Epson - Home Cinema 1060 1080p 3LCD Projector

I have the 1060, used off FB marketplace,is my second projector, and I love it. It’s been a good reliable unit, used for Xbox and sports. I get lights and bulb housing off AliExpress for about $15, lasting anywhere from 500 to 700+ right now for my second bulb. I don’t know anything about the 3800. But used, for $400, seems a little high to cheapskate me. See if you can get the, to knock off a bit more.

My tips: 1) If you can, buy well known name brands from BestBuy or other reputable place, that will honor their returns and warranties. 2) If you find something used on FB marketplace, make it a local thing, so that you chat with the seller, and if your gut tells you this is a bad deal, then walk away. 3) DON'T send anyone a nickel in advance for anything. Lots of scammers out there willing to sell you world for cheap, making you feel like you got a deal, then ghost you. --- Imagine 7 years ago when I posted online that I was looking for a puppy, and boy, the scum that came out of the woodwork looking for advanced payments was unreal. Back to projectors. I got a new BenQ TH575 from BestBuy 3 years ago, and it's been beautiful. Then 2 years ago I got lucky and bought a used Epson Home Cinema 1060. It's been a beast. I use both projectors at two different spaces. For the Epson, I like that I can find the bulbs through AliExpress for $12. Mind you, not the highest of quality, but they do the trick. Other people will hate that, but I need to save money when I can. I think for $1,000, you can find something good from BestBuy. Not their marketplace. But from the store itself. 1080p. Not sure if you'll find 4K. Good luck.

It's good. Many of us have been down your road, till we understand that there's always better projectors that can fit a budget. I had a 720, moved up to be BenQ 1080p, and an Epson 1080p. I'm thrilled with these two and one day, when I get some cash, I'll try a 4K. But you're doing good. And they won't be as loud.

Decent deal. Not very good contrast on the 1060, but plenty bright enough and should be a good experience.

They're both great projectors in their respective classes. The 3800 is 4k, has much better contrast and input lag, lens shift, 3D, and is quieter in Eco (both of these are so bright, you probably won't ever have to leave Eco). It's also a chonker compared to the 1060 at around 15 pounds and physically around twice the size. Re: curtains, I would just bite the bullet and get blackouts. Deconova makes some very affordable ones.

I have the Epson 880 and 1080.  They're both fantastic projector and some of the best values you can possibly get, especially in the 200 - $250 range, which is phenomenal value.  1060 is, as I understand it, similar to between the 880 and 1080 so I would absolutely recommend it.

I have the Epson 880 and 1080.  They're both fantastic projector and some of the best values you can possibly get, especially in the 200 - $250 range, which is phenomenal value.  1060 is, as I understand it, similar to between the 880 and 1080 so I would absolutely recommend it.

I usually replace my 1060 bulbs at 3000 hours they start to get dimmer at round 3000 hours And I run it on ECO mode.

Guys, don’t buy the cheap $100-$200 new projectors they are all garbage compared to the real deal. This epson cinema 1060 was on offer up for $200, released in 2017 it’s “old”. This image you’re seeing is base model iPad a16 connected to a VGA - USB C cable. This is a bright room it’s 10 in the morning and it’s just a beige painted wall. I can’t get over it. I had picked up what I thought was a great deal at Best Buy, $120 normally $250 Vankyo. Lumens were like 170 and this is like 3000 hahah. Also the light bulbs you can replace. GET A USED REAL PROJECTOR WITH BULBS it’s an unreal amount better.

The previous homeowner of my house painted a border and painted the inside with Valspar "cinema screen" - I have a Epson HomeCinema 1060 projecting onto it.

Agree re: price. We got our other 1060 for $275 a few years ago off FB marketplace and it came with the mount and an HDMI audio extractor...it would definitely hurt spending $150 more for the same projector and fewer add-ons

At your price range that 1060 might be about as good as it gets; just check lamp hours and make sure you’re okay with older HDMI/features and sometimes greyish looking blacks. Another good option would be the BenQ TH671ST; it's a short-throw model, and you might be able to find it under $750, especially used.

I would pay the extra money for the 3800. The 1060 is an entry level projector that weighs about 6 pounds and uses a 210 watt bulb. The 3800 is mid level and weighs about 15 pounds and uses a 245 watt bulb. You will have better contrast and more color saturation with the 3800. Assuming you keep the projector for several years, there isn't much difference in costs per year.