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Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:36 pm
If you are thinking of jumping into 3D home set-up, I thought I would pass along my experience as someone who has been projecting 3D images for the last 30 years. My goal is be of some help to those who want to experience the best possible 3D viewing experience at home.
What you will need:
A Bu-Ray 3D player
A 3D TV (active or passive system) explained below) or a 3D projector
In 2010 TV manufactures began selling 3D TV's all using active glasses (i.e. shutters for each eye opening and closing to see each eye picture). The glasses are expensive (avg $50-100) and have to be recharged or batteries replaced. In 2011 a couple of manufacturers issued 3D TV using the same type of glasses you get in the theater (passive or Polaroid). In 2012 there were 5 companies selling Passive 3d TV's. All current home 3D projectors use active technology (one exception is a projector that uses passive, but sells for $12K )
My dilemma: I have a 6 year old front projector which shows a fair picture on my 96" wide screen. Ideally a logical choice would to be get an active 3D projector and that would be that. However, when I began trying out active vs passive glasses I discovered that I experienced more eye fatigue with the active glasses. The sales rep at the big box store told me, that it's hard to sit through a 2 hour movie with active glasses." He went on to state that active 3D TV's have a sharper picture, but Passive 3D TV's are easier on the eyes. I really wanted a projector but in the end I decided to go with the 55" Passive 3D TV instead and hope that in future projector manufactures will embrace Passive 3D (nothing substitutes for a big screen presentation).
Note: If you have a Den (i.e. bedroom) about 12 feet long, you can get a very impressive and immersive picture with 55" TV)
If you go to the big box stores, check out the 3D TV's. Ask them to see both the passive and active systems.
Movies available on 3D Bu-ray (about 60 so far and some classics coming) (House of Wax, Dragon Fly Squadron, Dial M for Murder, Creature from the Black Lagoon)
There is some internet/streaming 3D content (Youtube, Vudu, Wealth TV) Cable Networks (check) and both Direct TV and Dish Network)
So far I've been very happy with my set-up.
Just my 2 cents. Bill
What you will need:
A Bu-Ray 3D player
A 3D TV (active or passive system) explained below) or a 3D projector
In 2010 TV manufactures began selling 3D TV's all using active glasses (i.e. shutters for each eye opening and closing to see each eye picture). The glasses are expensive (avg $50-100) and have to be recharged or batteries replaced. In 2011 a couple of manufacturers issued 3D TV using the same type of glasses you get in the theater (passive or Polaroid). In 2012 there were 5 companies selling Passive 3d TV's. All current home 3D projectors use active technology (one exception is a projector that uses passive, but sells for $12K )
My dilemma: I have a 6 year old front projector which shows a fair picture on my 96" wide screen. Ideally a logical choice would to be get an active 3D projector and that would be that. However, when I began trying out active vs passive glasses I discovered that I experienced more eye fatigue with the active glasses. The sales rep at the big box store told me, that it's hard to sit through a 2 hour movie with active glasses." He went on to state that active 3D TV's have a sharper picture, but Passive 3D TV's are easier on the eyes. I really wanted a projector but in the end I decided to go with the 55" Passive 3D TV instead and hope that in future projector manufactures will embrace Passive 3D (nothing substitutes for a big screen presentation).
Note: If you have a Den (i.e. bedroom) about 12 feet long, you can get a very impressive and immersive picture with 55" TV)
If you go to the big box stores, check out the 3D TV's. Ask them to see both the passive and active systems.
Movies available on 3D Bu-ray (about 60 so far and some classics coming) (House of Wax, Dragon Fly Squadron, Dial M for Murder, Creature from the Black Lagoon)
There is some internet/streaming 3D content (Youtube, Vudu, Wealth TV) Cable Networks (check) and both Direct TV and Dish Network)
So far I've been very happy with my set-up.
Just my 2 cents. Bill