Mistubishi HC5500 questions

[killat0n]

http://www.hdcameraworld.com/product...FQSPFQodb3H4yw

Anyone ever order from these guys?

And does anyone own this projector?

Other thoughts/info

[Brain Sturgeon]

Originally Posted by killat0n

http://www.hdcameraworld.com/product...FQSPFQodb3H4yw

Anyone ever order from these guys?

And does anyone own this projector?

Other thoughts/info

Here are some customer reviews:

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/HDCameraWorld

Bottom line, I don't think those guys are on the up-and-up. I definitely would avoid them.

I don't know if AVS carries that projector, and I know AVS forums has a bad reputation here, but their prices, advice, and customer service are top notch. I bought my projectors from them, and I would not think of going anywhere else to buy a projector.

[Beta Man]

I guess I just don't "get-it" when it comes to the animosity about AVS around here....... there are a LOT of knowledgeable people there in regards to home-theater..... and just because many choose to spend a small nation's GDP on their set-up, yet not buy a blu-ray player, is their choice..... Doesn't make them any less knowledgeable in other areas though

[Rob71]

Most of the members at AVS are great. By most I mean over 99%. But that last 1%, the shills and MS employee, gave it that reputation. When a few are given free reign to attack at will anyone who disagrees with them the whole site takes the hit not just those few posters. I stay away from certain areas and have been having a great time lately. I've gotten a lot of great ideas for my future PJ set-up from looking at some of those "monster" theaters over there. Of course my whole theater will come in under the price of some of those guys projectors.

[killat0n]

Great! Thanks for the heads up and information guys, I really appreciate it.

Beta man - love the house

Brain Sturgeon - every time I read a post of yours I get smarter. And your home theater brings a tear to my eye

[STARSCREAM]

Avoid Grey market type sellers like that. Also, AVS forum is great as i'm a member there as well and the wealth of knowledge on home theater products is astounding. Onto your original question of the HC5500. I just got one in and am having issues with it not focusing correctly, has a dead pixel near center, and blurry pans. I could have just gotten a lemon but nevertheless I am returning it and pre-ordering the Panny pt-ae3000u. I have seen others who have said Mitsubishi has QC issues.

[JJBOOGIE]

i have the Mistu 6000 and it's great a really phenom projector the reviews have been stellar from what i saw - but i would assume there are some issues out there as there are with any electronic device...should you get it, i would recommend adding your own external filter - taping some 3M material on the outside...the 5500 and 5000 don't have an easily removable filter like the 6000

depending on the size of your screen i would advise a BR Player for sure...perhaps you are already planned that - but from my perspective the difference between an HD or BR image versus DVD and SD is so great, i can't even begin to consider watching anything but HD or BR quality pictures...

even for my kids movies, i find myself getting them BluRay since i tend to watch the movies with them - i just can't stand downgrading

from everything i read prior to my purchase the Panasonics are really nice projectors as well

[JJBOOGIE]

on a side note, i would not necessarily get an HC6000 over a 5500 or 5000 - it's not that huge of an upgrade from the 5000 or 5500 (my brother got a 5000 not too long ago)

not sure what the price differences are between the two but nothing wrong with the 5000 or 5500