Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Mits' New 82 inch LCoS

Oh man.. Not gonna get me to name names :>
I'll leave that up to the rest of ya..

At that price level, aren't there some ridiculous 1080p projectors as well? I can't really fathom why I'd spend that kind of money on an RPTV. I'd assume anyone that can afford a 20G TV can have some electronic blinds installed. I suppose someone might prefer to be able to watch a screen big as hell with the lights on in which case it may be preferable but at $20G, I want a movie theater.

I have the Sony VPL-HS10 front projector, and I've been very happy with it. I laugh when people drool over a little 82" TV. Sony's HS-20 will be available soon, and is supposed to be Very Nice.

Well, what can I say ? I have the room, I have the money, and I have the time.. Ohhhh yeah, and I have a loving wife that lets me spend my money and time on things that I like to do.. (She does shake her head at me quite a lot ??)
Will I spend that much on a RP, no.. But that wasn't the thought behind my original post.. I was more just interested in info on the LCoS technology.. Pros / Cons, that sort of thing..
I save on the cash, by doing all the remodel work on the rooms (framing, ele, floors, finish work) myself.. Leaves me enough green to pay for the gear I can't build..
Hmmmmmm ?? Electronic blinds ??? Naaaah.. I already have full length theater curtains that draw back.. Blinds would be too modern for my decor.. But thanks for thought..

From what I've been reading on LCos, when working properly it's the best looking TV ever. But many of the early models have had numerous issues. Do a search on AVS for "Toshiba LCOS". There's a lenghthy discussion.

Seriously, $20K will almost get you Sony's SXRD-based full-HD (1920x1080) front projector, the Qualia 004 -- which not only will project MUCH bigger image, but also boasts 2000:1 contrast ratio. Incidentally, SXRD is Sony's own version of LCoS-like reflective LCD technology.

Yeah, that's the one I was thinking of, Sushi. Were I to invest this much money in a screen, that's absolutely the way I'd go.

Laugh ? There's no laughing in home theater !
Is your HS10 hanging or table mounted ? Noise level ?
I'm really going back and forth on the RP FP deal.. I have some time, as I'm re-working the room, so that leads to a lot of what-ifs..
I have yet to view a FP set up, but I believe I have the right accomodations for one.. 12 foot wide front wall, 21 feet of floor space, vaulted ceiling running long way, etc, etc.. I like the idea of that big screen, but not the idea of replacing an expensive bulb.. And, there's that screen issue to deal with.. Highly reflective or not, roll up or not, etc..
Say, do these screens hold up ? Do they scratch easy ? Like I said, I've never seen one up close and personal..

$20k is crazy. I think this was as much a marketing ploy as anything. How many other times have we had a thread about a Mits tv around here?

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Ohhhh yeah, and I have a loving wife that lets me spend my money and time on things that I like to do.. (She does shake her head at me quite a lot ??)

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I think it's a very small club that we belong to MIKEY. My lovley wife is also very tolerent of my little "audio sickness".
And I know what you mean about the "head shaking" but it's always with a smile. Ain't life grand!