May 6, 20242 yr Just punted on a stp ; Amazon so can always return it . 😊 Will ( for now ) be projecting onto a white wall once projector arrives . Does a screen make a big difference ? . I mean , I can buy a motorised wall mount one from amazon for 150 quid or spend 2k ( which I ain’t ) . It’s just some taut (expletive deleted)ing fabric ain’t it ?? Bound to be video buffs on here . Googling is doing me nut in , round the loop I go ….
May 6, 20242 yr Yes a good Ambient Light Rejection Screen (ALR) will make a difference. But a lot depends on the angle of throw from your projector position. This is why a few manufacturers sell the UST projector with a screen.
May 6, 20242 yr Author 25 minutes ago, Nick Laslett said: Yes a good Ambient Light Rejection Screen (ALR) will make a difference. But a lot depends on the angle of throw from your projector position. This is why a few manufacturers sell the UST projector with a screen. Ok . Mine will be a lit room I.e natural light - next to big glass sliding doors . When he showed his ‘reject light from the sides ‘ in a lit room I did go wow ! It is a game changer ! But I don’t want to spend mega money on the screen . Also his projector is a ££££ one - I went for the xgimi aura - seems to be the best performance vs cost . But - it would seem I need a screen …
May 6, 20242 yr Author Looking at AliExpress as a cost saving excercise ! . Not sure I need / care for a motorised ceiling drop one ( assume I would want that ) . Perhaps just a big mofo alr frame on the wall …..
May 7, 20242 yr The xgimi aura is a very capable projector. The Texas Instruments DLP Chip 0.47” DMD is in a lot of these short throw projectors. This guy does a good projector ladder where he covers what you get for the more you pay. There is really only 3 price bands for USTs, sub £500, £1500-£2000, over £2500. He also does a good round up on the various screens. If you go down the AliExpress route you should be able to get a pretty decent screen, just make sure it is for UST, these have different requirements to long throw. UST needs a lower gain. I prefer a fixed screen, but this is so room dependent and not SWMBO friendly. In the projector community they tend to upgrade their projectors a lot. But the screen is a long term investment. Try searching AVForum.co.uk for any successful ALR AliExpress outcomes. Or you might be able to get a 2nd hand screen on the AVForum classifieds, these don’t often make it to eBay. Edited May 7, 20242 yr by Nick Laslett
May 7, 20242 yr Author 18 minutes ago, Nick Laslett said: The xgimi aura is a very capable projector. The Texas Instruments DLP Chip 0.47” DMD is in a lot of these short throw projectors. This guy does a good projector ladder where he covers what you get for the more you pay. There is really only 3 price bands for USTs, sub £500, £1500-£2000, over £2500. He also does a good round up on the various screens. If you go down the AliExpress route you should be able to get a pretty decent screen, just make sure it is for UST, these have different requirements to long throw. UST needs a lower gain. I prefer a fixed screen, but this is so room dependent and not SWMBO friendly. In the projector community they tend to upgrade their projectors a lot. But the screen is a long term investment. Try searching AVForum.co.uk for any successful ALR AliExpress outcomes. Or you might be able to get a 2nd hand screen on the AVForum classifieds, these don’t often make it to eBay. Yeah I’ve now read too much online and have no idea if I want a white/grey/purple screen . Gain ? 🤔 etc etc . Information overload !!. Paralysis by analysis….. same as my build .
May 7, 20242 yr Author I also Um’d and ah’d over a motorised screen . A big fixed frame on the wall seemed ‘better’ . Because ( ignoring cost ) when the screens down ( or up ! ) what are you looking at ? A blank wall anyway ( ok you could have a picture up ) . This projector will be instead of a TV - so used casually rather than cinema night . SWMBO has given me blank control on what we have - then I can take the wrap if wrong …
May 8, 20242 yr Author Cancelled the Xgimi gone with the Nexigo Aurora ..... will wait for that before choosing a screen
May 8, 20242 yr Author Just now, SteamyTea said: What nights you showing the porn movies, Tuesdays? 24/7 365 days a year . Would you like the gold membership?
May 8, 20242 yr 1 minute ago, Pocster said: 24/7 365 days a year . Would you like the gold membership? Just the Wednesday Wank one for me.
May 8, 20242 yr 20 minutes ago, Pocster said: Cheapskate Seems quite dear for grainy copies of old 70s Super8 blue movies. They could not even afford a razor.
May 8, 20242 yr Author 2 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Seems quite dear for grainy copies of old 70s Super8 blue movies. They could not even afford a razor. But I thought you liked bearded women ?
May 8, 20242 yr 20 minutes ago, Pocster said: But I thought you liked bearded women ? Such long legs they have beards. The audio is crap as usually.
May 14, 20242 yr Author Not set up properly yet . But the ARL screen really makes a difference . Gloomy day with ceiling lights on . Tomorrow daytime shoukd be a better test as supposedly sunny . Nearly put the screen through the ceiling 🙄 IMG_9709.mov
June 2, 20242 yr Author I think the nexigo will be going back . AWOL 3500 pro arrives Tuesday . Good old Amazon 28 day returns policy !
June 12, 20242 yr Author I’m bored today as men here fixing stairs again so I’m out the way doing nothing . The awol ltv3500 pro is awesome - I don’t feel the need to adjust the image depending on content ( with nexigo you kind of did ) . Bought from Amazon . Found it a better price , so will order that and return the other back to Amazon 😊 Picture without any blinds and in daylight is watchable as a tv but obviously not as bright . Add an ALR screen and a motorised blackout blind all linked to HA and it is pretty awesome ! . Gaming is especially intense at 120” . I would go larger ( believe a guy in us stuck it on a 340” screen ! ) - but then I’d have to build a bigger house !!
June 12, 20242 yr 5 minutes ago, Pocster said: Bought from Amazon . Found it a better price , so will order that and return the other back to Amazon 😊 I've had success in the past jumping on to Amazon chat, telling them I was going to return the product because I'd found it cheaper, and having them refund the difference. Not always - I guess it depends on how much margin they have to play with and how good a customer you are, but may be worth a try before you go through the hassle of ordering from somewhere else and returning it to Amazon...
June 12, 20242 yr Author 3 minutes ago, garrymartin said: I've had success in the past jumping on to Amazon chat, telling them I was going to return the product because I'd found it cheaper, and having them refund the difference. Not always - I guess it depends on how much margin they have to play with and how good a customer you are, but may be worth a try before you go through the hassle of ordering from somewhere else and returning it to Amazon... Maybe but I like it this way . I always check it is sold by Amazon I.e 28 day no quibble returns policy exists . Also in this case it may be tricky to prove cheaper as the replacement is coming from China …
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