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Home Theatre Projector Buyers Guide

Choosing a Home Theatre Projector.

What brightness level do I require?
How much do I need to know about image quality?
Should I ceiling mount my projector?
Are there any 3D Projectors?
What inputs/connections should I use?
What else should I look out for when buying?
What projectors do you recommend for home theatre?

What brightness level do I require?
Brightness with digital projectors is universally measured in ANSI Lumens. The brightness level for home theatre projectors ranges from 1000 to 4500 ANSI Lumens. These modern home theatre projectors are powerful enough to handle a little light in the room but unlike their brighter business cousins they are designed to give you accurate colour and deep black levels. They won't be able to handle a massive amount of daylight but you rarely see someone sitting down to a midday movie with all the curtains open.

How much do I need to know about image quality? [top]
For a dedicated home theatre room, there are 2 main specifications to consider before making your purchase. These are:
Native Resolution
Contrast Ratio

A Native Resolution is essentially a measurement for the number of pixels being projected. Usually this is represented in a number of pixels width to height e.g. 1920 pixels width and 1080 pixels high. Projectors may accept signals higher and lower of the native resolution but will have to convert or compress the signal to display in the native resolution.

The most common resolutions for home theatre are

WUXGA - 1920x1080 (Full High Definition 1080p)
UHD - 3840x2160 (Ultra High Definition 4K 2160p)

The recommended resolution for home theatre applications is FULLHD or UHD/4K (1080p or 2160P). The 1080P resolution will result in a widescreen high detailed image perfect for Full HD games and Bluray Movies. With a 4K projector you will be ready for the new 4K disks and gaming consoles out now. For more information on 4K Projectors click here..

Contrast Ratio is another important specification of a home theatre projector. Contrast defines the difference between the whitest whites and the blackest blacks. If the peak white value is significantly different than the peak black value the signal is said to have high contrast resulting in well defined & detailed shading. A contrast of 1000:1 means that the blackest black on the image will be 1000 times blacker than the whitest white.

For a dedicated home theatre projector, that will be used in a darkened room, a high contrast ratio of 10,000:1 or more is best. For data projectors and some multi-use projectors a high contrast is not required as ambient light in the room reduces any ill-effect that a low contrast may cause. If you plan to use your projector mainly in a lit or even semi-lit room, the contrast ratio is not of vital significance.

Should I ceiling mount my projector? [top]
Ceiling mounting is the best way to install a projector. Many projectors will require a projection distance of around 3 metres for a common image size of 100". This means you could pop it onto a coffee table but it is generally neater to have power and HDMI cables hidden in a ceiling space and the projector is safe from being knocked or dropped.

Are There any 3D Projectors? [top]
Yes. The 3D viewing feature is available on select home theatre projectors. To get 3D running you will need:

Active shutter 3D glasses (not the $1 set from the cinema's, these ones are Passive glasses so don't work)
A 3D compatible HDMI cable (most modern HDMI cables are fine)
3D Bluray player
3D Bluray movie

What Inputs/Connections should I use?[top]
Some older projectors have connections like VGA, Component and S-video on the back. Almost all modern projectors will solely utilise a HDMI connection. Home theatre projectors should always be connected via a high quality HDMI cable.

What else should I look out for when buying? [top]
There are some cheaper projectors ($200-$500) being advertised by some retailers as being great for home theatre. These offer extremely low resolutions, very poor quality optics, and low image quality. At Just Projectors, we have declined offers from our suppliers to sell these "HD compatible" projectors as we feel they simply do not offer the quality that is required for home movies. As with all things, you get what you pay for.

There are also more specialised gaming projectors available. For more info on projectors for games and consoles click here.
Or for more information on Smart Projectors click here

What projectors do you recommend for home theatre? [top]

Home Theatre Recommendations

Optoma HD28e DLP Full HD Bright Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$950

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080
Brightness: 3800 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 25,000:1
Weight: 2.9kg
Fan Noise: 25db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $100)
Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs

FEATURES
- Rec. 709 Colour Calibration
- HDMI Connection
- 5W Speaker
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- MHL Compatible
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Optoma HD30HDR DLP Full HD Bright Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$1099

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9
Brightness: 3800 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 50,000:1
Weight: 2.8kg
Fan Noise: 26db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $100)
Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs

FEATURES
- HDR10 Compatible
- Rec. 709 Colour Calibration
- Vertical Keystone Correction
- 2x HDMI Connection
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- Fast Gaming Modes
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$1599

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Epson EH-TW5700 Full HD Smart Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$1299

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9
Brightness: 2700 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 35,000:1
Weight: 3.6kg
Fan Noise: 28db
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $125)
Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours
Lamp Life Up To: 7,500hrs

FEATURES
- 1.2x Zoom
- Chromecast Inbuilt
- Streaming Media Player (wireless)
- HDMI Connection
- Horizontal & Vertical Keystone
- Frame Interpolation
- 10W Speaker Inbuilt
- Bluetooth Audio
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$1699

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Viewsonic PX701-4K DLP High Brightness 4K UHD Projector

Your Price:	$1399

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 3200 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 12,000:1
Weight: 2.8kg
Fan Noise: 31 / 27db (eco)
Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $119)
Lamp Warranty: 12 Months / 1000 Hours
Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs

FEATURES
- Rec. 709 Colour Calibration
- 1.2x Zoom
- Horizontal & Vertical Keystone
- 2x HDMI connections
- HDR Compatible
- 10W Speaker Inbuilt
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Optoma HD39HDR DLP Full HD Bright Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$1399

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9
Brightness: 4500 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 50,000:1
Weight: 3.0kg
Fan Noise: 26db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $119)
Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs

Fire Stick

FEATURES
- HDR10 Compatible
- Rec. 709 Colour Calibration
- Vertical Keystone Correction
- 2x HDMI Connection
- Powerful 10W Speaker
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- Fast Gaming Modes
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- Bluetooth Audio
- Screen Mirroring
- Wifi Connectivity
- Smart apps: Netflix, Youtube etc.
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$1999

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Viewsonic PX728-4K DLP Home Cinema 4K UHD Projector - Best Colour Accuracy!

Your Price:	$1699

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 2000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 12,000:1
Weight: 2.8kg
Fan Noise: 32 / 27db (eco)
Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $135)
Lamp Warranty: 12 Months / 1000 Hours
Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs

FEATURES
- 100% Rec. 709 Coverage
- 1.3x Zoom
- Horizontal & Vertical Keystone
- 2x HDMI connections
- USB-C Display Compatible
- HDR Compatible
- 12 Volt Trigger
- 10W Speaker Inbuilt
- Fast Gaming Modes
- ISF Calibrated Modes
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$2199

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Optoma UHD35+ DLP 4K Bright Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$1899

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 4000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 1,200,000:1
Weight: 4.2kg
Fan Noise: 26db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $129)
Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs

FEATURES
- HDR10 Compatible
- 1.1x Zoom
- Horizontal & Vertical Keystone
- 4 Corner Correction
- HDMI Connection
- HDMI 2.0 Connection
- 10W Speaker
- 12 Volt Trigger
- Fast Gaming Modes
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$2299

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Epson EH-TW7100 4Ke UHD Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$2499

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: 1920x1080x2 (4Ke) 16:9
Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 100,000:1
Weight: 6.9kg
Fan Noise: 24db
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $135)
Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours
Lamp Life Up To: 5,000hrs

FEATURES
- 4K Enhancement
- HDR10/HLG Compatible
- 1.6x Zoom
- Vertical & Horizontal Keystone
- Vertical Lens Shift (+/-60%)
- Horizontal Lens Shift (+/- 24%)
- Frame Interpolation
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- 2x HDMI Connections
- 2x 10W Speakers Inbuilt
- Bluetooth Audio
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Optoma UHD55 4K UHD Smart Home Theatre Projector - Best Colour Accuracy!

Your Price:	$2799

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 3600 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 1,200,000:1
Weight: 3.72kg
Fan Noise: 26db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $135)
Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs

Fire Stick

FEATURES
- 97% DCI-P3 Colour
- HDR10 Compatible
- 1.3x Zoom
- 15% Vertical Lens Shift
- Horizontal & Vertical Keystone
- 4 Corner Correction
- HDMI Connection
- HDMI 2.0 Connection
- 10W Powerful Speaker
- 12 Volt Trigger
- Fast Gaming Modes
- Smart Media USB Video Player
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- Bluetooth Audio
- Screen Mirroring
- Wifi Connectivity
- Smart apps: Netflix, Youtube etc.
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BenQ W2700i DLP Smart Ultra High Definition 4K Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$2799

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 2000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 30,000:1
Weight: 4.2kg
Fan Noise: 30 / 28db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $135)
Lamp Warranty: 6months/750hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs

FEATURES
- DCI-P3/Rec.709 Colour Calibration
- 6 Segment Colour Wheel
- Flawless All Glass Optics
- 1.3x Zoom
- 10% Vertical Lens Shift
- Vertical Keystone Correction
- Pixel/Colour/Flesh Tone Enhancer
- USB Media Player
- 2x HDMI connections
- HDMI Audio Return (ARC)
- 2x 5W Speaker
- HDR10/HLG Compatible
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- 12 Volt Trigger
- Smart Media Payer (wireless)
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$2999

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BenQ TK850 DLP Ultra High Definition 4K Bright Home Theatre Projector

Your Price:	$2899

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 30,000:1
Weight: 4.2kg
Fan Noise: 30 / 28db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $135)
Lamp Warranty: 6months/750hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs

FEATURES
- Rec.709 Colour Calibration
- 4 Segment Colour Wheel
- Flawless All Glass Optics
- 1.3x Zoom
- 10% Vertical Lens Shift
- Vertical Keystone Correction
- USB Media Player
- 2x HDMI connections
- 2x 5W Speaker
- HDR10/HLG Compatible
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- 12 Volt Trigger
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$3099

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BenQ X3000i 4K UHD LED Home Theatre & Gaming Projector

Your Price:	$3190

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 500,000:1
Weight: 6.4kg
Fan Noise: 32 / 28db (eco)
Warranty: 3 Years / 20k hours (+1 Year $139)
Laser Warranty: 3 Years / 20,000 hours
Lamp Life Up To: 30,000hrs

FEATURES
- 100% DCI-P3 Colour
- Auto Vertical Keystone
- Horizontal Keystone
- Instant Off
- HDMI Connection
- Android 10.0
- Wireless Included
- Online Content Streaming
- Bluetooth Audio
- HDMI Audio Return (eARC)
- 2x 5W Trevolo Speakers
- Fast Gaming Modes
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Viewsonic X100-4K+ 4K UHD LED Home Theatre Smart Projector

Your Price:	$2999

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 2900 LED Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 4,000,000:1
Weight: 7.7kg
Fan Noise: 23 / 20db (eco)
Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $135)
LED Warranty: 3 Years / 30,000 Hours
LED Life Up To: 30,000hrs

Fire Stick

FEATURES
- Rec. 709 Colour Calibration
- Streaming Media Player (wireless)
- Miracast Compatible
- USB & SD Card reader
- Vertical Keystone Correction
- Vertical Lens Shift (-0%, +65%)
- Horizontal Lens Shift (+/- 25%)
- 1.2x Zoom
- 4x HDMI connections
- HDR Compatible
- 2x20W Speakers Inbuilt
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- Bluetooth Audio
- Screen Mirroring
- Wifi Connectivity
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Ultra Short Throw Home Theatre Recommendations

Epson EH-LS500B 4Ke UHD Ultra Short Throw Home Theatre Laser Projector

Your Price:	$5499

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: 1920x1080x2 (4Ke) 16:9
Brightness: 4000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 2,500,000:1
Weight: 9.3kg
Fan Noise: 26db
Warranty: 3 Years/20,000 Hrs
Lamp Warranty: 3 Years/20,000 Hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 30,000hrs

FEATURES
- 3x HDMI Connection
- HDR Compatible
- HLG Compatible
- Chromecast Inbuilt
- Streaming Media Player (wireless)
- 20W Speaker Inbuilt
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RRP:

$5499

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Optoma CinemaX P2 DLP 4K Ultra Short throw Home Theatre Laser Projector

Your Price:	$4299

SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 2,000,000:1
Weight: 11kg
Fan Noise: 24db (eco)
Warranty: 3 Years / 20k hours
Laser Warranty: 3 Years / 20,000 hours
Lamp Life Up To: 30,000hrs

Fire Stick

FEATURES
- Rec. 709 Colour Calibration
- HDR10 Compatible
- HDMI Connection
- HDMI 2.0 Connection
- Streaming Media Player (wireless)
- Bluetooth Audio
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- 40W Powerful Speaker
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- Bluetooth Audio
- Screen Mirroring
- Wifi Connectivity
- Smart apps: Netflix, Youtube etc.
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$5699

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