The next time you sit down to take in a flick at the local theatre, consider for a moment what it is that makes the experience so immersive and engrossing. Then consider why your home theatre system might be lacking. The answer could be lying right in front of you.
TVs continue to dominate the home entertainment landscape, but if you’ve ever wanted a truly powerful viewing experience, feast your eyes on a front-projection system. Amazing strides have been made in the industry over the last five years to create projection systems that meet the needs and demands of picky consumers. That means lower prices and better value for your money, including brighter displays, sharper detail and better screen technology. You can even get rid of those annoying "letterbox" black lines above and below the movie, with new cinemascope/anamorphic projectors and screens!
Many people are content to stick with the tried-and-true technology of TVs, but a viewing demo with a front-projection theatre system may make a convert out of you. That’s because projection screens offer a huge viewing surface, up to 120 inches or more, where TVs max out at about 60 or 70. You’ll notice, too, that front-projection screens can be viewed from a variety of angles, not just dead on.
Projection systems don’t need to be confined to home-theatre rooms either; they fit seamlessly into multi-purpose spaces, including family, living and rec rooms. Screens can be retracted manually or via motor and housed out of the way, so it’s only visible when you need it.
Even stationary, or fixed, screens today are incredibly flat, most often sitting right up against the wall and relatively unobtrusive. Screen Innovations, a manufacturer, boasts a six-millimetre-wide fixed screen as part of its Black Diamond series.
In any case, the projector sits out of the way, typically on the ceiling, so you can continue to save and maximize space. Mitsubishi, a leader in projection technology, offers HD 1080p resolution and a variety of inputs, including Blu-ray, in its models, starting at under $1500.
If you’re ready to experience entertainment in a whole new light, stop by Liptons Audio Video Unlimited at 130 Davis Drive for a front-projection demonstration. Or go online at www.liptons.ca to learn more about the brands we carry and customized services we offer.
