Gather the popcorn bowls and the Red Vines and roll out the red carpet. This time of year, we love creating movie theater quality experiences for our clients. We can transform any room into a home theater with fantastic custom audio and visual upgrades. But first, it’s time to settle the eternal debate: projector vs. TV? We’ll share our top tips and let you decide!
Media Minimalist Or TV Fanatic: How You Watch Is Key
How often you watch TV or movies is perhaps as important as what you watch. A TV is great for its versatility if you are a frequent consumer of news, TV shows, streaming services, and movies.
TVs have crisp visuals despite daylight, whereas a projector can wash out visuals unless it is projected into a very dark room like a basement. A TV is connected at the click of a button, while a projector can require some setup time.
Projectors are great for media minimalists who only watch movies seasonally or around a particular event. They are also a good option for those who do not want a TV or other device to act as the room’s focal point. A projector that is removable after use, paired with a retractable screen, is a great entertainment solution that doesn’t disturb the overall design flow of the room.
Lights, Camera, Acoustics?
The big screen experience comes full circle when you watch an epic car chase scene from the latest Bond movie with an upgraded sound bar or hear the helmets clashing like you are front-row at the game. Stereo Planet offers a complimentary on-site acoustics assessment, During that assessment, we’ll look at your space and make recommendations for a sound bar or multi-speaker system. Unfortunately, most TV speakers are limited and unable to capture the surround sound experience that a wireless or Bluetooth setup could achieve.
Projector Vs. TV: Consider Brightness, Screen Size, and Resolution
We all have our preferences for how we watch the big screen. Some prefer a pitch-black room, while others may desire more ambient lighting. Screen size and brightness are important factors when choosing a projector vs. TV screen.
A projector’s flexibility is in its image size. It accommodates a screen of nearly any size, making it possible to project on the side of a white wall if you want to take movie night outdoors. However, most projectors can’t quite compete with TVs when it comes to screen brightness and image resolution quality.
A TV’s picture quality is almost unmatched in its ability to produce crisp, clear visuals. Currently, most mid-range smart TVs on the market offer 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities, meaning they display true-to-life colors, from very light to very dark. Projectors with this same resolution quality are available but hard to track down, and they can get pricey.
TV Is Flexible, But Projectors Are Portable
We can’t make a perfect recommendation without seeing your space for ourselves. Still, if you want an expansive viewing experience for weekly game nights and TV binges alike, it’s safe to assume a TV is a more suitable choice. On the other hand, a projector is a right fit for those occasional movie nights or the convenience of a media solution you can hide from plain view during the day.
Go To The Movies Without Leaving Your House With Stereo Planet’s Help!
Plans for a dedicated theater space? Want to transform a room into a home theater at the touch of a button? We specialize in all sorts of home theater installation. Plus, getting creative with our mounts and motorized lifts is our specialty. From home theater installations to video walls, there’s no project too large or small for our expert team! Contact us to get a free estimate on any of our audio and visual services.
