Everyone
I would like to upgrade my HT. I currently have a Panasonic 900U that I purchased over 5 years ago.
The 2 projectors that have caught my eye based on reviews and reading these threads are the JVC X3/RS40 and the new Runco LS HB.
I have a few questions. Some folks have said that DLP projectors are sharper than other projectors and the JVC might be a little "soft". Others swear by the look of the JVC projectors. I am trying to line up demos of the projectors but it will take some time since I have to call around to various dealers.
While I love to watch movies, I also enjoy Football, Basketball, etc. Intuitively, I would think that a sharper image is one that I would like.
Any thoughts out there about this issue of softness on the JVC and sharpness on the runco DLP?
Some folks have said that some people have an issue with the color wheel on single chip DLP's. There is a rainbow effect or something? Could someone explain this?
There is a price difference between the JVC X3 and the Runco but I'm willing to spend more if it is truly going to be better for my purposes, movies, tv, sports.
My HT is in my living room. If I turn all the lights off on the first floor the room is pretty dark. However, I the Runco HB is appealing because it would be nice to be able to have people in the kitchen (adjacent to the living room) and still use the projector. The Runco HB has a very high lumens. Of course, by having such a high lumens, I'm not sure what I'm giving up when I do use it in a dark room.
Any suggestions about these projectors or any other in the $8,000 and below range, I'd be very appreciative.
Thanks
Rick
I would like to upgrade my HT. I currently have a Panasonic 900U that I purchased over 5 years ago.
The 2 projectors that have caught my eye based on reviews and reading these threads are the JVC X3/RS40 and the new Runco LS HB.
I have a few questions. Some folks have said that DLP projectors are sharper than other projectors and the JVC might be a little "soft". Others swear by the look of the JVC projectors. I am trying to line up demos of the projectors but it will take some time since I have to call around to various dealers.
While I love to watch movies, I also enjoy Football, Basketball, etc. Intuitively, I would think that a sharper image is one that I would like.
Any thoughts out there about this issue of softness on the JVC and sharpness on the runco DLP?
Some folks have said that some people have an issue with the color wheel on single chip DLP's. There is a rainbow effect or something? Could someone explain this?
There is a price difference between the JVC X3 and the Runco but I'm willing to spend more if it is truly going to be better for my purposes, movies, tv, sports.
My HT is in my living room. If I turn all the lights off on the first floor the room is pretty dark. However, I the Runco HB is appealing because it would be nice to be able to have people in the kitchen (adjacent to the living room) and still use the projector. The Runco HB has a very high lumens. Of course, by having such a high lumens, I'm not sure what I'm giving up when I do use it in a dark room.
Any suggestions about these projectors or any other in the $8,000 and below range, I'd be very appreciative.
Thanks
Rick
