Hi everyone,

I have the opportunity to purchase an Eiki 1600T projector at a very reasonable price and I was wondering if I could get some opinions about the unit.

Here's what I know:

1280 x 768 resolution
6500:1 contrast ratio
1200 ANSI Lumens
5X Speed, 6 Segment Colour Wheel
DLP DC2+ or DC3

This model is a rebadge of the Sharp XV-Z3000 and the Marantz VP4001. I believe this model uses Sharp optics.

My room length and width is more than accommodating for this projector and it has decent light control.

To be honest, what I really want is an Epson 6500UB but that is way out of my price range for now and at less than $900 the possibility of having this projector is very tempting.

If any of you have this projector, the similar Marantz or Sharp projectors, have seen any of them in action or have any practical suggestions for a new potential owner of this projector, please put in your 2 cents. I am very excited about owning my first projector and your assurance/alternatives would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Nick

I've been using one for a year. Great projector! It's the same thing as the sharp XV-Z3000, and you can find reviews for that.

Only issue so far, bulb price. They run $350 for an OEM (which I would recommend. See "My chinese bulb experiment" thread). Mine went at approximately 1000hrs, supposed to last 2-3k.

I'd highly recommend the 1600T (plus, it comes with a 3yr warrenty vs. 1yr for the sharp).

It's DC2, but has blacks that "rival DC3" according to reviews.

I also have the possibility of getting a Samsung SPH710AE projector. SO it's between the Eiki and this, and I really want to pull the trigger!

Mind if I ask what kind of deal you're getting on the Samsung (PM will work)? I really considered that projector before I bought the Eiki (got a heck of a deal). I'm guessing the performance is pretty similar with the Eiki having more flexibility (3 iris settings) and better black levels. Everyone raves about the Samsung as well, so it's probably a tossup.

Just ordered mine so I'll let you know how it goes. I also decided on using Screen Goo by Goo Systems painted on a 6mm x 60 x 120 inch White Sintra laminate.


Couldn't arrive soon enough!

Good choice! Be sure to post up a review once you get it set up!