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Theater is approaching completion and the original plan was to limp the DT500 along until I could spring for a sony 40es next year. As it turns out the DT500 is all but done and needs to be replaced.
I'd rather not spring for a 40es now due to funds, so I'm considering a W1070.
Anyone make this transition? The DT500 is a 720p unit, but it was near the end of 720p's life and one of the better units. It's a 6 segment 5x DLP.
http://www.projectorcentral.com/SharpVision-DT-500.htm
I've always liked the picture from the Sharp, with a few gripes
-I notice a very small amount of RBE and won't accept worse or even the same amount. w1070 is a 6x though so it should be better /gone.
720p is just not enough resolution. I can't do LCD as the screen door effect is worse than my current rainbow effect. 1070 is obviously a 1080p unit so I should have a noticable improvement.
-Brightness. Combination of older off brand bulb and lower lumen, but I'd really like a brighter picture while still in eco / low fan noise
-Fan noise - My DT500 is pretty loud. Almost Xbox 360 loud.
Any input? I'm not looking to make a lateral move, I want a noticeable upgrade -but I realize it won't be as good as a Sony 40es. $800 vs $2000-2500 is a big difference.
I'd rather not spring for a 40es now due to funds, so I'm considering a W1070.
Anyone make this transition? The DT500 is a 720p unit, but it was near the end of 720p's life and one of the better units. It's a 6 segment 5x DLP.
http://www.projectorcentral.com/SharpVision-DT-500.htm
I've always liked the picture from the Sharp, with a few gripes
-I notice a very small amount of RBE and won't accept worse or even the same amount. w1070 is a 6x though so it should be better /gone.
720p is just not enough resolution. I can't do LCD as the screen door effect is worse than my current rainbow effect. 1070 is obviously a 1080p unit so I should have a noticable improvement.
-Brightness. Combination of older off brand bulb and lower lumen, but I'd really like a brighter picture while still in eco / low fan noise
-Fan noise - My DT500 is pretty loud. Almost Xbox 360 loud.
Any input? I'm not looking to make a lateral move, I want a noticeable upgrade -but I realize it won't be as good as a Sony 40es. $800 vs $2000-2500 is a big difference.