My last LCD was a Sanyo Z2000 which was a decent PJ put due to my large screen, the low pixel fill/density of LCD didn't help the image. Not sure how LCD's have moved on since then but I can't see me getting one again. As I understand, DLP's have the best pixel fill which helps for those who's seating distance:screen size ratio is close such as mine.
The reason I got the JVC was to have a 3D projector which worked with my dual aspect cinemascope screen set up, using the zoom to fill my 2.35:1 screen for that content. The only other available at the time was the Optoma HD83 but it was over budget for the funds I had available at the time.
The JVC is outstanding for movies but for everything else, the BenQ is better IMO. I've also managed to get my BenQ to deliver a decent black floor which is more than satisfactory and for all other content, I'm getting exactly what I want for everything else.
Bear in mind, I've had a few different projector and I know what the different technologies can do and most importantly, I know exactly what
I want.
Movies is only around 30% of my viewing, and I haven't watched a single film since the start of Euro 2012. Its been all football and golf (the US open, the Irish Open this weekend for example).
I actually imported my BenQ specifically to watch the Masters in 3D as I knew the JVC would dissapoint for crosstalk. If I had of waited to the UK release, I would have missed the Masters.
But anyway, for me, sport is a big part of my viewing and being able to watch football/golf with some lights on and still getting a great image means I'm not cleaning doritos and dips off my carpet the next day
To be fair, you can still do this with the JVC but the image will wash out more whereas the BenQ does it better.
The 3D is exceptional on this machine and having 132" of perfect 3D is a sight to behold. Gaming is great fun and immersive and films are excellent too. Its every bit a perfect as a 2D image but in 3D so you can't ask for better than that.
Changing from my 16:9 106" screen to the 2.35:1 132" needs me to manually zoom, focus and lens shift each time whereas the JVC does it via the remote control (and the X30 can do it from a single press on the remote once set-up) Obviously the X30 is better in this regard but its part of the compromise I make to get the other improvements.
I'm happy with my set up now as its suits
my needs and delivers what I want. Movies were a little dissapointing at 1st compared to the JVC but I've tuned it into a set up which gives me a respectable black floor which for me helps make the film more cinematic in appearance. Dropping the light output also means you lose some 'pop' though but at least I'm in a position now that I can manipulate the projector to give me nearly everything I would want from a movie/game/sports event/3D content.