Boosting sound for outdoor use Does anyone have a suggestion for how to improve the sound quality of the Moviemate 72 for use outdoors? The sound via the projector's built-in speakers is great inside but seems inadequate outside. Boosting sound for outdoor use Does anyone have a suggestion for how to improve the sound quality of the Moviemate 72 for use outdoors? The sound via the projector's built-in speakers is great... » Read More Boosting sound for outdoor use Does anyone have a suggestion for how to improve the sound quality of the Moviemate 72 for use outdoors? The sound via the projector's built-in speakers is great inside but seems inadequate outside. « Show Less
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Whoops I forgot 1 thing. The newer Epson 85HD is a nice projector, it has a 3000:1 Contrast Ration (the MM72 only has 1000:1) and the 85HD has 2500 Lumens, compared to the MM72 1200, BUT the 85HD has zero vertical or horizontal Lens Shift. Meaning that it has to be placed pretty much right in front and at the right height of the screen. This may be a non issue with some, but for me it was the deciding factor in my getting the MM72 over the newer 85HD. Also, the 85HD only has 2 built in speakers, where the MM72 has 4! Just somethings to consider when looking at these.
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Hi Heather...thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try and I appreciate the help.
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Do you guys use this projector for TV as well, or just DVDs? I am looking for a good projector that will do well for watching football games, etc through satellite, cable, etc.
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Get the Ion Block Rocker. You use the auxiliary jack on the speaker and the headphone jack on the projector. Sounds much better than projector speakers. Just be sure to turn projector volume up as well.
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I just watch movies on mine...either DVDs or streaming Netflix through the Wii. However, I've read that others watch TV through theirs with success. I would suggest that you read the reviews on Amazon for the MM72..there are a lot...and you can learn how to set it up for programming. It's a great projector and very easy to use and I'd definitely buy it again. It's gives an amazing picture and is worth every penny! Also, if I was buying one now I'd look into the newer MM85, although not sure of the price difference.
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As far as I know there are no build in speakers. It connects to for example a laptop and then the sound will come from the laptop, not from the projector.edit: apparently there are build-in speakers, but I've never used those.
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It has audio output but it is not powerful enough to drive big speakers, you will need to either hook up the audio from your player to your speakers or the audio output from the projector to a receiver that will amplify the sound.
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I have to agree with the other respondents in that I would not expect these speaker to last with any outdoor exposure. I do in fact love these speakers and have them in two rooms currently and plan to expand to a whole-house. Completely indoors. I do have the external Yamaha Speakers which have served me well over the past few years. They are mounted in a case which may not give you the appearance you're going for. But no, these guys would not do well in an outdoor environment.
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We use it for our outdoor movie nights. It's great! Use rear projection and that helps a lot.
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Dear Zachary,I just tested this on the projector I have for sale. I hooked plugged in the HDMI cable and I hooked up the audio to Bose speakers through the audio out port. The video was on screen and the sound came out of my speakers. It works great! I still have my speaker available and I hope you consider me as a seller when buying on Amazon! Thanks!- Jake Zerner
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I would recommend the PL-66 for the speakers behind you as they are the least used. However I might recommend a 5.1 setup without two rear speakers if you prefer concert sound over movie sound like I do. The 5.1 direction gives all you need for a directional sound such as a stage. Movie sound is a bit different and good too. I just like concerts, usually off MDVD or Blu-ray, more than movies. So prefer to run larger speakers and up sound.I would add another set of BIC-PL89 up front first as a high front or right front and skip the rear speakers for now.If you want movie rear speakers for the complete surround sound or great gaming speakers for your computer desk top then get the PL66. I would recommend the PL-66 for the speakers behind you as they are the least used. However I might recommend a 5.1 setup without two rear speakers if you prefer concert sound over movie sound like I do. The 5.1 direction gives all you need for a directional sound such as a stage. Movie sound is a bit different and good too. I just like concerts, usually off MDVD or Blu-ray, more than movies. So prefer to run larger speakers and up sound.I would add another set of BIC-PL89 up front first as a high front or right front and skip the rear speakers for now.If you want... » Read More I would recommend the PL-66 for the speakers behind you as they are the least used. However I might recommend a 5.1 setup without two rear speakers if you prefer concert sound over movie sound like I do. The 5.1 direction gives all you need for a directional sound such as a stage. Movie sound is a bit different and good too. I just like concerts, usually off MDVD or Blu-ray, more than movies. So prefer to run larger speakers and up sound.I would add another set of BIC-PL89 up front first as a high front or right front and skip the rear speakers for now.If you want movie rear speakers for the complete surround sound or great gaming speakers for your computer desk top then get the PL66. « Show Less
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You can run some external speakers on the deck or patio with the addional B speakers. The type depends on your taste and costs. But if their outdoor you shouldn't have any issues finding good quality outdoor speakers. Hope I helped.
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I have never tried that but I would question why? I am running two K14-KB , RFT Accoustics 100W speakers and the sound is extemely clean. Outdoors the projection is very good to 200 feet. I am amazed at the amount of power that comes out of such a small unit. If you do try to bridge the speaker outputs be careful to phase correctly and use no less than 8 ohm versions. There is no option to do this in the specifications.
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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Yes there is a built in limit to the audio capacity running through the projector. i personally bi-pass the speaker setting in the projector and use the audio setting thru my laptop and play the audio thru my laptop thru blue tooth to a wireless blue tooth speaker. The wireless blue tooth speaker i went with is from Costco and i get great volume and great sound quality. another option for you is to go to a music store (where they sell amp's, drum sets, ect) and they will have blue tooth speakers with built in amps for DJ's and those really kick butt... in short the audio capacity in the projector is really terrible but the picture is great in dark settings. Yes there is a built in limit to the audio capacity running through the projector. i personally bi-pass the speaker setting in the projector and use the audio setting thru my laptop and play the audio thru my laptop thru blue tooth to a wireless blue tooth speaker. The wireless blue tooth speaker i went with is from Costco and i get great volume and great sound quality. another option for you is to go to a music store (where they sell amp's, drum sets, ect) and they will have blue tooth speakers with built in amps for DJ's and those really kick butt... in short the audio capacity in the... » Read More Yes there is a built in limit to the audio capacity running through the projector. i personally bi-pass the speaker setting in the projector and use the audio setting thru my laptop and play the audio thru my laptop thru blue tooth to a wireless blue tooth speaker. The wireless blue tooth speaker i went with is from Costco and i get great volume and great sound quality. another option for you is to go to a music store (where they sell amp's, drum sets, ect) and they will have blue tooth speakers with built in amps for DJ's and those really kick butt... in short the audio capacity in the projector is really terrible but the picture is great in dark settings. « Show Less
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Hi beck. I am sorry I can't answer that for you. We only use it for our business in meetings and trainings. I am sure that it would be fine as a home projector as well. I just don't know about outdoors. I am sorry I am very little help here. Enjoy your summer. Cindy
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we use it for outside movie night. not mounting. the sound from speak is fine for 4 people sitting next to the projector. if someone is talking you need a speaker. fan is whisper quite. absolutely love this thing!
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I have mine outside, but they sound great. I would not be afraid to have them in a small retail space.
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Thanks for your question. There is a built in amplifier. This gets very loud outside. This is a fantastic sounding speaker. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Soundcast dealer.
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this should do just fine out doors. You will need to wait for late evening for it to be dark enough, and I have found ambient light to not effect the over all projection quality too much. So porch lights and landscape lighting shouldn't be a problem. You will likely need a separate sound system, unless you have a quiet group of people watching. I would take precautions to be sure it won't be exposed to rain or pool splashes though, there is a lens adjustor and buttons on top of the projector.
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These speakers are not designed for outdoor use. Try the Bose 151 for outdoor use. The are surface mount but sound very good