Epson 8350 or Benq W1070 for projector for 125" wide screen/home theater

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3/20/13 at 11:18am

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Home Theater guru's.

I have posted several times about a projector for my home theater and I appreciate all the advice on all those topics. I think I am narrowing my choice down to the EPSON 8350 or the Benq W1070 as they are in the $1,200 or below range. I wondered if anyone had any strong advice between the two and between DLP and LCD? I also plan on having a screen size of 125 inches wide and wondered if that made a difference? I have heard good things about both and negatives about both as well as for DLP and LCD and thought I would try one more time to ask for advice. I also MAY consider the jump to the Epson 3020 if there is a big increase in display (other than 3D).

Anyway, I am stuck here and sort of wanting some final advice before I pull the trigger. My budget for the projector is $1,200 but could go up to $1,500 if there is a great deal or great advantages. I would like the biggest bang for the buck and would also like the best picture for the 125 inch wide screen.

One advantage of the Epson is that I can get it at my local Crutchfield retailer (they have two in central VA) so if I have any issues, I can ask them directly. THe Benqs only seem available online.

Thanks so much in advance.

Rick

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3/20/13 at 12:05pm

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I'm shooting 106" from about 14 and half feet with an 8350. Before I settled on my final screen size, which was dictated by my speaker placement and a door that if opened carelessly would bang into the screen if it were any bigger, I played around with various image sizes all the way to the maximum from my throw distance. From my throw distance over 120" was no problem in both brightness and clarity. Of course the bigger the image, the more important light control becomes. So it comes down to that and your throw distance and the screen itself. But I can vouch that it's doable. In fact I'd go bigger myself it weren't for the constraints of my room. Good luck whatever you choose.

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3/21/13 at 5:52pm

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@ OP:

You have picked two great PJs. But they are polar opposites. Its clear to me you haven't gone out of your way to find a way to see a DLP and a LCD. People really shouldn't ask between these as they are VERY different. The BenQ will also require significantly more planning as the positioning on DLPs is far less forgiving. I promise if you can find a way to watch 10 minutes of any LCD vs a comparable DLP you will know your answer.

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