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As aud19 (Jason) knows, I had been waiting for the new DLP RPTV from Samsung to come out, but now I got the itch to consider a front projector after reading some posts here. So, I called Studio Experience (since it appears this Company is the odds on favorite in this forum) and they gave me the name of a dealer in my local area and he is coming to my house tomorrow morning to give me an estimate and advice!! 
YES!!!!
My home theatre stuff is in my basement which has no windows and the only light is what comes through the door leading out and the usual lights which are in the ceiling. So, in the middle of a sunny day, without the lights on and the door closed its as dark as a theatre. Now could I watch this way all the time? Certainly yes with movies, but maybe not with regular TV watching.
In terms of projector, I started looking at the 50HD which retails for $8,500 and I assume its discounted especially if the dealer gets the install work from me. A new 5050 with HD2+ chip is coming out this summer per discussions with Studio Experience, so that's worth the wait. However, based on some of Jason's postings, it may make common sense to go with the incredibly cheaper 2HD since in 2-3 years its likely that the 3 chip xHD3 1080p will be under lets say $10,000. I guess it also depends on what kind of discount I can get with the 50HD especially if I go with the soon to be discontinued HD2 chip. So, here are some questions:
1. Does anyone know the standard or agressive discount on these models?
2. Has anyone seen the 50HD and is it worth the additional $5,500? Please feel free to elaborate. Does it make sense to get the cheaper 2HD and put the extra money into a great scaler that I can use even when I upgrade the projector down the road one day.
3. In such a dark room what type of screen is the most beneficial? I want a fixed permanent screen with a black border like the ones on the Studio Experience website. Everyone I talk to is recommending the Stewart Firehawk. Is that choice impacted if I go with either the 50HD or 2HD?
Thanks in advance. Hopefully I get some responses before tomorrow morning?
Adz
YES!!!!My home theatre stuff is in my basement which has no windows and the only light is what comes through the door leading out and the usual lights which are in the ceiling. So, in the middle of a sunny day, without the lights on and the door closed its as dark as a theatre. Now could I watch this way all the time? Certainly yes with movies, but maybe not with regular TV watching.
In terms of projector, I started looking at the 50HD which retails for $8,500 and I assume its discounted especially if the dealer gets the install work from me. A new 5050 with HD2+ chip is coming out this summer per discussions with Studio Experience, so that's worth the wait. However, based on some of Jason's postings, it may make common sense to go with the incredibly cheaper 2HD since in 2-3 years its likely that the 3 chip xHD3 1080p will be under lets say $10,000. I guess it also depends on what kind of discount I can get with the 50HD especially if I go with the soon to be discontinued HD2 chip. So, here are some questions:
1. Does anyone know the standard or agressive discount on these models?
2. Has anyone seen the 50HD and is it worth the additional $5,500? Please feel free to elaborate. Does it make sense to get the cheaper 2HD and put the extra money into a great scaler that I can use even when I upgrade the projector down the road one day.
3. In such a dark room what type of screen is the most beneficial? I want a fixed permanent screen with a black border like the ones on the Studio Experience website. Everyone I talk to is recommending the Stewart Firehawk. Is that choice impacted if I go with either the 50HD or 2HD?
Thanks in advance. Hopefully I get some responses before tomorrow morning?
Adz
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