Newbie to projectors

Dabutcher
Dabutcher Posts: 2,596
edited March 2014 in Electronics
I am thinking about the dive into PJ . Any good websites? Models recommended? Price range $400 to 1200 Probly for my first dive. I also want to know what is thought about screens that let sound through? I would like my SDA's and center placed behind screen. As always thanks for any help. D
MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2014
    http://www.projectorreviews.com/
    The main reviewer there is pretty good at comparing with other models, explaining features, and telling you what really matters. I think your budget might need to go up a bit to include a screen unless you can swing a really good deal. I prefer the fixed frame screens. The one from Visual Apex is among the least expensive, but is of good quality.

    IMO, you shouldn't bother with a projector unless you are going 92" or larger.
    Figure $250-350 for a good 92"-110" screen. Get the largest you can fit and light up with the projector you choose. Important to do the light calculations and make sure you will get a bright enough image with a given screen.

    What will your main use for this projector be? Movies, games, sports viewing, TV? For sports and game playing, some prefer DLP models. For movies, the 3-lcd types tend to get more praise.

    Hard to beat this for the price:
    http://www.visualapex.com/home-theater-projectors-refurbished/Epson-Projector-Details.asp?For-Projector-Model=Home-Cinema-8700UB-R

    Epson refurbs can be hit or miss, but they all come with 2-year warranties and they overnight replacementswhen you have an issue, you usually have a replacement 2-days or less.
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,596
    edited March 2014
    That budget was just for the PJ. Screen would be extra. Room is lower level ,so really dark. Thanks.
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2014
    I'd snag a new Optoma 131xe for $720 on amazon, and you can get an acoustically transparent screen for it for $400ish. That Epson Bill posted is a nice one as well and as long as you don't mind refurbed is a great projector for the money.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited March 2014
    You gotta get a benq w1070, thats all you need to know
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