Best used\refurbished DLP projector for under 2k

neokeelo
neokeelo Posts: 168
edited July 2005 in Electronics
I am saving my money to put a projector in our new house.
After seeing my friend's 800x600 native Infocus X1 and how good it looked I knew I had to get one. He is using it on a 92 inch screen. I do notice the rainbow effect with that one so that is why I wanted to get a faster color wheel on whichever one I get.

I want to stay with DLP due to their great black levels. I would like to get one with 1280x720 resolutions also. You guys know more than me. What would you get with my budget?

*edit* Im really liking the NEC HT1100 but bulbs are 430 bucks! :(
My System
Pre/Pro - Integra DTR 40.2
Amplifier -Parasound 2205a
Paradigm Studio 60s V5 Mains
Paradigm Studio 590 V5 Center
Paradigm 20s - rear ( Wanted)
SUB - SVS PB12-NSD
LG PK250 60inch Plasma
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited July 2005
    I have run the X1 for over 2 years and still enjoy it. If I was to upgrade it would be to Screenplay's 4805. It is basically the 16:9, 4X colour wheel version of the X1.

    Resolution isn't as high as you are looking for, but I have found resolution isn't the deciding factor for me as HD on an X1 is so good that most viewers don't know it isn't doing the full number of lines. The X1 proved that 800X600 done right could be better than some of the earlier HD models.

    Just my .02,

    DG
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • neokeelo
    neokeelo Posts: 168
    edited July 2005
    I agree with you 100% Thanks for that other model suggestion. I will look into it.

    Any other models to keep an eye on?
    My System
    Pre/Pro - Integra DTR 40.2
    Amplifier -Parasound 2205a
    Paradigm Studio 60s V5 Mains
    Paradigm Studio 590 V5 Center
    Paradigm 20s - rear ( Wanted)
    SUB - SVS PB12-NSD
    LG PK250 60inch Plasma
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited July 2005
    head over to avsforum. they've got a new forum for folks selling projectors. You should be able to pick up a hd2 1280x720 projector for about 2g's.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited July 2005
    keep your eyes on woot.com for about a week. They've been running a lot of refurb & new DLP projectors for about $300-$400 less than you normally see.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • P.HUNT
    P.HUNT Posts: 211
    edited July 2005
    I pmed you ckeck the flea market I posted a $12,500 yahama projector for $2500.00
    PROCESSOR-- Sherbourn PT-7010A
    AMP
    Sherbourn 7/2100A
    DVD
    DENON 3910
    BLU RAY
    PS-3
    PROJECTOR --- Panasonic ae-900u
    SPEAKERS
    Klipsch Ultra2 System
    92" Screen
    PS Audio power cords
    Buttkickers
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  • neokeelo
    neokeelo Posts: 168
    edited July 2005
    That is a nice one. :D Too bad bulbs are over 500 bucks each :\.
    My System
    Pre/Pro - Integra DTR 40.2
    Amplifier -Parasound 2205a
    Paradigm Studio 60s V5 Mains
    Paradigm Studio 590 V5 Center
    Paradigm 20s - rear ( Wanted)
    SUB - SVS PB12-NSD
    LG PK250 60inch Plasma
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