[howard29]

I am a current, long time owner of a Sony VPL-HS20. I usually watch content in dynamic mode, but sometimes cinema mode as well, and am satisfied with the brightness. I normally watch in very little to no ambient light. The projector is mounted 16.75' from the screen, and the screen is a Da-Lite 1.1 gain matte white 133" diagonal.


So the question is, if I upgrade to a VPL-HW10, will the brightness level be comparable to the VPL-HS20 given the above setup? In what i've ready the HS20 seems to have a slightly higher lumen output when calibrated, though some have disputed that. Would be interested in hearing from those with similar screens and experience with both of these projectors.

 

[Bytehoven]

If you are sold on the HW10 but just need confirmation of the brightness for your setup, why not purchase from a dealer with a good return policy?


Then you can confirm if the brightness will be enough.


I'm running a 100" diagonal screen from 13', and after 120+ hours of lamp time, bright scenes are still a shock to the eyes. So I believe the HW10 will have enough punch for your setup to provide realistic bright scenes. But again, you do have some options to test drive a projector.


good luck