Comments on: The Suspension of Disbelief http://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suspension-disbelief Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Enderhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-5703 Ender Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:58:11 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-5703 I have to vote for a front projector, of any sort over a flat panel. In my case I use a pt-100u which probably gets no where near to its rated 2000 lumen rating, but is more than watchable in a room with terrible light control. Closing the blinds on a bright summers day produces a more than watchable picture. The truth of the matter is that at 10 feet 1080ps advantage over 720p is beyond visual acuity on a 42" lcd. It may in fact be clearly visible at 92", however the extraordinarily large screen is far more immersive than any flat panel in its respective price range. I'm certain that the current model replacement for this projector can be purchased for under well under 1500 from authorized sources. I think that onkyo reciever will be a great engine to any hometheater setup. A good powerful sub, and some quality speakers that aren't mounted on the wall. It can be done for less than 5k. Or you could just buy that 60" lcd and enjoy movies on cable. but that's just my opinion. I have to vote for a front projector, of any sort over a flat panel. In my case I use a pt-100u which probably gets no where near to its rated 2000 lumen rating, but is more than watchable in a room with terrible light control. Closing the blinds on a bright summers day produces a more than watchable picture. The truth of the matter is that at 10 feet 1080ps advantage over 720p is beyond visual acuity on a 42″ lcd. It may in fact be clearly visible at 92″, however the extraordinarily large screen is far more immersive than any flat panel in its respective price range. I’m certain that the current model replacement for this projector can be purchased for under well under 1500 from authorized sources.

I think that onkyo reciever will be a great engine to any hometheater setup. A good powerful sub, and some quality speakers that aren’t mounted on the wall. It can be done for less than 5k. Or you could just buy that 60″ lcd and enjoy movies on cable.

but that’s just my opinion.

]]> By: Enderhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-7764 Ender Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:58:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-7764 I have to vote for a front projector, of any sort over a flat panel. In my case I use a pt-100u which probably gets no where near to its rated 2000 lumen rating, but is more than watchable in a room with terrible light control. Closing the blinds on a bright summers day produces a more than watchable picture. The truth of the matter is that at 10 feet 1080ps advantage over 720p is beyond visual acuity on a 42" lcd. It may in fact be clearly visible at 92", however the extraordinarily large screen is far more immersive than any flat panel in its respective price range. I'm certain that the current model replacement for this projector can be purchased for under well under 1500 from authorized sources. I think that onkyo reciever will be a great engine to any hometheater setup. A good powerful sub, and some quality speakers that aren't mounted on the wall. It can be done for less than 5k. Or you could just buy that 60" lcd and enjoy movies on cable. but that's just my opinion. I have to vote for a front projector, of any sort over a flat panel. In my case I use a pt-100u which probably gets no where near to its rated 2000 lumen rating, but is more than watchable in a room with terrible light control. Closing the blinds on a bright summers day produces a more than watchable picture. The truth of the matter is that at 10 feet 1080ps advantage over 720p is beyond visual acuity on a 42″ lcd. It may in fact be clearly visible at 92″, however the extraordinarily large screen is far more immersive than any flat panel in its respective price range. I’m certain that the current model replacement for this projector can be purchased for under well under 1500 from authorized sources.

I think that onkyo reciever will be a great engine to any hometheater setup. A good powerful sub, and some quality speakers that aren’t mounted on the wall. It can be done for less than 5k. Or you could just buy that 60″ lcd and enjoy movies on cable.

but that’s just my opinion.

]]> By: Kelscihttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-5695 Kelsci Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:51:15 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-5695 If I am correct,during the great depression, people went to the movies for the same thing. My brother just hooked up a cable box to receive high-def. I watched the recent HARRY POTTER flick. I A-B'd the audio between his 5.1 setup and the two channel SRS-XT system that is in the Samsung 5054 with its two speakers. For some reason, the Samsungs audio has been panned, but I find nothing of the case. I actually enjoyed the two channel surround sound better out of this televison. I was completely immersed in a field of surround the whole time while the frontal sound kept its image. Picture quality on the 5054 was downright stunning. Even better was TRANSFORMERS and FANTASTIC 4, SILVER SURFER. I thought the dolby digital 5.1 surround was great on SILVER SURFER but I should note I heard that on CINEMAX HD. It also seemed to me that the non-high def HBO channel seemed to sound better in 5.1 with HARRY POTTER. I would say that SRS has made great strides with their processing from their early days. If I am correct,during the great depression, people went to the movies for the same thing.

My brother just hooked up a cable box to receive high-def. I watched the recent HARRY POTTER flick. I A-B’d the audio between his 5.1 setup and the two channel SRS-XT system that is in the Samsung 5054 with its two speakers. For some reason, the Samsungs audio has been panned, but I find nothing of the case. I actually enjoyed the two channel surround sound better out of this televison. I was completely immersed in a field of surround the whole time while the frontal sound kept its image. Picture quality on the 5054 was downright stunning. Even better was TRANSFORMERS and FANTASTIC 4, SILVER SURFER.
I thought the dolby digital 5.1 surround was great on SILVER SURFER but I should note I heard that on CINEMAX HD. It also seemed to me that the non-high def HBO channel seemed to sound better in 5.1 with HARRY POTTER. I would say that SRS has made great strides with their processing from their early days.

]]> By: Kelscihttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-7763 Kelsci Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:51:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-7763 If I am correct,during the great depression, people went to the movies for the same thing. My brother just hooked up a cable box to receive high-def. I watched the recent HARRY POTTER flick. I A-B'd the audio between his 5.1 setup and the two channel SRS-XT system that is in the Samsung 5054 with its two speakers. For some reason, the Samsungs audio has been panned, but I find nothing of the case. I actually enjoyed the two channel surround sound better out of this televison. I was completely immersed in a field of surround the whole time while the frontal sound kept its image. Picture quality on the 5054 was downright stunning. Even better was TRANSFORMERS and FANTASTIC 4, SILVER SURFER. I thought the dolby digital 5.1 surround was great on SILVER SURFER but I should note I heard that on CINEMAX HD. It also seemed to me that the non-high def HBO channel seemed to sound better in 5.1 with HARRY POTTER. I would say that SRS has made great strides with their processing from their early days. If I am correct,during the great depression, people went to the movies for the same thing.

My brother just hooked up a cable box to receive high-def. I watched the recent HARRY POTTER flick. I A-B’d the audio between his 5.1 setup and the two channel SRS-XT system that is in the Samsung 5054 with its two speakers. For some reason, the Samsungs audio has been panned, but I find nothing of the case. I actually enjoyed the two channel surround sound better out of this televison. I was completely immersed in a field of surround the whole time while the frontal sound kept its image. Picture quality on the 5054 was downright stunning. Even better was TRANSFORMERS and FANTASTIC 4, SILVER SURFER.
I thought the dolby digital 5.1 surround was great on SILVER SURFER but I should note I heard that on CINEMAX HD. It also seemed to me that the non-high def HBO channel seemed to sound better in 5.1 with HARRY POTTER. I would say that SRS has made great strides with their processing from their early days.

]]> By: paulchttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-5689 paulc Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:29:37 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-5689 Spot on... but it immediately draws me to the fact that HD LCDs makers seem to have disdained non reflective screen surfaces in favor of glossy ones. Like they are going for the same kind of torch mode dealers set up sets on retail displays... only I can NOT adjust it right. I'd have to brick up all my windows (well, I COULD install color darkroom type back-out curtains) AND not turn any of the lighting around my viewing position. Spot on… but it immediately draws me to the fact that HD LCDs makers seem to have disdained non reflective screen surfaces in favor of glossy ones. Like they are going for the same kind of torch mode dealers set up sets on retail displays… only I can NOT adjust it right. I’d have to brick up all my windows (well, I COULD install color darkroom type back-out curtains) AND not turn any of the lighting around my viewing position.

]]> By: paulchttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-7762 paulc Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-7762 Spot on... but it immediately draws me to the fact that HD LCDs makers seem to have disdained non reflective screen surfaces in favor of glossy ones. Like they are going for the same kind of torch mode dealers set up sets on retail displays... only I can NOT adjust it right. I'd have to brick up all my windows (well, I COULD install color darkroom type back-out curtains) AND not turn any of the lighting around my viewing position. Spot on… but it immediately draws me to the fact that HD LCDs makers seem to have disdained non reflective screen surfaces in favor of glossy ones. Like they are going for the same kind of torch mode dealers set up sets on retail displays… only I can NOT adjust it right. I’d have to brick up all my windows (well, I COULD install color darkroom type back-out curtains) AND not turn any of the lighting around my viewing position.

]]> By: David Brookshttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-5688 David Brooks Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:46:46 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-5688 I think the concept is right on, but for video it is critcally important to avoid visual artifacts that come from poor processing. Most flat panels today still exhibit block artifacts caused by low bit rates from digital delivery systems and/or anemic processors inside the panel. For my money, to achieve the immersion you describe, it is vital to have a true native-rate scaler/processor which matches the native rate of the display. Unfortunately this raises the cost but, being an essential visual medium, once you start to recognize artifacts they will ALWAYS be a distraction. Once you taste good wine, it is difficult to settle for swill. Look at DWIN (if you can get a TranScanner 3), Calibre UK (Vantage HD2), or the Anchor Bay VPL-50. I think the concept is right on, but for video it is critcally important to avoid visual artifacts that come from poor processing. Most flat panels today still exhibit block artifacts caused by low bit rates from digital delivery systems and/or anemic processors inside the panel.

For my money, to achieve the immersion you describe, it is vital to have a true native-rate scaler/processor which matches the native rate of the display.

Unfortunately this raises the cost but, being an essential visual medium, once you start to recognize artifacts they will ALWAYS be a distraction.

Once you taste good wine, it is difficult to settle for swill.

Look at DWIN (if you can get a TranScanner 3), Calibre UK (Vantage HD2), or the Anchor Bay VPL-50.

]]> By: David Brookshttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-7761 David Brooks Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:46:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-7761 I think the concept is right on, but for video it is critcally important to avoid visual artifacts that come from poor processing. Most flat panels today still exhibit block artifacts caused by low bit rates from digital delivery systems and/or anemic processors inside the panel. For my money, to achieve the immersion you describe, it is vital to have a true native-rate scaler/processor which matches the native rate of the display. Unfortunately this raises the cost but, being an essential visual medium, once you start to recognize artifacts they will ALWAYS be a distraction. Once you taste good wine, it is difficult to settle for swill. Look at DWIN (if you can get a TranScanner 3), Calibre UK (Vantage HD2), or the Anchor Bay VPL-50. I think the concept is right on, but for video it is critcally important to avoid visual artifacts that come from poor processing. Most flat panels today still exhibit block artifacts caused by low bit rates from digital delivery systems and/or anemic processors inside the panel.

For my money, to achieve the immersion you describe, it is vital to have a true native-rate scaler/processor which matches the native rate of the display.

Unfortunately this raises the cost but, being an essential visual medium, once you start to recognize artifacts they will ALWAYS be a distraction.

Once you taste good wine, it is difficult to settle for swill.

Look at DWIN (if you can get a TranScanner 3), Calibre UK (Vantage HD2), or the Anchor Bay VPL-50.

]]> By: Bjarki Gudjonssonhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-5687 Bjarki Gudjonsson Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:25:58 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-5687 How about a nice set of KEF speakers? Won't blow your wallet, but they deliver good value for money. How about a nice set of KEF speakers? Won’t blow your wallet, but they deliver good value for money.

]]> By: Bjarki Gudjonssonhttp://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2008/08/suspension-disbelief/#comment-7760 Bjarki Gudjonsson Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.hometheaterblog.com/?p=710#comment-7760 How about a nice set of KEF speakers? Won't blow your wallet, but they deliver good value for money. How about a nice set of KEF speakers? Won’t blow your wallet, but they deliver good value for money.

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