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taei · 11-14-2015, 04:12 AM

Hi all!

A friend of mine just moved into a new house and this new house's basement was converted to a home theater room by the previous owner.

My friend has tasked me with the job of finding him a projector that works for his basement.

What I know is that the basement can go pitch black. There is no path for light into the basement.

One of the walls has been painted in a "special" projector friendly wall paint, and even has a different texture than the other walls. And there is a bracket installed on the wall.

I've tried to get more info out of my friend. Not sure about wall size for now. He's looking for something that's less than a $1,000 and apparently wants a projector without a bulb (which I'm pretty sure is impossible lol).

The reason why he wanted to look into this is because he knows that I'm part of the Blu-Ray forum and that's what he wants to play on his project.

Any thoughts?

Any help is appreciated!

wormraper · 11-14-2015, 11:12 AM

under a thousand for an LED projector? not happening, at least not one he'd most likely be happy with.

the benq w1070 is still the goto under $1k projector as long as he's not susceptible to the color wheel of a DLP... fantastic projector, with the limitation of no lens shift though

Talal86 · 01-24-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

under a thousand for an LED projector? not happening, at least not one he'd most likely be happy with.

the benq w1070 is still the goto under $1k projector as long as he's not susceptible to the color wheel of a DLP... fantastic projector, with the limitation of no lens shift though

what are the advantages of an LED projector?

kopkiwi · 01-26-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Talal86

what are the advantages of an LED projector?

Don't have to replace the LAMP. No brightness loss

therealdjnugz · 01-26-2016, 06:40 PM

Yea...he's not getting a bulbless projector for under a grand. I'd recommend something like the Epson 2045. Again, no lens shift but you get what you pay for to some extent.

Talal86 · 01-26-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kopkiwi

Don't have to replace the LAMP. No brightness loss

that's awesome!

after looking around online I decided to go with the BenQ W1070+ as my first projector ever

therealdjnugz · 01-29-2016, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talal86

that's awesome!

after looking around online I decided to go with the BenQ W1070+ as my first projector ever

Good choice!

Talal86 · 02-24-2016, 09:02 AM

What's the difference between w1500 and w1070+?

Meikkis · 02-24-2016, 12:33 PM

Hey!

I am new here in blu-ray forum. And I am goeing to buy my very first projector.
What you guys think about Epson eh-tw9000 also known as 5010? There is one used that I have been looking for, only used 1090 hours.
I know that it is not the latest modell, but I think that it is still better than example brand new eh-tw6600.

11-14-2015, 04:12 AM	#1
taei Power Member Member since:May 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:306 DVD collection:110 Digital collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Projector Recommendations! Hi all! A friend of mine just moved into a new house and this new house's basement was converted to a home theater room by the previous owner. My friend has tasked me with the job of finding him a projector that works for his basement. What I know is that the basement can go pitch black. There is no path for light into the basement. One of the walls has been painted in a "special" projector friendly wall paint, and even has a different texture than the other walls. And there is a bracket installed on the wall. I've tried to get more info out of my friend. Not sure about wall size for now. He's looking for something that's less than a $1,000 and apparently wants a projector without a bulb (which I'm pretty sure is impossible lol). The reason why he wanted to look into this is because he knows that I'm part of the Blu-Ray forum and that's what he wants to play on his project. Any thoughts? Any help is appreciated!

02-24-2016, 12:33 PM	#9
Meikkis New Member Member since:Feb 2016	Hey! I am new here in blu-ray forum. And I am goeing to buy my very first projector. What you guys think about Epson eh-tw9000 also known as 5010? There is one used that I have been looking for, only used 1090 hours. I know that it is not the latest modell, but I think that it is still better than example brand new eh-tw6600. Last edited by Meikkis; 02-24-2016 at 01:43 PM.

11-14-2015, 11:12 AM	#2
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:961 Blu-ray collection:5289 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	under a thousand for an LED projector? not happening, at least not one he'd most likely be happy with. the benq w1070 is still the goto under $1k projector as long as he's not susceptible to the color wheel of a DLP... fantastic projector, with the limitation of no lens shift though

01-26-2016, 06:40 PM	#5
therealdjnugz Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Rochester, NY Home Theater Gallery:37 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:897 Trading Score:233	Yea...he's not getting a bulbless projector for under a grand. I'd recommend something like the Epson 2045. Again, no lens shift but you get what you pay for to some extent.

02-24-2016, 09:02 AM	#8
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	What's the difference between w1500 and w1070+?

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