Help choosing a use projector (1 Viewer)

[pablo1gr]

• Hi every one, im looking to replace a crack 60" inch tv : ( and i want to get a projector being the cheepes alternative, I went to the used market to see if I could get more bang per buck, so I found a Sony vpl-fw41 with no lamp for $250 usd and a new lamp for it for $52 usd, I know its old (2009-2011) but it was mid end back on its day puting out 4500 lumens an a 720p nativ resolution. I also found a Epson power lite home cinema 730hd little newer (2013-2016) with almos a new lamp at 100 hrs. same resolution and 3000 lumens for $350 usd. My room dimentions are 18x15 ft with a 8 ft cealing, some to litle ambient ligth, Im shooting for a 100" to 120" screen, what is your opinion? Should I get the older one but higher end or the litle more expensive newer one? Is the sony an over kill for my room?

 

[Dave Upton]

I would say that you would definitely benefit from going to 1080p. You may be able to find a slightly newer 1080p unit with bulb for a similar price. That Sony won't have great black levels, which is pretty important.