Projectors 1080p or psuedo 4k?

[heisthegaffer]

Hi all

My mitsubishi Hc5000 projector has indeed died (following my thread a few months back) as parts are impossible to get hold of.

I need a new one and will probably go for a £500 1080p 3D replacement but wonder if something like an Optoma UHD300X would be worth the extra 400 quid.

Something to add in to the equation is my amp is 1080p only and even my HDMI cable which is channeled into the wall is unlikely to be 4k compatible as I installed it all in 2014. I guess I'd have to pug and unplug a lead each time I wanted to watch a 4k movie.

What are people's thoughts?

[justin220]

I've currently got a BenQ 1080p projector and have debated a few times about upgrading to 4k. I'm not sure I would get the benefit just yet as I don't have a lot of 4K material to throw at it. I think if I was going to commit to 4k, I'd want a proper all signing all dancing one, rather than psuedo.

Its an expensive hobby

I decided to spend the money upgrading my speakers, and fitting a proper screen rather than projecting onto a wall, and what a difference that made. 1080p picture quality for me is still perfectly adequate.

[Shuvi McTupya]

How big is the screen?

I have a 1080p Projector displaying at about 100" and as far as I am concerned I don't think upgrading to 4K would have a very noticeable effect on my viewing experience.

I think more lumens would be more of a motivation to upgrade than more pixels.

[Zirconia]

Don't know anything about projectors but how long is the cable run? I assume it is not in trunking that can be removed easily?

A correctly certified HDMI "Premium High Speed" lead for 4K are none to great for length past a certain distance, 8mtrs??
New spec cables (Ultra High Speed) are going to be even shorter for passive cables. Rumoured 3 mtrs?

Other cables are available including active.

[heisthegaffer]

I think it's a 100" screen.

I may stick to 1080p as I've always been happy especially if I get a 3D one.

Thanks all

[VEX]

Pseudo 4k has got a lot better in the current years, so much so I will now recommend it as a worthy solution.

The Sony 4k’s are stunning (but then I have one)

The optoma’s and the little new JVC are good 1080’s and Pseudo 4k’s but with the price drop you have to be a little more careful with the lens shift and throw distances as they can be restrictive.
V.

Edited by VEX on Saturday 1st August 20:08

[heisthegaffer]

VEX said:

Pseudo 4k has got a lot better in the current years, so much so I will now recommend it as a worthy solution.

The Sony 4k’s are stunning (but then I have one)

The optoma’s and the little new JVC are good 1080’s and Pseudo 4k’s but with the price drop you have to be a little more careful with the lens shift and throw distances as they can be restrictive.
V.

Edited by VEX on Saturday 1st August 20:08

Cheers mate

[Last Visit]

VEX said:

Pseudo 4k has got a lot better in the current years, so much so I will now recommend it as a worthy solution.

The Sony 4k’s are stunning (but then I have one)

The optoma’s and the little new JVC are good 1080’s and Pseudo 4k’s but with the price drop you have to be a little more careful with the lens shift and throw distances as they can be restrictive.
V.

Edited by VEX on Saturday 1st August 20:08

Which new JVC out of interest to you mean?

I'm looking for a projector, probably pseudo 4k. I know Optoma do lots of DLP ones, not considered a JVC however.

[VEX]

Last Visit said:

Which new JVC out of interest to you mean?

I'm looking for a projector, probably pseudo 4k. I know Optoma do lots of DLP ones, not considered a JVC however.

It’s the new LX-UH1 4k DLP, it has an RRP of £2500 and an incredible lens-shift range.

I have a spec sheet somewhere if you PM me.

V.

[heisthegaffer]

Hi Vex

What's the going rate for a 1080p and preferably 3D projector from you these days?

Thanks

[VEX]

heisthegaffer said:

Hi Vex

What's the going rate for a 1080p and preferably 3D projector from you these days?

Thanks

The cheapest 1080p and 3D I can get it the Optoma 29 But Richard are cheaper around £699

As we go up from there I can get most of the Optoma, JVC, Epsom and Sony ranges.

V.

[heisthegaffer]

VEX said:

The cheapest 1080p and 3D I can get it the Optoma 29 But Richard are cheaper around £699

As we go up from there I can get most of the Optoma, JVC, Epsom and Sony ranges.

V.

OK mate, thanks. I'll have a ponder.

[Workshy Fop]

Paid £450 for mine. It’s very good. 6 year warranty too.
https://www.richersounds.com/tv-projectors/project...

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VEX said:

It’s the new LX-UH1 4k DLP, it has an RRP of £2500 and an incredible lens-shift range.

I have a spec sheet somewhere if you PM me.

V.

Thanks Vex, looks great. Sadly my budget is about £1800 tops so out of my price range.

[VEX]

No problem, just check my pricing and I can’t get close, electronic margin is always tight.

Alternatively your looking at Optoma UHP40, 51 and 52 for Pseudo 4k ranging from £1199 to £1599 at RRP.

Or the little HZ40 which is a 1080p Laser (far better blacks, brightness and contrast ratios) for £1299 RRP.

We just need to check throw distances and Lens shift ranges for your room.

V.
Happy to help out if needed.

Edited by VEX on Sunday 9th August 10:55

[VEX]

Workshy Fop said:

Paid £450 for mine. It’s very good. 6 year warranty too.
https://www.richersounds.com/tv-projectors/project...

That’s a nuts price! I might get one for the holidays in the garden.

V.

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VEX said:

Alternatively your looking at Optoma UHP40, 51 and 52 for Pseudo 4k ranging from £1199 to £1599 at RRP.

Thanks Vex, grateful for your full reply above.

I do like the look of the Optoma 52, whilst the 51 also seems to tick all the boxes for wjat I need it doesn't come in white (as far as I can see).

Looking to project onto a 120inch screen and projector to screen distance can be 3.5 to 4.5m, there's a bit of variance as I dont have a current PJ so bracket can be sited within this range.

I did pop all my figures in a distance calculator a while back and the Optomas seemed to be ok.

What price would you be able to do a 52 for?

[VEX]

Ping me a pm and we’ll do the pricy stuff there.

Understandably, PH doesn’t like things being to overt here.

V.

Edited by VEX on Monday 10th August 10:37