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I'm planning on buying my first projector for a combined living room/media room. This will not and cannot be a dedicated home theater. I'd love to get recommendations on the best projector under $5,000 for the type of viewing environment I have. Here are more details:
I know 100% light control is the way to go - and we can get things very dark at night, but during the day while entertaining will be a challenge. With that said, what are the best projectors that will be bright enough to tackle the lighting issues, but will still be very good quality. I'm looking at the Epson 5050UB for $3000. Through a family discount, I can also get the Sony VW295ES for $3000. I know the Sony is true 4K, but it honestly sounds like for my purposes and the lighting of the room, I may be better off with the Epson. Open to other suggestions as well.
Thanks so much for the help!!
- No screen yet - thinking 120" ALR - open to suggestions
- Viewing distance will be 10-15 feet. Most viewing done by me and the wife will be all the way back at 15 feet.
- Will use for both Movies/Netflix as well as sports on the weekends
- Ambient light will come from windows on two walls as well as light leaking in from the dining room next door
- See attached pictures for room layout - the ceiling is a low reflective value gray, which is the darkest I could convince the wife to go.
I know 100% light control is the way to go - and we can get things very dark at night, but during the day while entertaining will be a challenge. With that said, what are the best projectors that will be bright enough to tackle the lighting issues, but will still be very good quality. I'm looking at the Epson 5050UB for $3000. Through a family discount, I can also get the Sony VW295ES for $3000. I know the Sony is true 4K, but it honestly sounds like for my purposes and the lighting of the room, I may be better off with the Epson. Open to other suggestions as well.
Thanks so much for the help!!



