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spartaman64
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i want to get this projector

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JWVWORK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0077R5KXG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=065ENKV2EATE8YMX86C9#Ask

and get an nvidia android tv

http://shield.nvidia.com/android-tv

so what do you guys think about this setup?

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if your spending 15K on a projector, you should spend 600-800 towards a PC to handle content better

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I think you are nuts. Or this is a shit post.

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why not just get a big ass 4k tv? it will most likely be cheaper than that projector plus a better picture

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why not just get a big ass 4k tv? it will most likely be cheaper than that projector plus a better picture

not when the screen is bigger than 100 inches

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if your spending 15K on a projector, you should spend 600-800 towards a PC to handle content better

the nvidia android tv can handle 4k 60fps couldnt it?

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I think you are nuts. Or this is a shit post.

whats wrong? please elaborate 

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whats wrong? please elaborate 

15K projector with pretty much a mobile device to watch content on, what would you watch throught it? Netflix?

Build a htpc...

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15K projector with pretty much a mobile device to watch content on, what would you watch throught it? Netflix?

Build a htpc...

but i like the android tv interface and it can drive 4k so whats the problem?

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the nvidia android tv can handle 4k 60fps couldnt it?

it could, but id recommend getting a PC alongside of the android device. just because something can handle it, doesn't mean it will be the best experience. 

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it could, but id recommend getting a PC alongside of the android device. just because something can handle it, doesn't mean it will be the best experience. 

i have a laptop with a i7 3940xm that can also drive 4k right so if i need to i can use that

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but i like the android tv interface and it can drive 4k so whats the problem?

There is nothing to watch at 4k on it... With HTPC you could atleast use that new blu-ray standard that just came out. http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/ultra-hd-blu-ray-finalized-4k-discs-headed-to-the-home-theater/

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There is nothing to watch at 4k on it... With HTPC you could atleast use that new blu-ray standard that just came out. http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/ultra-hd-blu-ray-finalized-4k-discs-headed-to-the-home-theater/

i have a NAS that i can put 4k videos on and netflix offers 4k content also i can also get a usb external blueray drive

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nice projector - hopefully spend the same $$ on the audio side.

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 netflix offers 4k content 

AFAIK only on selected 4k TV

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but i like the android tv interface and it can drive 4k so whats the problem?

future proofing

 

h265 media will be coming soon

and the scene groups will be moving to that

so if you dl media..that android box...probably won't play the content very well..if at all

your always better off having a htpc....if you really like the android interface..you can install it on a vm on the HTPC

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future proofing

 

h265 media will be coming soon

and the scene groups will be moving to that

so if you dl media..that android box...probably won't play the content very well..if at all

your always better off having a htpc....if you really like the android interface..you can install it on a vm on the HTPC

its supports h.265 decoding 

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its supports h.265 decoding 

only at certain encoding levels

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If the content you want to play plays on the Shield TV then definitely it's all that's needed, you don't need to spend 'x' hundred on a HTPC at all (I'd go for a tiny NUC like PC anyway) you're not going to notice any benefit, and in a home theatre you want stuff as quiet as possible and a HTPC is always going to be louder than the Shield TV.

Only you know what you are going to be playing and if the Shield TV supports those formats/apps then that's all you need.

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That's an excellent projector, as I've seen it perform quite a few times.

 

I agree with the rest. How much are you looking at spending for your source and your audio equipment?

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That's an excellent projector, as I've seen it perform quite a few times.

 

I agree with the rest. How much are you looking at spending for your source and your audio equipment?

i havent settled on a audio system yet im thinking about a bluetooth sonos system

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i havent settled on a audio system yet im thinking about a bluetooth sonos system

Sonos is terrible when compared to a conventional receiver and speaker system. Have you considered using a wired set instead? You can always control them wirelessly.

The VPL-VW350ES is still a very good projector. Going down to this model may allow you to spare some cash to build the proper environment (room treatment, finish and furniture), and get a nice screen and audio system.

For larger diagonals, a high gain screen may be desirable (granted that you don't have seats far off-axis).

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Sonos is terrible when compared to a conventional receiver and speaker system. Have you considered using a wired set instead? You can always control them wirelessly.

The VPL-VW350ES is still a very good projector. Going down to this model may allow you to spare some cash to build the proper environment (room treatment, finish and furniture), and get a nice screen and audio system.

For larger diagonals, a high gain screen may be desirable (granted that you don't have seats far off-axis).

then can you recommend a speaker setup and probably a USB dac also

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then can you recommend a speaker setup and probably a USB dac also

What would you need the USB DAC for? Are you not streaming the data to your equipment?

What are the dimensions of your room? Is it a dedicated home theater?

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What would you need the USB DAC for? Are you not streaming the data to your equipment?

What are the dimensions of your room? Is it a dedicated home theater?

what sort of setup do you recommend and i money is not too big of a concern i can get the projector and a good audio system of course dont go too crazy and the room is fairly small 5.7 meter by 4 meter

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