Lamps vs LEDs vs Lasers: What’s the Difference?
Light is the most important element of any projection system. After all, without light, there can be no picture on the screen! And not just any light—all video images are created by combining only three colors of light: red, green, and blue. And not just…
1080p vs 4K vs 8K: The Science Behind the Specs
Ever since the transition from analog to digital television some 20 years ago, the TV industry has been engaged in a resolution war. Manufacturers have tried to entice consumers to buy new TVs by increasing the resolution of their products from 480i to 720p to…
Beating Ambient Light: How to Get a Great Projected Image in the Daytime
Projectors are unbeatable for offering huge video images at far less cost than comparably sized flat-panel TVs. But like Superman, projectors have their own kryptonite: ambient light. Any ambient light in the room—say, from a window during the day, overhead lights, and/or floor and table…
Avoiding Eye Strain: The Health Benefit of Projection vs TV
After a long evening of binge-watching your favorite TV shows, your eyes might well feel tired and strained. Does that mean you should limit your watching? Not necessarily; the problem has more to do with your environment than the length of time you spend glued…
How Big is Too Big? A Guide to Optimizing Screen Size vs Viewing Distance for a Perfect Home-Theater Experience
One of the most vexing questions that arise when shopping for a new projector is, “How big should the screen be?” The answer isn’t as simple as I wish it were. It depends on several factors, including your viewing distance and the pixel resolution of…
The Real Costs of Large Video Displays
If you’re thinking about getting a large video display, you’re probably trying to decide between a flat-panel TV and a projector. Of course, one of the most important factors in that decision is cost—and not just the cost of the display itself. You should also…
VAVA Wins AVS Top Choice Award
AVS Forum is the world’s largest community of audio/video enthusiasts and a trusted source of product reviews. So, when the editor bestows a Top Choice award after a thorough review, it’s considered a major achievement. We are proud to announce that the VAVA 4K UST…