A home theater system can be a great addition to your home, whether you are in the process of renovation, building a new home, or simply wanting to upgrade from what you currently have.
The most emphasis arguably should be placed on the video display when putting together a great home entertainment system. You have a variety of choices, from a large flat screen, HD television screen, or simply use the television that you currently own. However, investing in a projector is encouraged because it amplifies the viewing experience that much more.
Why a Home Theater Projector?
A front projector is a popular choice because it displays a larger screen size than regular television displays. It takes a video signal and projects it onto a wall or a screen.
The quality of entertainment is greater with a projector because of the audio equipment, such as surround sound, that can be added.
Types of Home Theater Projectors
The wall – mounted projector and table top projector are the two basic types you will see when looking for video display. With a wall-mounted projector, the advantage is they don’t take up any space and provide a more clean and polished look.
A table top projector, while providing the same quality, gives you the ability to move it around and put it in different places. They also are lighter than a typical projector.
Having a home theater system has many benefits. For instance, you get to watch movies with high quality audio and video from the convenience of your own home. Also, you can entertain friends and other family members who may not have one.
By: Roy Dillard
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Home Theater Projector – Why Should You Buy One?
March 13th, 2010Home Theater Video
February 7th, 2010
Today, the possibilities for building a home entertainment system are nearly inexhaustible. Different variations and combinations of high-tech components allow viewers to re-create the movie theater experience in their own living rooms. Consumers have a world of equipment to choose from. With so many options available, it’s best to have a little information prior to purchase.
Next to audio capability, the most important element in home theater, is, of course, video. Large-screen direct-view televisions are an affordable way to go. However, if you’re looking to invest in a fancier model, front-projection and rear-projection sets are also available.
Direct-view sets are conventional TVs, the kind most viewers know well. They have cathode ray tubes and a phosphor coated screen. The tube restricts the size of this kind of TV. In fact, the largest direct-view TV on the market has a screen of 40 inches. Image contrast is an important factor to consider when comparing direct-view TVs. If the set has a darker screen, you’ll get a superior picture. This is because the contrast between light and dark will be more pronounced. Sets with flatter screens also provide a better picture, because distortion and glare are minimized. A direct-view set can be purchased for about $300.
Viewers interested in larger screens should consider purchasing a projection television. Because projection TVs don’t employ cathode ray tubes, there are no limitations with these models where size is concerned. These TV use projection screens, and they produce a picture through the use of three cathode ray tubes. The tubes divide the video signal into colors (red, blue, and green). The three tubes project onto a mirror in the set. The mirror then sends the color image onto the screen. Shoppers can purchase rear-projection models with 45-inch screens for about $1500.
A front-projection TV functions in a manner similar to a rear-projection set. A front-projection set is somewhat like a film projector, though. The operating system of the set is not stored in a traditional TV case. Instead, the TVs cathode ray tubes are kept in a single unit. The TV image is projected onto a fabric screen, which means that there is almost no limitation on screen size. 200-inch screens are available. Projection TVs can be hard to set up, and they work best in a darkened room. They must be installed at the proper distance from the screen, and the cathode ray tubes have to be set up properly. Viewers who are considering the purchase of a front-projection set should keep in mind that these TVs are designed to operate in a designated home theater space rather than a den or living room. Front-projection sets cost around $7,000.
By: Julia Hall
