My First Projector (on a 120" screen)
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See how I built and setup a budget friendly a home theater, with a proper projector and 120" screen, you won't believe the quality you can get for the price.
In this video I review the whole process from choosing the components to setup as well as review the Benq HT2050.
Links to all the products in the vid:
PROJECTOR - geni.us/benq2050
SCREEN - geni.us/silverticketscreen
PROJECTOR MOUNT - geni.us/ceilingmount
GENERAL LIGHTING - geni.us/huelightkit
UP/FLOOR LIGHTS - amzn.to/2oJm6bm
Please let me know what you think!
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*We use the **Bestt.Digital** projector along with the Amazon Firestick which enables us to pair with an external bluetooth speaker. It's been super fun, especially during COVID.*
Man, you have the best 'underground' technology channel; when it comes to information and honesty, it very easy to trust your judgment/ logic on electronics. Great video man, looks awesome.
hey pp, that comment means a lot, thats exactly the style of videos i'm going for. thank you. hit me up if you ever have a question about something!
dude is dumb
@@jarchamin dude is HOTTTT A F!!!!!!
Man, you put this video together painstakingly for us. Lots of respect, lots of thanks!
This one of the best product review i have seen so far..
dude, really one of the best reviews of a projector I have ever seen! Clear instructions on how you mounted the projector and set the image.
Thanks, this helped me a lot.
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One of the best videos on setting up a home theater. Great job!
Techfreshness, I give you props on this! I totally feel the style and creativity you had with your room. It definitively brings a mello, zin-like mood. The purplish blue lights by the screen, looks like a subwoofer you got there in the middle of them too. Even your choice of furniture! Amazing! I also like what you did with the projector itself, hanging it on the ceiling. I bet that was a great project...
Dude, the way you speak in your videos is so refreshing. You sound like a normal person when going through everything, rather than talking like a freaking news anchor. Really sets you above others IMO
It really inspires to own a projector. Finally i have decided to buy one for my home and 150inches screen.
nice!!
Really great explanations, thanks dude. I have never dealt with projectors or their screens, but a potential customer needs theirs repaired, so this video is really useful info!
This is my first video by you I've watched and I really enjoy that you don't go into unnecassary technical specifics, you just use common sense and reasoning. Thanks for just being upfront and honest these are guides that are in my opinion the most helpful.
yep yep, some types really like all that detail, me and you however are bottom liners!
Man, thank you so much for this review! I am planning on buying a good Projector. Your review is really so in depth. I really like how many time you put in your video's and how you explain everything so well! As of today, you have a new subscriber ! :-D
Did you ever get one?
@@knowthycell No, sadly enough, other things happened in my life. Sometimes, life is unexpected 🤷🏻♂️
Laurent de backer dang that’s deep
@@ponapple Yeah, pretty deep!
Really great in-depth review...Everything I needed to know! good job
I really love and enjoyed this video. Think of doing this for my living room.
:lcc TGIF
excellent video on all fronts - great job setting up your projector and screen, great diy instructions, great results, very well done!
Great video, very informative. I was thinking about going the projector route but had some doubts. This video helped clear them up.
Thanks for the awesome video. How is it holding up over 2 years later? Any unmentioned problems since? Thanks for taking the time to make this video
Thanks to you I ordered this projector omg in love with it p.s Thank you for sharing
Are you still enjoying it?
Thank you so much ! I’m getting this projector one day for my apartment living room but I’ll have it on a flat surface and I want the screen you have but without mounting it on the wall since I’m renting.
I’m adding this projector to my wish list.
Also loved your video! It was very informative and love how you take the time to install and go through the specs of both the projector and the screen.
You deserve more views for this!!!
thansk a lot sevan!
Hey Tech Freshness, could you give us an update on how this beauty is holding up after almost 4 years? How's the bulb?
I guess its not holding up at all.
Very interested! I just picked up the 2050a yesterday. Seems like it's kinda old
I am still using my Benq 720P projector from 2004! It gets almost daily use and I am on my third bulb. The picture is still excellent! I have taken it down and cleaned it a few times. Also the color wheel motor got noisy after about 10,000 hours or about 10 years. A very worthwhile investment.
i bought benqmp780st 10 years ago its a short throw projector have it on a black screen still looks great,,,benq makes some good stuff
DLP projectors are good only downside is their high power consumption
Great review thanks. Nice how u talked about the projector and did demos.
RON B the carpenters 😎
I am happy to see that you didn't paint your ceiling dark, everyone tells me I should do that but with the lights off it looks fine!
I really appreciate you putting this video up on TH-cam . I've never purchased a projector before and have been agonizing over which model to get and your video has been most helpful !
thats awesome will, you really can't go wrong with this projector, and its even less than it was when i bought it
Thank you for this video. It helped me a lot with my setup and install of my BenQ HT 3050 and 120 inch screen. My set up is almost identical to yours. Now when I'm watching my 60 inch LG it seems so tiny.
ha thats awesome to hear. yeah glad you liking your setup sounds great!
Nice set up. I actually got the BenQ HT2150st with the same top mount protecting on a 135" screen. Every time I go back to watching regular TV on my 60" I'm just like..... DAMN this TV is SMALL lol
VOLTIS5 you probably only have a 32” 720p 5 year old tv
ya I bet that is one of the draw backs... everything becomes ALOT smaller doesnt it?lol
Its all good and shit BUT...
HDR and some other options are must to have for a gamer today... So...i myself have the optoma hd20 and now with xbox one x i am about to buy a 4k hdr gaming monitor because size doesn't getting shit done.
The other option is buying an HDR projectcor...and once youll see one youll trow your one to the dumpster
Great setup !!! I play FPS on my 1ms monitor
Single player campaigns i play on my 65 4k HDR samsung
And would love movies on a 120 💪
Great video. Very informative, and inspiring. I want a 100" projector screen now. Also your voice is very calming too lol.
This is amasing, its because of you that am going to buy a projector, that 120 inch cinema experience in your home is absolutely awesome
nice work---keep it up !!
Awesome movie room
Yes Room is awesome movie, but what is its relation to this?
You are absolutly fantastic Sir! :) I wish all videos were as great as this... A huge thank you from Turkey! :)
Nice one. Great to see home PJ's, I'm a Home Projectionist, brought my set up on a budget of just £320 and a lounge room of 27ft by 25ft. Had my setup for 3yrs, 120" electric screen, Optoma HD 230x PJ, Powered by an old style Sony Surround. All equipment is over 5yrs old, and you still get the WoW factor from friends. BluRay movies are over whelming. Great to see people buy PJ's instead of TV's, you get more bang for your buck as they say. And most PJs are easy to fix. Thanks for sharing the man cave.
Great video man! I just setup the exact same thing cause of your video. Great choice. Would you mind sharing info on the couch?
Thanks to your review I'm getting a 120" projector setup Thank Youhh !!
Me 2
Excellent video. I'm in the process of making a cinema room and this video helped a lot. Good work.
Good video! Like the fact that you cheered for Verstappen and were totally into the driving, moving your head looking beyond the corners.
I didn't know dragging a link will open new tab. Thanks for this short cut.
Got the same setup around Christmas (BenQ ht2050 and 120" screen) and it's absolutely epic. Way better value than any TV, and the BenQ projector is an absolute beast, even great for gaming with the low input lag. Always run it in eco mode to extend the lamp life (6000 hours).
Really great projector at a very reasonable price. Pro Tipp: don't try to save money on a cheap ceiling mount.
Great video, not just the projector but your explanation of all the features and modes boss! Very good
So good! Awesomely done! Definitely doing this to the new garage! Thanks 🙏
Thanks. Enjoyed your video.
i love how u play bf4 on it.... just what i needed to see for my setup
beamers are slow for fps games
LIVESH qjja, +) %!! 8/'/00:##35/:#$5,%@)57aeijvx
How many fps i can see in that projector...?
How many HZ?
19RocknRolla91 I did wonder what the specs were? Nice to see though. I also wondered how it’s connected to the pc, perhaps through a receiver?
1 year ago I did this setup thanks to this video. I have a 110 with grey screen in a smaller room and for the price I have zero regrets! The mount that he used is great too! Thanks
ha, thats so great to hear man, glad you are enjoying it!
That was really good,thinking about doing this in my garage thanks.
Im a F1 fan too. And after seeing it on that projector I'm going to get me one now. Nice video!!!!
also u need a FERRARI racing wheel? www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-F1-Wheel-Add-On-for-Thrustmaster-Racing-Wheels-for-PS4-PS3-PC-Xbox-One-/172767854465?hash=item2839c43f81:g:SVUAAOSwZjJU71V0
Maaaaan I should have never watched your video,now you've got my wheels turning and I want one too,even though I have never considered getting a projector because of the blurie picture with natural or reassessed light but I admitted I changed my mind after watching your video . I will have to do more research though, they can you make a video about hooking up the sound system. Thanks
Amazing. I loved your setup. I have the space and I was searching how to do it. Thank you for sharing.
awesome, good luck ! let me know if you run into anything
Bro u absolutely killed this review I was looking for an totally different projector but couldn't turn yours off👍🏾👍🏾
how did you connect your gaming console to the projector while its on the ceiling? Im still trying to figure this out for myself
Derrick Gordon long ass HDMI cable most likely
You can get a 10meter hdmi cable off ebay
All devices hook into your AVR. Then you run a single hdmi from the AVR to the projector. It's called hdmi pass thru.
Derrick Gordon really long HDMI to an HDMI splitter you can put where you have your game station/DVD player etc. Then run a really long aux cord from the projector to your around
If you want to have any sort of fun expedience gaming on a projector, you NEED to have an hdmi go direct from projector to game console. Then using an optical cable to get audio.
Passing through a receiver creates a huge amount of lag
What Chrome extention is that when you slide the link to the right?
Tab Stack, the one I use too :-)
Oh my god what a boring question !!!
Wow 😮, best set up video i have ever seen in my life!!!
Placing the board up in the ceiling for mounting.......sweeet!!!! Nice useful tips that im gonna exercise....since im expecting finally my 1st home w/basement soon.
I just went out and got the project, couch and screen.. All that I have to do now is save up for the house with basement. One paycheck at a time, maybe in the next 10 years I'll be there... I just gotta find a place in my one bedroom apartment to keep these thing until then. You gotta start somewhere right? :)
You nailed it dude, the finished project was amazing. congrats!!! :)
hey saidou, thats awesome man. you gonna set it all up in your apartment? i like your attitude! you exactly right.
Bro, I started the same way...yes 10 years later when I bought a house I made sure it had a room where I can finally put it all together. Keep grinding!
RS-232 is for control systems like Crestron
Should have spent a few hundred more for a 3 Chip LCD projector which is brighter and gives you a much wider color gamut
but that's just what I would have done.
If I was you I would consider painting the ceiling matte black so you get less light bounce and plus it will probably make it look more like a home theater
also friendly suggestion Vivid is bad for your projector because its to bright not to mention over saturated colors and unrealistic skin tones
Cinema mode is best
Either love seeing people build there home theaters
cheers
nice thanks for the info, i actually didn't realize about the 3 chip lcd projectors, but you talking what 500 more, i was trying to hit that sub 1k price point. i had considered about that light bounce, thought it would be bother some directly overhead, but it really doesn't bother me especially not to the point of painting my ceiling black, i think that would f up my whole room vibe. but i will have to play with the modes though, thank you for the tip, you sound like you know your stuff!
C815richard honestly you want the better route, I've own lcd and dlp between both dlp was more accurate in color and looked more realistic, lcd fades over time to,
I totally disagree with the LCD suggestion. DLP projectors are far superior in black levels and overall color dynamics, in my opinion. Personally, I'll never own another LCD projector because they tend to look washed out, with terrible blacks and drab colors, especially if there's any light in the room. I've a couple LCD units, but my current one is the slightly older BenQ W1070, which is similar in specs to this unit and it's also the least expensive one I've owned, while producing the best results. I'm extremely impressed with BenQ's line of DLP projectors. If I was going to go all out and build a reference theater, I'd go with a 3 chip DLP (similar to what commercial theaters use), but those cost a fortune.
D LG Except if you are susceptible to the rainbow effect and then you won't watch dlp
Epson has a laser 4k projector that blew my mind when I saw it in modia best galleria Mall
Thanks for the link and the review.. This was 2 years ago have you updated the projector as yet to something that can give you 4k? Thanks again mate
Great review. Love the Benq models. They seem cost-effective, as does the Silver screen. Thanks!
17:45 blue lights or just me? if blue lights, can you have those on and not adversely affec the image. Great video :)
Great job looks like a lot more then under 1,000 dollars
thats what i kinda thought too, thanks pete!
well his device is $799 and his screen is what 200-250? Overall thats over 1000 in the end..
@@streamfan6825 plus the cost of the speakers
great vid! I'm considering getting a projector over buying a tv so this really helped. much more cost effective too. Thanks!!
Hey great video! Question. I just bought this same HT2050A to replace my older Epson. My projector is mounted at about 14.25' away ceiling-mounted and the screen image on the wall is outside the 110" window. There is no adjustment available to make the image smaller staying in 16:9. How were you able to adjust the sizing?!
Wowwwwww. We must be on the same wavelength. My video this week is about projectors. lol. Nice video as usual!
ha, thanks man i think so. where do you live? i see your subs are up too by the way nice! you are a natural for sure, about to blow up.
Thanks bro! Man this video blew uppppp!!!! lol. Congrats! I'm in Maryland near Baltimore.
techfreshness TOO bad all movies suck
Thanks
My friend,this picture is real 1080p like a tv?? I want a benq 2150st it will be my first projector, just i need know if this make good job ,
Great job!!!
One of the best videos about TV vs Projector. Covered all the aspects of projector setup. Thank You.
welcome
Hey man great video!!
Question: how did you run the power, sound, and HDMI cords? I also have a drop ceiling but no roof outlet. Looks like you hid them very well.
Thank you!!
where'd you get that couch?
Drew P casting couch
thats super cosy right? a generous one
Yeti gaming
Ikea
Drew P n
Probably the most well rounded dedicated home theater setup video I've come across. I'm in the market for a screen and projector and this really shed Alot of light on my search. I think there's a pun in there.
ha thats great. well good to hear it helped out! you gonna love whatever you get
a i ... clearly you haven’t looked much ad this set up isn’t great and not ideal colours on wall white isn’t great .
Very comprehensive and thorough review! I love the explanation but it was even more effective with the demonstration! I'm looking into buying a projector and this was very helpful.
excellent, glad it helped, if you got any questions hit me up!
thanks for this great review. All I was wondering about is to what kind of device you connected the projecter. A home cinema system? laptop? And to what extend is a good system impacts the projector screen quality
Pretty cool
Thanks a lot man, you saved me a bunch
I didn't know I needed this until now.
Damn your video is great. Sensible speech, no BS, you justify your choices well and explain thinking. I am so impressed I subbed as soon as I finished watching.
i very much love your comment, and glad you appreciate my 'style'!
Really well done and comprehensive video. I think the 120" size is perfect. Always go with the bigger size than you think they say. your video got me excited for my future basement build-out. Thanks!
16:13 all cool, but need full darkness )))
Like all projectors do
What an indepth video!
Lots on info, set & even demos. Demo @15:59 sold me! Now i have to look into a Projector before a HDR 4K TV.
You my good man, have earned a sub.
heck yeah, thats what i likes to hear! thank you
The best part in this video is when you and your father where working together in the installation. I wish for you the best!
#happyfamily
Thats the life
Badass I wish I had a room to do that 😂😂
Impressive killstreak of Battlefield! Also, great review... clear and informative. Cheers!
Do you hace to put the projector on the screen? Can you use a regular blu ray plaer?
I am very poor but i enjoy looking at new devise that i still came see and dream of having maybe in another life time...What do ypu think....Thank you very much...
Enrique Gonzales be thankful for the things u have. I know it looks like this is all big and cool, but once you get it you won’t be happy. Besides even if you did want this, if you invested in it, you could possibly afford it. A lot of projectors are cheap, same for projection screens, I know it looks like millions, but it honestly takes that huge
Will Fribourg why would you not be happy?
Enrique Gonzales you can find cheaper ones. There's one at Walmart for 150 that's HD and 3D. It's not as good as that one but it'll do the job. There's even mini ones for like 50 bucks on Amazon
+Enrique Gonzales It's all an Illusion.. Things never leave you feeling Content, long term.. and if you get Loans you end feeling worse than when you had very little.. Happiness is already inside you..
Get a low cost one. You can upgrade to a better one at a later time. $800 for a projector is steep.
i have installed more than 500 home theaters with projectors and sound system form 5.1 to 7.2 and off course dolby digital atmos
hot dang, thats a LOT of installs!
Do you want the medal ?
yes sir here in India Home theater market is growing one and lot of opportunity are there , you are welcome dear.
Show us some of them
any suggestions for a good projector for both playing games and watching movies. frm Bihar.
I bought my first Hitachi projector in 2001 when home theatre projectors were in there infancy. Brightness and contrast ratios were low, but with the curtains closed it worked great when watching movies with my Pioneer Laser Disc player. Projectors today have a lot more technology in them and of course are a lot brighter, my next purchase will be a laser projector. They use lasers for the light source and are super bright, good for bright areas like living rooms etc. Whilst top end home theatre projectors are more expensive, they give an amazing picture with excellent contrast ratio and a much bigger screen than any TV. To help the picture appear brighter for smaller / older projectors, it's ideal to have the room as dark as possible. Either painting walls and the ceiling black (floor should be dark carpet) will allow the light to be absorbed. If you can put dark or black curtains around the walls it will also help with sound absorption (less echo). Thanks for the great video, very useful for beginners!
Well done! Thanks for making this video!
You need more subs
i cannot argue with that, ha. thanks :P
Watched this on my projector. Yes it makes more sense than Tv if its for watching movies at night. One of the best investments i have made in AV too. Next you need to get a receiver (i use denon) and good speakers (mine are Jamo) and you are all set!.
nice, watching projector review on your projector ha. yeah man i can't wait to get some sound added...jamo you say? i have never heard of those
Yep nice to relax and watch youtube vids on the hugs screen. Jamo is one of the best but very expensive. I put more into audio than the video as i am an Audiophile.
I just spent money on a 5.1 soundbar. didnt feel like running cables everywhere or spending 500+ on wireless speakers
Check out the Elac B6 speakers, might be the best bang for the buck. And if you go the soundbar route LG SJ9.
@@TopEvt just make your own speakers using professional programs to get the flattest audio responses. Also no point in spending money if no sound deadening material is placed in the room in strategic places
Great Video! Thanks for the upload. When I built my theater I had to do a lot of research to answer all the questions I had. You pretty much covered everything I learned. Perfect guide for anyone wanting their own home theater setup. My advise would be that projectors do have some convinces that televisions don't though T.V.s are far out accelerating the picture quality and technology of projectors. I don't mind the softer image a projector provides. To really make any home theater I would highly recommend investing in a respectable sound system to make the experience.
for sure, i def agree with you gonna get some good audio soon too. but yeh a little soft is what they call movie like ha.
Love that room and lights!! Super cool!
Go Hawks!
ha my man!
techfreshness Hey Dude, New Subscriber, I would just like to say that your channel is absolutely Amazing! I think that you are much better than stupid fucking TH-camrs who have hit videos and be like Number 1 on trending an shit, anyway, all in all you're a fucking awesome dude man👍🏼📸💯
ha awesome, thanks a lot michael. appreciate you subscribing too. yeh there are definitely some annoying youtubers out there, everyone has their own flavors and styles tho i guess
The reason you struggled with stretching on the cloth was because you had to start in the middle of each side and slowly work your way to the corners on all 4 sides at the same time.
ah! well good thing it didn't rip ha. thank yous
I wanted to also ask. How far do you sit from this screen and whether that distance is comfortable?
That makes allot more sense! Stretch all sides equally outwards. Thanks.
lol, yes it does
techfreshness I've blacked my room using black out curtians and graham brown disco black wallpaper helps my speakers and stands dissapear when lights are off.But even if lights are on the image is not washed out as the light dose not really reflect off the wallpaper onto the screen so colour is not affected.only thing I think is a black background would suite you screen better in daylight, less distracting to eye in daylight then with a white background in daylight. Looks very nice well done
Amazing video. Great camera quality, awesome insights and really good content.
awesome, preciate that
A nice simple, easy to do home cinema setup. We find another good isolator for the fan noise is an enclosure for the projector.
It's 2017... I'd have gone 4k... especially for this size
It’s 2020 ... I’d have gone 8K... especially for this size
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While watching your video I got a call that my newly purchased projector just arrived 😊😊
I know this vid is incredibly old but that is such a gorgeous setup.🤩
$1,000. Now that's what I call a BUDGET setup...
did a side by side picture of your video with and without the screen on the wall, absolutely no diff. Im just using the white wall at my place and its been perfect 8 years ive owned my projector, no need to hang that screen dude. when you seating that far, it looks super smooth and clear even on a bare wall
Mathieu Bouvier the screen does make it look nicer tho imo
But not all walls created equally
I agree. I use a white wall, no screen.
Great review man! Seriously answered so many questions.
Thanks, great explanation and demo. This video is 3 years old now and I have checked on the BenQ has dropped seriously in price but does not seem available from Amazon at the moment. Are you still using it or have you replaced it ?