Different Types Of Home Theater Projectors - By: Sarah McCurdy

Home theater systems have come a long way in recent years and video projectors are fast becoming the popular choice for the home theater enthusiast. You can enjoy the experience of the movie theater without leaving your own home. Projectors have been coming down in price over the years and the average person can now purchase an affordable, high quality unit.

At this time there are three different types of video projectors available for the home theater enthusiast. They are the CRT, LCD, and DLP and you will need to research each type as each has it's own advantages and disadvantages. You will have to decide what your needs are and what your budget is before you can make a decision on which is best for your situation.

CRT stands for cathode ray tube and they have been in use for over 50 years. They are long lasting and reliable and also provide excellent image quality. Image sharpness is outstanding but brightness is not up to par with the other two kinds of projectors. The major drawback to CRT is that they are very large and bulky so you will need more space in order to utilize a CRT projector.

LCD or liquid crystal display, can display a huge variety of colors and project an extremely bright and sharp image. They are also very affordable because this technology has become so popular over the years. Even so, you will have to replace bulbs often which can cost up to a several hundred dollars. So if you decide on a LCD projector make sure that you take this into account and budget for this expense in the future.

DLP stands for digital light processing and is the newest kind of home theater projector and is rapidly gaining in popularity. DLP technology is just as bright as the LCD but it has far superior contrast range. They are also very lightweight and do not take up much space. As with LCD, bulbs need to be replaced and are quite costly.

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