Anyone have a 4K projector?

Outfitting my media room soon...also curious to see responses/advice.

You get what you pay for with them in my experience

You will also need a 4K screen.

4K hide away screen $2,500
4K projector $4,000
Projector mount $300

I had a 90” screen with a top of the line HD projector in my old house’s media room. I had a great sound system hooked up to it as well. It was kind of a hassle changing bulbs, keeping all the devices synced and making adjustments. These days, I’d just get a TV, as you can get the job done done much less money.

I have an Epson 5040UBe. It's a 'faux-K' meaning that it uses some technology which adds pixels to increase sharpness. It is also wireless so I did not have to run a HDMI cable through my ceiling. The current version is the 5050UBe and it appears that they are now fully 4K with UHD. My projector, being faux-K, is still extremely impressive so I can imagine this one is even more so.

I bought a 106" Screen Innovations 3 Series fixed-frame screen with solar gray fabric. To mount the screen I built a standing frame using a Kreg jig and 2x4s. This is in my bonus room where the walls are angled so I anchored the top of the frame to the wall using eye-bolts. Making a custom frame allowed me to optimize screen height and maximize the space in the room.

I've had it since 2017 and changed the bulb for the first time about a year ago.

Have had a 1080P projector for about 7-8 years now. Will be upgrading soon, since prices are starting to come down.

First off you are on the wrong forum (sorry Chicken), one that I like

https://www.avsforum.com/forums/

https://www.avsforum.com/forums/digital-projectors-under-3-000-usd-msrp.68/

https://www.avsforum.com/forums/digital-hi-end-projectors-3-000-usd-msrp.24/

For a "man cave" setup, you do not need to spend over $4000 for a projector. Light controlled is key though if you are wanting a cheaper setup. Make sure you can keep the carport dark.

If light leak is an issue, look at a ultra-short throw (UST) laser projector. This is where it works much better with a special screen that get a bit pricey. This combo however is about the same as a TV on the wall. Can be seen in bright light conditions



Seriously do not waste money on a retractable screen unless there is some physical need for it.

4K projector and painted wall - $1500+
4K projector to screen - $2000
4K UST and screen - <$5000 if you want

Go laser if you can or expect to replace bulbs 10,000 - 20,000 hours of use and run in the $100s

If you are OT baller, ignore the above and go here
https://www.avsforum.com/forums/ultra-hi-end-ht-gear-20-000.86/

I appreciate the info. It’s a carport being converted to a man cave. Construction just started and we’re closing it in and adding flooring and the whole 9 yards to make it like a regular room. It will have double doors on each side but no windows. Was thinking I may want to get some blackout shades for the door windows though.

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Epson 5040UBe.

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I have the Epson 5040ub and I love it for movies and gaming. Invest in the screen and a light dimmer and the picture looks great.

I never use it for football, even though I thought I would. I don’t like sitting in the dark for football especially if I’m entertaining or if it’s a day game. I prefer the 65” Sony on the patio for football.

Right 4K ready is NOT 4K native. It's a marketing tool.

Yeah I think for what I’m really wanting I’d be happy with one in the 600-1000 dollar range with just a cheap 100-120” screen from Amazon or something. I am not too hung up on it being the best picture in the world so I prob shouldn’t have put “4K” in the thread title. I think a 1080 p short throw would serve me just fine. I see a very highly rated epson one here in town @best buy for like 800 bucks with built in apps and stuff. I may just go that route.