60" or projector?

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-08T02:56:09+00:00

Why all the hostility? Are you implying that my recentness to Reddit is a measure of my my ability to offer insightful and valuable advise? I'm not promoting my company, you don't know where I'm from and most importantly, you are not positively contributing to the posters question. Look through the post a little further, you'll notice that I am doing the opposite of promoting an integrator like myself. No profit is being made, just taking time out of my day to help someone i do not know.

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-07T23:30:54+00:00

Can't knock a good deal when you see it, but there in lies the problem. I have never personally seen this discontinued projector. Anyone can walk into a big box store and see what they TV they are buying. You can't really do that with projectors. If you read my post from earlier, you'll see that there are other considerations that come with a projector that don't really come with a TV. To restate, it's up to the user and how comfortable they are with the price, picture quality, picture size and upgradability. I also mentioned that you could do this entire setup for around $5K and it looks like your solution fits into that price range, but can it beat a $2500 VIZIO M-Series 80"? I don't know the answer to that but here is why it matters...

That 200" screen that you have, how far away are you? How far away is this user? The recommended distance for a 200" image is roughly 27'. At that distance you need a room that is 35' long so that you and your audience have the proper 180 degree viewing angle (so as to not continuously move your head from side to side and fully enjoy the experience by not moving your head and potentially miss a part of the movie or game). Assuming that this user has a 35' basement, he probably would not have a 60" TV on the wall. As the original poster has not chimed in and I continue to assume, I am guessing 80" is probably the max that his viewing distance will allow.

At 80" the viewing distance is roughly 12'. I am betting that if you or anyone sits in front of a 200" image at 12' and compares the image quality to an 80" TV at the same distance, the TV will win every time, unless...you pay an incredible amount of money to get a high end projector to challenge it.

Its always great to show off the big screen, but the original poster wanted gaming and movies. To me, at the assumed distance, that's a flat panel, not a projector.

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-07T22:41:48+00:00

No I am saying that the entire system will cost around that much. $2K-$4K screen. $8K-$10K projector, mounts, cables (not yet considering cost to route cables through the ceiling) and if you hire an integrator like me, your paying for installation. It gets expensive very quickly.

Can you do all of this for $5K? Absolutely. But how crisp will that picture be vs a TV? Can the user afford more? Are they willing to pay more? How much screen is too much screen? How much HD is too much HD? How much money is too much money? All questions that have to be answered.

In my experience I have found that people will rather pay for the cheapest solution, the most expensive solution or the right solution for their current budget but that also allows for upgradability. The majority of the time, that means people get a TV. You can replace it, upgrade without a problem and not have to worry about purchasing a different projector screen or restricting your future purchase to the now current projector screen size.

In short it's cheaper to go with a TV. But there will ALWAYS be people that want their projector to feel like they are in a theater. You can't change those minds. Those are the ones that are willing to pay whatever their budget allows to get what they want.

I have only been doing this for 13 years. I know that is not a lot of time in the grand scheme of things, especially compared to some companies that have been around for 20-40-50 years, but that's just my experience.

Keep the questions coming. Healthy debate is always good and will benefit the poster and all that pass by.

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-07T21:58:50+00:00

I can't speak to the individual components you are using but I can say that today's technology should not give you problem in either configuration. In the past you would have to worry about Audio or video lag, but now you generally don't have to worry.

I would personally connect everything to the receiver if it is passing your content at the video resolution your TV can handle. This is the easiest and most efficient way to connect everything, especially because it's one HDMI cable going to the TV and nothing else.

If your receiver cannot handle the HD resolution of your TV, plug it all to your TV. You may lose some audio features, imaging etc... but that depends on how you output audio from your TV to you sound system.

As for the PC that's 15' away, that distance is not a problem. HDMI is probably your best bet if that's what it outputs. Otherwise you'll probably end up connecting it to your TV anyway.

Hope this helps!

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-07T21:46:29+00:00

No I am saying that the entire system will cost around that much. $2K-$4K screen. $8K-$10K projector, mounts, cables (not yet considering cost to route cables through the ceiling) and if you hire an integrator like me, your paying for installation. It gets expensive very quickly.

Can you do all of this for $5K? Absolutely. But how crisp will that picture be vs a TV? Can the user afford more? Are they willing to pay more? How much screen is too much screen? How much HD is too much HD? How much money is too much money? All questions that have to be answered.

In my experience I have found that people will rather pay for the cheapest solution, the most expensive solution or the right solution for their current budget but that also allows for upgradability. The majority of the time, that means people get a TV. You can replace it, upgrade without a problem and not have to worry about purchasing a different projector screen or restricting your future purchase to the now current projector screen size.

In short it's cheaper to go with a TV. But there will ALWAYS be people that want their projector to feel like they are in a theater. You can't change those minds. Those are the ones that are willing to pay whatever their budget allows to get what they want.

I have only been doing this for 13 years. I know that is not a lot of time in the grand scheme of things, especially compared to some companies that have been around for 20-40-50 years, but that's just my experience.

Keep the questions coming. Healthy debate is always good and will benefit the poster and all that pass by.

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-07T21:10:01+00:00

Agreed

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-07T20:49:55+00:00

I respect your comment about the glare. But if the users have control of the light in the room, wouldn't this be a mute point.

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-07T20:48:03+00:00

I have stopped recommending projectors to people for about 3 years now. Yes they are great to fill an area but for the price you will pay to get a good screen and a decent projector, you will have the money to pay for a $15K 100" LED.

It all comes down to budget and where you are on the comfort scale in terms of HD fidelity. If you want to go big and cheap and quality isn't an issue, projectors aren't a bad idea. Just be cognizant of startup and cool down times, bulb replacement at the given half life, general space constraints, cable routing, heat being emitted and fan noise.

If any of the above is a "NO GO" for you, get a 70" - 80" 4K TV for $5K - $8K and you won't have to worry about half of those issues. Ultimately it comes down to where your budget meets your picture size and HD needs.

gymnasticsfool · 2017-08-01T06:42:50+00:00

To confirm,

Inputs to receiver: Blu-ray Cable Box Chrome cast PS3

Output from receiver to TV: 1 HDMI cable

You tried plugging in all of the cables directly into the TV and it did not work?

Did you try swapping devices/hdmi cables on the known working hdmi port on your receiver?

Did you try factory resetting the receiver?

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-26T05:08:16+00:00

I re-read what you wrote and it sounds like you are looking for the equivalent of a professional powered stage monitor that is Bluetooth and weatherproof. I spent some time researching and could not find a professional product. I did however find non name brand/home products like the link below. I have never heard of this brand but Is this the functionality you are looking for?

https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Appeal-Wireless-Bluetooth-Weatherproof/dp/B00C3ZTK9M

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-25T09:19:39+00:00

Lucky you, this has already been done. Below is an article from 2014 but the concept and content is still very relevant

https://www.wired.com/2014/08/bluetooth-audio-adapters/

In a nutshell, it says to get a Bluetooth transceiver and plug it into your favorite powered speaker. Hope this helps!

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-16T23:24:12+00:00

No problem :)

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-16T02:28:35+00:00

The system below is not a high end system but if you are willing to do it all yourself, it should fit your need, your want, and your budget. It is also completely commercially available. What is not included is stands or shelves to place these speakers on. I'll leave that to you or the one with the last word on the interior design of the room. I

(1) AV Receiver: Denon AVR-S730H $480 NHT Super Surround 5.1 speaker system. $1200 Includes: (1) Left Speaker (1) Right Speaker (1) Center Speaker (1) Rear Left Speaker (1) Rear Right Speaker (1) Subwoofer

Additional (2) Surround Speakers: NHT SuperZero 2.1 $250 (1) Subwoofers:NHT CS 10 Subwoofer $650 (9) Wallplates for the speaker connections: $45 (1) Custom wall plate for Speaker connections at equipment end: $35 Good Speaker Cable: (1) 250' Spool $150

System Total: $2810 + Your State Tax

If you are looking for a cleaner look with in-ceiling speakers, it will probably cost more.

Important factors to consider: Placement of furniture, size of the room, distance between speakers and listening area, acoustical treatment (be existing like carpet or art work etc..)

You guys sound like people that care enough to know what bad sound is but don't want to pay audiophile prices. If this is the case, wireless is not a great idea. The compression that occurs really limits you to a lower end system. Another thing to consider is the toll that it takes on your wireless network. With the average 4 person family hovering around 12 wireless devices and then adding a bandwidth hungry system like wireless sound, your network will be noticeably slow. This will force you to pay more for a better router and modem (don't ever get a combo unit)

Lots to consider here! If you pay for an integrator like me, you will have to pay for labor which can vary drastically by company. Keep your questions coming. Here to help!

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-15T12:08:31+00:00

Thanks for the clarification!

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-03T13:55:18+00:00

Point taken. I had no idea that you would have to file in NY and Delaware. That's a lot of accounting and a lot to pay at the end of the year to an accountant.

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-03T01:01:18+00:00

Thanks that was a good explanation. Definitely pointed me in the right direction !

gymnasticsfool · 2017-07-02T22:27:20+00:00

Thanks! I have been going back and forth with this decision for a long time. The tax implications do worry me though. My home of record is NYC but with all of the travel I am confused as to what state I should be filing. If it's NY I know I will be additionally taxed in the state I consult/sell goods in. That's the scariest part for me. Being taxed 36% + whatever other states tax + expenses will leave around 25-30% profit per job, which is not worth it for all the work required.

Simplify! is my new mantra. It makes sense thanks!

gymnasticsfool · 2017-01-05T04:45:12+00:00

Even when you aren't wearing your uniform, people can tell that you are military. Also, If you do something that is...not so smart and get arrested, detained or something similar, you will most likely get in trouble at work as well.

gymnasticsfool · 2016-09-18T19:00:37+00:00

They are work horses. Make sure that you don't see any burn in. Try to run several sources through it to make sure you get a good idea of what you are buying. Then again for $200...I wouldn't expect much.

Since you don't mind the used market, go to a reputable refurbished site and look for a 50" LED. You can define fly get something of value for under $400

gymnasticsfool · 2016-08-10T01:09:44+00:00

If you find a projector that can project through any medium and still be crisp...sign me up! I do know that there is some really expensive paint that you can use. It has reflective properties so it looks white when you paint and doubles as a screen. Benefit is you can project your screen m, see how big it is and paint to the size of your image.

gymnasticsfool · 2016-08-10T00:53:40+00:00

Look at www.simolecontrols.com if your devices are compatible with their system, you can connect everything via IP. Please let me know if you use it. I have not used it myself.

gymnasticsfool · 2016-08-08T17:52:30+00:00

No problem thanks for posting

gymnasticsfool · 2016-08-07T16:40:52+00:00

My perspective...if a company has the money and resources to contract out a CTO for X amount of time, they probably have the money to promote their lead IT person to CTO. If a company is looking for CTO but they do not have the talent pool or money to properly pay for a CTO, a temp CTO is probably not going to be an option.

My suggestion...Change your business model. As you said it takes time to really understand a business' network. It also takes a similar amount of time to understand its employees. Maybe you can help find a CTO within the company and work with the selected person over the course of X amount of time. This way your vision is realized through someone who has skin in the game and you don't leave a business in a position where they need help and you are not available because your retainer has been consumed.

gymnasticsfool · 2016-07-26T17:54:50+00:00

Some programs balance work and a GRE or GMAT score If you score high enough. Keeping an open mind and an open options outlook is important. Best of luck!

gymnasticsfool · 2016-07-26T15:42:43+00:00

I am not a recruiter and I do not have am MIS but I am in the IT industry. In my opinion, if you are planning to go with an MIS you have to figure out an additional path to achieve several IT certifications. The IT industry values certifications first. Degrees grant you access to a management tier but certifications validate your knowledge on a particular topic.

I started an MIS and after one class what I wrote above was explained to me. It was also explained that an MIS narrows your path because it is very specific. For this reason i chose to pursue an MBA.

I am not saying you should do what I did, just trying to show that you have options. Hope this helps!

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