Setting Up This Projector Was SO Much Work D: - LMG Lounge Update 2021
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Try FreshBooks free, for 30 days, no credit card required at freshbooks.com Get 15% off the ModMic Wireless and other ModMic products at antlionaudio.com The LMG Gaming Lounge is finally coming back together, and with the help of Epson 3LCD Cinema Projectors, Eastporters Audio Video's EluneVision Screens, and Infinite Cable's... cables, we're making the wrong choice by building an awesome projection setup for it, rather than using what would be obviously superior - a large OLED TV. Buy Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB Projector On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Best Buy (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy EluneVision 120" 8K Reference Screen On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy InfiniteCables Active Optical HDMI Cables: On Their Site: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ►GET MERCH: lttstore.com ►SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ►LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Check out our podcast gear: kit.co ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►Our Official Charging Partner Anker: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►Official Game Store: nexus.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Mac Address: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:34 The Screen 4:29 The Projector 8:33 Hanging the Screen 9:43 Hanging the Projector 12:25 The Payoff
The lounge project for a projection-based setup centers on upgrading to a large, high-end display solution. The team revisits their screen strategy, moving from a previous 120 inch EluneVision Tab-Tension screen that was 4K-capable to a newer 8K EVO Reference screen from EluneVision, while weighing the pros and cons of OLED versus projection. The discussion covers screen choice, viewing angles, and ambient light considerations, emphasizing why they chose a projection route with a high-quality screen and a capable projector. They detail the room’s mounting geometry, including ceiling trusses and a tall drop, and explain how lens shift on the Epson 6050UB enables precise alignment with the screen without resorting to keystone distortion. The narrative follows the practical challenges of wall mounting, from stud finding and using toggle anchors on steel studs to fabricating a custom aluminum mounting adaptor for a BenQ ceiling mount, culminating in a near-final alignment that promises a dramatic cinema-like experience for group viewing and gaming. By the end of the segment, the payoff is clear: the setup delivers sharp, vibrant images with rich color, substantial brightness, and the promise of immersive movie nights and game sessions, validating the substantial effort involved in the build.
Topics · home_theater · technology · lounge_setup · consumer_electronics · projector_setup · video_projection · gaming
Questions answered
- What projector model is used for the lounge upgrade and what are its key features?
- The Epson 6050UB is used, featuring a motorized lens with extensive lens shift, 1080p chip with 4K enhancement, and 3LCD technology to reduce rainbow artifacts and improve brightness efficiency.
- Why did the team prefer projection with a large screen over OLED television for this setup?
- They wanted a very large display for group viewing and gaming, and lens shift enables precise image alignment with a shorter throw while preserving native resolution without keystone distortion.
- What mounting challenges did the team encounter and how were they addressed?
- They dealt with mounting to steel studs using toggle anchors and built a custom aluminum adaptor to fit a BenQ ceiling mount, ensuring stable support for a heavy projector and correct alignment.