Projector

swb502
swb502 Posts: 112
edited November 2010 in Electronics
Hello All, I’ve been watching for a used projector and one came up today, a Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85 SXRD for the same price came up. I had been watching for an Epson 8100 then was looking at the new 8350. I think this Sony is a much more expensive projector new and some of the stats are WAY higher, 120,000 to 1 contrast. But its max lumens was only 800. So is it a better projector for the same money, or a different one? The home theater is the basement is pretty light controlled so I’m not sure the lumens really matter that much. Thanks for the help!
Work in Progress HT
Receiver- Yamaha RX-2700
Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
Center- Polk Audio CS2 x 2
Surrounds- Polk Audio Monitor 70
Rear: Polk Audio Monitor 40
Sub- Polk Audio PSW505 x 2
Projector: Epson 8100 HC
Screen: Visual Apex 120"
Blu-Ray- 60 GB PS3
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    Way better PJ for sure, the lamps will run you 200-300 a pop. Its Sony's SXRD which is the same technology used in JVC's LCOS. It is definitely a serious PJ and will own the Epsons and Pannys in image quality. If the price is right for you then I would definitely say go for it. New those units go for around 6K and up. If the unit gets sold before you score it, look around for JVC RS15/25 which will equally compare.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2010
    Seen the same Sony projector you are talking about and something doesn't seen right. That's a $8000 projector for $1200. Look at the other used Sony VW85's selling on there used for $4000 more. Be very careful and see it in person first.

    It's a very nice projector.
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  • swb502
    swb502 Posts: 112
    edited November 2010
    Yes, it has me a little spooked too,the post refers to his perfect rating when its 0 as well and the weight is off by at least 24 pounds for that projector. I guess I could at least make contact.

    http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?projlcda&1293840569&&&/Sony-BRAVIA-VPL-VW85
    Work in Progress HT
    Receiver- Yamaha RX-2700
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2 x 2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Rear: Polk Audio Monitor 40
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505 x 2
    Projector: Epson 8100 HC
    Screen: Visual Apex 120"
    Blu-Ray- 60 GB PS3
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2010
    First question to him should be if you can pick it up. Usually if a person allows you to see the product first it's advertised correctly. Most scammers won't allow pickup.
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  • swb502
    swb502 Posts: 112
    edited November 2010
    Ya, it was scam. What was kind of sad, was its the same email verbatim I have gotten on some 'to good to be true' Harleys.
    Work in Progress HT
    Receiver- Yamaha RX-2700
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2 x 2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Rear: Polk Audio Monitor 40
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505 x 2
    Projector: Epson 8100 HC
    Screen: Visual Apex 120"
    Blu-Ray- 60 GB PS3
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2010
    I picked up a refurbed JVC RS2 at avsforum last year for a few bones over $2k. That's where I'd start a search.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2010
    Look at the Sony vw60 or the rs1. Both can be had used for around $1500
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