Wow, diden know you thought like this. I understand what you mean. So to all would be HT Projector buyers... the advise here is to stretch your RM further and get something you won't regret.

Tim/dirtrun and other TW700 owners, if you are experiencing a lot of noise/grain with the projector while using HDMI, keeping the component cables plugged in may help to remove the noise and grain. A fellow TW700 owner recently reported this over at avsforums. Read it here.

Have fun tweaking....

To the TW700 owners,

My Avia HT Guide arrived and I spent a couple of hours calibrating my Projector as well as the sound. The DVD presentation itself is really boring. SO I went directly to the calibrating sections.

Factory settings on the projector was spot on, but I did make some minor changes:
1. White Balance +1
2. Colour Saturation +3, had to dial up the red. Green was OK.

Overall I feel the picture is just a touch more natural. Guess the main benefit is the peace of mind that the projector is performing at its peak operating level.

Sound was fairly flat except for some peaks around 90, 60 and 40Hz. I calibrated the speakers to around 75-80db, balanced all round, except the subwoofer which was around 90db. (ceiling boards rattling at 35hz, CD/equipment rack rattling at 20-25Hz)

I have not tried the settings as mentioned by the forummers at AVS. After running Avia, I don't see the need to.... well unless I get really bored with nothing else better to do. I was hoping that you would have tried it out and tell me if it was wort a try!!


Other choices

HD = Holly Davidson
HD = Hope Davis
HD = Hilary Duff... she is growing up nicely!

It was good, same quality like mine. But I dun sure if mine come from Vietnam or China? Maybe Kepong....

Kidding around bro. Its just a metaphor for I dunno where. It has never occured to me to asked where they are from.

Anyone looking forward to the Transformers Movie? I cannot wait, already have my tickets. All trailers and previews are making it out to be one of the most anticipated movies this year. Really hope that is better than the three 3s... POTC3, Shrek3, Spiderman3.... which were "so so" only.

Transformers anyone?

This post has been edited by jasonlky: Jun 25 2007, 02:41 PM

Went for the Transformers Movie Screening twice oledi. Its a very good movie.... you have giant robots and also Megan Fox in there, what more does a guy need?

But more on topic is about the Full Sized Cinema Experience. I must say that the ambience and anticipation when watching a blockbuster and one that is based on a favorite cartoon from you childhood... still cannot be replicated in the home. Something can still be said about going to the movies, its an event in itself... I mean the whole ritual.... meet friends, makan, get tickets, joke around, get snacks, go toilet before the start, walk in the dark to find your seat and giving the girl that is already seated a face full of ur butt as you pass to get to your seat that is right in the sweet spot of the theatre.... priceless.

However I could do without the cold air con that I have no control over, the face full of smelly butt that I got from the guy passing infront of me, interuption from the people going to toilet during the show, the guy pushing my seat from behind everytime Megan Fox shows some midrift....etc.

Would I continue to go to the cinema... hell yeah. However hard we try, however much money we pour into our home theatre, it is ultimately an approximation of the real thing. Our home theatres are there for the convenience. We can all do without that smelly butt rubbing against our face!!!

Jason

This post has been edited by jasonlky: Jul 5 2007, 04:39 PM

Just noticed some posts missing from this thread, oh well...

Bro Tim, noticed the change in your avatar, when was your child born and have you started him on his diet of Home Theatre yet? I guess congrats is the order of the day..... Congratulations to you and you Ah Moi.

Jason

To tell you the truth, after buying my HT projector, I have not been actively searching or viewing any projectors, unless the opportunity presents itself at my feet. If you have been following tis thread, then you will know that TW700 is a favorite. AX100 has its problems, even at RM5500, it is aproblem you wouldn't want to have!!. Sure its AX100 and not AE900?

Demo the TW700... you will have to call Epson HQ up to find a dealer with a unit that u can view with. Previously I auditioned ,mine at an AV shop in Amcorp Mall. Let me say that if AX100 has dropped to that price, the TW700 should follow suite....

But if you are shopping around for a HT projector, I would advise you to stretch you cash and go for a 1080p projector, they should be sub 10k now, maybe even RM8-9k!!! Last words is to shop around, RM5500 from Musical Image is definitely not the cheapest in town.

Finally let your eyes decide which suite you better.





The paint kit looks interesting and simple too. Try searching for user reviews, AVSforums will be a good place to start. Have you also considered fabric, can find plenty on ebay.

About cost, you should ask a carpenter about this or your picture frame shop. They should be able to give you a quote.

Have you tried the local distributors? Believe me when I tell u this, you can get prices similar to pricejapan IN Malaysia!! U just need to shop around and negotiate persistently.

Importing electronics is just too much hassle, and dun forget, waranty will be a problem, unless u get it in black and white.

Jason

I think manufactureres will try to sell you anything, some even try to market multimedia projector as HT projector. So to qualify as a HT projector, the following are some things to look out for:

1. At least 480 lines of resolution, why... standard DVD has 480lines of visible pictures although it actually carries 525 lines.
2. Contast ratio of at least 5,000:1, why... better colour and pop to the picture, the higher the contrast the better the picture (this is a general rule). Though most of the budget range of HT Projectors, my TW700 cheat by using a single or double iris to reduce the light output to get good contrast ratio numbers
3. Lumen count from 800-2000, why... for viewing flexibility, can watch day and night
4. Zoom lense of at least 1.5x, why... for placement flexibility
5. Low decibel fan 25db seems to be about the idustry standard for acceptable HT projectors.
6. Compatible with HD720 and HD1080 so that u can use it with the new formats
7. Good warranty and bulb replacement (usually first 3 month)

These figures will move up and down based on personal preferences.

Jason

"Compatible with HD720 and HD1080"

This means that if you buy a lower resolution Projector, say 480p, then, when HD720 is offered on say.... Astro (fat chance) .... or if you choose to invest in BluRay/HDDVD which outputs 1080, then you can still play this thru your projector. WHat happens is that the projector down scales the 720 or 1080 lines to the native resolution of the projector.

HD720 and HD1080 is not exacly called a new format, its just more resolution. Bluray and HDDVD are new formats, different from Standard DVD format.

Connectors for all the above are the same, either component or HDMI, the latter being the latest and greatest that you must ensure ur unit has1!!

In all this resolution confusion, stretch your ringgit to get a Native HD1080 projector and dun worry about all this. If I were in the market for a projector now that is what I would do.

Jason

Optoma is a good buy for the price, but make sure u understand the limitations of that Optoma when u buy or u will regret later. Go audition it before u make ur final decision.

Jason

Final questions, are sure that u don't want to stretch ur ringgit to and future proof your purchase by buying 1080p projector?

If the answer is NO, then by all means go for the HD70, and welcome to the wonderful world of Home Theatre!

Jason

I think can find sun RM10K 1080p, but must nego hard and shop around. The margin charged for this stuff in huge, and sometimes shops will give incredible discounts if you are persistent but in a nice way.

HD/BR is not 2 years away, its here already but just not in a big way, there are plenty of titles out there. And have many shops selling already. If all fails can alsways get from overseas.

But go with what u think its right for u, 720p/1080p.... its all good. Lastly, a low cost RS1 will not be an RS1 will it?

Jason

The other 2 HD DVD titles has been taxed by our excise and customs department

Do let us know your final decision? Give us a more indepth review with pics if u get the chance.

Jason

You can find almost all the major European and US projector screen brands here in MY. Just go to the manufacturers website, either find the Malaysia dealers there or email them for the local representative.

Or you can always DIY, buy the material thru ebay and have it framed by a carpenter. I think if chosen properly, it should perform as well as the major brands.

Jason

PM me if u need a some help to buy your Epson TW1000. Though I dunno if a demo is available.....

Bro Tim,

How is you baby? Name? How mummy?

Back on topic, how is your TW700 doing nowaydays? My TW700 is performing really well, averaging 8 - 10 hours a week. Never skipped a beat.

I question for bro dirt and u, my unit is approaching 150hrs, and I think the picture is starting to dim, but none of my family members notices it. Is it just my eyes playing tricks on me? What is the hours on your bulb and do u notice any dimming?

Jason