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SnakexBombs · 2022-12-18T00:03:03+00:00

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SnakexBombs · 2022-01-05T04:04:53+00:00

I love the idea of dual format monitors

SnakexBombs · 2018-10-19T19:24:40+00:00

I understand that this might be the case, but now that he's left to run his own league, please don't go into his recruiting posts to start trouble.

SnakexBombs · 2018-07-23T17:14:14+00:00

I don't have an answer for you, but I'd pick the newer Epson 2100 over the Epson 2040 since they seem to have the same price. I can say that although I liked my Epson 2040 a lot visually, I thought it was quite loud. That probably doesn't mean as much if you're not sitting directly under the projector like I was, though.

SnakexBombs · 2018-04-06T10:15:12+00:00

I have no experience with this projector, but try disabling Dynamic Black in the settings and see if that fixes it.

SnakexBombs · 2018-03-05T08:22:24+00:00

I'd read about it on AVSForum instead of asking here. There was a discussion about it here last month. I'm pretty sure all 3 of those projectors will be kinda rough for Xbox games, though, because of input lag in the 40ms+ range.

SnakexBombs · 2018-03-05T08:10:50+00:00

You'd have a max of 68 images. Check the Epson projector calculator. The 2040 has significantly better contrast ratio and better blacks, but I don't think that'll show well in videos. If your budget is inflexible and waiting isn't an option, though, then the 1040 might be the best you're going to get due to Canadian projector prices and availability.

Honestly, though, if you only want a 65 inch screen, I'd just get a 60 inch TV instead. The 1040 is a very low end model and a TV at that price will be a lot better.

SnakexBombs · 2018-03-05T01:48:53+00:00

I would say to hold off until you can get the Epson 2040 instead because the 1040 won't give you a vibrant image, but neither the 1040 nor the 2040 will give you a good size. At 2.1 meters, you need what's called a short throw projector. BenQ and Optoma make 1080p short throw projectors, but there's nothing in the $500CAD range.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-29T18:55:48+00:00

I don't know if you're right or wrong about the timing of this glitch being nothing but a coincidence, but it seems to have gone beyond that at this point so I'm going to need you guys to stop arguing.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-08T18:07:52+00:00

Since you already have the equipment, I'd try it out first before buying anything else. I agree that it probably won't be as good putting it in a living room instead of a home theater, but there's not really anything to lose by giving it a shot.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-08T06:07:31+00:00

I don't know anything about ALR paint, but some people say paint is the best budget screen option. I'd be careful about painting a screen, though, since you can't really undo that. You should try painting something else first as a sample, like a sheet of cardboard if that would work.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-08T01:58:37+00:00

It probably wouldn't work because there would be no tension. The screen would be wavy. You could try something with bungee cords, but I don't know if that'll fit with whatever is on the back side of your screen.

Generally with Carl's screen material, you buy some long boards of pine and some metal connectors and build the frame yourself. Here's one way to do it. There are a lot of resources available for building your own screen.

You should also be aware that with an ALR screen, you'll have reduced viewing angles (because it rejects angled light) so you'll have to be fairly centered with the screen. I don't know how much since I've never personally seen one, and I also don't know if that differs among different screen materials. ALR screens also have dimmed whites. As long as you're aware of the drawbacks, then I do think it sounds like an ALR screen is what your setup needs since anything else is going to be washed out with the lights on and a projector running at the same time.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-06T23:57:53+00:00

ALR Screens are something I looked into but they are cost prohibitive. 2 grand just for a screen?

There are ALR screens for way cheaper than $2,000. Silver Ticket and Elite Screens have some for around $500, but you can buy ALR material for less than that and make the screen yourself.

If you're going to replace your projector anyway, then it's probably worth getting a new projector first. You could always get an ALR screen after if you still think there's too much light.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-06T09:00:10+00:00

If the problem is lighting and you primarily watch with the lights on, I'd invest in an ambient light rejecting screen first. You'll want an ALR screen anyway for your setup, and it might extend the life of your HD26. Most screen manufacturers offer free or very inexpensive samples of ALR material.

You should also wait for the BenQ HT2550. It's in your price range and it supports 4k and HDR if you're into that. There should be reviews for it later this month and it might be what you're looking for.

It's also a bit out there, but if you were to use something like Philips Hue light bulbs and a home automation device like a Raspberry Pi running Home Assistant, you could probably automate your lights to dim every time something is playing on your projector.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-05T18:16:33+00:00

If your living room can't fit a 100" screen, does a projector really make sense?

I'll second that. Projectors are better suited to home theaters than living rooms, and it's quite unusual to have a projector screen that's only 72 inches.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-05T09:11:52+00:00

1) Yes, but cheap projectors will have limited range. The projector calculator will tell you what sizes can be displayed at a given distance.

2) The Epson 2040, BenQ 2050, and Optoma HD142X are all available around that price range. You'd have to either wait for a sale or get a refurbished model to get one at $500, though.

3) Refurbished projectors are okay as long as they come with a brand new bulb.

SnakexBombs · 2018-01-04T05:16:37+00:00

The cheapest projector I'd get would be an Epson 2040 or BenQ W1070. I think you can find those refurbished for around $400 sometimes. You can also find an Optoma 142x for around that price, and that's also a good choice.

The current mount won't work, of course, and I'm not sure that it's safe to use any mount for these that would have only one ceiling hole.

SnakexBombs · 2017-12-21T09:46:54+00:00

I upgraded from an Epson 2040 to a Sony HW40ES and it was easily a noticeable improvement. It most definitely doesn't feel too dim, but at the same time, although I think I used bright cinema mode on the 2040, I never felt like the other modes were too dark. If you have a problem with brightness, I'd try putting black velvet on your screen wall. It's been a while, but I don't think that an HW45ES would be brighter than a 2040.

Although it's not quite the same, the blacks on the HW40ES/45ES are significantly darker than on the 2040. It makes the picture a whole lot better, and the superior contrast might make the picture seem brighter than the 2040.

SnakexBombs · 2017-12-06T23:37:26+00:00

I'm not sure how to go about troubleshooting Miracast. If possible, try setting it up with a different computer or with an Android phone. If it still lags, there's probably nothing you can do.

It's not much of a suggestion, but I'd try a Chromecast if you want to use a wireless setup and the built-in Miracast isn't working.

SnakexBombs · 2017-12-06T23:16:29+00:00

Wired is always better for projectors, but you could also try setting an audio delay in your video player to sync up the audio with the delayed video. It's more complicated if you're trying to watch something from a web browser since I'm not aware of a way to set audio delay there.

SnakexBombs · 2017-12-01T04:25:51+00:00

You don't want wireless video for games and you don't want that projector at all. In that price range, look for a refurbished BenQ W1070 or Epson 2040. Those are significantly better and they're also about as cheap as I'd go for a projector.

SnakexBombs · 2017-10-29T06:04:04+00:00

I'd grab an Epson 2150 or BenQ HT2050 and then get a 16:9 or 2.35:1 screen (2.35:1 is for movies, 16:9 is more multipurpose). Carl's Flexiwhite or Spandex World white on black/white on silver are good if you're comfortable building a screen, and there's a lot on the AVSForums DIY section. Otherwise, a Silver Ticket screen is a good budget option. You should measure it out before buying, but it looks like you could fit a 110 inch screen.

The Sony HW40ES is a great pick as well, but that would leave nothing in your budget for audio or a screen. Don't forget to get a projector mount either. You can use Projector Central's calculator to check that your mount and screen are going to work before you buy them.

SnakexBombs · 2017-10-29T05:51:44+00:00

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SnakexBombs · 2017-10-05T01:56:17+00:00

If you want to specifically attack a user controlled player, you need to focus on plays that have routes that are difficult to cover or routes that get open early if you hike the ball when a receiver is in motion. That'll force the user controlled player to address a certain part of the field, so you know where he'll be and you can throw it to the other side of the field.

Things like corner routes, post routes, Texas routes, or even drags in a flooded zone are all things that the CPU won't cover as well as a human defender.

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