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[CasetheCorvetteman]

Does it sparkle like a Black Diamond?

[Curt Palme]

Geez, are we stilll debating this???? thought we stopped the digital vs CRT threads ages ago.

I have to say, I've watched Cliff's BenQ single chip DLP for about 3 hours so far, and his stack about 4. while I can see rainbows on the BenQ, they were not really objectionable. For casual viewing and viewing static images, it's acceptable. Now, while Cliff was adjusting it, the lens shift assembly broke. I have a pix that I'll use for reference in my avatar that shows duct tape around the year old projector to hold it in place.

Now, Ken and Cliff opened the set, and even Ken laughed as we saw a massive plastic shroud around a tiiiiny little lens in the middle of the set. It was a simple fix, and it was back to life within an hour.

black levels- good, but far from the stack of course. there's STILL something about a CRT projector(s) that blows away digital. We watched Pacific Rim on the stack last night, and while Cliff's room is suffering from a lack of bass, those CRTs made that movie rock. *

There's also seemingly some kind of glitch in the BenQ, as it wasn't saving the calibration the way Ken was wanting it to be, but it may be 'user error'. He's waiting for a call back from BenQ to find out what's going on.

Long story short, we're still doing CRT because we can, and because the pricing on the $60K sets are down to a fraction of that. I personally wouldn't spend what Cliff did on the BenQ, but it was better than I expected based on what I've seen of single chip DLPs in the past. If I had to go digital, I'd go JVC I think. Or, in 5 years I'd buy a used 4K projector for $1000.00.

frankly, given the longevity of CRT chassis, I don't know that I'll ever have a digital on the ceiling. After I'm dead, it really won't matter what anyone else does.

*I am totally kidding about the lack of bass at Cliff's place. It's over the top insane.

[Curt Palme]

Geez, are we stilll debating this???? thought we stopped the digital vs CRT threads ages ago.

I have to say, I've watched Cliff's BenQ single chip DLP for about 3 hours so far, and his stack about 4. while I can see rainbows on the BenQ, they were not really objectionable. For casual viewing and viewing static images, it's acceptable. Now, while Cliff was adjusting it, the lens shift assembly broke. I have a pix that I'll use for reference in my avatar that shows duct tape around the year old projector to hold it in place.

Now, Ken and Cliff opened the set, and even Ken laughed as we saw a massive plastic shroud around a tiiiiny little lens in the middle of the set. It was a simple fix, and it was back to life within an hour.

black levels- good, but far from the stack of course. there's STILL something about a CRT projector(s) that blows away digital. We watched Pacific Rim on the stack last night, and while Cliff's room is suffering from a lack of bass, those CRTs made that movie rock. *

There's also seemingly some kind of glitch in the BenQ, as it wasn't saving the calibration the way Ken was wanting it to be, but it may be 'user error'. He's waiting for a call back from BenQ to find out what's going on.

Long story short, we're still doing CRT because we can, and because the pricing on the $60K sets are down to a fraction of that. I personally wouldn't spend what Cliff did on the BenQ, but it was better than I expected based on what I've seen of single chip DLPs in the past. If I had to go digital, I'd go JVC I think. Or, in 5 years I'd buy a used 4K projector for $1000.00.

frankly, given the longevity of CRT chassis, I don't know that I'll ever have a digital on the ceiling. After I'm dead, it really won't matter what anyone else does.

*I am totally kidding about the lack of bass at Cliff's place. It's over the top insane.

[Nashou66]

Sounds like you guys are having a great time wish I could have been there!!!!

Pacific Rim is a kickass fun movie for massive subs and deep deep blacks that only CRT can give. I bet the stack
did that movie proud!!!

When Cliff brought the BQ here to my place I was really impressed with its ease of lighting up the 13 foot screen and its colors
but the blacks, sorry Cliff not for me. But for a TV viewing and gaming unit it do fine in my theater and "cough cough" I have been browsing digitals just for that.

Nashou

[Reddman]

I've been thinking about a digital projector lately primarily because I'm interested in 3D and doing a CIH setup. A blend is too expensive as I'm on a tight budget and all. Besides I simply love my Marquee 8500 with the Hd145 lenses. It throws a beautiful picture and has been incredibly reliable for the over 5yrs I've had it. No doubt a digital would make things easier setup wise but I'm still up in the air. I'm about to pull the trigger on a couple of 6pg xtras just for backup:)

[Curt Palme]

Do both like Cliff does. Each technology is good for certain things. For casual use, use the digital, and for gaming. CRT for movies and realism.

[Curt Palme]

Do both like Cliff does. Each technology is good for certain things. For casual use, use the digital, and for gaming. CRT for movies and realism.

[Reddman]

I'm not much of a gamer. My son would love a setup like that though. Do you think I should get the 6pg xtra? The tubes are pristine on it.

[kal]

[kal]