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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Showing 6 responses by chadnliz

I though Epson had to me a slight more film like image, less of that pop that can verge on too strong. Thats just me plus blacks IMO were a bit better or more to what I like. Pana 4000 is great for sure and some complain of bulb life on Epson but both are very solid values that underscore that you simply dont need to spend huge amounts of cash for a truely great big screen experience.
JVC makes great units....sorry I have a Runco dealer down the road and simply have never viewed one from their budget to extreme offerings that justified anywhere near the expense. Sony, JVC, Mitsubishi all make models as good for the average theater guy for way more reasonable prices.
I second the 4000 it prooves there is no need to spend a pile of money to really enjoy a great projector its great for LCD, I prefer LcOS some prefer DLP but point is there no reason to spend thousands upon thousands. As cheap as its all gone it amazes me more folks have not adopted the large screen experience.
Look into JVC LcOS for sure, a bit more but still way more reasonable than Runco.
Cant go wrong with the 4000 no doubt! I had a Pana 1000 and was gonna get the 4000 but a $10k Sony LcOS fell into my lap for $750 and it didnt even have 200 original hrs on it so couldnt say no.