gcoker Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 ---------------- On 6/3/2004 10:52:37 AM skillet2003 wrote: Are CRT televisions marketed as CRT's or is there another name for it, could someone give me an example of a CRT TV. I'm looking at the 70' Grand WEGA from Sony and it looks impressive (unsure if its CRT, doubt it) considering retail is only $7000 it is much less expensive than plasma that are even smaller. ---------------- Skillet, there are two type of CRT televisons. Direct View CRT's and Rear Projection CRT's. Both use cathode-ray tubes. The direct views are the standard glass tv's that's been around forever. They are limited to 40" screen size due to the weight of the glass. Direct View TV's provide the clearest picture and is great in all lighting conditions. Rear Projection CRT's which do not have glass screens are in sizes over 40". While very good, they do not have the picture quality of the Direct View and require darker rooms. are typically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillet2003 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 is the tv I'm looking at from Sony the kind that get dark when you move around to the sides, it will be for a home theater so it will be dark, I really want best picture but I think 40' will be too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsarma Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I've looked and the Grand Wegas and a friend of mine has one - I think they are a nice alternative to regular projection televisions and not nearly as expensive as plasma. For some one who has to have a big screen they are great, but like projection TVs they don't look as good if your not at a safe distance, (i.e. make sure the room is big enough - ask your sony dealer for details). The one thing I advise you look into is the technology, what are the risks or problems such as bulbs burning out or issues with the display that you can run into with a plasma or LCD. It shouldn't matter though, the Grand Wega is Sony's flagship right now and they will take care of you. I'm partial to Sony Picture Tubes, but if it must be a big screen the Grand Wega is good, please .. please go look for yourself in person ... its a big TV and like picking speakers that sound good to your ear .... picking a TV is all about what looks good to your eye. Hope this helps .. Have Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillet2003 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 thanks, yeah it does help and I will be looking around, do you know anything about projectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgb Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Go to their home page, they have lots of differnet models of all different sizes. http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/ ---------------- On 6/3/2004 12:05:01 PM skillet2003 wrote: I have looked at Mitsubishi but I only see a 65' and 82' tv prices are $3,700 to $15,500 respectively. I think I would like something inbetween the two. They use to make a 72' for the same price as the new 70' from Sony if not a little bit cheaper but are no longer made (only 2002-2003), I think you can still buy it, but I think that would be a bad idea since they no longer made. ---------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsarma Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Preface: When you start getting into the monster size that you're talking about 70" or larger you have to realize the picture will not be as good as my 30" XBR and that's just the way it is. But you'll have a huge *** TV and that can be cool. Its like going to a movie you don't get pissed during a movie because the picture quality isn't as good as the TV you have at home do you? (I do, but I'm a little crazy) That being said lets continue to your latest question... I'm assuming you mean projectors & screens not projection TVs. Yea, I've looked at them as well and considering that this is for an actual home theatre that might be a good choice. They look like the picture you see in a movie theatre which is fine is thats what you want. Just don't let someone tell you that the picture will be just as good as a tube..... It might be better than some junk projection TVs ... but thats not saying much. I've seen that 70" grand wega TV in person it is insane ... its just so big. Sorry getting back to projectors, I know there is a big variation in price from high to low as well as with the screen. When your doing something like the home theatre work you're suggesting and you have the cash you don't want to mess around - find a professional in your area and get the job done right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillet2003 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I like the idea of having a projector for the big picture, but don't think they are clear enough or at least are cheap enough because I heard of some over 30k but I guess 70' would be plenty and if its the clearest then it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcoker Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Projectors can be very sharp. Alot I have seen are High Def., but they can bee very expensive. The latest edition of sound and vision performed a test of three or four projectors ranging in price from $4,000 to $10,000. Screen size is typically 100". If I was making a hoime theater room I would definitly take a look at projectors. The most bang for you but is definitly Rear projection, however the 70" Soney is around $7,000. In that range you should be able to get a very good projector and screen. Just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillet2003 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Definately food for though, I'm off to an Ultimate Eletronics store on Sunday and I will demo lots of stuff while I'm there and see what types of projectors I can find. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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