Home Theater Projectors

**BMWR75** · **02-03-09, 03:51 PM**

About 1.5 years ago I bought a Mits HD-1000U projector (720P) for less than $1000. I thought it was a great deal then and have been very pleased with it every since. 720P projectors were bargains because 1080i was the standard and 1080p projectors were just coming onto the scene at a price point bleeding-edgers were willing to pay.

Projector tech was changing fast at the time of my purchase and I've not stayed in touch with the latest developements. What's the latest deal on projectors that was near the one I got 1.5 years ago?

Regards, BmWr75

**tonyvdb** · **02-03-09, 03:59 PM**

1080p projectors are still up there in price well above $1000 but the bigger improvement is light output and contrast ratios. They have improved that dramatically and even the 720p projectors of today will blow away what you have now.

**BMWR75** · **02-05-09, 04:10 PM**

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tonyvdb wrote:

They have improved that dramatically and even the 720p projectors of today will blow away what you have now.

For example?? What 720p makes/models??

**tonyvdb** · **02-05-09, 04:26 PM**

Ok well, Here is your current projector. Its 1500 lumens with a contrast ratio of 2500:1
Here is the Panasonic PT AX200U. Its less expensive and is 2000 lumen at 6000:1 contrast ratio.
How large of a screen do you have?

**BMWR75** · **02-06-09, 08:02 AM**

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tonyvdb wrote:

Ok How large of a screen do you have?

Tony, thanks for the links. I have a 102" Carada fixed screen in a 100% light controlled basement HT.

**tonyvdb** · **02-06-09, 09:07 AM**

That Panasonic for the price is hard to beat. With a 102" screen you would be hard pressed to see a difference between a 720p projector and a lower end 1080p projector.

**BMWR75** · **02-06-09, 12:05 PM**

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tonyvdb wrote:

With a 102" screen you would be hard pressed to see a difference between a 720p projector and a lower end 1080p projector.

How large a screen would a person need to have to see the difference between 720p and 1080p?

**tonyvdb** · **02-06-09, 12:45 PM**

Some say over 100" but others say 110" and it depends on alot of other things like screen design and the projector its self. I myself would love to upgrade my old Sanyo Z2 720p as its only 800 lumen but that would be a very tough sell to the wife. The good 1080p projectors are well out of my reach.

**panther3769** · **02-10-09, 12:29 PM**

I am dedicating my basement mostly to the HT (next to the bar, pool table..etc), so lighting wont be an issue, but I am not sure how big I really want the screen to be. What is a good size screen, if your 12-15ft away from it?

**tonyvdb** · **02-10-09, 12:42 PM**

I personally would not go larger than 110", I sit 12' away (front row) and have a 96" and find that very nice and I dont find myself moving my head much to see the entire movie.

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