mattkhan
Distinguished Member
I currently run a JVC X3 in a v dark, but not strictly batcave, room. I finally got round to recalibrating it recently (dispcalgui generated 3D LUT run in madvr) and it's still performing admirably (average deltaE is ~0.35, max is ~1) and looks great. Unfortunately I think it's finally gone beyond dark (I think it's doing about 6fL) which is not entirely surprising as I've noticed the bulb now has 1800 hrs on it
So the Q is what to do next? Obviously the simple cheap option is buy a new bulb but I don't really keep current with PJs so not sure what else is out there. Search suggests there is a new epsom (9300) on the horizon then there is the jvc x5000 or x7000 or possibly a sony model though they seem much more expensive?
So lets say the budget is ~£5k and requirements are
- currently using 92" screen
- can imagine switching to a scope screen (similar height) in the life of the next projector
- only source is a PC so no current expectation of native 4k content
- 3d is almost never watched
I have very much enjoyed the X3, not sure what the technical terms are but I like the texture of the picture basically. I have increasingly noticed motion as a deficiency though so would be nice to improve that aspect.
I have demoed an X500 in the past and was underwhelmed by it (in terms of an upgrade from the X3 that is). I have also demoed a Sony VW300 and was initially impressed by it though ultimately decided against it on black level grounds.
Any thoughts welcome!
So the Q is what to do next? Obviously the simple cheap option is buy a new bulb but I don't really keep current with PJs so not sure what else is out there. Search suggests there is a new epsom (9300) on the horizon then there is the jvc x5000 or x7000 or possibly a sony model though they seem much more expensive?
So lets say the budget is ~£5k and requirements are
- currently using 92" screen
- can imagine switching to a scope screen (similar height) in the life of the next projector
- only source is a PC so no current expectation of native 4k content
- 3d is almost never watched
I have very much enjoyed the X3, not sure what the technical terms are but I like the texture of the picture basically. I have increasingly noticed motion as a deficiency though so would be nice to improve that aspect.
I have demoed an X500 in the past and was underwhelmed by it (in terms of an upgrade from the X3 that is). I have also demoed a Sony VW300 and was initially impressed by it though ultimately decided against it on black level grounds.
Any thoughts welcome!