Question by Shavis: What kind of speakers should i get for my projector?
So I have this projector, a Dell 1100MP, and it does not have speakers. I will be playing my Xbox and computer through it. What kind of speakers should I be getting for this?

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Answer by 31 ford
Projectors don’t have any audio. You need a seperate audio system. And for that it depends on how much you want to spend.

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Question by squishpink: How much will it cost to repair a discoloration on an LCD projector?
We recently purchased a used projector with a discoloration, and need to get it fixed. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this. I believe it is probably the LCD panel.
The lamp has been used 475 hours out of 3000, I don’t believe it is the bulb. The discoloration is a large defined blotch. It shows up as green on the screen which leads me to believe it is the red lcd panel that has been damaged.

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Answer by mjx385
It’s probably just that the projector bulb has reached the end of it’s useful life. They can get dim and give off discolored light before they completely burn out.

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Stay Current With An HD Home Theater Projector

Everywhere you look, everything’s in HD. That means high definition. Even the cable companies have switched from analog to High Definition. With HD, you can see the pores on the actor’s faces, you can make out more definition in the background, and it’s no longer grainy as many TVs are that aren’t HD. The ultimate way you can remain current with your technology is to not only get HD, but to also get an HD home theater projector.

Just think, you could have an HD home theater projector in your home just like they have in movie theaters. You can watch your favorite movies in HD but also on a giant screen for one great movie watching experience. The only problem you’ll likely face is that all your friends will want to come over to watch your HD home theater projector because all they have at home are HD TVs.

Don’t Forget the Speakers

Don’t forget your home theater speakers when you get your HD home theater projector. Your projector may provide great video but if you are piping your sound through some cheap speakers, you’re not getting the best experience. With great speakers, your HD home theater projector will put you right in the middle of all the action. You’ll hear every explosion, every whisper and you’ll be able to see and hear all the action just as if you were right there in the movie itself.

Setting up Your Home

Once you get your HD home theater projector, you’re going to have to set up your home to accommodate it. It’s common to suspend the projector from the ceiling so that you can project the image onto a giant screen. You’ll have to suspend your screen, set up your speakers and then all you have to do is get some good seating.

Some people like to set up chairs just like you have in a movie theater so that all their friends can join them in watching a movie or even a Pay Per View Event. There are many more components you can use to enhance your HD home theater projector so that you can get the most out of your home theater experience.

When you have a projector, you’ll never visit a movie theater again because even a movie theater will take a backseat to the quality and sound a home theater projector provides; especially when it’s in HD.

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Answer by The S
most newer projectors are dlp which is far better than lcd, refresh rates are alot higher and can handle fast video without jumpy video. thats why alot of gamers use dlp over lcd. prices are all about the same though, but if you choose a projector its all about size of the screen you want and how dark is your room. you want to pay attention to contrast ratios and lumens

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Question by tony45power: Lcd tv or projector for movie room What speakers to purchase for surround sound?
I just built a 10′-6″x18′ move room. Now i have to decide a 65″ lcd or install a projector on the ceiling. Also what spekers do i purchase for surround sound. I have a harmon kardon reciver already and a subwoofer.

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Answer by love me
This Mitsubishi WD-73737 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV is great. I was looking at LCD and DLP TVs, and the DLP offer bigger screens and the same great picture at a lower price. HDTV, Blu-Ray, DVD, etc all look great on this TV. 1080p resolution is amazing, I have an older 52 inch HDTV, which displays 1080i and this DLP looks 10 times better.

Out of the box, this DLP is very color rich, especially in the reds and yellows, which I easily corrected using the PerfectPicture Menu. I toned down all colors by 5 and the red and yellow by 10. This made the picture look a lot better.

I am using various types of connections on it (HDMI, Component, and Composite) and each input delivers a great picture. I use the HDMI to connect my PS3, component cables connect my Dish receiver and DVD player, and the composite cable connects the Wii. This TV automatically recognizes when devices are connected and allows you to name each connnection.

You can’t go wrong with this one.

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Question by Danster: How to disassemble a lcd pc monitor to build a projector?
Is there a risk of opening a lcd pc monitor? Are there any guides that explain how to open a lcd pc monitor for this pacific purpose?

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Answer by Peter
There are certainly guides on this. It’s a fun home project. Here’s a step by step guide:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/supersize-your-tv-for,review-342.html

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A ViewSonic PJ506D SVGA (800×600) 4:3/16:9 2000 lumens business projector is going for 500 with a mail free screen and mount offer.

An InFocus In72 WVGA (852×480) 900 lumens home theater projector is going for about the same refurbished with no extras.

I have read that I really should get a home theater projector rather than a business projector like the 506D, but the lumens scares me.

I am projecting on an 80″screen with blinds and curtains closed. no lights. still some ambient light.

Which will be better. I am going to use it the a really nice DVD player, Wii and Home theater PC. No interest in HD DVDs for atleast 3-4 years when I will prob upgrade this anyway.

From the Manufacturer
If you are a high-definition video enthusiast who’s looking for a more affordable way to bring a front-screen projection to your home theater surround sound or family room, the Mitsubishi HC1600 projector is the right choice for you.This native 720P high definition projector shines bright at 1700 ANSI lumens and includes a sharp 2500:1 contrast ratio for extraordinary crisp details even when the lights are on. It includes the Texas Instrument DDP3020 DLP chip with Brilliant (more…)