Selecting a projector

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited February 2010 in The Clubhouse
I'm getting dizzy....but I've narrowed it down to these possible 2:

Epson 8500UB

Panasonic PT AE3000


Comments? Any other suggestions? Experience with these models? Pros/Cons?

Joe
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    The 8500 will have better black level performance than the 3000U. Also keep in mind the 3kU has been replaced by the new 4000U at a price of 1999.00 Both projectors will perform very well given the slight edge to the Epson. As of late Epson has been having some issues with the 8500UB concerning a red wave in the image. Not sure if this has been fixed as of late, but it has been reportedly happening at low hours of usage.

    For features and a good image I would say Panasonic, the image is bright, nice depth to it and the black level is pretty good. These projectors are very close in performance giving the Epson the ever so slight edge in black level. At this time and not knowing what the fix is for the Epson I would vote trying out the Panasonic and going from there. Allot of places like Visual Apex and Projectorpeople will allow you to demo the PJ for like 4hrs etc and return.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited February 2010
    I'll never go back to Panny, had one once, pixels die, very limited warranty...no thanks. I now own a Epson 1080UB, love it. Amazing PQ and a 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    Ron-P wrote: »
    I'll never go back to Panny, had one once, pixels die, very limited warranty...no thanks. I now own a Epson 1080UB, love it. Amazing PQ and a 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

    The same can be said about Epson by some end users as well. Not every model is perfect but I think he will be happy with either choice.

    If I were to pick one for my own HT I would try Panny for it's features. As I mentioned PQ wise the edge goes to the 8500UB.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited February 2010
    Warranty is big for me and Epson is much better then Panny's. And yes, you are right, all models have issues, but my experience with Panny will keep me away.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2010
    Has anyone seen the new 9500UB.
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