What projector should I buy for a home theatre? (1 Viewer)

cjdj3 · Nov 22, 2012

Hey guys,
We have a home theatre in our basement, and just recently the bulb burnt out.
Considering the bulb costs more than the projector itself, we are looking to buy a new projector.
Does anyone know the best projector to buy for a home theatre?
It's black friday tomorrow too, so if anyone could find one on sale, that would be great.
Thanks a lot guys

schan1269 · Nov 22, 2012

Here you go...
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Projection-HIGHlite-1080p-Projector/dp/B008X6JVPI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353624725&sr=1-1&keywords=1080p+projector
You asked for the best.

cjdj3 · Nov 22, 2012

aha sorry i forgot the budget.
Anywhere under 400 would be fantastic.
Thanks!

schan1269 · Nov 22, 2012

So you don't want an HD projector.
Just buy a Viewsonic SVGA 800x600.
http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-PJD5133-SVGA-DLP-Projector/dp/B005EV1R8Y/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353636135&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=viewsonic+projetor+xvga

Jim Mcc · Nov 22, 2012

For $400, all you can buy is a 4:3 aspect ratio business projector like Sam linked to. You need to get realistic and save more money.

cjdj3 · Nov 22, 2012

Its not that I cannot afford anything over $400, I'm just trying to save money.
With that, let me rephrase the question,
What is the cheapest HD projector that you would recommend for a home theatre system?
I apologize once again for being unspecific.

schan1269 · Nov 23, 2012

That would depend on ambient light(if any), screen size, where you have to mount it and the gain of the screen.
You don't buy a projector like you do a TV...
We need specifics to even give you an idea.

Jim Mcc · Nov 23, 2012

I don't recommend it in this day and age, but you can go with a 720p projector for about $500 to $600. The cheapest 1080p projector is about $900. Like Sam said, we need much more info. I would recommend you first decide between LCD and DLP.

Flatnate · Nov 26, 2012

The Optoma HD20 is a entry level DLP unit on sale right now for less than $800 on Amazon. That is about as low as I've seen full 1080p machines go new.

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