Home Theater

Consider features like resolution (e.g., 1080p, 4K), brightness (measured in ANSI Lumens), contrast ratio, throw distance, connectivity options, image processing technologies, and the projector's compatibility with your home theater setup and room size.

Projector brightness is measured in lumens. We recommend the following lumen outputs: Dedicated home theaters need 1000 lumens or brighter. Rooms with some ambient light should have at least 1500 lumens. Spaces with high ambient light need about 3000 lumens.

For home theaters, screen sizes that measure between 92 inches and 119 inches, rooms that include little to no ambient light, lumens could be as low as 1300. For rooms that have some ambient light, however, screens that measure between 90 inches and 119 inches would do best with lumens that range between 1500 and 3500 based on the level of light seeping into the area. If there is a lot of ambient light, you should start with a minimum of 4000 lumens regardless of screen size.

We recommends the following steps before choosing your home theater projector. 1, decide what you’ll use the projector for; 2, measure your space; 3, pick your resolution; 4, plan for the sound; 5, make your feature checklist: ANSI lumens, throw ratio, lag time, keystone adjustments etc.

Projector with 1080p resolution is now fairly standard for home theater projectors. This will give you a relatively clear HD image. Other features for most home theater projector are: 1080p/24 and HDMI compatible,optimize contrast and black level, comprehensive color and gamma calibration controls;on-board audio;extensive connectivity and more.

Grey screens tend to create a higher color-contrast. They are best used in rooms with some ambient light as it reduces reflections. However, white-colored screens are best in rooms that are completely dark – such as a home theater with no windows.