How much do I need to spend on a projector?
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We’ve got a TV room that we’ve got a decent LG 55 inch OLED in, bought the other day thanks to some advice in another thread on here.
We only sit in there for a couple of hours in the evening, and only to watch TV. We have another bigger room, imaginatively known as ‘the big room’ that we spend a lot of time in over the weekend, we don’t want a TV in there, but very occasionally it would be nice to watch a film in there.
How much do I need to spend on a projector to make it worth while? We’re not big film watchers, and aren’t fussed about super image quality, there’s a wall to project on to, and space to hang a roller blind type screen if that turns out to be necessary, but minimum fuss is wanted.
What’s everyone’s thoughts and experiences please…..
We only sit in there for a couple of hours in the evening, and only to watch TV. We have another bigger room, imaginatively known as ‘the big room’ that we spend a lot of time in over the weekend, we don’t want a TV in there, but very occasionally it would be nice to watch a film in there.
How much do I need to spend on a projector to make it worth while? We’re not big film watchers, and aren’t fussed about super image quality, there’s a wall to project on to, and space to hang a roller blind type screen if that turns out to be necessary, but minimum fuss is wanted.
What’s everyone’s thoughts and experiences please…..
I bought a cheap projector and screen to see if we would actually bother to use it for movie nights. We don't, therefore I saved a lot of money by not buying an expensive one. If you are not big movie watchers then I suspect you may have a similar experience. Personally I just didn't find the setup worth the hassle.
We bought a wimius Q2 pro a couple of years ago. That connected to a Bluetooth speaker, such as soundcore anker 2, projected onto a 60" screen is perfect for garden movie or concert nights.
Outlay is about £200
England first world cup game was in daylight and we could just about find the ball. The 2nd half, as it got darker, was far better.
Outlay is about £200
England first world cup game was in daylight and we could just about find the ball. The 2nd half, as it got darker, was far better.
You can get a good DLP optoma projector for less than £500 and they are astonishingly good (and still at 1080p - my last one was).
120" screen, and never did we see screendoor or notice it wasn't 4k (in terms of, never hankered for more). Truly cinematic.
(caveat , I know 4k is better, but for true 4k you need to spend, and we really never felt 1080p was lacking, though of course 4k is better)
120" screen, and never did we see screendoor or notice it wasn't 4k (in terms of, never hankered for more). Truly cinematic.
(caveat , I know 4k is better, but for true 4k you need to spend, and we really never felt 1080p was lacking, though of course 4k is better)
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