used to have one but sold it, the quality just did not stack up to a conventional HD TV.
How far back would you need to mount a projector to get it to fit a 100-120 inch screen?
Always wanted to go with a projector but it always seemed too expensive, how much should one look to pay for a set up like that? I have a surround sound system already.
*edit* I dont care about 3D. Would a different model be okay if I didnt want the Optoma HD33?
If you already have a surround sound and don't care about 3D you can put a setup together for under $1000. I got my Optoma projector at Costco for like $899, but you can get them for cheaper. A pull down screen with shipping will run you about $150.
When I put my theater room together I spent about $2500, but I also bought a new Yamaha receiver, Definitive speakers, and a PS3 to run as my bluray/media player. I've seen high end TV's run for more than that. I'm sure they're really good at what they do and look amazing, but I put a whole theater room together for cheaper and it's awesome watching movies in it. I'm sure a video/audio snob can pick my set up apart, but it suits my needs.
For real? Costco in Canada is listing them at 1500.
Some of favourite gaming moments were playing Bioshock and Oblivion on the big screen projector, I found it to be a lot more immersive.
I lent my old projector to a friend who left it in his apartment when he moved out then the Landlord said there was no projector :-(
Looked at what Costco is carrying, and they don't even carry the Optoma line anymore, and what they are carrying is a lot more expensive. I found the HD180 on Ebay and they were running anywhere from $650-$799
Here is pretty much the same projector, but from the line that Best Buy carries. A little more expensive at $999, but still a great unit. Best Buy reviews are giving it 4.6/5 with 14 reviews.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Optoma+-+HD+DLP+Projector/4948413.p?id=1218583584127&skuId=4948413
If you care about 3d then go for the HD33, the 3d is pretty amazing for a $1400 projector.