Sony VPL HS51 Front Projector

[mtrycrafts]

I totally agree. I would read the reviews and comparisons. Do not believe any published lumen numbers from mfgs. spec. sheets.

Hopefully the reviews are based on properly calibrated projectors But it is good to find out the features, any user difficulties, etc.

 

[mtrycrafts]

mtry - I hear what you are saying man, but I can tell you that I haven't seen a projector in a 100% dark home theater that has failed to perform on a 100" screen.

From the InFocus 4805 to the Sim2 HT300e - That's $1,000 to $15,000 those suckers all have nearly identical light level output and they all look phenomenal. Getting hung up on numbers simply is not accurate to the reality that these projectors are putting out. They photograph well, they actually look awesome. Unless the numbers you are providing actually mean something more than what I am seeing every time I turn one of these projectors on, they don't mean a thing.

I get what you are saying, but I am telling you - it just doesn't matter.

If numbers don't matter, why is there an ISF organization training how to?
Why is there a THX spec for theater on screen foot-Lambert numbers? That is 16 f-L, by the way so that can be your guide to brightness, if that is a current THX certified theater as when THX measured theaters, the average was 11f-L and some as low as 7 f-L.
Why is Runco publishing the Cinema Standard Measurement System guidelines?
Why do we level match speakers?
Some numbers are useless, ANSI Lumen, others have meaning foot-Lamberts at calibrated standards.

Besides, I like numbers, just in case you didn't want to guess.

 

[westcott]

If numbers don't matter, why is there an ISF organization training how to?
Why is there a THX spec for theater on screen foot-Lambert numbers? That is 16 f-L, by the way so that can be your guide to brightness, if that is a current THX certified theater as when THX measured theaters, the average was 11f-L and some as low as 7 f-L.
Why is Runco publishing the Cinema Standard Measurement System guidelines?
Why do we level match speakers?
Some numbers are useless, ANSI Lumen, others have meaning foot-Lamberts at calibrated standards.

Besides, I like numbers, just in case you didn't want to guess.

Simply put, the numbers published by most mfgs are inflated and do not reflect real world use and calibration.

 

[Truc]

Just use a high gain screen to get more ftL.

I'm using a 110" Da-Lite Hi-Power (gain of 3) with my new Sony "Ruby" VPLVW100 and I have to blink in bright scenes (dedicated black rooms w/o any windows, motorized 4 way masking system).

You should definitely consider the new 51a (HS61 in other regions...) over the HS51. It's shipping in some places right now.

But if you have the money, the new Sony VPLVW100 (aka Ruby) is the bomb right now.

Am I the first to get the 51A? I just bought it online at Sony's web site. Now I need a screen and I'm considering the Studiotek 130 for a dedicated theater room (ambient light 100% controllable). The 51A is claimed to have a contrast ratio of 10,000:1

 

[Audioholics]

You should definitely consider the new 51a (HS61 in other regions...) over the HS51. It's shipping in some places right now.

I completed a review of this projector and will be posting it very shortly.

 

[Truc]

I completed a review of this projector and will be posting it very shortly.

I am looking forward to it!...

 

[BMXTRIX]

If numbers don't matter, why is there an ISF organization training how to?

I'm not saying numbers don't matter (never did) - I said IT doesn't matter. Overall, what is written, doesn't matter. When someone has 15 grand (or more) to blow on a projector, then numbers mean a lot more... but many people, just getting into home theater, have $1,000 -> $3,000 for their projection setup.

There isn't a single projector that can meet THX levels for that price, but that doesn't mean they are bad. It is like claiming all Denon stuff is poor because it isn't THX certified. Out of a dozen plus sub $10,000 projectors I have seen on 100" (ish) screens, in a dark room, not one has failed to impress with the brightness levels. I don't carry a light meter with me, just my eyeballs... so maybe I'm just blind. But, what I see, and what others see as well, seems to impress. Not sure how much anything else matters beyond that. A happy and satisfied non-THX having customer is still happy and satisfied.

 

[The Dukester]

I completed a review of this projector and will be posting it very shortly.

Whoo-hooo! Can't wait to see the review!