Projector -- Infocus 4805 or Sanyo PLVZ2 (1 Viewer)

[Chip Z]

We are finishing our basement and adding home theater. Expect to be done by October.

I am considering the purchase of the DLP Infocus 4805 (approx $1399) or the LCD Sanyo PLVZ2 (approx $1700). (I would also consider other models under $2,000.)

96" screen. Probably sitting about 12-14 feet from screen. Will mount in ceiling. Room will be plenty dark.

I will mostly be using it for dvd, hdtv (thru cable box), xbox/ps2.

Ease of installation and use is important to me.

Suggestions?

 

[GabeJ]

Hey Chip,

You might want to wait until more people have seen the InFocus SP5000. It sounds like it's gonna be a great buy. It's what I am leaning toward, a local retailer is supposed to have one soon, I'll let you know what I think.

Check out the "Initial Thoughts Infocus SP 5000" thread at AVS Forums (I can't post links yet).

 

[Mark Jolly]

I have owned the infocus X1 then the Screenplay 4800 and now I have a PLVZ2. I have seen the 4805 a number of times and continue to be impressed. Having said that I would hate to lose the Sanyos flexibility of the shorter throw lens, the higher resolution and the vertical & horizontal lens shift functions.

As always these issues are not black and white but swings and roundabouts.

I will stick with the Z2 until i can afford a much better projector than either of the 2 being discussed.

 

[Thomas Nichols]

I have not seen the 4805 but my friend has a Z2. Super easy to install. Great HD pic. OK DVD pic. XBOX and PS2 look awesome through the component input. YMMV