{"id":758,"date":"2010-10-20T13:49:25","date_gmt":"2010-10-20T19:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cis-nc.com\/wordpress\/?p=758"},"modified":"2010-10-20T13:49:25","modified_gmt":"2010-10-20T19:49:25","slug":"comparing-dlp-plasma-projection-3d-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cis-nc.com\/wordpress\/cisncuser\/audio-systems\/comparing-dlp-plasma-projection-3d-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing DLP, Plasma, Projection 3D Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Comparing<\/a>We compare pros and cons of projector, DLP, and flat-panel 3D setups.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3D comes in many shapes and flavors. You can buy a flat-panel TV with the capability, or go for the larger screen sizes of a DLP TV. The other option is a video projector.<\/p>\n

All have their merits as you\u2019ll read about in the following profiles. After reading them, you should have a better idea of which 3D formula will work best in your home.<\/p>\n

Of course, no TV is worth a grain of salt without speakers and source equipment, so we\u2019ve included a list of components used in each profiled 3D setup. This, combined with each homeowner\u2019s impressions about 3D viewing, will help you put together your own 3D entertainment system.<\/p>\n

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The Entire System: URC MX-980 remote; Peachtree Nova preamplifier\/DAC; Samsung 58-inch PN58C7000 kit (Blu-ray player, two pairs of glasses and Monsters vs. Aliens); Totem Acoustic Forest freestanding speakers; Integra Research RDA-7.1 amplifier<\/p><\/div>\n

Plasma: Space-Saving 3D<\/strong><\/p>\n

For three years Gabe Montemurro and his wife, Elizabeth, had been using a Sony SXRD rear-projection TV – quite happily. But the thought of being able to view content in 3D was too compelling for these early adopters to ignore. Plus, since the Montemurros\u2019 baby was now walking, they thought it would be best to buy a slimmer flat-panel display that could be pushed inside their entertainment cabinet and beyond the toddler\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

Gabe had a few other prerequisites for a new display besides being flat: it had to be on the higher end of the performance scale, it had to be plasma and it had to be somewhat affordable. Samsung\u2018s high-def PN58C7000 TV fit the bill, coming in at under $3,000. As a bonus, the 58-incher came packaged with a 3D Blu-ray player, two pairs of 3D glasses and a 3D Blu-ray disc of Monsters vs. Aliens.<\/p>\n

After a few viewings of the movie, the Montemurros were hooked. \u201c3D is much more immersive than 2D,\u201d says Gabe. \u201cYou find yourself leaning forward, sitting on the edge of your seat.\u201d Unfortunately, there are only so many times you can watch the same movie. \u201cMonsters vs. Aliens is the only true 3D source we own, and when we purchased the system in March there simply wasn\u2019t much content available,\u201d Gabe laments.\"Custom<\/a><\/p>\n

Even with the lack of 3D programming, the family still gets to experience bits and pieces of 3D just by pressing the 3D button on the TV remote control. The PN58C7000 features proprietary 2D-to-3D conversion technology, which when activated renders 2D images to near 3D quality. \u201cIf it wasn\u2019t for the conversion technology, 3D for us would be extremely disappointing,\u201d says Gabe.<\/p>\n

The best way to describe the conversion, says Gabe, is faux 3D. \u201cIt\u2019s really hit or miss. Some things you watch, you say, \u2018Wow, that really added some depth.\u2019 Other things fall completely flat.\u201d The Montemurros have experimented with all sorts of programming and content: movies, sports, digital pictures and PlayStation 3 video games. \u201cI watched a recording of the Super Bowl, and there were some camera angles where the action appeared 3D. The same with hockey. The 3D conversion added nothing to an animated show like The Simpsons, but gave the sense of actually riding in a car during a NASCAR PS3 game.\u201d<\/p>\n

They were most impressed, however, with how their collection of digital pictures looked when displayed in 3D. \u201cSuddenly, there was so much depth and dimensionality, so much so that I went through my favorites and created a special 3D playlist,\u201d Gabe says.<\/p>\n

So what about the kooky glasses that came with their 3D package? \u201cI\u2019d rather not have to wear them,\u201d says Gabe, \u201cbut hey, it\u2019s worth it to experience a new technology like this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Entire System: Mitsubishi 3D starter pack; Definitive Technology speakers; Control4 TSM10GB touchpanel; Integra DTR 7.9 receiver; Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray player; Mitsubishi 73-inch WD-73837<\/p><\/div>\n

DLP: 3D Trade-up<\/p>\n

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As a longtime fan of Mitsubishi products, Mark Capriola is benefiting from the manufacturer\u2019s commitment to the new viewing technology. The audio and video enthusiast recently traded in his 65-inch WD-65833 Diamond DLP TV for a 73-inch WD-73837 Diamond DLP unit. In the process, he got a full 3D upgrade, \u201csomething he loved the idea of,\u201d says custom electronics professional Dirk Dutton of Primetime Audio Video in Rockford, Ill.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The fact that the new screen was much larger than the biggest 3D flat panel available, yet cost significantly less, was one more plus. Primetime sold the set to Mark for $2,400 (plus $399 for a starter kit, which includes two sets of glasses and an HDMI adapter); a 63-inch 3D Samsung flat panel, which Primetime also sells, would have cost closer to $3,000, says Dutton.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t really beat a DLP in terms of price and screen size.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although his loyalty to Mitsubishi had a lot to do with his choice, Capriola says he was willing to give flat-panel options a fair shake. \u201cI visited the Primetime showroom before I bought anything to compare five or six different displays. The DLP TV had the horsepower I was looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aside from making room for the larger set, there was little Primetime had to do to Capriola\u2019s living room to make it suitable for the new display and its 3D presentation capabilities. Even the audio was good to go, thanks to their existing 5.1 surround-sound setup of an Integra receiver and Definitive Technology speakers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll we really had to do was program it into the home\u2019s existing Control4 home automation system,\u201d says Dutton. This tie-in allows the DLP to display menus for operating the home\u2019s audio\/video equipment, lights and other systems. Primetime also created a special 3D button that switches the DLP from 2D mode to 3D. Capriola navigates to the command by using his iPad or a handheld remote.<\/p>\n

That same command kick-starts a Sony Blu-ray player, another recent addition to the entertainment system. Previously, Capriola was using a PS3 to play Blu-ray movies – a good choice, \u201cbut the Sony player is able to load movies a lot faster, and we didn\u2019t really want to wait for the PS3 3D update,\u201d says Dutton.<\/p>\n

The combination of the 3D button and the Sony Blu-ray player makes the transition between 2D and 3D seamless, and eventually so will the sources in Capriola\u2019s well-stocked equipment rack in the basement. Wired to the TV through a Control4 video distribution processor are a Vudu BX100 set-top box, Dish Network VIP922 satellite receiver and Sony BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray player, among other components. Some of these content providers have already started to offer 3D programming – with much more to come – so Capriola\u2019s assortment of 3D choices is bound to keep growing.<\/p>\n

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The Entire System: Crestron TPMC-8X; Monitor Audio Platinum 300 speakers and GSW-12 subwoofer; Digital Projection 3D Titan; Stewart Filmscreen Luxus ElectriScreen StudioTek; Marantz AV8003 receiver; Mechdyne Dimension server<\/p><\/div>\n

Projection: Private 3D Demo<\/p>\n

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The owner of this high-end theater had only a standard video projector installed when 3D started to get hot. Unsure of whether he should trade in his recently purchased projector for a 3D model, he agreed to let the company that designed his theater demonstrate a unit in his home first. \u201cWe told him we\u2019d give him a deal on the installation of the new projector if he\u2019d host an open house for builders and clients in the area,\u201d says Shawn Hansson of Logic Integration in Denver.<\/p>\n

The Logic Integration installers temporarily staged the Digital Projection International (DPI) 3D Titan projector on a table, leaving the existing DPI 1080p Titan projector mounted to the ceiling. Also left for the demo was the 130-inch Stewart Filmscreen – a perfect size for 3D viewing, according to the homeowner.<\/p>\n

As part of its $130,000 3D package, DPI includes a Dimension server from Mechdyne with the Titan projector. The server comes preloaded with a variety of 3D material, and it left a lasting impression on the homeowner.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe watched everything from cartoons and advertisements to video games and movies, and it all was so much more immersive than the 2D content I typically watch. The difference is almost comparable to black-and-white television to color.\u201d<\/p>\n

What made the biggest impact, says the homeowner, were the active shutter glasses that came with the system. \u201cI\u2019ve used polarized glasses before, and it just doesn\u2019t compare to the 3D quality you get from active shutter glasses. You\u2019re able to see the full 1080p image.\u201d<\/p>\n

The gathering was a huge hit, especially for the homeowner, who was able to experience 3D from a $130,000 projector in the comfort of his own home. Was it enough to convince him to upgrade? \u201cNot yet,\u201d he says. \u201cThe cost is still too high and there\u2019s not enough content available.\u201d But when things change, \u201cI\u2019ll be seriously looking at a new projector.\u201d<\/p>\n

by Lisa Montgomery<\/p>\n

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