02:53 AM, said:

I plan to buy a proper 3D Home Entertainment system for my basement and plan to make a mini theatre in the place. I have seen a few 55” Smart TV’s of various brands but they would be too small as per the room space. Any suggestions?

A home theater projector. If you really do want 3D, then there are 3D home theater projectors. I have no clue how good they are at 3D, but a home theater projectors in general are just fine (I have a good old 2D projector and it works just fine).

[waldojim]

How big are you wanting to go?

Projectors work, as do Mitsubishi 3d DLP TV's. Mitsubishi 3d TV's also work with more standards than MOST other TV's/projectors on the market. Mitsubishi sells TV's from 60" up to 90" relatively cheap.

[TTGSteve]

waldojim, on 03 October 2012 - 04:06 PM, said:

How big are you wanting to go?

Projectors work, as do Mitsubishi 3d DLP TV's. Mitsubishi 3d TV's also work with more standards than MOST other TV's/projectors on the market. Mitsubishi sells TV's from 60" up to 90" relatively cheap.

Are the Mitsubishi line of televisions actually quality televisions? It's hard to believe that they go for as cheap as they do.

[waldojim]

TTGSteve, on 07 December 2012 - 11:29 PM, said:

waldojim, on 03 October 2012 - 04:06 PM, said:

How big are you wanting to go?

Projectors work, as do Mitsubishi 3d DLP TV's. Mitsubishi 3d TV's also work with more standards than MOST other TV's/projectors on the market. Mitsubishi sells TV's from 60" up to 90" relatively cheap.

Are the Mitsubishi line of televisions actually quality televisions? It's hard to believe that they go for as cheap as they do.

I have been using mine for some time now... Don't remember exactly how long. I have had a small issue at one time, there was a small problem with the bulb assembly. It was an issue we had after about 6 months. Mitsubishi service quickly identified the problem and repaired it. They even took the time to completely recalibrate the TV, and ensure that there were no other potential problems. The set has run perfectly ever since.

Now I know that "it was repaired before the first year was up" sounds bad, but the manner in which Mitsubishi responded certainly states plenty about the company behind it. I waited less than a week for a repairmen. They sent a professional repairman, not a high school dropout. Mitsubishi called me while he was scheduled to be there to ensure he actually showed up, then within a few hours after to ensure the repairs were completed to my satisfaction.

Now, I also have a friend of mine that bought his nearly a year before mine, no trouble with his at all. And interestingly neither of us have had to replace a bulb yet.

The thing to remember here, when considering the price, is that these sets are not cheaper because of how they are made, it is because of the design used. DLP is a far simpler design. Easier to manufacturer, and easier to repair. It is also in far less demand, which helps reduce the price. If you get a chance to see one in person, by all means do so, they are anything but disappointing.

[motorman45]

there is another way to get quality 3d home theater setup. its a true passive 3d projection system that uses two affordable dlp projectors. nothing surpasses the 3d quality, this is a system that dose not need a silver screen here ... and rocks for 3d video games as well as blueray movies ..


projectors are the best way i feel to make a home theater, you get a far better large image for the $ than any tv tech. 100" to 200" across

[MLStrand56]

smax013, on 03 October 2012 - 07:10 AM, said:

A home theater projector. If you really do want 3D, then there are 3D home theater projectors.

I HOPE you're recommending a REAR projector!!! Does Anybody today accept that it's OK for a person to stand up in your Home Theater, & BLOCK the projected image? That's why Front Projection movie theaters are Far Above the audience.

While we're talking about projectors (front OR rear), We should talk about Picture angle Correction, due to projection angle. ALL Real movie theaters MUST do this, to make the screen image appear correctly.

All Home Theater Projectors, MUST do this also!!!!!

MLStrand56

[waldojim]

MLStrand56, on 20 March 2013 - 08:46 AM, said:

smax013, on 03 October 2012 - 07:10 AM, said:

A home theater projector. If you really do want 3D, then there are 3D home theater projectors.

I HOPE you're recommending a REAR projector!!! Does Anybody today accept that it's OK for a person to stand up in your Home Theater, & BLOCK the projected image? That's why Front Projection movie theaters are Far Above the audience.

While we're talking about projectors (front OR rear), We should talk about Picture angle Correction, due to projection angle. ALL Real movie theaters MUST do this, to make the screen image appear correctly.

All Home Theater Projectors, MUST do this also!!!!!

MLStrand56

Ok, first off, yes he is talking about front projection. I can tell you this based on the mention of TWO projectors. WHY TWO? Polarization. You can polarize each projector through a different lens, and have THEATER QUALITY 3D. Not 1/2 resolution, not 120hz, not checkerboard. Real 3d, in either 720P or 1080P (depending on the projectors used). Yes, they must correct for placement, this is done through lenses normally. Get over that fact. And most home theaters installations (done correctly) are ALSO placed well above your head - by being HUNG from your CEILING. Is it perfect? No. But it sure works better than you are implying.

[smax013]

MLStrand56, on 20 March 2013 - 08:46 AM, said:

smax013, on 03 October 2012 - 07:10 AM, said:

A home theater projector. If you really do want 3D, then there are 3D home theater projectors.

I HOPE you're recommending a REAR projector!!! Does Anybody today accept that it's OK for a person to stand up in your Home Theater, & BLOCK the projected image? That's why Front Projection movie theaters are Far Above the audience.

Where did I recommend anything? I merely mentioned a potential option. And realistically likely the only option if you want a screen image larger than 55" without spending a fortune. And that will typically mean a FRONT side projector.

And people potentially standing in from of the image "stream" is a minor problem in the grand scheme of things...at least in my opinion. In my case, I have not bothered to mount my projector on the ceiling...and even if I did, people could still stand in the way. In my case, it is usually just me watching movies with it, so people standing in the ways is basically a non-issue for me. But, then that certainly is just for my situation.

I would guess, however, that most people would be more concerned with cost than the few times people might stand up in the image. And the reality is that if you want a large image size (i.e. greater than 60 inches or so), a front side projector is likely going to be the most cost efficient approach. I get about a 100+ inch screen size, but did not have to spend more than a little over $1000 for a 720p projector.

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While we're talking about projectors (front OR rear), We should talk about Picture angle Correction, due to projection angle. ALL Real movie theaters MUST do this, to make the screen image appear correctly.

All Home Theater Projectors, MUST do this also!!!!!

MLStrand56

To my knowledge, most front side projectors have angle correction as well as "image flip" (i.e. if you mount the projector upside down on the ceiling). My projector is offset from the center of the screen by probably about a 20 degree angle and the angle correction makes the image just fine.

[MLStrand56]

Let's go back to Plain 3D, never mind projection.

Old Analog NTSC TV's had an Interlaced rate of approx. 30 frames/sec

To = NTSC in Progressive Scan, you need 60 frames/sec.

To get HDTV progressive scan, you need 120 frames/sec.

To get (minimal) HDTV 3D you need a TV that can reproduce 240 frames/sec (that's @ NTSC quality).

If you want to view HDTV @ True 3D, you need a TV that can display 480 frames/sec.

But wait, NO Real 3D HDTV can do that!!!!!

Kinda makes current 3D 60 frames/sec, look like Old NTSC TV, doesn't it?

MLStrand56

This post has been edited by MLStrand56: 22 March 2013 - 09:47 AM

[waldojim]

MLStrand56, on 22 March 2013 - 09:32 AM, said:

Let's go back to Plain 3D, never mind projection.

Old Analog NTSC TV's had an Interlaced rate of approx. 30 frames/sec

To = NTSC in Progressive Scan, you need 60 frames/sec.

To get HDTV progressive scan, you need 120 frames/sec.

WUT?!
HDTV is a resolution, not a frame rate. HDTV can be anything from 24fps to 120. VERY, VERY few displays actually handle 120fps.

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To get (minimal) HDTV 3D you need a TV that can reproduce 240 frames/sec (that's @ NTSC quality).

If you want to view HDTV @ True 3D, you need a TV that can display 480 frames/sec.

Nope. My 3d HDTV from Mitsubishi uses the same 60hz refresh rate, and 60fps input that everything else does.
There is not a single 240hz display on the market, not to mention 480....

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But wait, NO Real 3D HDTV can do that!!!!!

Kinda makes current 3D 60 frames/sec, look like Old NTSC TV, doesn't it?

MLStrand56

I think you need to re-evaluate what you think you know about 3dtv.

[Justin123]

Pioneer 5.1 Blu-ray 3D is the best Home Theater and Entertainment system. It offers great sound quality.