Novice needs help!

[bigscreen0005]

Hello all,

I'm holding $1,000 in Best Buy gift cards, and decided I want to watch movies on the big screen. Bestbuy.com shows 3 projectors in the price range I'm looking ... all appear to be "5 stars" on various web sites, and wanted feedback from those in the know. the 3 models are:

. Optoma HD65
. Optoma HD70
. Mitsubishi HC1500

I'd really appreciate any pros/cons of these models relative to each other, or strong opionions on preferences. Also, I'm planning on projecting on to a white wall (vs. expensive screen) ... any thoughts on this topic as well?

Thanks for any input you can provide.

Regards

-Bigscreen0005

 

[bigscreen0005]

Ok, looking at other posts I'm realizing additional information would help. I'm looking to project 110" (diagonally). The ceiling is 91" high; however, there's a ceiling beam 10' 9" away from the wall that hangs down 11.5" and is 6.5" wide. Then the ceiling continues on at 91". Guess I'm concerned if I ceiling mount behind the beam, it could interfere with the image being projected ... unless I use some kind of riser instead of a ceiling mount. Don't know if this is helpful, but wanted to include.

-Bigscreen0005

 

[paulf7509]

Hi bigscreen,
I am also a newbie to home cinema systems but have started reading a lot about this topic needed. The only thing I can tell you is that Mitsubishi is recommended A LOT on different websites. On this home theater site for example they say that the Mitsubishi screens have excellent quality.
Therefore I would go for this brand.

Hope I could help,
Paul

 

[Davemcc]

Hi bigscreen,
I am also a newbie to home cinema systems but have started reading a lot about this topic needed. The only thing I can tell you is that Mitsubishi is recommended A LOT on different websites. On this home theater site for example they say that the Mitsubishi screens have excellent quality.
Therefore I would go for this brand.

Hope I could help,
Paul

How about checking them out on this HT website.
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/projectors/