Mitsubishi HC3800 vs. Epson 6500UB - Blu-ray Forum

PaulJunior · 01-27-2010, 01:11 PM

Hey,

I have to make the payment today. I'm already a little over my budget but am still wondering if I shouldn't pay $800 more to get the "top of the line" projector. What do you guys think? Is it worth the price difference?

Thanks, Paul

PaulJunior · 01-27-2010, 02:11 PM

I've just noticed it's been discontinued... :/

SeanMF · 01-27-2010, 11:50 PM

I got the Epson powerlite 8100. I recommend it over the hc3800. I believe the 6500ub was replaced by the 8500ub (if you can afford the 8500ub then get it). Either epson models I mentioned are better than the hc3800. I was debating the hc3800 myself.

blarneyrubble · 01-28-2010, 01:52 AM

My concern with the Epson was the use of organic panels. The facts are kind of hard to find--unlike the many opinions I found. What is yours?

PaulJunior · 01-28-2010, 05:45 AM

I've decided to buy the HC3800 now and maybe sell it sometime in summer to buy the Epson 8500UB. This way I can get to know both DLP and LCD technology, plus I'll have a projector right now

Thanks,

drago3451 · 01-28-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blarneyrubble

My concern with the Epson was the use of organic panels. The facts are kind of hard to find--unlike the many opinions I found. What is yours?

I believe the 6500UB does not use the organic panels and it is only the 6100, 8100 line that use them. Still, I have the 6100 and I do not think there is any concrete data to support non-organic vs organic. I may be wrong but I have not seen anything. Also, the info that is out there shows that the organic panel will degrade over time. I am not one to keep a unit till it dies and will probably upgrade before this happens anyway.

kndy · 03-05-2010, 07:07 PM

Paul, are you happy with your HC3800. I'm thinking of purchasing one.

GTP · 03-28-2010, 11:50 PM

[QUOTE=SeanMF;2835924]I got the Epson powerlite 8100. I recommend it over the hc3800. I believe the 6500ub was replaced by the 8500ub (if you can afford the 8500ub then get it). Either epson models I mentioned are better than the hc3800. I was debating the hc3800 myself.[/QUOTE

Better at what...placement flexibility dark levels....but not sharpness , ansi or pop.

01-27-2010, 01:11 PM	#1
PaulJunior Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:137	Mitsubishi HC3800 vs. Epson 6500UB Hey, I have to make the payment today. I'm already a little over my budget but am still wondering if I shouldn't pay $800 more to get the "top of the line" projector. What do you guys think? Is it worth the price difference? Thanks, Paul

03-28-2010, 11:50 PM	#8
GTP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2006 Trading Score:1	[QUOTE=SeanMF;2835924]I got the Epson powerlite 8100. I recommend it over the hc3800. I believe the 6500ub was replaced by the 8500ub (if you can afford the 8500ub then get it). Either epson models I mentioned are better than the hc3800. I was debating the hc3800 myself.[/QUOTE Better at what...placement flexibility dark levels....but not sharpness , ansi or pop. Last edited by GTP; 03-28-2010 at 11:52 PM.

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01-27-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
PaulJunior Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:137	I've just noticed it's been discontinued... :/

01-27-2010, 11:50 PM	#3
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	I got the Epson powerlite 8100. I recommend it over the hc3800. I believe the 6500ub was replaced by the 8500ub (if you can afford the 8500ub then get it). Either epson models I mentioned are better than the hc3800. I was debating the hc3800 myself.

01-28-2010, 01:52 AM	#4
blarneyrubble Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Greenville Blu-ray collection:186	My concern with the Epson was the use of organic panels. The facts are kind of hard to find--unlike the many opinions I found. What is yours?

01-28-2010, 05:45 AM	#5
PaulJunior Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:137	I've decided to buy the HC3800 now and maybe sell it sometime in summer to buy the Epson 8500UB. This way I can get to know both DLP and LCD technology, plus I'll have a projector right now Thanks,

03-05-2010, 07:07 PM	#7
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	Paul, are you happy with your HC3800. I'm thinking of purchasing one.

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