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Reddit mentions of Sony Home Theater Projector VPL-HW45ES: 1080P Full HD Video Projector for TV, Movies and Gaming - Home Cinema Projector with 3 SXRD Imagers and 1,800 Lumens for Brightness - 3D Compatible
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Sony Home Theater Projector VPL-HW45ES: 1080P Full HD Video Projector for TV, Movies and Gaming - Home Cinema Projector with 3 SXRD Imagers and 1,800 Lumens for Brightness - 3D Compatible. Here are the top ones.
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- SUPER RESOLUTION: Enhances all of the subtle details, colors, and textures to produce full HD images
- HIGH CONTRAST RATIO: See brighter highlights and deeper blacks in day-lit rooms with 1,800 lumens
- NO MOTION BLUR: Fast response rate with Motionflow technology to see every detail with minimal blur
- ZOOM FLEXIBILITY: Manual 1.6x zoom ratio and wide lens shift range to work in rooms of all sizes
- VIEW IN 3D: Wider coverage and greater stability with the built-in industry standard RF transmitter
- LONG LASTING LAMP: Enjoy up to 6,000 hours of screen time for lower maintenance and fewer lamp swaps
- IN THE BOX: Remote control, batteries, AC power cord, lens cap, operating instructions and manual
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 11.5 Inches |
| Length | 23 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | April 2019 |
| Weight | 20 Pounds |
| Width | 20 Inches |
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B01FWIEIRU/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all
They have some open box ones on Amazon. Might save you a couple hundred and maybe sales tax.
In a dedicated home theater, 5030ub although at the ~$2k pricepoint I'd go sony 45es easily https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01FWIEIRU although buy from wherever, pretty much, because sony has strict price controls so it should be $1800 everywhere.
That's a nice TV! Depending on your room, you could also get a very nice projector in that price range: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-VPLHW45ES-Theater-Gaming-Projector/dp/B01FWIEIRU I have the 40ES and it's phenomenal! With a room that's 25x40, I'd bet you could find a place for a projector screen :) Speaking of which, is this space wide open 25x40? If so, you'll need a fairly decent sub to fill that space. I'd look at the SVS Prime 5.0 package paired with a SVS PB-2000 for speakers and this receiver: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx2200w/denon-avr-x2200w-7.2-ch-x-95-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html
*Edit: The SVS have an in-home trial, so if you don't like them, you can send them back.
Either this Sony VPL-HW45ES ~$1800
or this Sony VPL-HW65ES ~$2900 if you're comfortable spending $500 more than your budget for the next model up.
I have the VPL-HW40ES and absolutely love it.
Big fan of this... Sony VPLHW45ES 1080p 3D SXRD Home Theater/Gaming Projector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWIEIRU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_L2yQBbAN3P3A0
Can find it right at $1.8k at times.
Based off amazon.ca's prices, it looks like you're overpaying for your Epson 2045, even with Canadian pricing.
I'd think about getting a bigger screen. 100" is big, but unless your seating distance is only like 8 feet away, then I'd go with 110" or 120". I can't tell if the Cinema Choice E-Series screens are tab tensioned, but if not, I'd go with something else. It's my understanding that pull-down screens without tab tension will eventually become wavy.
Your sound cost of $369 includes more than just the subwoofer, right?
You also will need an A/V receiver to plug in the subwoofer and speakers, but it was unclear if you already have one or not.
$360 sounds like a whole lot for a projector mount and cables. The Epson 2045 is a small projector and doesn't need a hefty mount, so I can't imagine why they're charging so much here. I'd ask for a price breakdown - they might be overcharging you for HDMI cables or something.
The 2045 is a good choice, but for $3,000, you could also get a lot more (like a Sony VPL-HW45ES) if you went the DIY route and increased the budget just a tiny bit.
One small note: if you're going to be sitting close to where your projector will be mounted, you should know that the fan on the 2045 is kinda loud.