Barco may not be a well-known name in audio and video technology to the average consumer. Still, most anyone that has experience with commercial-class AV or attended a large event has experienced a Barco projector. 

The company has a long, rich, and perhaps surprising history. It started in Belgium as a radio manufacturer, with American parts – the Belgian American Radio Corporation. The company followed the natural progression into TV set manufacturing in the late 1950s to the 1970s, competing in Europe with industry giants like Philips. In 1979, they started to focus on video projection in airplanes, producing color projectors when the competition was still in black and white. The innovation continued from there, as Barco developed commercial projection and display solutions used from medical radiology to air traffic control. Leveraging their extensive experience and history, they entered the commercial cinema projection market in the early 2000s, with thousands of installations around the globe. 

If you want a top-quality projector for your home theater, Barco should be at the top of your shopping list. As a top commercial AV and home theater design company in St. Louis, Elite Technology Solutions recommends Barco projector solutions for its Missouri clients. Keep reading below to learn why. 

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The Barco Difference

Barco has always been a high-end brand. When CRT technology ruled, Barco projectors would be specified for any event that required high-quality visuals. With modern technology, Barco has continued to innovate and do it differently. They design and make their own lenses and optics and build custom electronics boards rather than use off-the-shelf components. As a result, Barco continues to be a top choice for high-end home theaters, boardrooms, theaters, and performance venues. 

True Cinemascope

Today, most movies you see in commercial theaters are in the widescreen 2.39:1 format, often referred to as Cinemascope. Barco Cinemascope projectors can automatically detect the aspect ratio of the content and scale it appropriately to fit the 5120 X 2160 resolution. It also handles standard 16:9 4K resolution formats and can switch back and forth for a seamless viewing experience. 

The Projectors

Barco produces a range of incredibly bright and sharp home cinema projectors. Utilizing a range of lighting technology from Xenon to long-lasting laser, the projectors go as high as an incredible 32,000 lumens. All but one model features 4K or Cinemascope resolution. They are designed to present images as lifelike and detailed as possible, drawing on the company's unique expertise in imaging across multiple technologies. A discerning expert like Michael Bay, director of big-budget action epics like Pearl Harbor and Transformers, uses a Barco projector in his Bel Air home theater. 

 

Upgrade to commercial cinema quality that the pros use for the best home theaters with a Barco projector. To learn more, call us today at (636) 939-4474 or reach out on our contact page. We look forward to working with you!