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Parrothead

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I want to pick up a hi-def projector I can use for movies, tv and the occasional PS3 session. I am looking to spend around $2k.
I know very little about projectors besides what I have spent the last hour reading.
Any suggestions or links to check out?
Thanks for the help!
 
Parrothead said:
Any suggestions or links to check out?
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Ya, be patient with your research, don't rush out and buy the first recommendation, and keep in mind the components you'll be pairing with the projector.

I definitely recommend you research here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

And you can compare features and other stuff here: http://www.projectorcentral.com/search.cfm

$2000 gives you a decent selection of some really good projector nowadays, much different than it used to be just 4 or 5 years ago.
 
The very best site for projector discussion is without a doubt www.avsforum.com with two forums > $3000 MSRP and < $3000 MSRP. Only downside is they don't allow street price discussions to prevent spam.

Personally in that price range I would pick a Sharp XV-Z12000 MkII from costco.com while it's still available (they're selling off the remaining stock). Used to go for $8000 when it was near the top of the heap, before 1080p projectors became available (its replacement, the Z20000, now costs close to 8K.)

I would also definitely spring for a screen, such as the Da-Lite High Power or an Optoma Graywolf. I used to use my white wall years ago, and while it's not bad a screen makes a huge difference. The above two screens reject ambient light and in combination with a reasonably mounted projector will greatly improve viewability and contrast. If your projector doesnt have lens shift, they won't benefit quite as much.
 
sethk said:
Personally in that price range I would pick a Sharp XV-Z12000 MkII from costco.com while it's still available (they're selling off the remaining stock). Used to go for $8000 when it was near the top of the heap, before 1080p projectors became available (its replacement, the Z20000, now costs close to 8K.)
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Tempting deal to say the least.

- Here's the Sharp/Costco link btw: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11211168
- And here's an inquiry thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=828072
- Might find even more info in the >$3000 projector forum: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=24


Op remember when i said not to rush out and buy the first projector that gets recommended? Well you may have to rethink that advice. I still advise some research, perhaps even post a thread or two at AVS and get ready to stay up late tonight.

/goes to cry in the corner with his Sanyo Z2, lol
 
Either the Mitsubishi HD1000u or the Optoma HD70 is great and can be had for $1000 or less. I have the HD70.

That Sharp projector looks nicer, but I'm not sure I'd pay at least twice what the HD1000u or HD70 costs for it.
 
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