Reddit mentions of BenQ HT1075 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector

Thanks. Projector is a BenQ HT1075. It's 1080p and 3D capable. Cost around 800 but it looks like the price went down. We bought glasses too (see link below). Screen is a white Silver Ticket 110". That's around 200.

It's an incredible viewing experience, I wouldn't go back to a television after this. Only downside is you have to be diligent about light control. We have blackouts on most of the windows which work well. But need to find a solution for the high windows.


BenQ HT1075 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LTMPOUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TCw.ybE6YDEMC

STR-169110 Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 110", White Material) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUQPFLS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nEw.ybH5JTAK5

2 Pack SainSonic GX-30 3D Glasses Active Shutter 144Hz Rechargeable for Universal DLP-Link Ready Projectors, BenQ, Optoma, Dell, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Acer, Vivitek, NEC, Sharp, ViewSonic - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ES8TC4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NDw.ybQBJ83ED

I would remove the ceiling fan if you think it poses a problem. For a projector under 1k, I would look into this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LTMPOUO One of the best home theater projectors in its price range, if not 'the' best.

Do you have a budget for other equipment you'll need to get?

link to amazon for you to compare if you haven't already

First, since everything is already wired, you need to make sure you get a model that works with your screen size and mounting distance.

I like this calculator: http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm

Good luck!

Next, most reviews say the best entry-level DLP projector is the BenQ W1070 or the updated W1075. If you watch for a sale you can get them very close to your price range.

https://amzn.com/B00A2T6X0K

https://amzn.com/B00LTMPOUO


The main reason they are so well reviewed is they are one of the few entry level projectors that have a true RGBRGB color wheel. This results in a lower listed brightness (because they don't have a clear segment to cheat the test), but a greater perceived brightness during actual use. They also have better color balance without calibration right out of the box.

In a blacked out room they should be more than bright enough.

Well, that's pretty much as unfancy as the questions get when talking about even the most basic home theater.

The room size pretty much determines the throw. If you have a big room (eg 12'+), then you can go with a medium throw projector, but if the room is <12', you'll have to start looking into short-throw projectors which are crazy expensive. "Throw" or "throw ratio" is essentially the distance a projector needs to be away from the wall to show a certain screen width (throw ratio = distance from screen/width of screen). eg. If you want a 6' wide picture in a 12' room, you'd have to have a projector with a throw ratio of at least 2. The smaller the throw ratio, the larger the picture you can have in a smaller room. Another way of thinking about it is if you have a room that is 10' and the projector has a throw ratio of 1.5, the maximum screen width will be 6.66' (10/1.5). If you put that same projector in a 15' room, the maximum screen width would be 10' (15/1.5).

If you are planning to blackout the room, you can get away with fewer lumens, but if you plan to leave the windows uncovered or only partially shaded, then you'll need far more lumens to get a decent picture.

How you plan to mount the project determines the connections and image alignment. If you need wireless connections, that eliminates a lot of projectors. If you plan to mount the projector from the ceiling vs mid-wall, you'll need to be able to adjust the image. Some have pretty basic controls, but depending on your plans, you may need something better.

For my home theater, I have a BenQ W1070. It's 14' room with black-out window covers, and it's mounted mid-wall. However, I only spent ~$500 on it because when I bought it the newer version had just come out. The newer model W1075 is actually cheaper than the older model, but still one of the best in its class. My uncle builds $40k+ custom home theaters for a living, and in his opinion, the next projector better for my set-up was just shy of $15k.

BenQ HT1075 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LTMPOUO/)
there's a newer model now, the HT2050.

Sure, let me know if there's anything specific you want to know.

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Projector screen material (DIY Carl's blackout cloth)


I have a windows 10 PC hooked up to the receiver which runs the OpenPHT plex client. Then I have a separate plex server

Good advice on cost, but you don't want that projector. It's basically for businesses (WXGA). Keep saving and buy a 1080p projector when you can and assume $700+. You're not going to be happy with a lower resolution and will have used a ton of your $$ to do it. The entry level BenQ would now be the HT 1075 http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-HT1075-1080p-Theater-Projector/dp/B00LTMPOUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457998062&sr=8-1&keywords=benq+1075. If you are desperate to get something, buy used off craiglist and keep it to $200, while you are saving up for an HD model.