I came across the Ultimea Apollo P40 projector from Projectorcentral and I'm really interested in it. However, I don't know much about the brand. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with it or knows anything about it?
I saw someone reviewing this projector from youtube, it seems to be a very cost-effective projector at this price.
I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this projector. Any information or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
First, let me start off by saying I do not own, nor have I ever used this projector.
1) Projectorcentral is not the seller. That site only reviews projectors and details the specifications provided to them by the manufacturer. It is, however, my Go-To source whenever I need details on a projector I'm looking at.
2) The first thing you need to understand about projectors is how they perform in various lighting conditions. Ambient light is the nemesis of most home projectors and the ability to control it will make your viewing that much more entertaining. For the most part, the darker the room, the better the image.
3) The next thing you need to understand is image size vs. throw distance vs. viewing distance vs. display resolution. The Throw Distance is the distance between the projector lens and the display screen. The larger the distance, the larger the image, but the larger the image, the less clarity you get (also the darker the room needs to be). This can be offset by a projector that projects a higher resolution.
4) Finally, you need to determine what your viewing room dimensions are. If the room is too large, the throw distance is too great and you don't get the clarity you really want. Too small and the throw distance is limited. Depending on the size of the room, you might be better off just getting a larger HDTV. Then there is the viewing distance. The closer you sit to the screen and depending on display resolution and image size, you may be subject to what's known as the "screen door" effect; what your viewing is like looking at it through a screen door.
My first foray into projectors was a good experience for a low cost. I had about a 10' throw distance that produced a 60" 4x3 display. I connected it to my PC via VGA and used my PC 5.1 surround speakers for audio. Given the space I was in and not wanting to disturb my roommate at the time, it was more than sufficient, however, given the low display resolution and the closeness of my viewing distance (about 8') I was subjected to the "Screen-Door" effect.
I next moved up to an Optoma HD20 which had a native 1080p display; a 19' throw distance gave me a 135" display. I also used black out curtains to reduce the amount of ambient light. My viewing distance was about 13' and I had the system connected to an Onkyo 5.1 surround sound system. This was pretty much the optimal setting for me (though my apartment neighbors might have disagreed) in that location.
Projector Central Throw Distance Calculator
Looking at the specifications of your projector, I'm seeing a very low throw distance for a room that has any sort of ambient light. You might be able to get a 50" screen if you can limit the amount of light in the room. That's at a throw distance of around five feet. Depending on your room size, that might be in the middle of the room.
About the only positive I can say about that projector is that it does seen to be a true 1080p display projector. That said, @ $270 and depending on your situation, this might be a good intro into projectors. According to Projectorcentral, the optimal screen size for this unit is about 43". If you can find a larger sized HDTV for less, then you're probably want to go that route.
Also, you're going to want some sort of separate audio system as the speakers on this unit (and most projectors) are minimal (2x5watt).
First, let me start off by saying I do not own, nor have I ever used this projector.
1) Projectorcentral is not the seller. That site only reviews projectors and details the specifications provided to them by the manufacturer. It is, however, my Go-To source whenever I need details on a projector I'm looking at.
2) The first thing you need to understand about projectors is how they perform in various lighting conditions. Ambient light is the nemesis of most home projectors and the ability to control it will make your viewing that much more entertaining. For the most part, the darker the room, the better the image.
3) The next thing you need to understand is image size vs. throw distance vs. viewing distance vs. display resolution. The Throw Distance is the distance between the projector lens and the display screen. The larger the distance, the larger the image, but the larger the image, the less clarity you get (also the darker the room needs to be). This can be offset by a projector that projects a higher resolution.
4) Finally, you need to determine what your viewing room dimensions are. If the room is too large, the throw distance is too great and you don't get the clarity you really want. Too small and the throw distance is limited. Depending on the size of the room, you might be better off just getting a larger HDTV. Then there is the viewing distance. The closer you sit to the screen and depending on display resolution and image size, you may be subject to what's known as the "screen door" effect; what your viewing is like looking at it through a screen door.
My first foray into projectors was a good experience for a low cost. I had about a 10' throw distance that produced a 60" 4x3 display. I connected it to my PC via VGA and used my PC 5.1 surround speakers for audio. Given the space I was in and not wanting to disturb my roommate at the time, it was more than sufficient, however, given the low display resolution and the closeness of my viewing distance (about 8') I was subjected to the "Screen-Door" effect.
I next moved up to an Optoma HD20 which had a native 1080p display; a 19' throw distance gave me a 135" display. I also used black out curtains to reduce the amount of ambient light. My viewing distance was about 13' and I had the system connected to an Onkyo 5.1 surround sound system. This was pretty much the optimal setting for me (though my apartment neighbors might have disagreed) in that location.
Projector Central Throw Distance Calculator
Looking at the specifications of your projector, I'm seeing a very low throw distance for a room that has any sort of ambient light. You might be able to get a 50" screen if you can limit the amount of light in the room. That's at a throw distance of around five feet. Depending on your room size, that might be in the middle of the room.
About the only positive I can say about that projector is that it does seen to be a true 1080p display projector. That said, @ $270 and depending on your situation, this might be a good intro into projectors. According to Projectorcentral, the optimal screen size for this unit is about 43". If you can find a larger sized HDTV for less, then you're probably want to go that route.
Also, you're going to want some sort of separate audio system as the speakers on this unit (and most projectors) are minimal (2x5watt).
Thank you so much Wolf！
Your content gave me a lot of guiding suggestions, combined with the size of my room, it seems that if I want a better experience above 50", I need to consider a higher specification option.
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