I'm guessing aroung 2000 lumens would be good. Should I go higher to like 2200 lumens? I have an Xbox 360 and wasn't sure if a projector like XR-10X-L Sharp would work well.
Any help please, thanks!
2007-06-19 08:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by shorty 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
It depends on how much you can control the lighting. If you can really control the lighting, even during day time, then a 500-1000 lumen projectors would work fine for movies and video games. If you can't control lighting like most of us, then 1500-2000 lumens would be more appropriate.
2000+ lumens starts getting on the bright side and is really intended for usage in a well-lit room, long throw distance and huge image. Also, the brighter you get, the more washed out the colors will be. If you can believe it, there is such thing as too bright. If you use a 2500 lumen projector in a dark room, you are going to go blind.
2007-06-19 09:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by techman2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because a projector is rated "2000 lumens," it does not mean that the maximum output covers a projected video images, coming from an Xbox360. Currently, the "2000" lumens ratings is for static slide images, such as Powerpoint slides. When the 2000 projector is subjected to a video image, the output lumens rating will drop considerably, say around 250-350 lumens due to the "processing" [deinterlacing] of the video images, frame by frame. So don't be mislead by so-called "maximum" lumens ratings.
As for considering the Sharp XR-10X-L projector as a potential purchase, you should be made aware of the fact that according to www.projectorcentral, and reviews by consumers, this particular model has a major problem - blown lamps well within the first 1000 hours. A possible solution, which works in most cases, is to leave the projector fan on for at least 20 minutes before turning off the whole system. Again, this solution was provided by a number of projector owners and hopefully, it will be helpful to you.
Should you need a recommendation for a great "game" projector, I agree with another forum member, go with the Infocus IN72 which is currently offered at www.infocus.com > Store > Clearance Center > Refurbished Home Projectors at around $425. The video output lumens rating for the IN72 set to low is 450 and set to high -- around 525.
Good luck!
2007-06-19 17:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have two front projection setups. One in my living room that's 10' and one outside that we play when it gets dark that is 24' wide.
The one inside is 900 lumens and the one outside is 1200 lumens and both look outstanding and the inside one still looks good with some ambient light.
I'm sure 2200 lumens would do the trick, but you can probably save some $$$ going a little lower.
I really enjoy the Infocus IN72 DLP. It's a great projector for gaming.
weeder
2007-06-19 16:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by weeder 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparentley, prolonged use of data projectors for games consoles is discouraged, but I really don't know. I think 2000 lumens should cut it.
2007-06-19 16:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Hermione Granger 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi there .Brightness is only one thing to consider. Contrast and Resolution are important also.And like others have said it depends on the room size and the relative darkness or brightness of the room.
2007-06-19 18:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me the quality on a projector is crud. And not only that but its really only useful at night. Get a hdtv and be happy
2007-06-19 16:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by neohnecrosis 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋