Thinking ahead to my next projector, I was thinking to stay DLP, but would like something that is actually quiet. I dont mean that grudging "Well, I dont notice it once the lights go out" that I hear over and over about a lot of DLP units, but an actually quiet unit, like well under 25db at full lamp power?

LED-based DLP might be your answer, though this remains to be seen. Potentially, this could be as quiet as a TV set.

The Planars (PD8130 and PD8150) are VERY quiet.

Triple chips don't have color wheels, but they do have fans. I don't hear my C3X-e which sits maybe 4-5 feet directly above my head. Of course my ears have a few miles on them...

Not all DLP's are loud. In fact generally they are quite quiet. I suppose it depends on what your definition of quiet is.

Not all DLP's are loud. In fact generally they are quite quiet. I suppose it depends on what your definition of quiet is.
As said, under 25 db of audible noise at full power.

BenQ make a quiet 1080p DLP as well-

25/23 dB (Normal/Economic mode)

I went to a demo of the Planar 8150 yesterday and with my head about 2 ft from the projector, I didn't hear any noise coming from it. Was really impressed.

25 decibels and under is a 'quiet' projector.

Not all DLP's are loud. In fact generally they are quite quiet. I suppose it depends on what your definition of quiet is.

I consider my VP-15S1 and my S3 before it has loud on Normal lamp mode. Hopefully on Marantz next projector they can implement the quiet technology that Planar and BenQ have stumbled onto in regards to fan noise. Besides that the Marantz for me is a brilliant DLP.

Thinking ahead to my next projector, I was thinking to stay DLP, but would like something that is actually quiet. I dont mean that grudging "Well, I dont notice it once the lights go out" that I hear over and over about a lot of DLP units, but an actually quiet unit, like well under 25db at full lamp power?If you care that much about how much noise it makes you might be better off just looking at what it does in low lamp mode and not using high lamp. Might open up your options to more projectors and be cheaper replacing lamps than buying a more expensive projector just because another one is too loud in high lamp mode.

--Darin

My BenQ W10000 is very quiet in full power and even quieter in eco mode. It is on a high rack about 3 feet behind my seat and I really have to try hard to hear it, even in quiet scenes.

So what quality DLP 1080p units are a legit 25db and under in whisper mode. Its all about specifics...

I missed the 25db...that is really really quiet. Not too man that will fit the bill. Tell me, what are you basing that number on?

All projectors need to be in a hush box
Then they are quiet and the room is cool if you duct the heat out to an adjoining room also

I missed the 25db...that is really really quiet. Not too man that will fit the bill. Tell me, what are you basing that number on?
The noise level (or lack therof) that I would like to achieve.

The Sharps are pretty loud - the Benqs are quieter even in high bulb mode.