Projectors

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Chaps

I'm looking to try a home theatre setup in a room which is about 4mx4m. I know to a certain extent you get what you pay for but we are on a limited budget (ie wife thinks its a waste of money).

My question is whether an older HD projector is going to give a good quality experience vs lashing out for the latest 4k experience?
Case in point, I can purchase a used full HD optoma projector with minimal usage for £2-300. I know it won't be as good as a new model costing several thousand, but is it like hi-fi gear (law of diminishing returns)?

Some views needed pls.

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That's my thoughts so glad to hear they echo others' experiences.
I'm thinking something like a BenQ W1300 and a basic motorised screen about 2.8m wide?
I've got the amp and speakers already...

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Sadly the walls are full and painted dark green, so screen will be needed.
That said, a basic 280cm screen isn't huge ££

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Yeah, I know the lamps aren't cheap. Is it just a bulb or bulb with lens as well?

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Out of interest, what BenQ do you have?
I've been eyeballing the W1200 or W1300 on the Bay of E, primarily because they have lens shift which I believe is going to be useful

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So I've had more thought (and measurement) and now looks like I need a short throw item rather than a regular (as I've only got just over 3m from lens to screen).

BenQ W1070 seems a good shout.
any other alternatives I should look into?

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I'd like to use something about 2.8m wide I think which should work with the 1070 at that range.