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Want to buy a new projector.

Time to replace my Runco 710Lt.
It's 720p projector and has a color wheel.
I'm Thinking about the following so far.
1.Runco LightStyle LS5.
2.Runco LightStyle LS7.
3.JVC DLA-RS50U.
I like Runco. I had issues with my 710 and they stood behind thier product until I was satisfied, including a replacement unit 6 months later. I want to go 1080P.

The LS5 is 1080P and uses a color wheel and is in my price range.

The LS7 is 720P has 3 chips. I was told that 3 chip 720 is better than 1080P with a color wheel because the optics are better. The cost is over my budget but can be done.

Then there is the JVC. I know nothing about other than it is 1080P 3 chip and is in my price range.

Any help or suggestions?
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avgoround
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I agree with Chadnliz, regarding the need to spend big bucks on a 1080p projector. You can get a simply stunning image from many of the sub $2500 units on the market right now, and black level as good as it gets for less than $4k on the streets, starting with the JVC pieces. Once calibrated properly, I seriously doubt anyone could quible the difference in performance vs price at these ranges.
Runco makes some very good products, but for the money?...your payin big mark up for the name and reputation here.
avgoround
287 posts
 
Chadnliz...I've owned the panny 4000u. I also had an epson 8350 for a short while (had some discoloration issues, so dumped it. What strenghts do you see in 8700 over 4000? Any actual experience with these two projectors?
avgoround
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SI BD screens are great for viewing in lighted conditions, and improving black level and contrast of images, no doubt! What I do NOT like from the technology is the "shimmery highlights" the screen produces when bright material, white fields, etc are displayed. It's a bit distracting, and not transparant to the source, IMO. Trade-offs....
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