JasonRoer
Second Unit
Agreed. This will be my 3rd Marantz receiver in a row. I absolutely love the sound.And BTW @JasonRoer , what I keep saying about Marantz equipment is, it just works. A LOT of gear these days doesn't quite work right.
Agreed. This will be my 3rd Marantz receiver in a row. I absolutely love the sound.And BTW @JasonRoer , what I keep saying about Marantz equipment is, it just works. A LOT of gear these days doesn't quite work right.
My original recommendation was going to be for the LS12000. But by the time I saw the thread you’d already decided on the 5050.Long story short - my 5050 projector order was cancelled by best buy. It seems to be way out of stock. Not on Amazon either. The LS11000 dropped to $3500. So - 11000 or do I bite the bullet and grab the 12000? I mean, 1500 is still a lot of money. Is the 12000 worth the extra $? Or will I love the 11000? Just when I think I have it all worked out, yeah?
I can afford $5k, but I was hoping not to spend that much since I was upgrading other bits of the system as well, and there's lots of other life-stuff going on.My original recommendation was going to be for the LS12000. But by the time I saw the thread you’d already decided on the 5050.
But you’re reconsidering. So I’ll say it: Get the LS12000. Unless you really want to save money, then stay with the 5050. But I think the LS12000 with its contrast ratio, brighter output and lower heat and fan make it a winner if you’re shopping the $5000 range. (The JVC NP5 is also a great choice with superb black floor and contrast but the downside of a bulb and increased heat/noise.)
I’ve had some decent demos of the LS12000 and it looks great. And I’ve read a lot about it with users confirming the great picture. And reportedly If you’re willing to spend a little more money on some extra hardware and put some DIY time into futzing with settings, you can extract even more HDR-quality.
That said, you’ve never really given a budget, so I don’t know if $5000 too much for your goals and tastes.
Thanks again for your thoughts replies. I definitely want the 12000. I think it's best for all reasons you stated. I was just trying to figure out whether or not that new price on the 11000 (1500 less) made it a good deal. But I think the 12000 is probably better for me for the long term. I'll sleep on it and make certain that's what I want. Thanks again!!As another option: The 5050 will come back into stock, or there could be another LS12000 sale, and there is nothing wrong with having first upgraded all of your audio and changing the projector later. Maybe three or six months or a year from now, the choice of a projector becomes more clear to you. For what it’s worth, don’t spend money just to spend money, don’t buy a new machine just to buy a new machine. Figure out what you want to get from the purchase first and then get what fills that need. I hope I’m not overreaching or overstepping but it feels that you’re putting a lot of pressure to make a decision you’re not completely convinced of. There’s nothing wrong with waiting if you’re not sure today.
Yes.Do you feel the LS12000 is worth the extra $1500?
My advice is to always buy the best you can afford at the time of upgrade since these windows don't come along all that often and the last thing you want is regrets. In your situation the LS12000 seems to be the best choice. I've also seen it in action and doubt you'll be disappointed.I can afford $5k, but I was hoping not to spend that much since I was upgrading other bits of the system as well, and there's lots of other life-stuff going on.
When all is said and done, the final piece of the new theater package (the projector) should arrive for pickup on Friday, Dec 8th! By then, everything will be set up (speakers/Marantz sound calibration/etc), and all I'll need to do is plug the projector in, calibrate, and we're a go.
The LS12000 should ship with an included ceiling mount. One of the advantages it has over the 11000.The Epson is probably quite substantially bigger/heftier than your old PJ. You might well need a new/diff physical installation than before.
That has to be worth a few hundred $.The LS12000 should ship with an included ceiling mount. One of the advantages it has over the 11000.