Reddit mentions of Epson Home Cinema 5030UB 1080p 3D 3LCD Home Theater Projector (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

100" here, automatically retracts on a button push. Sadly we couldn't have the thing recessed into the ceiling due to architectural limitations. One of the best decisions I've ever made. Every time we watch a movie I marvel at the experience of it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F144HYA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P6UJ4F6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What's your budget?

If you can afford it, I picked up this Epson and it is phenomenal:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F144HYA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I previously had a Panasonic PT-AX200U that was great but wore out. I also tried the Optoma GT 1080 and Optoma HD25-LV, and the Epson is way better.

The 5030UB is the updated version of the 5020UB and is actually a bit cheaper. Projector Central also just yesterday updated their comparison between the HW40ES and the 5030UB.

> The bottom line is this: the Epson 5030UB is an excellent projector, and the HW40ES cannot match its placement flexibility or deep black levels in the darkest scenes. However, in situations where the additional zoom or lens shift of the 5030UB are not needed, the HW40ES has a brighter picture with excellent detail and less digital noise that is also higher in contrast in most scenes. A quieter fan also makes the HW40ES the go-to choice for smaller rooms.


Either one is a solid choice, and they are both rated for 5000 hours eco mode life.

> The Epson 5030UB is capable of deeper blacks in dark scenes thanks to its automatic iris, but scenes with a higher average illumination are higher in contrast on the HW40ES. There is a slight delay in iris adjustment when the 5030UB suddenly switches between bright and dark scenes, and this can occasionally cause a distracting "flicker" artifact that is never seen on the HW40ES due to that projector's lack of an auto-iris.

I know for me with my PT-AE4000 I rarely think "man I wish this bright scene was a bit punchier" but often think "man, that black level could really be so much better." It's hard to compare picture quality without having a reference, but if you have a black border around the screen you'll always notice the projected image is brighter than that. Ergo, I would probably lean towards the 5030UB.

You may also want to consider some of the JVC units, though they really start at $3500+

How light controlled is the room? and you're saying its 2910mm wide? or is that 2910mm diagonal? People really tend to like these, all of which are around or significantly under your budget:

Panasonic This one is bright as all fuck, and also lasers, which is badass, last virtually forever, and comes on instantly.

Sony A bit dimmer, but if your room is light controlled, this can't be beat for the price.

Epson A great all around projector.

If you push your budget.. The Epson 5030 shows up. And pushes 1000 lumes more than the sony.

Can you recommend a good set of 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to go with the 675?

Actually, since this post I was looking at these 2 receivers:

(1) http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-PTAE8000U-1080p-Projector-Model/dp/B009DNXS0Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411167692&sr=1-1&keywords=PT-AE8000

(2) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F144HYA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00F144HYA&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwpuresimula-20

Not sure if that affects the answer on the speakers...

Seconded, I have an Epson 5030ub projector and an HDMI switcher so all my inputs' audio go through Sonos. Works a treat.

cheap shit projectors require no light duh

midrange can have some lights on and top of the line can have more

how is that different than someone walking in front of the box tv?

2016 overall choice projector