Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by welwynnick

That shoot-out was for last year's models, that only included the Epson TW1000, not the new TW2000. Can you tell us which Sony & Sharp models you already owned?

I'm starting to wonder if the 1080UB is actually as good as or better than ALL of the mainstream 1080 models, apart from the JVC HD2.

Nick

I have owned projectors since 1995. The models are listed below:

1. Sharpvision XV-S55, cost around $5,000-$6,000
2. Sony VPL-VW10HT
3. Sony VPL-HS20
4. Epson Home Cinema 1080UB

You can say that I am an experienced projector user. All the old models are in working condition and sitting in my garage. I also have an unopened spare bulb for the Sony HS20. I should sell these projectors on Ebay.

If you plan to spend below $3,000, I don't believe you can do better than Epson 1080UB. The price after $200 rebate is around $2,800. The 1080Ub has much better contrast and black levels than most other 1080 projectors.

Epson is currently selling last year's model (Home Cinema 1080) for around $2,200-$2,300. It is a very good projector. Check their web site. Sony has also announnced a new projector for around $3,000 (VPL-VW40) to better compete with Epson. I have heard it is as good as their $5,000 VPL-VW60 model.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665307855