projectors?

[jamabikes]

any one got any advice on projectors for use in home cinemas? going to be used in a loft conversion so light isnt a problem, image would probably be about 2mx1m ish...

probably looking at second hand, any pitfalls? questions to ask? brands to avoid/look for?

 

[dbmtb]

I've been looking into these too and found a lot of pitfalls.

Image resolution and connectivity are typical ones.

 

[jamabikes]

just planning pluging in a dvd player tbh...

 

[cyfa2809]

what about the mini ones that gadget show tested?

 

[jamabikes]

dont watch it tbh, may have a trawl through five.tv

 

[MikeC]

I bought an Epson EMP-TW20 a few years ago for just under £600. It's not fancy but it does the job. Thoroughly recommended for a loft conversion type cinema

 

[highlandsflyer]

http://www.avforums.com/

Lots available and good recommendations at above site.

 

[cyfa2809]

the ones they tested were mini ones for around £200 iirc, usb input on them i think

 

[longun]

a mate says the bulbs can be vry expensive when they go

fancy the idea myself but funds wont allow

 

[djoptix]

Bulbs are expensive but if you're only using it in a home cinema, and keep the place dust-free, you'll get plenty of life out of them. But yes, you might easily spend £300 on a replacement bulb for a £500 projector.

At my old job I used a lot of the Acer short throw projectors. Like this one. Excellent if you're short of space!