Projector help - Blu-ray Forum

timmdodd · 07-17-2009, 06:15 PM

Does anyone have recommendations on a great projector to purchase around $3,000?

What about screen size?

I'm building a house with a dedicated media room. Room is 18 (Deep) X 15 (Wide) and projector drop is going to be about 13 feet from wall.

Thanks!
Crash-n-Burn

Beta Man · 07-17-2009, 06:20 PM

Screen size with be determined largely based on the projector you end up getting.......

I'd check "Projector People" for pricing for units around $3,000 I'm not sure what's out there right now.

Grevlin · 07-17-2009, 06:42 PM

I researched for a while and decided on the Panny AE3000 ($2500). It's my first proj but I love it. You can check out some pics in the build and theater folders in my gallery.

350gt · 07-17-2009, 06:49 PM

I personally think your three top picks should be, in any order:

Panasonic AE3000
Sanyo PLV-Z3000
Epson HC6500UB

With a few others that would give those a run for there money. But like Beta man suggested check out Projector People, they helped me through my struggle. I even went against what they recommended for me and I am pretty happy.

350gt · 07-17-2009, 06:52 PM

Oh and this will help with your configuration:

http://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm

Grevlin · 07-17-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350gt

I personally think your three top picks should be, in any order:

Panasonic AE3000
Sanyo PLV-Z3000
Epson HC6500UB

With a few others that would give those a run for there money. But like Beta man suggested check out Projector People, they helped me through my struggle. I even went against what they recommended for me and I am pretty happy.

I agree 100% My first choice was the Panny, Sanyo was second choice- the Epson was a bit out of my price range.

kurtis21 · 07-17-2009, 06:44 PM

I just happenend to read a really good review article on this projector..."VPL-HW10...BRAVIA SXRD 1080p Home Theater Projector" The list price is $3499 but you can always get better deals online

Another_Dude · 07-17-2009, 06:47 PM

Panasonic AE-3000U for $2399.

Grevlin · 07-17-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Panasonic AE-3000U for $2399.

Dang it, it went down already. I did get a bunch of free s#it, so I'm still good.

Another_Dude · 07-17-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grevlin

Dang it, it went down already. I did get a bunch of free s#it, so I'm still good.

I asked what price I could get if I didn't want the free s#it and got $2399.

The reason I went w/ the Panny over the other two listed above was the zoom function if I go to a CIH setup later and the FI/120hz seemed to be less quirky on the Panny.
Bulb life wasn't a concern since I bought it to use it, and I have used the snot out of it.

ChocolatFrog · 07-17-2009, 07:40 PM

My room is about the same size as yours. We went for a BenQ W5000 DLP®
Home Cinema Projector 1200 ANSI Lumens, 1080p Resolution with a 106-in. Pull-down screen and its perfect!

we love it, absolutely no complain, the image is sharp and clean, way better then the real movie theater.

while we were doing our renovation, one night we project a movie on a 14 feet wide white wall it was amazing even if it wasn't the right kind of paint. If I was to redesign my theater room I would go for a whole wall as a screen but since we had to still watch regular tv on the 50'' HDTV we went for a pull down screen.

Schrute Farms · 07-18-2009, 12:33 AM

See this thread about the Epson 6500UB https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=77221

I have it and it has to be the best projector under $8000, and its only $2700

My theater is 15 x 23 and I have a 120" 1.8 gain screen and the projector is about 15 feet from the screen. My Foot-lamberts are around 25, which falls comfortably within THX recommendations for image brightness, not to mention it looks fantastic!

timmdodd · 07-29-2009, 03:21 AM

First off, thanks to everyone for the advice so far...I'm leaning towards the Epson 6500UB.

1. Can anyone explain what the "creative frame interpolation" means? What does this really mean? Has the issue been fixed since the unit was released?

I'm not quite understanding 24fps30fps/60fps/96fps/120fps...If it matters, I use HD Time Warner and a PS3 as an input source.

2. Movie screenshots look amazing, especially the dark shots. How are sports and fast action sceens, especially football games?

3. Last attempt for input on this....Can anybody say they have a better projector to change my mind? I can get the Epson 6500UB for $2599 + a free replacement bulb.

Thanks everyone!
Crash

Schrute Farms · 07-29-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmdodd

I can get the Epson 6500UB for $2599 + a free replacement bulb.

Buy it! Football looks great with the Epson, though I no longer watch TV in my Theater. I want to maximize my lamp life, so I stick to movies only.

timmdodd · 07-29-2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the reply...Hoping to get an answer on the interpolation and FPS, that's the only thing preventing me from buying today.

Beta Man · 07-29-2009, 02:59 PM

PM Brainsturgeon.... I couldn't begin to explain it, as I know very little of the technical side....

timmdodd · 07-29-2009, 05:10 PM

Bueller? Bueller?

Anybody have any input?

1. Can anyone explain what the "creative frame interpolation" means? What does this really mean? Has the issue been fixed since the unit was released?

I'm not quite understanding 24fps30fps/60fps/96fps/120fps...If it matters, I use HD Time Warner and a PS3 as an input source.

2. Movie screenshots look amazing, especially the dark shots. How are sports and fast action sceens, especially football games?

3. Last attempt for input on this....Can anybody say they have a better projector to change my mind? I can get the Epson 6500UB for $2599 + a free replacement bulb.

07-17-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
timmdodd Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:McKinney, TX Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:7	Projector help Does anyone have recommendations on a great projector to purchase around $3,000? What about screen size? I'm building a house with a dedicated media room. Room is 18 (Deep) X 15 (Wide) and projector drop is going to be about 13 feet from wall. Thanks! Crash-n-Burn

07-17-2009, 06:42 PM	#3
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	I researched for a while and decided on the Panny AE3000 ($2500). It's my first proj but I love it. You can check out some pics in the build and theater folders in my gallery. Last edited by Grevlin; 07-17-2009 at 06:44 PM.

07-18-2009, 12:33 AM	#12
Schrute Farms Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Central Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:387 Blu-ray reviews:19 Trading Score:31	See this thread about the Epson 6500UB https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=77221 I have it and it has to be the best projector under $8000, and its only $2700 My theater is 15 x 23 and I have a 120" 1.8 gain screen and the projector is about 15 feet from the screen. My Foot-lamberts are around 25, which falls comfortably within THX recommendations for image brightness, not to mention it looks fantastic! Last edited by Schrute Farms; 07-18-2009 at 12:39 AM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Help with Projector	Projectors	minimo	10	10-08-2009 03:53 AM
Old Projector - Sharp LCD Projector XV-Z1U	Projectors	Chocolatejas	9	11-19-2008 09:50 PM
Projector	Home Theater General Discussion	J_Lee87	20	12-23-2007 11:06 PM
Best projector ever. Ever.	Home Theater General Discussion	Maximus	26	10-15-2007 09:52 PM
Help with Projector...	Home Theater General Discussion	KingDeezie	24	07-04-2007 05:55 PM

07-17-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Screen size with be determined largely based on the projector you end up getting....... I'd check "Projector People" for pricing for units around $3,000 I'm not sure what's out there right now.

07-17-2009, 06:49 PM	#4
350gt Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:teXASS.. Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:20	I personally think your three top picks should be, in any order: Panasonic AE3000 Sanyo PLV-Z3000 Epson HC6500UB With a few others that would give those a run for there money. But like Beta man suggested check out Projector People, they helped me through my struggle. I even went against what they recommended for me and I am pretty happy.

07-17-2009, 06:52 PM	#5
350gt Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:teXASS.. Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:20	Oh and this will help with your configuration: http://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm

07-17-2009, 06:44 PM	#7
kurtis21 Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern NJ Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:786 iTunes collection:1	I just happenend to read a really good review article on this projector..."VPL-HW10...BRAVIA SXRD 1080p Home Theater Projector" The list price is $3499 but you can always get better deals online

07-17-2009, 06:47 PM	#8
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	Panasonic AE-3000U for $2399.

07-17-2009, 07:40 PM	#11
ChocolatFrog New Member Member since:Jul 2009	My room is about the same size as yours. We went for a BenQ W5000 DLP® Home Cinema Projector 1200 ANSI Lumens, 1080p Resolution with a 106-in. Pull-down screen and its perfect! we love it, absolutely no complain, the image is sharp and clean, way better then the real movie theater. while we were doing our renovation, one night we project a movie on a 14 feet wide white wall it was amazing even if it wasn't the right kind of paint. If I was to redesign my theater room I would go for a whole wall as a screen but since we had to still watch regular tv on the 50'' HDTV we went for a pull down screen.

07-29-2009, 03:21 AM	#13
timmdodd Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:McKinney, TX Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:7	First off, thanks to everyone for the advice so far...I'm leaning towards the Epson 6500UB. 1. Can anyone explain what the "creative frame interpolation" means? What does this really mean? Has the issue been fixed since the unit was released? I'm not quite understanding 24fps30fps/60fps/96fps/120fps...If it matters, I use HD Time Warner and a PS3 as an input source. 2. Movie screenshots look amazing, especially the dark shots. How are sports and fast action sceens, especially football games? 3. Last attempt for input on this....Can anybody say they have a better projector to change my mind? I can get the Epson 6500UB for $2599 + a free replacement bulb. Thanks everyone! Crash

07-29-2009, 01:58 PM	#15
timmdodd Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:McKinney, TX Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:7	Thanks for the reply...Hoping to get an answer on the interpolation and FPS, that's the only thing preventing me from buying today.

07-29-2009, 02:59 PM	#16
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	PM Brainsturgeon.... I couldn't begin to explain it, as I know very little of the technical side....

07-29-2009, 05:10 PM	#17
timmdodd Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:McKinney, TX Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:7	Bueller? Bueller? Anybody have any input? 1. Can anyone explain what the "creative frame interpolation" means? What does this really mean? Has the issue been fixed since the unit was released? I'm not quite understanding 24fps30fps/60fps/96fps/120fps...If it matters, I use HD Time Warner and a PS3 as an input source. 2. Movie screenshots look amazing, especially the dark shots. How are sports and fast action sceens, especially football games? 3. Last attempt for input on this....Can anybody say they have a better projector to change my mind? I can get the Epson 6500UB for $2599 + a free replacement bulb.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals