My wife insisted I do this for her
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Thanks to Hisense for making this possible!
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Check out the Hisense C2 Ultra projector at lmg.gg Buy in USA on Amazon: lmg.gg Buy in Canada: lmg.gg Buy in Canada on Amazon: geni.us Buy in UK: lmg.gg Buy in Mexico: lmg.gg Buy in Mexico on Amazon: geni.us Buy in Australia: lmg.gg Hisense YouTube: @HisenseInternational Yvonne has asked Linus to build a Movie theater for the Pool! And thanks to Hisense we are able to add the C2 Ultra projector, a 100” theater screen, and even some pool floaties to embrace the chaos. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET OUR MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. 0:00 Intro 1:00 The plan 2:55 Setting it up 4:05 Out of box experience 5:03 Cable management 6:30 Installing the screen 8:59 Test run 9:48 Audio 10:55 Are we going in there? 12:15 Movies and gaming 13:18 Who was right?
The video kicks off with a bold idea to have a movie night in the pool, sparked by Yvonne’s insistence and a plan to use the Hisense C2 Ultra 4K projector. The hosts weigh practical constraints like weather, space, and how to mount a screen, ultimately deciding to place a 100-inch screen along a long beam over the pool rather than in a hot tub. They discuss brightness, throw distance, and the projector’s capabilities, noting the C2 Ultra’s three-laser light source, 3000 lumens, and improved color accuracy, which should help with a poolside viewing experience as evening falls. The setup process involves unboxing, arranging a mount with tilt and swivel, and connecting power and ports, all while debating the best mounting strategy and whether to run cables behind a mat or along a wall. After some trial placements, they decide to use a drop-down, rear-projection screen that can be tucked away when not in use, and begin the process of drilling holes to mount the system in place, testing auto keystone and alignment as they go. The team installs the screen and projector, logs into streaming apps, and explores first-look visuals, noting the projector’s color accuracy and the potential impact of ambient light on brightness. As the test evolves, they experiment with audio options, dabble with a temporary speaker setup, and weigh the pros and cons of different sound configurations before settling on a plan to move the system to a pool-friendly, portable arrangement. The video culminates with a humorous, unpacked sense of achievement as they test a pool test run with spectators reclining and gaming, ultimately declaring the concept a success while acknowledging that some refinements remain for a full-blown pool cinema experience, and giving a nod to Hisense for providing the projector for this project.
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Questions answered
- What was the main goal of the project in this video?
- To build a poolside movie theater using the Hisense C2 Ultra projector and a drop-down rear projection screen for outdoor entertainment.
- Which features of the Hisense C2 Ultra are highlighted in the setup?
- The three-laser light source, 3000 nits brightness, improved color accuracy with Delta E around 0.9, and auto keystone with autofocus.