Projector Demo's

mufsoman
mufsoman Posts: 636
edited November 2011 in Electronics
2012 upgrade will be a larger TV for the HT. The current Sony SXRD RP still has an incredible picture, but would like to increase screen size. I'm struggling with the chioce of flat screen or front projection. I can see flat screens at quite a few stores in the Chicago area, but projectors set ups are not as easy to come by. I have been researching Epson 8350 and 8700, JVC RS series and Sony. The drawback to front projection for my set up is that its a multi-purpose room. Pics are in the System Showcase. A light(s) are on quite often on for playing pool, reading, etc while the TV is on. If we're watching a bluray movie, all lights are off. So projector and matching screen would be critical for this environment. Max screen size I could fit on the front wall would be 92".

So that bring me to my question - Those of you that are in the Chicago area, perferably the northwest suburbs, is anyone interested/comfortable with providing me a demo of their front projection set up? Especially if you have a set up in a multi-use room like mine. I am very sensitive to the whole "stranger in the house" thing so I understand if there's no interest. If your interested, please PM me and we can discuss details. Thanks
Sony 83A80L TV and Roku Ultra
Denon 3800
Parasound HCA-2205A
SVS Prime towers, center channel and bookshelfs (side surrounds)
Atmos: Mirage Nanosats x 4
Turbo MFW-15 x 2
Panasonic DP-UB820
APC H15
Morrow MA4 & AQ Cobra IC's, AQ Midnight speaker cables
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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited November 2011
    Have you checked your local Best Buy w/Magnolia? Most seem to have the new Sony HW-30ES and perhaps the Sharp DLP projectors setup for demo.

    If you do decide to go the front projector route I would suggest becoming a member over at AVS and buying through them for a nice discount.

    Both Epson's are good, as is the Sony mentioned above. Stay away from the JVC RS 40/50/60 as they have major CMS and exploding lamp issues.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited November 2011
    You can use a black diamond and that will give you the plasma with the lights on but the price is outrageous. Get a elite hc gray screen for bright enviroments . I have gray and can easily read a magazine with some lights on with a 120" plasma effect with the epson so you go no worries for brightness there bud
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2011
    If lights are going to be on I'd go with a nice plasma. Look at the Panasonic 65vt30 or a nice led like the new 70" elite.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2011
    Projectors are awesome..............have projector people send you a demo unit for a couple bucks and demo it in your own home. They give you like 4hrs or so with no problems on the return.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited November 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Projectors are awesome..............have projector people send you a demo unit for a couple bucks and demo it in your own home. They give you like 4hrs or so with no problems on the return.

    Great post sherardp
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