The 285ES is certainly worth consideration, but doesn't quite hit the contrast of the JVC. At $4,000+ right now, it's a solid $1,500+ more than the RS440 or an Epson, so ... yeah. It also is 10Gb/s HDMI on the inputs.
Brightness is not much of a concern on a well calibrated projector these days with a screen size of 110" to 133" or so. With a recommendation of about 18 lumens per square foot, 1,400 calibrated lumens is more than enough and actually tends to be plenty for 3D at the larger screen size.
The Epson does well when there is more ambient light in the room, but that is very circular as it also tends to fight the contrast the projector itself can deliver and often is not a 'best quality' rating, but a maximum brightness rating. Still, Epson certainly delivers brightness in a way that tends to rival others for those who need it, which is why everyone should consider their own setup, desires, requirements, and wishes. I'd rather have all these choices than not so many.
