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Options For Your Home Theater Laser Projector Installation

WHY A PROJECTOR MAKES SENSE

As LED flat screen technology has continued to improve, so too have LED laser projectors. Long gone are the days of replacing projection bulbs every 2000 hours. Laser projector technology has significantly redefined the way we’re able to view crystal clear 4K HDR video on a large screen.

And therein lies the key, projecting a large image. TV’s are of course only made up to certain sizes but just beyond that is a whole new world of possibilities using a projector.

For those of your out there with large walls and large rooms to fill, this may be a helpful article for you.

NEW FEATURES

Some of the new features that come with a LED laser projector are the extended bulb life, overall size and dimensions, noise levels and heat dissipation, and lens capabilities.

Older projection bulbs for example might have a lifespan of 1,500 hours before being replaced where a laser projector has a lifespan of more than 20,000 hours. In the off chance you ever fully use that amount of time, you’ll certainly be ready for the next latest improvement in video technology in your home theater.

Many projectors now also have built-in digital lens zooming. As video content is often broadcast is different formats, this gives you the flexibility to effortlessly fill your screen.

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

There’s a stigma we believe that consumer’s consider projectors and screens to be expensive. It’s interesting to note however that manufacturer’s seem to understand this threshold of pricing once you exceed the largest TV size available. From here they generally position their products starting at or around this price range and moving outwards.

As with all things of course, you typically get what you pay for. Pricing for projectors and screens can vary quite a lot depending on the experience you’re looking to achieve.

SEE ALSO: Residential Home Theater Solutions

ROOM REQUIREMENTS

Were you aware that projectors are able to now be placed at the front of the room? Short throw projectors are a common solution for condo applications with limited wall space and lots of floor to ceiling glass windows.

Projection solutions do however have a couple of requirements. Where the projector is going to exist we’ll need 120v power. The size of the room needs to support the size of the screen relative to it’s distance from the projector (This is where we come in).

PRICING

Pricing as we mentioned above is fairly flexible depending on your overall goals. There are cheap screens and projectors and then there are high quality Black Diamond projection screens with super bright and colorful Sony HDR projectors.

Working with an experienced AV & Technology specialist is generally a great place to start to understand what types of options are available to you.

Give us a shout at Expert Technology Integration to see how we can help with your home theater laser projector installation needs in the Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, FL area.


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