Ok nerds I am looking to purchase a decent projector for a new media room without breaking the bank. The room has no windows so ambient light will not be an issue. I will also purchase a 120" screen but have not decided which to buy yet. Does anyone have experience with either of these 2 models or can they recommend something comparable?

JVC LX-NZ30
Epson LS12000

Go with the Epson. I have a JVC projector but wouldn't touch the NZ30. No motorized lens control, single chip DLP, crap contrast. That thing is a dog.

I've got an Epson (it's the LS800, the UST projector) and have loved it.

TexasAggie_97 said:

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Ok nerds I am looking to purchase a decent projector for a new media room without breaking the bank. The room has no windows so ambient light will not be an issue. I will also purchase a 120" screen but have not decided which to buy yet. Does anyone have experience with either of these 2 models or can they recommend something comparable?

JVC LX-NZ30
Epson LS12000

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What's the depth of the room and position where you're going to put the projector? For the Epson the throw distance looks like it should be almost 16 feet from a 120" screen (15'-11") per the calculator at projector central https://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-Pro_Cinema_LS12000-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc

IrishAg said:

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TexasAggie_97 said:

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Ok nerds I am looking to purchase a decent projector for a new media room without breaking the bank. The room has no windows so ambient light will not be an issue. I will also purchase a 120" screen but have not decided which to buy yet. Does anyone have experience with either of these 2 models or can they recommend something comparable?

JVC LX-NZ30
Epson LS12000

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What's the depth of the room and position where you're going to put the projector? For the Epson the throw distance looks like it should be almost 16 feet from a 120" screen (15'-11") per the calculator at projector central https://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-Pro_Cinema_LS12000-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc

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It's about a 15x20 space so I should be good with the distance.

Have you checked out the Valerion? All the reviews I've seen so far are pretty good.

https://www.valerion.com/product/valerion-visionmaster-4k-rgb-triple-laser-projector?model=Max&image=0

A comparison with the Valerion Pro 2 and Epson LS12000

tfunk02 said:

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Have you checked out the Valerion? All the reviews I've seen so far are pretty good.
https://www.valerion.com/product/valerion-visionmaster-4k-rgb-triple-laser-projector?model=Max&image=0

A comparison with the Valerion Pro 2 and Epson LS12000

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Very interesting it seems to best the Epson in just about everything.

Not sure where you are located, but I have a badass JVC I need to unload. bought new and only used it for a year and a half before we moved. I am not likely to have a place for it in the near future. hour count is super low.

if you are interested, I'll get the details.

Furlock Bones said:

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Not sure where you are located, but I have a badass JVC I need to unload. bought new and only used it for a year and a half before we moved. I am not likely to have a place for it in the near future. hour count is super low.

if you are interested, I'll get the details.

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What's the model number so I can research it?

Just got it out of the area it has been stored. Always inside. I will set it up tomorrow night or Monday and get an hour count on the bulb.

The blacks on this are incredible.

Furlock Bones said:

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Just got it out of the area it has been stored. Always inside. I will set it up tomorrow night or Monday and get an hour count on the bulb.

The blacks on this are incredible.

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Thanks for the information but that looks to be about an 8-year-old model. I think I want something a bit newer and under warranty.

More of the Valerion if anyone else is interested:

Based on this thread I went with the Epson 5050UB and have been really happy with it. I didn't want to pay up for a serious laser rig, so this has been perfect.

https://texags.com/forums/30/topics/3492548

Still waiting to do the audio though...