3D projector recommendations / options

[levcore]

Originally Posted by Jlardonio

https://www.projectorcentral.com/top-3d-projectors.htm

In this website they explain and there's a list of best projectors at various prices.

Thank you, I will look at this link at lunch.

[Energy Crisis]

Originally Posted by levcore

Thanks for the info, I can't be doing with any of the above so i guess it's better for me to go for a 3D projector, the problem is the ones that are just a 3D projector in my price range are listed as "HD ready" rather than just "HD" so i guess i need to circle back to, what does that difference mean for me? If 3D ready means i need extra equipment to get the 3D to work, does HD ready mean i need extra equipment to get it to work in HD? This is very confusing tbh as i'm not sure what HD ready means with regard to projectors and why there is even a difference between HD and HD ready. Why aren't all new projectors just "HD"?

All of the models you linked to at Richer Sounds are native Full HD projectors and all are 3D projectors that don't require anything additional but the glasses. You're fine with any of them.

[levcore]

Thanks guys, still mulling it over. Jlardino did say 3D ready means you need additional tech but Energy crisis you say that all of those ones i linked, some of which were listed as 3D ready, don't need additional equipment to work?

[Jlardonio]

Originally Posted by levcore

Thanks guys, still mulling it over. Jlardino did say 3D ready means you need additional tech but Energy crisis you say that all of those ones i linked, some of which were listed as 3D ready, don't need additional equipment to work?

Maybe the 3D ready is wrong placed, that should be Full HD 3D instead.

As the projectorcentral states:

There are presently two types of 3D Projectors: Full HD 3D and PC 3D Ready. All 3D projectors also support 2D. Prices of 3D and 2D projectors are comparable, unless the 3D projector includes an emitter and glasses. Performance is essentially the same.

Full HD 3D Projectors

A projector that is Full HD 3D compatible can use any of the 3D formats enabled in the HDMI 1.4 3D specification. These projectors are compatible with the 1080p 3D signal from a Blu-ray player, set-top box, or other HDMI 1.4 device.

PC 3D Ready Projectors

A projector that is PC 3D Ready can accept a 120Hz frame-sequential 3D signal from a computer via either NVIDIA's 3D Vision system or one of several educational software suites. These projectors are not compatible with the HDMI 1.4 3D specification used on 3D Blu-ray players and set-top boxes.

[Just_Discovered_3D]

Yes, definitely do not get a 3D Ready projector.


On the plus side, they can all display 2D at 120 Hz. The downside is that without a converter box the only way to watch or game in 3D on them is to use a PC, and you'll have to use sketchy 3rd party programs to do it. The one that I use is Potplayer, it works rather well. Theoretically, PowerDVD will support 3D Ready if you use a Nvidia GPU but I have not gotten it to work.

These converter boxes existed, years ago, but I can't find one for sale.

However, if anyone is a bit skint then I have seen 720p DLP projectors that have Full HDMI 1.4 certified 3D going for around $100 on eBay. Full HDMI 1.4 3D is vastly more convenient.

A final quirk about 3D Ready is that you can only turn the 3D mode on or off if the projector detects a 3D capable signal. This means that if you accidentally leave your projector in 3D mode then you can be stuck in it later, and 3D mode washes out the picture unless you have 3D glasses on.

[Energy Crisis]

Originally Posted by levcore

Thanks guys, still mulling it over. Jlardino did say 3D ready means you need additional tech but Energy crisis you say that all of those ones i linked, some of which were listed as 3D ready, don't need additional equipment to work?

I'm trying to simplify this as much as possible. Richer Sounds shouldn't use the HD/3D Ready descriptions IMO as it's only causing confusion. Rest assured, ALL of these models you listed below are native 1080p Full HD projectors and the only thing you will need to watch 3D content is the glasses. The full specs for each model bear this out, so don't worry about the "ready" qualifier. In this context it's meaningless.

Originally Posted by levcore

Hey all, any thoughts on these please?

Optoma, this one is £469 which is an agreeable price IMO
https://www.richersounds.com/optoma-hd145x-black.html

Optoma, This one is £799 so what makes it that much better than the one above?
https://www.richersounds.com/optoma-hd29hst-white.html

Optoma for £599
https://www.richersounds.com/optoma-gt1080e.html

Benq for £499
https://www.richersounds.com/benq-th585.html

what's the difference between 3D projector and 3D ready projector?

Picking the right projector is a minefield as there are so many options and it's a lot of money so i need to be 100% sure. I did think about getting a 4K/ 3D one but those are so much more expensive so it might just have to be a 1080p 3D one.

[levcore]

Originally Posted by Jlardonio

Maybe the 3D ready is wrong placed, that should be Full HD 3D instead.

As the projectorcentral states:

There are presently two types of 3D Projectors: Full HD 3D and PC 3D Ready. All 3D projectors also support 2D. Prices of 3D and 2D projectors are comparable, unless the 3D projector includes an emitter and glasses. Performance is essentially the same.

Full HD 3D Projectors

A projector that is Full HD 3D compatible can use any of the 3D formats enabled in the HDMI 1.4 3D specification. These projectors are compatible with the 1080p 3D signal from a Blu-ray player, set-top box, or other HDMI 1.4 device.

PC 3D Ready Projectors

A projector that is PC 3D Ready can accept a 120Hz frame-sequential 3D signal from a computer via either NVIDIA's 3D Vision system or one of several educational software suites. These projectors are not compatible with the HDMI 1.4 3D specification used on 3D Blu-ray players and set-top boxes.

Originally Posted by Energy Crisis

I'm trying to simplify this as much as possible. Richer Sounds shouldn't use the HD/3D Ready descriptions IMO as it's only causing confusion. Rest assured, ALL of these models you listed below are native 1080p Full HD projectors and the only thing you will need to watch 3D content is the glasses. The full specs for each model bear this out, so don't worry about the "ready" qualifier. In this context it's meaningless.

Thank you both. As you say it seems the Richer Sounds website has made it more confusing than it needs to be!

[Jlardonio]

Originally Posted by levcore

Thank you both. As you say it seems the Richer Sounds website has made it more confusing than it needs to be!

Yes, it seems to be the case.

[Cabanon]

We're looking at building a new house and I want to build a proper Cinema room and I'm looking for maybe include a 4K+3D projector instead of 2 separate TV (1x 65in 4K + 1x 50in 3D). Now, it seems more confusing than ever when you enter this combo.

What are the current options ?

[Jlardonio]

Originally Posted by Cabanon

We're looking at building a new house and I want to build a proper Cinema room and I'm looking for maybe include a 4K+3D projector instead of 2 separate TV (1x 65in 4K + 1x 50in 3D). Now, it seems more confusing than ever when you enter this combo.

What are the current options ?

https://www.projectorcentral.com/top-3d-projectors.htm

Check the Full HD 3D projectors on that website's list. You can check their specs and compare.

[Cabanon]

Originally Posted by Jlardonio

https://www.projectorcentral.com/top-3d-projectors.htm

Check the Full HD 3D projectors on that website's list. You can check their specs and compare.

thank you. I see some models are available at my local A/V electronics store. I'll go check it out.

[xplorar]

Guys, I am currently on BenQ HT2050 DLP projector and enjoying zero crosstalk picture that DLP delivers. I am thinking of upgrading to 4k Sony VPL-VW290ES (Euro version of US Sony VPL-VW325ES). Will crosstalk be visible on this SXRD projector?

[bhampton]

My 285ES had it depending on the source and the settings.

It did produce a very entertaining 3D image tho.

[BLMN]

New ultra short throw projector by Phillips will have 3D support!

https://screeneo.com/pages/v

Soon available on indiegogo here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/p...or/coming_soon

DLP single laser UST, 4k Dolby Vision, 3D capable (Active, DLP Link). Initial price will be less than $2k with discounts on indiegogo when it goes live.

1st review in French, scroll down for English (3D was not reviewed):

https://www.mondoprojos.fr/2022/10/0...s-screeneo-u5/

I've been looking for a substitute of my old 82 inch DLP 1080p 3D TV and an UST projector is something that i've been considering as the perfect solution, i can go much bigger with a lot less space, add to the fact that this particular model will have best of both worlds in 4K with Dolby Vision and 3D, i am almost sold on this.

[randomfellow]

Originally Posted by BLMN

New ultra short throw projector by Phillips will have 3D support!

https://screeneo.com/pages/v

Aw snap, that sounds very promising. I will definitely keep an eye on that, great find.

[cdx47]

If I had the wall space (and the money) then I would be looking at this Laser TV. Not the best blacks in the world but it's bright enough for 4K HDR and more importantly for this thread, the 3D apparently rivals the best out there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nVsENzjnDs

[BLMN]

Originally Posted by cdx47

If I had the wall space (and the money) then I would be looking at this Laser TV. Not the best blacks in the world but it's bright enough for 4K HDR and more importantly for this thread, the 3D apparently rivals the best out there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nVsENzjnDs

Seen this one, not very keen on putting down $5k on a brand I never heard before, no idea about future firmwares and technical support either. Also the fact they went for a pretty much DOA HDR10+. DV is a must for me.

[cdx47]

Originally Posted by BLMN

Seen this one, not very keen on putting down $5k on a brand I never heard before, no idea about future firmwares and technical support either. Also the fact they went for a pretty much DOA HDR10+. DV is a must for me.

There's a $3k version as well which is 2500 lumens and DV is supposed to come later in the year. If I were to spend this kind of money then I would want it for both 4k and 3D so it would depend on the black levels. Plus you bring up a good point about the no name branding and possible future support. In the US this might be slightly less of an issue, but quite a few foreign companies come to the UK just to fleece the population.

[BLMN]

Originally Posted by cdx47

There's a $3k version as well which is 2500 lumens and DV is supposed to come later in the year. If I were to spend this kind of money then I would want it for both 4k and 3D so it would depend on the black levels. Plus you bring up a good point about the no name branding and possible future support. In the US this might be slightly less of an issue, but quite a few foreign companies come to the UK just to fleece the population.

Over AVS forum the praise is huge for the LTV-3500, who has it says 3D is perfect on it. The only complaint I've seen there was contrast and black levels, someone mentioned the next firmware will mitigate the contrast thing and like you said DV is coming as well. I will keep monitoring this one, maybe a good deal for black Friday will entice me, still not very "big" on unknown brands.

[Jlardonio]

Originally Posted by Riwriwriw

This may not be the best place to ask, sorry about that. I did look, but couldn’t find one. Is there a list anywhere of 3D film archive releases that have anaglyph versions? I’m just getting into golden age 3D, and there is no way to get equipment that can display it other than that.

https://www.projectorcentral.com/pro...&sort=rev#list

If you're interested in buy a blu-ray 3D player compatible projector to fully take advantage of 3D discs.