The Home Theater thread

johy · 24th January 2008, 14:41

Hi folks,

I have been toying with the idea of getting a DLP projector to add to my Home Theater.

Now my Philips DVD player (HDMI/component), Denon Amp is up there in the front and I want to place my Projector as the back from where it would project to a removable screen in the front of the room.

Can one find long HDMI /component cables to run all the way from the DVD player to the receiver? Or will I have to compromise and use the normal video cable? I am looking at cables upto 20 feet in length.

Any ideas??

rkg · 24th January 2008, 15:07

what would be approximate cost of component cable

mobike008 · 24th January 2008, 15:52

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Originally Posted by rkg

what would be approximate cost of component cable

Good quality ones can set you back by about Rs.800-1000

vikram_d · 24th January 2008, 16:23

@johy - You get HDMI cables upto 15mtrs in length. I bought one recently for my projector. Costed me a little more than 12k.

mobike008 · 24th January 2008, 16:37

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

@johy - You get HDMI cables upto 15mtrs in length. I bought one recently for my projector. Costed me a little more than 12k.

you bought 45ft of HDMI cables? Why would you do that? I think Johy wanted only 3-4 meters of HDMI

Maibaa · 24th January 2008, 16:44

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Originally Posted by johy

I want to place my Projector as the back from where it would project to a removable screen in the front of the room.

I have a Sony 3LCD projector (VPLHS20) and looking to get a projection screen. Do we get projection screens in India for home projectors? Any Idea how much it would cost here in Bangalore and where I could get them?

johy · 24th January 2008, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Maibaa

I have a Sony 3LCD projector (VPLHS20) and looking to get a projection screen. Do we get projection screens in India for home projectors? Any Idea how much it would cost here in Bangalore and where I could get them?

Screens around 5K I think.

vikram_d · 24th January 2008, 19:36

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Originally Posted by mobike008

you bought 45ft of HDMI cables? Why would you do that? I think Johy wanted only 3-4 meters of HDMI

Cause that is approximately the distance from my receiver to the projector. My projection image size is 124 inches diagonal. And the room is quite big.

mobike008 · 24th January 2008, 19:40

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Cause that is approximately the distance from my receiver to the projector. My projection image size is 124 inches diagonal. And the room is quite big.

Amazing, lucky you to have such a huge entertainment area. Mine is only 15X35

johy · 24th January 2008, 20:00

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Cause that is approximately the distance from my receiver to the projector. My projection image size is 124 inches diagonal. And the room is quite big.

Vikram - which projector do you use? Any projectors on the lower side of 60k?

vikram_d · 24th January 2008, 20:13

I think there are some available but am not sure of the models. I have a Hitachi projector PJ-TX300 model I think.

anuragn · 14th February 2008, 10:57

Hi all,
Reliance Digital is offering a HT package with Onkyo TX-SR505 + Jamo 5.1 speakers (fronts are floorstanders) for Rs.40K (MRP mentioned as Rs.57.5K) as special Valentine's day offer.
Saw the ad in today's New Bombay times. Jamo's model nos. were not mentioned. I know 505 does not support HDMI, but outside of this fact, is it worth a buy? Shall visit the outlet today evening to find out more details.
Pl reply quickly...the offer is valid only between 14th-17th Feb.

abhisheksircar · 28th April 2008, 03:10

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Originally Posted by anuragn

Hi all,
Reliance Digital is offering a HT package with Onkyo TX-SR505 + Jamo 5.1 speakers (fronts are floorstanders) for Rs.40K (MRP mentioned as Rs.57.5K) as special Valentine's day offer.
Saw the ad in today's New Bombay times. Jamo's model nos. were not mentioned. I know 505 does not support HDMI, but outside of this fact, is it worth a buy? Shall visit the outlet today evening to find out more details.
Pl reply quickly...the offer is valid only between 14th-17th Feb.

Glad that a similar offer is still on. Onkyo is now selling the "Amazer" package consisting of TX-SR505 Receiver and SKS-HT230 Speakers for 40K. Offer valid till 30April2008.

I have to decide within the next 2 days. Any suggestions on a setup better than this at this cost or lesser

The same setup up in the US is for $500. Any way to get it from the US safely ?

csentil · 28th April 2008, 14:13

Nope. Shipping costs are too high and carrying it as luggage is not practical as its too heavy. Sigh !! its so much cheaper in the US !!

BAKIYA_2K12 · 28th April 2008, 15:06

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Originally Posted by abhisheksircar

Glad that a similar offer is still on. Onkyo is now selling the "Amazer" package consisting of TX-SR505 Receiver and SKS-HT230 Speakers for 40K. Offer valid till 30April2008.

I have to decide within the next 2 days. Any suggestions on a setup better than this at this cost or lesser

The same setup up in the US is for $500. Any way to get it from the US safely ?

If you are interested in Sony try this one Sony HTDDW1600(6.2)1510w RMS(185*6 +200*2) it might cost you 36-38 depends on the dealer you buy.

The good:

* Good sound for a HTIB
* Excellent value
* Imposing

The bad:

* No OSD
* HDMI switching but no decoding

* No HDMI Audio out(only vedio out)

24th January 2008, 14:41	#451
johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 972 Thanked: 622 Times View My Garage	Re: Long HDMI/Component cables for projector Hi folks, I have been toying with the idea of getting a DLP projector to add to my Home Theater. Now my Philips DVD player (HDMI/component), Denon Amp is up there in the front and I want to place my Projector as the back from where it would project to a removable screen in the front of the room. Can one find long HDMI /component cables to run all the way from the DVD player to the receiver? Or will I have to compromise and use the normal video cable? I am looking at cables upto 20 feet in length. Any ideas??
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24th January 2008, 15:07	#452
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 594 Times	what would be approximate cost of component cable
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24th January 2008, 16:23	#454
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	@johy - You get HDMI cables upto 15mtrs in length. I bought one recently for my projector. Costed me a little more than 12k.
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24th January 2008, 20:13	#461
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	I think there are some available but am not sure of the models. I have a Hitachi projector PJ-TX300 model I think.
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14th February 2008, 10:57	#462
anuragn BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 192 Thanked: 51 Times	Hi all, Reliance Digital is offering a HT package with Onkyo TX-SR505 + Jamo 5.1 speakers (fronts are floorstanders) for Rs.40K (MRP mentioned as Rs.57.5K) as special Valentine's day offer. Saw the ad in today's New Bombay times. Jamo's model nos. were not mentioned. I know 505 does not support HDMI, but outside of this fact, is it worth a buy? Shall visit the outlet today evening to find out more details. Pl reply quickly...the offer is valid only between 14th-17th Feb.
	() Thanks

28th April 2008, 14:13	#464
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Nope. Shipping costs are too high and carrying it as luggage is not practical as its too heavy. Sigh !! its so much cheaper in the US !!
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