Infocus x9 vs Optoma HD65

morts18 · 23-02-2009, 10:34 PM

whats the better projector i need to know whitch on to buy

Adama · 23-02-2009, 11:50 PM

I had both side by side for a short time - The X9 was quieter but I could spot rainbows more easily - image seemed sharper than the 65 (but only because it was set at 24 out of the box) - Sent the X9 back after three days - The remote was a joke, the image brightness tailed off too much at one side and it gave a blank screen when fed 1080/24p from my HTPC (the 65 worked fine with the same feed and recognised it as 1080-24hz)

morts18 · 24-02-2009, 1:13 AM

so thats one vote for the hd65 i think anyone ealse got anythink to say about the two projectors

pRot3us · 24-02-2009, 5:25 PM

The X9 is much better than my old HD70 (which I believe is better than the HD65) , the X9's optics are far superior giving a much sharper image. I did see slightly more rainbows when I first got it but the eye/brain adjusts and all is good now.

So a vote for the X9 here.

Adama - how are you outputting 24Hz from your HTPC? I didn't think it was possible even with powerstrip.

morts18 · 24-02-2009, 6:18 PM

the hd70 is older

Adama · 24-02-2009, 9:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pRot3us

Adama - how are you outputting 24Hz from your HTPC? I didn't think it was possible even with powerstrip.

The latest nVidia drivers (181. onwards) and PowerDvd 7.3.4617 support 24p - There is a difference - but it's not the "be all and end all" that people say it is (King Kong fighting the T-rex'es is superior in 24p) to be honest, I stick to 720/60p, for easier Web browsing - I ordered the X9, having owned a 65 for 2 months for my brother, expecting it to be better (and I'd do a swap) but it wasn't - sorry - To my mind the HD 65 or 700x are unbeatable value for money at the moment

morts18 · 24-02-2009, 11:11 PM

x9 1 hd65 1 votes. is the hd65 loud??

wrist · 25-02-2009, 7:38 AM

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Originally Posted by morts18

is the hd65 loud??

No.

monkeyspank · 25-02-2009, 10:00 AM

Not in my opinion. Got mine yesterday. It's mounted 2 feet above my head and it's was barely audible with the volume turned up a bit

Barry_ · 25-02-2009, 11:15 AM

HD65

I checked between the two myself - concluded that HD65 is more up my street. The X9 is a bit too bright and if you read through the X9 threads it seems a lot of people buy a additional filter to improve picture due to this, also to throw in my ten pence (soz pRot3us) reading up on few tech reviews sites one stated the HD65 had sharper image than X9

morts18 · 25-02-2009, 5:13 PM

x9 1 hd65 2 it seems to me everyone says its bright too bright

ben16v · 25-02-2009, 6:41 PM

interesting one this, i`m in the same boat.
im gonna be on a blackout blind infront of the curtains for now, so i think bright is better?? the ND filters are less than £20 tho, i`m swaying for the X9,
the rubbish remote and no buttons on the actual Pj is a concern but i`ll be using my harmony so that shouldnt be a problem.
pro`s and con`s for each and all the reviews are pretty good for both.

stew007 · 25-02-2009, 7:03 PM

X9 is great with a high contrast grey screen, no need for a filter, superb picture. I have not seen the HD65

CinemaChap · 26-02-2009, 8:27 AM

I use an X9 with and ND2 filter in eco mode and its trully brilliant for the money, compared it with the HD65 and it was a clear winner in my eyes. and in eco mode I will get longer lamp life!

morts18 · 26-02-2009, 5:32 PM

x9 3 hd65 2 it looks like i might have to get the x9 if x9 stays in the lead bye friday ill get one

TrevZero · 26-02-2009, 6:27 PM

HD65 - X9 has no trigger out to drop my electric screen, also HD65 seemed quieter to me.
Check throw distances for these v's your planned install.

ben16v · 27-02-2009, 3:06 PM

any more? i`m buying today!! X9 i think

ben16v · 27-02-2009, 3:37 PM

too late just ordered X9 YAY!!!!

CinemaChap · 28-02-2009, 9:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ben16v

too late just ordered X9 YAY!!!!

you made the right choice, in eco mode its really quiet so not a concern

stew007 · 01-03-2009, 9:01 AM

nice one

go with a high contrast grey screen, you cant go wrong

yeswoody · 01-03-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ben16v

too late just ordered X9 YAY!!!!

Pleased with the X9? Where did buy from mate? Any good deals about?

ben16v · 04-03-2009, 8:41 AM

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Originally Posted by yeswoody

Pleased with the X9? Where did buy from mate? Any good deals about?

hey only managed to get it out onto a rough wall last night for an hour or so but `WOW` its my first PJ but am so impressed, bluray demo disc, dark night and bond all looked great, COD is unreal!! cant wait to get home from work tonight.
bought from projector point who did a price match for me, saved postage, everything is expensive at the moment oh well lol but ive read their customer care is outstanding
i can see RBE if i look for it but only if i look for it, and no-one else out of 5 people could see it
thumbs up all round!!

jasonmode7 · 17-09-2009, 9:54 AM

When you refer to HD65 are you talking about the Optoma HD65 Projector ?

im thinking of getting this projector as the X9 seems out of stock everywhere !... and this looks better !

**Leej** · 17-09-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonmode7

When you refer to HD65 are you talking about the Optoma HD65 Projector ?

Yes, it will be the Optoma HD65

I've added Optoma to the thread title