Reddit mentions of Optoma HD26 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector

It's a little rough around the edges as far as cabling goes, but I'm not 100% set on where my gear is going to go. For now its on a bookshelf opposite the screen. Once I use the room a bit and get a feel for things I'll move the outlet closer to the projector and fish a HDMI cable through the wall/ceiling instead of going across the ceiling.

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Equipment List:



Equipment| Model
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Projector | Optoma HD26
Screen | Elite Screens 135" Sable Frame
Mount | Cheetah APMEB Universal Mount
Receiver | Yamaha RX-V375
Speakers | Yamaha NS-SP1800BL

Yeah, there are quite a few like the Optoma HD141X, the Optoma HD26, the Epson 1040 and misc refurbished higher tier projectors such as the BenQ W1070 for $527 when it retails for $700.

IMO, I think projectors are much better and more flexible than TVs. You can save quite a bit of money and get a much bigger screen by going refurbished. Projectors are less common and require more initial setup and research but I love them.

Thanks so much for your feedback thats a big help. One that seems to be a competitor is the Optoma HD26 1080p 3D, Would the W1070 be a better bet than HD26?

Yeah there really is a lot to look into and so far has been very overwhelming.

As far as 3D capability, it isn't really a deal breaker for me but it doesn't hurt to have either. The Optoma HD25 has been replaced with a 26 model and seems to be priced in the same range according to amazon. However both models show (at least according to the calculators scale if I read it right) to have some compatibility concerns with the throwing distance and the size I'd be able to achieve.

Projector: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LL2SHK6/

Attached it to the ceiling with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IDC0K2

Projected onto this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00446MTDM/

And I just bought some big screwhooks and some chain to hang the screen, but probably would have been easier to just put these in the wall: https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-L-Brackets-Spectrum-ZVMAXLB6-W/dp/B001EHAI6Y

First go.

I fiddled with the angles and aspect and eventually got the image and screen edges to lineup.

So far I love the Optoma. It is clear and bright with ambient light in the room, colors are crisp and vibrant, noise is minimal or nonexistent with media audio playing, internal speakers are not bad at all. Has four display options 16:9, 4:3, "Super Widescreen", and LGX(I think). Changing between inputs is very quick and efficient, and set-up is incredibly simple. I've got a Chromecast and Roku3 thrown into it, and will be hooking up an older Bose 3-2-1 into it once I put shelves up for the speakers.

I do wish the volume could get softer as "1" is still loud enough to be heard through closed doors. I also have had one instance of turning the projector off and then 10 seconds later just the audio kicked back on. It also puts out not a small amount of heat.

Basic research has led me to this model: Optoma HD26

See if you like any of these: https://www.amazon.com/Optoma-HD141X-1080p-Theater-Projector/dp/B00MK39P92

https://www.amazon.com/Optoma-HD26-1080p-Theater-Projector/dp/B00LL2SHK6/

https://www.amazon.com/Epson-Cinema-Brightness-Theater-Projector/dp/B014D7XGNS/

http://www.benqdirect.com/benq-outlet/refurbished-projectors/w1070-refurb.html

Make sure you compare the specs