
Valerion
VisionMaster Pro 2
Great picture/gaming, but RBE and no lens shift are dealbreakers.

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If audio is important to you, then that's a solid choice. Not sure anyone else has really done something so similar. You may want to look into WiSA. WiSA is a 'standard' for high fidelity wireless audio. You can get full surround sound using any combination of WiSA source combined with any WiSA speakers. [https://www.wisatechnologies.com/brands](https://www.wisatechnologies.com/brands) You don't really get away from some wires if you are using a projector like the X1. But, it's a really solid solution. It's just unique, which means you don't have almost any options beyond it for that level of quality. There are WiSA transmitters which can send surround sound to any active speakers. Sonos, or anything of your choice. Not sure if you can leave speakers around at all or not though. I mean, good speakers ARE good speakers. So, not sure of your setup, but wanted to give you an option which can confuse you even more. :-) [https://www.wisatechnologies.com/soundsend](https://www.wisatechnologies.com/soundsend)
Most laser models have the same, or better RBE compared to lamp based DLP models. That's been pretty much the standard call out from reviewers who are RBE sensitive. I am RBE sensitive and will say that has been the case for me as well. I still see spots of it, but not as much as 2x color wheel DLP and about the same as 4x/5x color wheels.
That's not at all what he is looking at. The Nebula projectors have been around for a while. Anker used to be their parent company, but Soundcore now owns them and has partnered with them for better audio. It's very well reviewed.
got mine from kickstarter, the sound is pretty dope for indoors, gives that 3d audio feel without subs cluttering the space. lumens are ok for evening watches, mine handles backyard projections fine post-sunset. weight sucks but once its set up u forget about it imo.
Imo x1 with iris will make a difference, that's like free 2x native contrast booster.
Cinema like experience also means dark cave. If you're not willing to turn your rooms to a cave then better option is ust + alr. However, if you're ok with casual usage the x1 pro imo is fine. You can move around the house and just point it to a random wall to use. Although for tri laser like x1, you should check your sensitivity to rbe.
been using Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro in a dedicated dark room and the triple laser contrast is genuinely impressive, fits that budget range and the liquid cooling keeps it whisper quiet in eco mode
Its image quality definitely looks better with the lights off. But it's 3500 lumens, enough brightness, so it performs not bad when the lights on, I think
I actually watched Venom yesterday, and the shadow details were pretty impressive. Those monsters looked clear, no blurry tentacles or anything
Yeah my parents were blown away when they saw it too and they love it
I'm in the same boat! Currently working on an outdoor setup. I'm struggling big time with the screen though. Originally I was thinking of just getting a portable screen as it would be something mainly used at night. But, I'm also being realistic and don't really want to have to drag out a screen and set it up every time I want to use the projector. I've looked at some "weatherized" either manual or electric pull downs from companies like Elite Screens and I just don't know how much I trust it's water protection. I live in West Central Florida and we have a hurricane come through I have no issue taking it down but I really don't want to have to constantly take it in and out for the heavy afternoon thunderstorms. Would defeat the purpose of the "permanent" screen.
I ordered the Nebula X1 Pro. It's portable so for me eliminated the need for an enclosure, or running wires and a receiver to connect to my existing speakers since it has a built in wireless surround system. I ran my throw through the calculator on projectorcentral.com and should have plenty of lumens to get what I need by dusk. The IP33 rating is what makes me nervous...IP33 would be better outside under a covered area I would have no concerns. But if I were to mount it along an exterior wall of my pool cage it will be fully exposed to the elements. They do have a manual tension screen rated to IP65 (This is the rating for outdoor appliances) but the screen maxes out at 120" I honestly wanted to go 150" so I may be limited

Valerion
VisionMaster Pro 2
Great picture/gaming, but RBE and no lens shift are dealbreakers.

Epson
Home Cinema 5050UB (V11H930020)
Great value with huge lens shift, but outdated lamp tech and poor HDR.
Epson
Pro Cinema LS12000 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projector
Superb 4K/120Hz gaming and no RBE, but requires calibration.

BenQ
W1070
Budget king, durable with good image, but RBE can be distracting.

BenQ
HT2060
Excellent 1080p contrast and quiet gaming, but low brightness for big screens.

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Epson - Home Cinema 5050UB (V11H930020)

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Anker - NEBULA X1 4K Triple Laser Projector (D2351)

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BenQ - GV50 Portable Projector

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