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Old 10-18-2017, 09:58 AM   #21
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Only place I can mount a projector is ~20ft away (ceiling mount) or as ultra short throw on shelf right at wall base.
Maybe I haven't explored 20 ft throw possibilities enough.
Mine would be more then 20 ft away. Just on top a cheap Ikea unit

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/30275861/

Looks like it is 57-7/8'' tall.

Also Epson makes great projectors. I got mine at Visions with a full surround sound, receiver and electric screen (retracts with a remote which is not needed but really cool when you show people it...).
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So I've got it narrowed down to 2 choices.

First one is the BenQ MW632ST.
http://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-MW632ST.htm

This one would be the easiest one for me as I wouldn't have to change my throw distance. 3200 lumens(which is 1000 more than what I have now), decent bulb life, way better contrast ratio than what I have now, and has a 20% +/- zoom that would help me.

Second choice would be the BenQ MH750. If I go with this model I would need to change my throw distance to 10' which is a lot of work but doable.
4500 lumens and same lamp life and contrast ratio as the other one.

So my question would be is the extra 1300 lumens that the MH750 gives me that important for daylight settings? Otherwise I would just get with the MW632ST.
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I also made my choice, currently on sale $200 off:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/epson-h...?skuId=6019901

Thrilled with the picture, even in daylight @ 10ft diagonal. Perhaps I only think the picture is great, as I have no comparable, but I guess that doesn't really matter. At this point just projecting onto wall (Grey) is perfectly acceptable.
The adjustable throw ratio range of 1.33 - 2.16:1 makes it ideal in my setup, or in almost any other I suppose. Makes it very adaptable.
Only 2500 lumens, but this works for me, and am very happy with cost of entry.
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So I've got it narrowed down to 2 choices.

First one is the BenQ MW632ST.
http://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-MW632ST.htm

This one would be the easiest one for me as I wouldn't have to change my throw distance. 3200 lumens(which is 1000 more than what I have now), decent bulb life, way better contrast ratio than what I have now, and has a 20% +/- zoom that would help me.

Second choice would be the BenQ MH750. If I go with this model I would need to change my throw distance to 10' which is a lot of work but doable.
4500 lumens and same lamp life and contrast ratio as the other one.

So my question would be is the extra 1300 lumens that the MH750 gives me that important for daylight settings? Otherwise I would just get with the MW632ST.
I think you would notice the difference in lumens, but the 3200 may still be manageable. You could always try it from a retailer with a good return policy.

Is this in a cabinet that is going to be subject to being bumped? I ask becuase it is a DLP, vs LCD. DLP's have spinning colour wheels, and I'd be wary about using a DLP in a situation where it is subject to sudden jolts. If not, then ya, I'd get the cheap one and try it out.
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I also made my choice, currently on sale $200 off:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/epson-h...?skuId=6019901

Thrilled with the picture, even in daylight @ 10ft diagonal. Perhaps I only think the picture is great, as I have no comparable, but I guess that doesn't really matter. At this point just projecting onto wall (Grey) is perfectly acceptable.
The adjustable throw ratio range of 1.33 - 2.16:1 makes it ideal in my setup, or in almost any other I suppose. Makes it very adaptable.
Only 2500 lumens, but this works for me, and am very happy with cost of entry.
Where did you end up mounting it? You mentioned it had to be very short throw, but this needs to be at least 3 feet back for a small image.
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Where did you end up mounting it? You mentioned it had to be very short throw, but this needs to be at least 3 feet back for a small image.
I initially didn't realize there was this kind of manual zoom adjustment available in entry level projectors. The vertical lens shift very handy too. I mounted it on a shelf on the far 20ft wall, the bottom flush with 10 ft ceiling height off kitchen dining area. That back wall is shared with a bonus room in the master, and I passed an electrical wire from electrical outlet in that wall to a new box behind the projector shelf. Currently just using streaming devices (Firestick and Chromecast) and using projector speaker only, but can pass other wires for devices as/when needed.
I am 18-19ft from front of projector to the wall it's projected on, with lens about 1 ft lower than top of projected image.
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Ah, nice. Welcome to the world of huge images! Love my projector, but it is 10 years old, 720p. If I hadn't spent all my money on a garage, I'd have replaced it! Maybe I can hold out another year until 4k hit a reasonable price.
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I think you would notice the difference in lumens, but the 3200 may still be manageable. You could always try it from a retailer with a good return policy.

Is this in a cabinet that is going to be subject to being bumped? I ask becuase it is a DLP, vs LCD. DLP's have spinning colour wheels, and I'd be wary about using a DLP in a situation where it is subject to sudden jolts. If not, then ya, I'd get the cheap one and try it out.
No, the cabinet itself that will hold the projector is completely stationary so that shouldn't be a problem.

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Just go with this for a very short throw...

https://www.sony.com/electronics/projector/lspx-w1s
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Just go with this for a very short throw...

https://www.sony.com/electronics/projector/lspx-w1s
And only $50k! Where can I get this!?!?
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Just call Sony and they will take care of the rest.

It is pretty nice, did a demo about 8-9 months ago.
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Review:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/pro...eviews-ratings

50 grand and you don't get HDR!
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Old 10-24-2017, 01:35 PM   #33
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I thought Epson came out with a new short throw projector that was capable of doing what the $50k ones could do and theirs was only $3k.

Either way the throw distance I have to work with messes up the possibility of using ultra short throw.
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