hockeyman5
A name brand one and where the cheapest place to buy it is.
Answer
The following are two of the least expensive 1080p home theater projectors of which I am currently aware:
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 Projector (3LCD) -- MSRP US$1,999
(Tentatively scheduled for November 2008 release)
http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/powerlite-home-cinema-6100/specifications-id1788.php
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-PowerLite_Home_Cinema_6100.htm
Sanyo PLV-Z700 (3LCD) -- MSRP US$1,999
http://us.sanyo.com/business/projectors/home_theater/index.cfm?productID=1619
If youâre willing to spend a little more money (typically US$2500 to US$3500) you will have a much greater selection of quality 1080p home theater projectors from which to choose. Read through the reviews (and articles) on the Projector Reviews and Projector Central Websites, they will be helpful when it comes to assembling your short-list of projectors (and projection screens) that meets your needs and budget. I also highly recommend using the popular discussion forums (listed below) to complement the information you obtain from the review Websites. This should help you to further narrow your selection of prospective video projectors.
Thereâs a never-ending supply of excellent values to be had and a lot to consider so I encourage you to spend a little extra time thoroughly researching your purchase followed by thorough in-store evaluations, youâll be glad you took the time. By the way, for what itâs worth I am not a fan of dynamic iris technology, which is used to artificially enhance contrast and black level performance. I recommend purchasing video projectors that perform sufficiently well without it or with the dynamic iris featured disabled when possible.
When it comes to finding a retailer, if you value your warranty (or at least want to avoid any warranty-related hassles,) you should choose an authorized retailer from the projector manufacturerâs official list of authorized retailers. If youâre interested in a particular retailer that is not currently on the manufacturerâs official list you should contact the manufacturer in writing (e-mail or âsnail mailâ) and ask them if the retailer is authorized or not.
For what itâs worth Consumer Reports published the results of their consumer survey rating several popular online and walk-in consumer electronics retailers in their November 2007 issue. Listed in the order of overall quality the top five online retailers are:
     1. http://www.crutchfield.com
     2. http://www.amazon.com
     3. http://www.costco.com
     4. http://www.jr.com
     5. http://www.buydig.com
A couple of other popular online consumer electronics retailers that come to mind are Newegg and Vanns.
To help you weed-out potentially substandard retailers try using a resource such ResellerRatings; itâs not fool-proof but you may find it helpful.
################## RESOURCES ##################
Projector Reviews
http://www.projectorreviews.com
Projector Central
http://www.projectorcentral.com
ResellerRatings
http://www.resellerratings.com/reseller_list.pl?browse=2&sort=1
http://www.resellerratings.com/openletter.pl
############ A/V MEDIA AND PRESS ############
UltimateAV
http://www.ultimateavmag.com
http://www.guidetohometheater.com
Sound and Vision Magazine
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com
CNET Reviews
http://reviews.cnet.com
Home Theater Magazine
http://www.hometheatermag.com
AVguide - The Perfect Vision (superseded by Playback)
http://www.avguide.com
Playback
http://www.playbackmag.net
Widescreen Review
http://www.widescreenreview.com
HDTVexpert
http://www.hdtvexpert.com
HDTV Magazine
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com
SoundStage! A/V
http://www.soundstageav.com
Audio Ideas Guide
http://www.audio-ideas.com
############ DISCUSSION FORUMS ############
AV Science (AVS) Forum
http://www.avsforum.com
Home Theater Forum
http://www.hometheaterforum.com
AVForums (UK)
http://www.avforums.com
High Def Forum
http://www.highdefforum.com
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity Forum
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/forum/
DTV Forum Australia
http://www.dtvforum.info
Home Theater Shack Forums
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/
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The following are two of the least expensive 1080p home theater projectors of which I am currently aware:
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 Projector (3LCD) -- MSRP US$1,999
(Tentatively scheduled for November 2008 release)
http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/powerlite-home-cinema-6100/specifications-id1788.php
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-PowerLite_Home_Cinema_6100.htm
Sanyo PLV-Z700 (3LCD) -- MSRP US$1,999
http://us.sanyo.com/business/projectors/home_theater/index.cfm?productID=1619
If youâre willing to spend a little more money (typically US$2500 to US$3500) you will have a much greater selection of quality 1080p home theater projectors from which to choose. Read through the reviews (and articles) on the Projector Reviews and Projector Central Websites, they will be helpful when it comes to assembling your short-list of projectors (and projection screens) that meets your needs and budget. I also highly recommend using the popular discussion forums (listed below) to complement the information you obtain from the review Websites. This should help you to further narrow your selection of prospective video projectors.
Thereâs a never-ending supply of excellent values to be had and a lot to consider so I encourage you to spend a little extra time thoroughly researching your purchase followed by thorough in-store evaluations, youâll be glad you took the time. By the way, for what itâs worth I am not a fan of dynamic iris technology, which is used to artificially enhance contrast and black level performance. I recommend purchasing video projectors that perform sufficiently well without it or with the dynamic iris featured disabled when possible.
When it comes to finding a retailer, if you value your warranty (or at least want to avoid any warranty-related hassles,) you should choose an authorized retailer from the projector manufacturerâs official list of authorized retailers. If youâre interested in a particular retailer that is not currently on the manufacturerâs official list you should contact the manufacturer in writing (e-mail or âsnail mailâ) and ask them if the retailer is authorized or not.
For what itâs worth Consumer Reports published the results of their consumer survey rating several popular online and walk-in consumer electronics retailers in their November 2007 issue. Listed in the order of overall quality the top five online retailers are:
     1. http://www.crutchfield.com
     2. http://www.amazon.com
     3. http://www.costco.com
     4. http://www.jr.com
     5. http://www.buydig.com
A couple of other popular online consumer electronics retailers that come to mind are Newegg and Vanns.
To help you weed-out potentially substandard retailers try using a resource such ResellerRatings; itâs not fool-proof but you may find it helpful.
################## RESOURCES ##################
Projector Reviews
http://www.projectorreviews.com
Projector Central
http://www.projectorcentral.com
ResellerRatings
http://www.resellerratings.com/reseller_list.pl?browse=2&sort=1
http://www.resellerratings.com/openletter.pl
############ A/V MEDIA AND PRESS ############
UltimateAV
http://www.ultimateavmag.com
http://www.guidetohometheater.com
Sound and Vision Magazine
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com
CNET Reviews
http://reviews.cnet.com
Home Theater Magazine
http://www.hometheatermag.com
AVguide - The Perfect Vision (superseded by Playback)
http://www.avguide.com
Playback
http://www.playbackmag.net
Widescreen Review
http://www.widescreenreview.com
HDTVexpert
http://www.hdtvexpert.com
HDTV Magazine
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com
SoundStage! A/V
http://www.soundstageav.com
Audio Ideas Guide
http://www.audio-ideas.com
############ DISCUSSION FORUMS ############
AV Science (AVS) Forum
http://www.avsforum.com
Home Theater Forum
http://www.hometheaterforum.com
AVForums (UK)
http://www.avforums.com
High Def Forum
http://www.highdefforum.com
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity Forum
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/forum/
DTV Forum Australia
http://www.dtvforum.info
Home Theater Shack Forums
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/
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What is the best home theater projector available for less than $6000?
drjay71
I would like the best picture quality available.
Answer
There are several projectors available in this ($0 - $6000.00) category. In fact as technology has improved, pictures have gotten better and cost has come down to where most folks can actually afford to enjoy LARGE Screen movies in their own home!
*There are 3 projector technologies that are currently in use in the home entertainment industry: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), DLP (Digital Light Processing) and LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon.)
***LCD is the most mature of the three types in terms of age and number of units produced. It claims it's roots in the commercial and House of Worship (HoW) arena. Because of this, there are more "high brightness" LCD projectors than any other type. If you're theater is situated in a daylight room with little in the way of light control, LCD may be an excellent choice. Their picture quality has also improved over the years to the point where some brands are considered fairly stiff competition for some of the DLP and LCoS offerings. The best LCD projectors will most certainly look much better than their DLP or LCoS counterparts in this price range if the room's light can not be properly controlled.
Answer a) Ep son's Pro-Cinema series LCD projectors are a favorite in the daylight or medium lit room category and worth a serious LOOK!
**DLP is the technology that Texas Instruments (TI) developed to improve black levels and color accuracy. Over 6000 commercial DLP Cinemas were installed as of 2008 (currently searching for an update to this count) and they hold the lions share of all new Cinema installations world wide due to their VERY HIGH contrast ratio and resolution. The first company to partner with TI and offer a DLP Projector was the Kennesaw, GA manufacturer, ******Digital Projections Inc. (DPI) who is the ONLY projector manufacturer to ever win an EMMY Award for a projector (actually two Emmy's were awarded to DPI in 1998 for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering development.) By the way, DPI offered 18 new 3-D projectors at InfoCom 2010.
Pricing for DPI projectors starts nearer to the $9k mark than $6k but worth a look if you inherit your rich uncle's change purse. Outstanding picture quality! State of the Art. If you can afford it, DPI is the 800lb Gorilla in the room of DLP Projection!
Answer b) Digital Projection's DLP projectors - Worth a Really $erious LOOK if you can afford it!
*****Mitsubishi may be the best known and most sought after manufacturer of DLP TVs and projectors. They offer both front projection (on the ceiling) and rear projection (table top TVs.) Their table top line has recently become VERY, VERY popular due to their outstanding picture quality, *3-D capability (since 2007!) and size vs. price. If 82" is large enough for your Home Theater or Family Room (and that IS really pretty BIG!) then you should consider these products. No "DARK ROOM" needed.
Although some of them ARE wall mountable, they may be a little too deep for some folks taste. That being said, we've seen many of them mounted in built-in "cabinet nooks" and above fireplaces and their very thin bezel looks fantastic when installed this way. The Mitsubishi front projectors have been very highly reviewed in the trade and on-line review magazines and have fantastic pictures. These projectors and TVs will easily fit within your requested price cap with room to spare for all the add-ons you will probably need to finish off your new Man (or Woman)-Cave.
A word about 3-D: *3-D is really cool but if 3-Dimensional movies really are YOUR thing, make sure your TV or projection screen is plenty Big enough. Anything smaller than (approx) 72" diagonal is going to leave most of you wanting more. If you don't believe me, take a look at the closest Big Box Store that demonstrates 3-D. There's nothing worse than a 3-D animated graphic or effect that becomes 2-D at the edges because your "Field of View" is larger than the screen! YUK! You either need to scoot up really close (for 50"-65" sets) or be sure that the screen you purchase is taller than your *3-D glasses lens (field of view) so you can sit in your favorite chair 10-12 feet away.
Answer c) Mitsubishi Table Top DLP TVs - If 82" is big enough and you don't have to hang it on the wall, these TVs are outstanding in any light condition and the Price is Right. They have several 3-D models. They are worth a Serious LOOK!
Answer d) Mistubishi's front projectors (either series) are a great value for light controlled rooms with fantastic color pallet and contrast ratio. Better than most LCD given you have some sort of light control. Dark Room is BEST! Worth a LOOK!
You may want to consider the Optoma brand as well if front projection DLP is what you need. They have been coming on strong for the last couple of years and have proven to be incredibly competitive to Mitsubishi! Very quiet and easy to place in an odd shaped room with lens shift features.
Answer e) Optoma projectors - The higher end of the Op
There are several projectors available in this ($0 - $6000.00) category. In fact as technology has improved, pictures have gotten better and cost has come down to where most folks can actually afford to enjoy LARGE Screen movies in their own home!
*There are 3 projector technologies that are currently in use in the home entertainment industry: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), DLP (Digital Light Processing) and LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon.)
***LCD is the most mature of the three types in terms of age and number of units produced. It claims it's roots in the commercial and House of Worship (HoW) arena. Because of this, there are more "high brightness" LCD projectors than any other type. If you're theater is situated in a daylight room with little in the way of light control, LCD may be an excellent choice. Their picture quality has also improved over the years to the point where some brands are considered fairly stiff competition for some of the DLP and LCoS offerings. The best LCD projectors will most certainly look much better than their DLP or LCoS counterparts in this price range if the room's light can not be properly controlled.
Answer a) Ep son's Pro-Cinema series LCD projectors are a favorite in the daylight or medium lit room category and worth a serious LOOK!
**DLP is the technology that Texas Instruments (TI) developed to improve black levels and color accuracy. Over 6000 commercial DLP Cinemas were installed as of 2008 (currently searching for an update to this count) and they hold the lions share of all new Cinema installations world wide due to their VERY HIGH contrast ratio and resolution. The first company to partner with TI and offer a DLP Projector was the Kennesaw, GA manufacturer, ******Digital Projections Inc. (DPI) who is the ONLY projector manufacturer to ever win an EMMY Award for a projector (actually two Emmy's were awarded to DPI in 1998 for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering development.) By the way, DPI offered 18 new 3-D projectors at InfoCom 2010.
Pricing for DPI projectors starts nearer to the $9k mark than $6k but worth a look if you inherit your rich uncle's change purse. Outstanding picture quality! State of the Art. If you can afford it, DPI is the 800lb Gorilla in the room of DLP Projection!
Answer b) Digital Projection's DLP projectors - Worth a Really $erious LOOK if you can afford it!
*****Mitsubishi may be the best known and most sought after manufacturer of DLP TVs and projectors. They offer both front projection (on the ceiling) and rear projection (table top TVs.) Their table top line has recently become VERY, VERY popular due to their outstanding picture quality, *3-D capability (since 2007!) and size vs. price. If 82" is large enough for your Home Theater or Family Room (and that IS really pretty BIG!) then you should consider these products. No "DARK ROOM" needed.
Although some of them ARE wall mountable, they may be a little too deep for some folks taste. That being said, we've seen many of them mounted in built-in "cabinet nooks" and above fireplaces and their very thin bezel looks fantastic when installed this way. The Mitsubishi front projectors have been very highly reviewed in the trade and on-line review magazines and have fantastic pictures. These projectors and TVs will easily fit within your requested price cap with room to spare for all the add-ons you will probably need to finish off your new Man (or Woman)-Cave.
A word about 3-D: *3-D is really cool but if 3-Dimensional movies really are YOUR thing, make sure your TV or projection screen is plenty Big enough. Anything smaller than (approx) 72" diagonal is going to leave most of you wanting more. If you don't believe me, take a look at the closest Big Box Store that demonstrates 3-D. There's nothing worse than a 3-D animated graphic or effect that becomes 2-D at the edges because your "Field of View" is larger than the screen! YUK! You either need to scoot up really close (for 50"-65" sets) or be sure that the screen you purchase is taller than your *3-D glasses lens (field of view) so you can sit in your favorite chair 10-12 feet away.
Answer c) Mitsubishi Table Top DLP TVs - If 82" is big enough and you don't have to hang it on the wall, these TVs are outstanding in any light condition and the Price is Right. They have several 3-D models. They are worth a Serious LOOK!
Answer d) Mistubishi's front projectors (either series) are a great value for light controlled rooms with fantastic color pallet and contrast ratio. Better than most LCD given you have some sort of light control. Dark Room is BEST! Worth a LOOK!
You may want to consider the Optoma brand as well if front projection DLP is what you need. They have been coming on strong for the last couple of years and have proven to be incredibly competitive to Mitsubishi! Very quiet and easy to place in an odd shaped room with lens shift features.
Answer e) Optoma projectors - The higher end of the Op
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