Phil.LFC
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(The reason I put "Urgent" in the title is because if I want the JVC I'll have to buy it tomorrow I reckon - see below, Richer Sounds)
Now I know you've probably read the title of my thread and thought these two models are not direct competitors, which they probably aren't as one is £800 more.
I have seen the Epson in action, courtesy of KBFern on this forum, an excellent demo it was too, thanks Keith. I was really impressed by the Epson compared to the Optoma HD20, primarily because I suffered badly from the rainbow effect on the HD20. I left Keith's 99% sure I was going to purchase the Epson.
Today I just happened to read through the whole 18 pages of the 3200/3600 Owners Thread, now there is a slight doubt in my mind due to the "red tinge" problem that some owners have suffered. I discussed all my options with Keith and we both agreed that the JVC would obviously be a "step up" from the Epson. Although £800 is a significant amount, my budget is rather flexible, depending on what I spend on furniture, speakers, amp etc. I do not want to regret not getting the best I can reasonably afford, but at the same time £800 buys a decent AV Amp for example.
On the plus side for the JVC, I like the fact that it is obviously a better PJ, and that it is a bargain at £1800, and also that I could get hold of one tomorrow from Richer Sounds. (I have found a couple of stores that have some stock!). I also like the fact that it is black, as I intend to make my new Home Cinema room as PJ friendly as possible, which means the walls and ceiling will be dark.
On the minus side, I have not seen the JVC in action, and I am unlikely to due to it's very limited availability, so I'd be buying "blind". I'm also a little concerned that the warranty is possibly only 12 months, although RS told me today that they are an Authorised JVC dealer so the warranty would be "whatever JVC do"? Not sure about that though. The Epson warranty is appealing - 3 years + 1 bulb replacement.
I am not interested in 3D at the moment either. This will be my fist PJ so I will be more than happy with 2D and I am hoping that this purchase will keep me going for about 3 years. Then I may consider upgrading to 3D, depending on what has happened to the technology by then. For now, 2D in HD will do nicely thank you!
I am seriously edging towards the JVC, but if I could just get a few replies on here then maybe my mind would definitely be made up!
To sum up, what I am really asking is this:-
Is the JVC HD350 worth the extra £800 over the Epson 3200?
Advice/opinions greatly appreciated
Phil
Now I know you've probably read the title of my thread and thought these two models are not direct competitors, which they probably aren't as one is £800 more.
I have seen the Epson in action, courtesy of KBFern on this forum, an excellent demo it was too, thanks Keith. I was really impressed by the Epson compared to the Optoma HD20, primarily because I suffered badly from the rainbow effect on the HD20. I left Keith's 99% sure I was going to purchase the Epson.
Today I just happened to read through the whole 18 pages of the 3200/3600 Owners Thread, now there is a slight doubt in my mind due to the "red tinge" problem that some owners have suffered. I discussed all my options with Keith and we both agreed that the JVC would obviously be a "step up" from the Epson. Although £800 is a significant amount, my budget is rather flexible, depending on what I spend on furniture, speakers, amp etc. I do not want to regret not getting the best I can reasonably afford, but at the same time £800 buys a decent AV Amp for example.
On the plus side for the JVC, I like the fact that it is obviously a better PJ, and that it is a bargain at £1800, and also that I could get hold of one tomorrow from Richer Sounds. (I have found a couple of stores that have some stock!). I also like the fact that it is black, as I intend to make my new Home Cinema room as PJ friendly as possible, which means the walls and ceiling will be dark.
On the minus side, I have not seen the JVC in action, and I am unlikely to due to it's very limited availability, so I'd be buying "blind". I'm also a little concerned that the warranty is possibly only 12 months, although RS told me today that they are an Authorised JVC dealer so the warranty would be "whatever JVC do"? Not sure about that though. The Epson warranty is appealing - 3 years + 1 bulb replacement.
I am not interested in 3D at the moment either. This will be my fist PJ so I will be more than happy with 2D and I am hoping that this purchase will keep me going for about 3 years. Then I may consider upgrading to 3D, depending on what has happened to the technology by then. For now, 2D in HD will do nicely thank you!
I am seriously edging towards the JVC, but if I could just get a few replies on here then maybe my mind would definitely be made up!
To sum up, what I am really asking is this:-
Is the JVC HD350 worth the extra £800 over the Epson 3200?
Advice/opinions greatly appreciated
Phil
