Cheap starter projector? - Blu-ray Forum

Mantis128 · 03-02-2016, 10:29 AM

Is there a decent to good 1080P projector on the market for under $500?

Asdqqq · 03-02-2016, 03:55 PM

I started a similar thread not too long ago:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=272642
I ended up buying an open box Optoma HD 141X for less than $400 and have been very pleased with it. You can get a new one for $550. The BenQ is supposed to be a little better for a little more, but you can't get a cheaper decent 1080P projector than the Optoma.

I'm going to put up my whole budget theater build soon. I was able to get the projector, ceiling mount, blu ray player, cables, surround sound speakers, and DIY screen for just over $630, though I still have some improvements in mind. It's awesome, and the kids love it.

jasonwell90 · 03-04-2017, 08:05 AM

How about ZET SPRO ?

04-10-2017, 10:33 AM

Yes, you can buy project under $500. Just check

izaj · 04-10-2017, 10:57 AM

Yes, you can buy project under $500. Just check

Jamie C · 03-05-2018, 07:46 AM

Optoma HD 141X - I can also totally recommend this guy. I bought it about a year back and, while it's not the absolute best projector you can get, for the price it's really good. The picture is sharp, the colours vibrants and it's not too loud. I'd totally recommend it.

03-02-2016, 10:29 AM	#1
Mantis128 Member Member since:Feb 2016 Blu-ray collection:20 DVD collection:6	Cheap starter projector? Is there a decent to good 1080P projector on the market for under $500?

03-02-2016, 03:55 PM	#2
Asdqqq Active Member Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:60 DVD collection:19 Digital collection:46 Trading Score:120	I started a similar thread not too long ago: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=272642 I ended up buying an open box Optoma HD 141X for less than $400 and have been very pleased with it. You can get a new one for $550. The BenQ is supposed to be a little better for a little more, but you can't get a cheaper decent 1080P projector than the Optoma. I'm going to put up my whole budget theater build soon. I was able to get the projector, ceiling mount, blu ray player, cables, surround sound speakers, and DIY screen for just over $630, though I still have some improvements in mind. It's awesome, and the kids love it.

03-04-2017, 08:05 AM	#3
jasonwell90 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2017	How about ZET SPRO ?

04-10-2017, 10:33 AM	#4
izaj Guest	Yes, you can buy project under $500. Just check

04-10-2017, 10:57 AM	#5
izaj New Member Member since:Apr 2017 Location:New York	Yes, you can buy project under $500. Just check

03-05-2018, 07:46 AM	#6
Jamie C Junior Member Member since:Feb 2018	Optoma HD 141X - I can also totally recommend this guy. I bought it about a year back and, while it's not the absolute best projector you can get, for the price it's really good. The picture is sharp, the colours vibrants and it's not too loud. I'd totally recommend it.

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