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1080p Projectors for the Ultimate Home Theater
1080p projectors are the ideal solution for top of the line home theater performance. When making your choice, consider throw distance and lens shift features (if needed) to make sure the model you want can be installed comfortably into your intended viewing room. All models are sufficiently bright for dark room viewing on screens up to 110" diagonal. However, some are brighter and can accommodate ambient light or larger screen sizes.
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JVC DLA-X55R
D-ILA
Built with home theater in mind, the X55 is a videophile's dream. JVC's home theater projectors have always had excellent black level p... more» |
BenQ W1080ST
DLP
As one of the only 1080p home video projectors to feature a short throw lens, the BenQ W1080ST is in a class of its own. This $1299 pow... more» |
Acer H6510BD
DLP
The Acer H6510BD may be the most affordable full 3D projector available today. At $799, it delivers an attractive image that's great fo... more» |
Sony VPL-HW50ES
SXRD
The Sony VPL-HW50ES is a videophile's dream. It combines a crisp, detailed 2D image with a nearly flawless 3D image and a light engine ... more» |
BenQ W1070
DLP
The BenQ W1070 is a great little home video projector that produces a 2D image that looks more expensive than it is. High light output ... more» |
ViewSonic Pro9000
DLP
For LED/laser projectors to be attractive, they need to be price-competitive. The Viewsonic Pro9000 is a groundbreaking product, but it... more» |
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe
3 LCD
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe is the newest addition to the Epson home theater line, and it continues their tradition of full... more» |
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e
3 LCD
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e is a great update to last year's Home Cinema 3010, correcting that projector's flaws and adding s... more» |
Mitsubishi HC8000D-BL
DLP
Mitsubishi has been making home theater projectors for many years now, and they have been consistently solid products. The HC8000D-BL i... more» |
Panasonic PT-AE8000
3 LCD
Now Panasonic has introduced the PT-AE8000U. While not as revolutionary as was the AE7000, it provides a number of incremental improvem... more» |
BenQ EP5920
DLP
The EP5920 is a solid product from BenQ and a good addition to the increasingly large ranks of home video projectors. With two HDMI por... more» |
Dell 7700FullHD
DLP
If you don't expect to show much video, and you don't mind the short lamp life, there's a lot here to like. Not only does the Dell 7700... more» |
Definitions of Commonly Used Projection Technology Terms
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Edge Enhancement:
A technique used to increase apparent resolution by increasing contrast around object edges. Usually counterproductive with already high-resolution sources and can become a source of image distortion.
Infra-red Remote:
An infra-red (IR) remote control transmits in the spectrum of infra-red light, such as a television remote. Unlike RF remotes, IR remotes must point at the receiver (line of sight) or reflect the IR from the screen to the receiver. Typical range is limited to 30 feet including the distance to and from reflected surfaces.
For example, if you are controlling a projector and you point the remote at the screen which is 12 feet from you and the projector is 10 feet from the screen, then the total distance is 22 feet. Unlike RF remotes, IR remotes must have a clear path or a clear reflected path to the IR receiver to operate.
Most projectors have an IR sensor in both the front and rear of the projector, whereas, flatpanels generally have a single IR sensor in the front of the unit. When working at or near the maximum distance, pointing right at the receiver will give better results.
Comb Filter:
Reduces interference between color and luminance signals carried in composite video. Better than a notch filter and in order from worst to best quality, 2-line, 3-line and 3D.
Native Aspect Ratio:
Nearly every projector or display today will support multiple aspect ratios; however, each manufacturer must decide who their intended audience is and optimize the projector for that audience. This means each device has a native aspect ratio that is optimized for specific viewing material. Images shown in native aspect ratio will utilize the entire resolution of the display and achieve maximum brightness. Images shown in other than native aspect ratio will always have less resolution and less brightness than images shown in native aspect ratio.
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