Is this the best year to buy a 3d projector

polkfarmboy
polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
edited September 2011 in Electronics
There are so many new offerings this year at cedia from all the major manufacturers and the prices are all coming below the 3k mark for a great 3D 1080p projector

My favorite offering is coming from epson with a pj that has 2000 lumens and 2 pairs of 3D glasses for $1599

The question is do you keep the current pj and buy a less expensive one for 3D so you dont toast the bulb ?

Are any of the audio/videophiles here diving into the 3D pj market this year or are you going to wait till next year or just not bother ?

I think my 3d tv is crap but after getting a demo this year of 3D on a big HT setup my impression has changed about using active shutter glasses
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited September 2011
    I am definitely going to take the dive into 3d front projection. With Panny, Epson, Optma, all having pretty good offerings around 3k and the JVC RS40 not being that much higher, its a no brainer. With current top end 3D TVs costing just as much, if you can do front projection, you should. I have talked to people with 3d setups and all have told me viewing size plays an important part of how well the 3D is displayed. As I said earlier with offerings starting at $1500 and nicely equiped 3D projectors in the 3k range. Its a no brainer.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited September 2011
    seeing I bought a VT25 and doing anything with 3D makes me feel like crap and my eye's hurt I have no reason to upgrade my TV or PJ. Plus not enough titles in 3D that I would care to watch.

    I would still like to get a better JVC for better 2D playback. I have the HD250 which I find is amazing at the price point and really looks great for HT. 3D I still think is not doing as well as many people had hoped. My local best buy pushes 3D like no other yet have maybe about 20 titles on hand that are 3D and most are just crap.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited September 2011
    I can't see 3-D, so I don't have a horse in this race... but those new Epsons look HOT.
    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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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2011
    I think I may eventually jump on the upgrade this yr. JVC has the RS55 and 65 that will output to 4K resolution. That should look sick on the big screen, not into the 3D portion of it though.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited September 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I think I may eventually jump on the upgrade this yr. JVC has the RS55 and 65 that will output to 4K resolution. That should look sick on the big screen, not into the 3D portion of it though.

    Jvc is going to bring out a 4k pj this year ?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2011
    Has a feature called E-shift which will output to 4K resolution my friend. Should be kick a$$ with HD sources.

    Video around the 4 minute mark

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=449qR-O49H0
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Has a feature called E-shift which will output to 4K resolution my friend. Should be kick a$$ with HD sources.

    Video around the 4 minute mark

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=449qR-O49H0

    How much are they going to sell for?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2011
    MSRP for the 55 is around 8k and for the 65 around 11K. Street prices should be much lower though.
    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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