CRT projectors,
Weather these are rear projected sets or front projection, I have always liked the look of the picture quality.
I was particularly interested in the Pioneer Elite rear sets, and also had my eye on the the Mitsubishi's
Panasonic in 1998 released a 47inch rear set that looked (in my eyes anyway) quite stunning, as it wasn't boxy like most.
Front projector for me Would be Sony's G90.
The fact of the matter is that these old projectors still beat the modern day projectors in the areas of contrast, resolution and the deep blacks . . . . . . .Of which is a testament of how far ahead they were.
Now that I have a place of my own, and the technology has improved with each manufacturers newest models, I have personally come to this rough conclusion . . . . . .This is just my own comments guys so forgive me for any flaws I may have;
I do not have a dedicated Home theater room so my system is based in my living room.
In all that I have done with reference decorating, fittings, carpets pictures, ect. . . . I have tried to keep my room looking as neutral as possible.
Now if I was to get one of these HUGE projectors fitted to my ceiling, then I know for sure, that this would spoil my room.
The point that laserbite34 made was a well balanced one and I agree with.
If the projector that you have researched, read about the reviews and, so on looks great in action and you are happy with the results, along with the fact that this wouldn't dominate your living environment is to be considered.
If all of these factors are taken into consideration then the end result will be good.
The improvements that have been made in projectors has been outstanding, and for most AV Enthusiast the smaller boxes are also designed more to fit in with peoples decor ect........
Now for those members on this forum who have much larger, or even dedicated Cinema rooms then well done, but I think in most house holds where the home theatre shares the same room as the rest of the family, pleasing the wife and safety factors for any young children can be a tougher challenge indeed.
The bottom line for me is yes I would love to have the 9inch crt projector but, will be more than happy to get the balance right.
It's truly good to see that these projectors are still being serviced, with enough spare parts to go round and well done to those that have them, may they give you many years of cinematic enjoyment.
The modification boards for HDMI is also a good addition for these projectors.
Regards