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Reddit mentions of BenQ HT3050 1080p Home Theater Projector with RGBRGB Color Wheel | 2000 Lumens | 100% Rec. 709 for Accurate Colors | All Glass Lens | 3D
Sentiment score: 6
Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of BenQ HT3050 1080p Home Theater Projector with RGBRGB Color Wheel | 2000 Lumens | 100% Rec. 709 for Accurate Colors | All Glass Lens | 3D. Here are the top ones.
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CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE: The exact color palette used by Hollywood studios featuring 15, 000: 1 contrast, premium RGBRGB Color Wheel and Sick Certified Rec. 709 cinematic color reproductionBIG SCREEN SHORT THROW PROJECTOR: 100" Image from just 8. 4' Easy installation and setup with a diagonal screen size of 60" - 180", 1. 3x zoom, Vertical Lens Shift and a throw ratio of 1. 15 - 1. 5 (79" @ 2m). Big Zoom: 1. 3: 1(3. 3mm)QUIET PROJECTOR: Whisper quiet operation, with the lowest fan noise in its class allows viewers to hear the movie, not the projectorENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECTOR: Includes Smart Eco technology for energy conservation and auto standby mode to save energy and prolong lamp life; lamp lasts up to 7, 000 hoursINCLUDED: 100% Rec. 709 Calibration Report. RELIABLE BRAND: Ban is the #1 best-selling DLP projector brand worldwide with 1 year for parts and labor.
Specs:
| Color | Gray/white |
| Height | 14.76 Inches |
| Length | 10.9 Inches |
| Number of items | 3 |
| Release date | October 2015 |
| Weight | 7.93 Pounds |
| Width | 13.78 Inches |
You could place all the equipment behind the screen (using a Harmony remote + hub) and you could also place the center channel speaker behind it if you use an acoustically transparent screen; I don't think the recessed area is wide enough to properly accommodate the front L/R speakers (unless using a large screen that isn't flush to the wall and extends a few feet on each side past the recessed area).
Using a fixed vs pull down is up to you.
Since you don't have pre-wiring for surround sound (unless it's one of those outlets that looks like it's for coax), placing the equipment behind the screen (and using the Harmony hub) will make running wires along the base molding less obvious.
I don't know a ton about projectors and which brands are better, but this one looks good.
Just a regular projector. Most do decent 3D now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016LEAIJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2E2ACbR6CPDJ9
Less than the price of a good TV. Couple that with a good surround sound system and nice seating and you've got yourself a home theater that'll rival most actual movie theaters.
Plus the popcorn is WAY cheaper.
If it ain't broken then don't fix it. You probably wouldn't get huge upgrades for upgrading. Maybe longer bulb hours depending on the projector and other additional features like the 'DarbeeVision' from the Optoma HD28DSE or the Rec 709 color from the BenQ HT3050. It's kind of a lot of extra $$$ for not huge upgrades from your current projector (they're still 1080p).
4k projectors are still expensive too. There is stuff like the Epson 5040UB (UB = Ultra Black). That isn't native 4k though and is $2,800.
No brainer. BENQ. HT2050 or HT3050
Fantastic customer service USA. Amazing picture. Great all around buy for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016LEAIJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HmlRDb7VDF2V8
I think the deal you are talking about is a scam. Most of projectors on Amazon are hijacked by scamming sellers who pretend to sell user items for way below their market value. You can check if a seller is a scammer by going to their profile page. If it says "contact foo@gmail.com before placing an order" - that's a scam.
Another way is to check what else this seller is selling. I saw a few scammers who were selling everything for $400, from high-end projector ($4k+) to cheap photo cameras (<$200) for the same price. They are also all "just launched" or have low sale.
Edit: yup, 2 sellers claiming their are selling HT3050 for $300:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B016LEAIJG/ref=sr_1_1_olp?condition=used
Happy to help you out.I would go with the
BenQ HT3050 $975
Type: DLP
Lumen: 2000
great for gaming and watching movies.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016LEAIJG
At the top of your price range but given that 10 years have passed it will be a noticeable upgrade, particularly for HD sports or game consoles which may be running at 60FPS.
However, the VPL-VW50 is still not a bad projector by any means. As long as the bulb has some lifespan and the screen has no blemishes I would keep it until you can afford the Optoma UHD50 which is $1400.
Provide model numbers of the speakers and subwoofer if possible. Sound is equally important for a good HT, and some people cheap out, either not knowing or caring about this. A new receiver may also be beneficial by itself, with support for lossless audio codecs, and 3D sound formats such as Atmos and DTS:X.