HD LED TV vs Projector

[Grant]

i know less than nothing about projectors, which will give a better picture ?

i think i would rather have the projector simply because i dont want a big tv attached to a wall in the lounge.
good (very high quality sound output) is a big factor.
HDMI & Ethernet are a must.

around R30k ish

any suggestions ?

 

[DominionZA]

I have 3 big screen LED back lit TV's and in my game/home theater/man cave an Acer 1080p 3000 Ansi Lumens projector projecting onto a 120" 16:10 screen.

For general TV watching we use the TV's. For a good movie we watch on the big screen. Watched 300 last night and it was mind blowing. Beats the cinema any time.
The picture is brilliant on the projector, but it is better on the TV. Throw experience into the mix and the projector trumps the TV by a long shot.

Just make sure the projector has a minimum of 2500 Ansi Lumens. Less than this and you need to darken the room. At 2500 you still need to darken a bit. At 3000 you can leave all lights on, curtains open, etc... I have had personal experience with 1000, 2500 and now 3000 (upgrades through the years).

My screen is a built in screen and we used rinolite (spell?) for the surface. The colour of the screen is Blizzard Green. Tried a variety and different surface colours and we found Blizzard Green gives the best colour reproduction. Got this off a DIY HT forum years back.
Make sure you have a black border. It helps the colours "pop" out. Makes quite a difference.

 

[NeonNinja]

/Takes notes.

 

[Grant]

My screen is a built in screen and we used rinolite (spell?) for the surface. The colour of the screen is Blizzard Green. Tried a variety and different surface colours and we found Blizzard Green gives the best colour reproduction. Got this off a DIY HT forum years back.
Make sure you have a black border. It helps the colours "pop" out. Makes quite a difference.

i also prefer a ceiling mounted / recessed screen - are they any good ?

 

[Arthur]

Since 2010 I've had a 10k lumens HD projector and roll-down 3m wide screen on the covered stoep. It's brilliant at night time, but absolutely unusable during the day - will need at least 60 000 ANSI lumens to get the brightness it needs for viable daytime viewing.

I removed the projector and fitted a 60-inch TV on a swivel. It's not quite as immersive as the large projector image, but at least I can sit on the stoep and watch (and smoke) during the day ... doing so now.


Btw, I get HDMI to the TV via HD over powerline using the HD Juicebox from the UK. Not cheap, but it was the only system that worked when I did this around a year ago.

Personally, I'm done with projectors. Had them for the past 15 years. Modern panels are pretty impressive.

But if you're installing indoors then a projector might well be viable. Get a decent screen.

 

[Kano]

I also prefer going the projector route, but it's difficult to find a store that keeps them and are able to demonstrate them.

 

[YashinM]

Samsung ps64f8500. Google it and some reviews. Then let me know if you want a discounted one

 

[SauRoNZA]

Samsung ps64f8500. Google it and some reviews. Then let me know if you want a discounted one

Where were you a year ago?

OP projectors can be a lot of hassle compared to a TV.

Also your sound comment is a bit off. Sound is going to be **** from both a projector and TV, you need a dedicated sound system if you want decent sound.

My bet is always the Onkyo Htib's which are 6500 - 9500 in and of themselves.

 

[Rickster]

For R31K you can get a nice 65" LED Samsung, I would take that anyday over a projector.

 

[YashinM]

I'll get you a demo Samsung 75 with full warranty for R45k or a sealed box 64f8500 @ R25k.

 

[zeb]

Since 2010 I've had a 10k lumens HD projector and roll-down 3m wide screen on the covered stoep. It's brilliant at night time, but absolutely unusable during the day - will need at least 60 000 ANSI lumens to get the brightness it needs for viable daytime viewing.

You've got your lumens wrong there Arthur. A 10k lumens projector is extremely expensive and bright enough for large venue use.
3000 lumens will be pretty good for daytime viewing.