Thinking about going large :-)

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Originally Posted by victorvondoom88

I would wholeheartedly recommend the Panasonic AE-4000U (~ 2,000)and I highly recommend Carada screens.
I have their 120"(~97-97" when viewing 16:9) 2.35:1 Criterion screen in Brilliant White it was under 1,000.00.
That puts you right @ 3k a little less if you go with a smaller screen.

If you are unfamiliar with the Panasonic it has a lens memory function that allows you to zoom in and fill a 2.35:1 screen (w/scope movies)= no black bars. You have a CIH set-up without the expense of the anamorphic lens.
You can add a lens down the road as the 4000U does support it.
Got my last two pj's from visual apex and Carada you buy direct.

Projector Central is a good place to do research. There isn't anyplace to seriously demo a pj in my area (~90 miles west of Chicago). I have made my last two purchases sight unseen it was quite a leap of faith but it panned out.

Great recommendations! I used to run a Sanyo PLV-Z2000 and was very happy at the time. I then decided on the AE4000 after going to Projectorcentral.com and it has been an absolute night and day difference.