Newbie Help. What should I look for in a Projector? (1 Viewer)

[tonyGar]

Help! I have a DARK, 12 X 20 Room with 7 foot ceiling. I am looking to spend less than $3000 on a high quality Projector.

I hear DLP Projectors are the current technology? I have looked at Sanyos and I was quoted a RUNCO CL-410 (Bottom of the line??)

Is there a clear cut winner for a small theater in a dark room?

Please advise! Thank you

Tonygar

 

[John S]

In a dark room, contrast ratio has a lot of bearing on the picture quality. In a brighter room, lumens have more of a bearing on it.

The good news is lots of great projectors with high contrast ratio's in your budget.

Do you know for a fact you want DLP? You should try to settle in on a technology you like than find a projector with that technology that meets your throw / room requirements as far as mounting / positioning goes.

 

[Leo Kerr]

I'd recommend - based on what I've seen of it - the Panasonic PT-AE900. 3-panel LCD, no rainbows. Very nice picture, quiet, compact unit, can be had for close to, if not below, $2000.

Leo

 

[John S]

Or Sanyo Z4 The Z4 with it's amazing 7000:1 contrast ratio.


I'll let others chime in on DLP offerings, I'm not so high on that technology.

 

[DelRay]

Also, with 7' ceilings, having a projector that has lens shift is a nice plus.