tldr; Reference laser 3LCD projector. Excellent blacks for LCD, 2700 lumens. For dedicated theaters wanting Epson quality.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
“I've got the LS12000 and a 180" screen at about 19ft away. People initially say 180" is to big but after the movie or gaming session nobody says anything other then amazing. Theres no such thing a to big. Once you have it you'll never be able go back.”
“Yeah, you can get a better video setup for $10K than $5K. The issue is that video tech moves so quickly that anything you buy for $10K today will seem like a joke in 5 years. Just like any $10K TV from 5 years ago wouldn't be worth nearly as much today. These are the main options I would look at for under $5K: **OLED TV- 83" LG C4 ($2900):** - https://www.greentoe.com/buynow/LG_LG_OLED_Evo_C4_83_4K_HDR_Smart_TV_OLED83C4PUA?direct_shop=a06PD000007Mn7hYAC - Yes, there are technically better OLEDs than this, but IMO, it's not worth it. You're paying a couple thousand more for pretty marginal improvements. Yes, I've seen the C4 and G4 side-by-side. I've also seen it alongside the Sony A95L. And yes, those more expensive TVs are better. I personally don't think they are $2-3K better though. **Non-OLED TV: 98" TCL QM851G ($4000)** - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-98-class-qm8-series-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-smart-google-tv-2024/6579450.p?skuId=6579450 **Projector (mixed content, dim lighting): Epson LS12000 ($4000)** - https://www.projectorscreen.com/epson-ls12000-4k-home-theater-laser-projector-with-2700-lumens-black-manufactured-refurbished.html **Projector (movies only, pitch dark room): JVC NP5 ($4000)** - https://www.projectorscreen.com/jvc-np5-4k-d-ila-home-theater-Projector-1900-lumens-same-as-rs1100.html”
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