Projector Thoughts

squeeb
squeeb Posts: 426
edited January 2014 in Electronics
I am looking at a couple different projectors and would like your opinions.

1. Mitsubishi HC7900
2. Optoma HC8200

Not into 3D (yet). Both have the throw I need. It will be in a dedicated theater room - ambient light is not an issue.

Thanks.
7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • welshmatt
    welshmatt Posts: 3
    edited January 2014
    Are you limited to only those 2? I purchased an Optoma HD131Xe for my home theater along with an Elite Screen and I am blown away with how great of a picture I am getting out of it. I am running it with an Onkyo 818 and Polk Monitor 70s for Front, 60s for rear and a CS2 for Center along with PSW505 for sub. The Optoma I listed is cheaper than the one your looking at but its also 3D. Overall I really LOVE my Optoma and would buy another in a heartbeat. I use to own a Mitsubishi 65" DLP TV so I would bet the Mitsubishi will look nice too but I think my Optoma on a 125" screen looks better than my DLP TV.

    http://www.amazon.com/Optoma-HD131Xe-1080p-Theater-Projector/dp/B00E4JEDWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389927988&sr=8-1&keywords=optoma+HD131xe

    The above link is the one I Purchased. You could also look at the HD25s as well
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited January 2014
    Not familiar with those particular pj's, but either would probably work well.

    You may have already done plenty of research and narrowed it down to those models, but if not you might also check out Epson and Benq. Both are good brands that can be had for about a grand or less.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited January 2014
    I have done quite a bit of research online but know it does not always tell the whole story. The Optoma was about $5000 3 years ago and the Mits was about $2500 last year - now I see both for about $800. Seems like pretty good deal on both just checking if anyone here has had any encounters with either.
    7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
    Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
    Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2014
    Epson would be my vote
    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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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited January 2014
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Epson would be my vote
    This. Epson all the way.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    A nice epson 5030 or wait it outlike me for 4k next year.
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited January 2014
    I don't see the 5030 in the $800 range. I do see the Epson 8350 and it is much closer to my budget. I would like to wait but the Super Bowl is in 2 weeks and I doubt they will postpone it for me. :(
    7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
    Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
    Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    LOl sorry missed the $800 part, go for the mitz
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