HAmmer32261 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Im looking for a Projector in the $3000 price range Right now im considering the Panasonic AE-8000u any thoughts or other suggestions please advise thxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I'm going to be watching this thread. My projector is working well for now and I still have a good 800 hours left on the rated life of the bulb but it is pretty old tech now and when the time comes to replace the bulb, I hope I am in a place money wise to replace the whole projector. This should be interesting but I suspect that you will not get many objections to the Panney, they are fairly popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 26, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 26, 2012 The AE-8000 looks to be an upgrade from my AE3000u. I've had absolutely no problems with my 3000u and it looks fantastic as long as you have a light controlled room. It would not be a bright enough in a room that had a lot of ambient light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy81 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I have been using the AE-4000 for about a year now and have been very pleased with its performance. I'm not a fan of the current 3D technology, so chose it over the 8000. The AE-8000 was coming out when I made my purchase. I'm sure the 8000 will be a good choice. Research revies and reported problems to ensure you are making a wise decision. One thing you can count on is shortly after you install it, the newer, better model will come out. I have tended to look at older proven models before jumping to the latest technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAmmer32261 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I should have mentioned that 3d doesnt matter to me , i can go with or without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themrclean Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Almost every review I have read(way too many to count) puts the Epson 5010 and the JVC DLA X30 above the panny. If you want a huge screen or if you will be watching with any light in the room I suggest the Epson, if there will be no light, then I suggest the JVC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAmmer32261 Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Excellent thank you, i'll check those out also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 There was a recent article on AVS talking about the best projectors out now. Here it is-->http://www.avsforum.com/a/projectors-101-avs-favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I'm really liking my Epson 5010. It has a superb picture and is very flexible in terms of placement. I almost spent more money on the new Panasonic 8000 but I had 2 different professionals talk me out of it and into the Epson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 27, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 27, 2012 Today I had the opportunity to demo the Epson 5020 projector at the Audioholics GTG Event and posted my thoughts on the 5020 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Another Epson user here. My 8700UB is fantastic even with some light intrusion into the room. Don't see myself needing to upgrade for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Lots of really nice projectors to pick from. Some are really good at some things and only ok at others. Chose the brand that has what you want the most. After reading review after review I learned a few things. Sony is the do it all really good projector. It’s probably not the best at any one thing but good at everything. Jvc is the 2d movie king in an all dark room. Whenever you read a review about a projector you always read at some point that it’s not quite a jvc but its close or something when talking about 2d movies. But if you have light in the room (and want to use your projector with the lights on) and need a really bright projector espon is the king. It’s close to the jvc for 2d and destroys the jvc when viewing with lights on. Espon also has the best warranty in the business. If the espon 5010 had lens memory I might have got that over the jvc rs45. This jvc is jaw dropping good so I have no regrets. [] Also I had your same budget and just went through this a few months ago. So feel free to pm me if you have any other questions getting set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyhawg Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I am in the market for a projector also. It looks like I will be settling on the Epson 6010. I really like the both the 5010 and 6010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I am in the market for a projector also. It looks like I will be settling on the Epson 6010. I really like the both the 5010 and 6010. Is this your first projector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I am in the market for a projector also. It looks like I will be settling on the Epson 6010. I really like the both the 5010 and 6010. I'm with ya. I will also probably be hooking up a 6010 in my shop. The 55" LED TV looks like a postage stamp. I have some dark curtains (actually Harbour Freight el-cheapo tarps) to darken the shop some. Still, there is ambient light. For that reason, I have decided on the Epson over the JVC models. I need that extra candlepower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 OK. As usual, I am changing my mind. The newer Epson 5020UB has a much higher contrast ratio than the 5010. I am tending to lean in it's direction. I can get one for about $2,900 delivered. I may find it cheaper as I shop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAmmer32261 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I saw JVC is coming out with a newer model the RS-46 Im going with that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyhawg Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I am in the market for a projector also. It looks like I will be settling on the Epson 6010. I really like the both the 5010 and 6010. Is this your first projector? Yes....is there amything I should be looking for or looking to avoid? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 OK. As usual, I am changing my mind. The newer Epson 5020UB has a much higher contrast ratio than the 5010. I am tending to lean in it's direction. I can get one for about $2,900 delivered. I may find it cheaper as I shop... Projector Central has the Epson 5020UB for $2,599 delivered, and in stock. I'm leaning to it more than the JVC due to the ambient light conditions in my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 31, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 31, 2012 I just saw the 5020 last week and had an incredible picture. I don't remember how it looked with the lights turned on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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