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Added Screen Research Screen Screen Materials To Test Report
Tested SolidPix1, MultiPix 1.5, MultiPix 1.3, ClearPix2 and ClearPix3 screen materials. ClearPix2 and ClearPix3 were new additions to recommended screen materials. These test results can be viewed here.
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Tested Screen Excellence Screen Materials
about 2 months ago - No comments
Screen Excellence Enlightor 4k, Enlightor 1, Enlightor 1 Silver Back and Enlightor 3 have been added to the screen material test report. The Enlightor 4k is the new top performer for acoustically transparent material for minimal impact on image performance. Unfortunately, at 0.84 screen gain it will be difficult to obtain 15 fL of light output for
PLIIz and Audyssey DSX Height Channels
about 4 months ago - 1 comment
I have worked on several systems now with the additional height channels available with Dolby PLIIz and Audyssey DSX. Based on listening to several setups these channels can significantly improve the sound field for movies. I found this most successful where the front main speakers must be placed closer together than 40 degrees with the
VideoEQ Pro Review
about 4 months ago - 2 comments
I recently had the opportunity to check out the VideoEQ Pro from AVFoundry. This is an external video color processor that can be used to correct gamma, gray scale, color and hue errors from improper primary and secondary colors. The product includes infrared remote control along with 4 custom and preset tables. It has a single HDMI
Wilsonart Designer White 2:35 Screen
about 5 months ago - No comments
I had the opportunity to work on a 10 foot wide 2:35 aspect ratio screen using Wilsonart Designer White laminate. This material easily allowed a ceiling mounted JVC RS35 at a 2.0 throw ratio using lens zoom to illuminate the screen at 12 to 15 fL in low lamp mode. The quality of the image
Classe SSP-800 Surround Processor
about 7 months ago - 2 comments
I have the opportunity to work on hundreds of home theaters every year. During these jobs certain products standout in their class. The Classe SSP-800 is one of those products. The quality and flexibility of this product for surround and stereo reproduction is unmatched to anything I have come across. At $8000 MSRP this unit
Sim2 HT3000 Projector
about 7 months ago - No comments
I recently had the opportunity to work on a Sim2 HT3000. This projector delivered wonderful colors post calibration. As long as you can live with a lower light output than its three chip DLP brothers and the motion issues of a single chip DLP unit this is a very compelling product . The image processing
Interested in an ISF Calibration Business?
about 7 months ago - 1 comment
I get asked about starting an ISF calibration business pretty regularly. This can be a fun business, but before you go into this I would consider a few things. The first thing you need to know is if you have the skill to be able to recognize a properly adjusted display. Some simple color tests
Optoma HD8600 Front Projector
about 7 months ago - No comments
I had the opportunity recently to work on an Optoma HD8600. This is a DLP single chip projector with three different lens options. This product is uniquely priced under $10,000 and can output over 1000 lumen’s of actual light output at D65 white point. This is a very compelling product if you want a large
