Epson - Home Cinema LS11000 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projector (V11HA48020)

I got an Epson ls11000. I'm loving it!

I've been using [this](https://www.amazon.com/Epson-LS11000-Projector-Brightness-Motorized/dp/B09TS2M1ZS?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XZzH7VDB6ZaPMp6jyKLDp3MBadSHyBoqwy2afb2uVkYEsBAU5eYi9GPnUIDZogMKqm4Ej43WksiT6j_4UzIpBMKU8OQ9ej1rvRQzX8RUb7IwVMGlGg_KgrCYKE7ZH5t0vw5Yh-EBfcllIx_ciG_OWr7ugnyPoIttRdfGUdljp95TGRfl6JJCfuvQIzUKwjsrwEG_sEd0fzw62B3PcA2vGieGUhvzKIkuxwihEqVYZes.um1GbzlQFc3AjWmsk-zrHPPCmreExxSW7DTxyMEs_Z8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Epson+LS11000&qid=1751013649&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=grok43-20&linkId=9d852fac2b09c8dea2dd3bb4f0edcd1a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) from epson for a while now and it's been fantastic. The image is super sharp, colors are rich (not washed out at all), and HDR really pops. Setup was easy thanks to the motorized lens shift and zoom. It's quiet, handles movies and gaming really well (120Hz is great), and the HDMI 2.1 is perfect if you're using a next-gen console. It doesn’t have built-in speakers, but honestly, a simple soundbar works better than most projector speakers anyway. Solid choice if you want a high-end home theater experience without getting crazy complicated.

I would go with the w4100i as a good option for home theater and a little bit of gaming. For more toward the gaming side, go for the TK710. If your space allows it, I would actually choose the LS9000 over any of these and it's at a reasonable price. If you can reach it, the ls12000 is absolutely phenomenal. Best for $1000 - eBay refurbished Benq Ht3550 Best for $1500 - ebay refurbished Benq HT4550i Best for $2000 Gaming - Benq tk710. If you are more toward movies but have a 2000 budget, go for the Benq  W2720i Best for $2500 - refurbished Epson 5050ub Best for $3000 - Benq W4100i Best for $4000 - Epson ls9000 Best for $4500 - Epson LS11000. It would be a tough call between this and the ls9000 because 11000 has more lumens but 9000 has better contrast. Best for $5000 - You can probably find a Native 4K Sony XW5000es Best for $6000 - Epson LS12000, Benq W5800, or Sony XW5000es if you can't find it for $5000 I am like you too and want Laser. But Benqs LED is amazing and I would choose it over 90 percent of laser projectors. Unless you choose the Benq HT3550, I wouldn't consider lamp in 2025.

Oh sorry, I didn't specify but the prices I put are in USD. I overlooked your budget, but let me give you some advice. If you want to go strictly under $2500, nothing can beat a 5050ub refurbished at that price point. What I would do is get a LS11000 refurbished at $3,100 USD which comes with a 2 year warranty because it's Epson refurbished, and that is the best bang for your buck. If you feel more comfortable, go with the Benq w4100i for $3000 which has a LED light source which I love. It won't be as good as the LS11000, but it will be more compact and better for short ceilings. It does have more lumens, but for a 110 inch screen, you won't need those lumens unless the lights are fully on. What I would do in my honest opinion, is just get a 100 or 98 inch tv. I was about to do that to my home theater, but I had space to upgrade to 120. If you can get 115+ then go projector. 

All projectors have pros and cons and specific use cases where they can shine. Just like with pizza, I care less about “what projector is the best.” I’m more interested in why someone likes a particular projector the best for a certain situation (use case, budget, etc.). Sure the 5050UB might not be entry level in the Epson range. But it’s still an entry level projector in the home theater long throw 4K realm, especially when you compare it to the entry level laser units from Sony VPL-XW5000ES and JVC DLA-NZ500. I’m not talking about crap office/ educational projectors or old stuff that still sells in less developed markets. The LS11000 is a step above the 5050UB and I consider the LS11000 to be entry level also. No offense meant.

Yes, it’s all relative. Not long ago I was in the same boat thinking it was crazy that a PJ would cost $5k when I’d never spent more than $1k on a TV before. But then I built my own home theater and in the process saw the whole marketplace and what performance levels are achievable at the different price points. For current 4K long throw projectors I consider $5k-$7k (new) to be entry level, $15k-$20k mid range, $30k-$40k upper range, $50-$100k to be ultra premium and the $100k-$1m range to be maximal. The $1k-$3.5k range all has technology that I consider antiquated or sub-prime like 4K pixel shifting or lamp light sources, so they’re a non-starter for me. But everyone is different. $30k and $50k projectors might as well be $300k and $500k because I cannot justify the cost either way. Everyone is going to have their own threshold and it likely changes over time depending on resources and hobby interest level.

https://preview.redd.it/rp2mftloo1me1.jpeg?width=3752&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f245a1fe8e2fa02e10c507bbbc9d4e4d39944fbe I’ve posted this a few times so apologies to those who keep seeing it. This is from my LS11000. Using my iPhone11. Un-retouched btw. Great projector. Great colours, quiet unless you 100% laser (mines at 50 with a one stop ND filter) good sharp picture (zoom the above image) and easy to set up with motorised zoom and shift. it’s only “issues” are JVC has better black levels - though I would say colours aren’t as intense. There is an issue with “cyan push I. HDR with bt2020. That some notice. It can be corrected for, which I have done.

Here's my breakdown - Anthem AVM70 pre/processor $3200 - Epson home cinema LS11000 projector $3500 - Two (2) summit HIFI A7 seven channel power amps $4500 - Two (2) Power sound audio S2112M 21 inch subs $3700 - Two (2) JBL HDI 3800 towers $2500 - Two (2) JBL HDI 3600 towers $2000 - four (4) JBL HDI 1600 bookshelf $2000 - one (1) JBL HDai 4500 center $950 - Nvidia Shield pro $200 - PS5/XBOX series X (dealer's choice) $500 - Furman PL-PRO C 20A power conditioner $530 That leaves you with $1500 or so to buy cables (please don't buy expensive cables. Just get generic 12 gauge speaker cable and some generic banana plugs, generic HDMI 2.1 cables etc.) and a rack/hardware you need to house everything. Those JBLs are heavily on sale on Critchfield super good deal. With 14 amp channels you can run your 4 ceiling speakers as height channels and 9 regular channels.

from that list I think my personal top would be LS11000 also go browse AVSforum for used and look for JVC also also [The Hook Up channel has some cool vids](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClIboELoz74) and [this ones nice too](https://youtu.be/TjgXfRMtmSU?si=T5tb2S0Hzt37csYM)

I have the same issue in an undedicated room with a little light and chose the Elitescreen 3D variant thinking the ALR screen will have a meaningful effect. It definitely looks good head on, but starts to lose brightness 10ft or so off-center, and is watchable up to 70deg. However, since my projector is a JVC NP5, it doesn't get bright enough to overcome a majority of the light that falls on my screen, so the ALR isn't really a feature that's needed IMO. If I could do it all over, I would just get the cinegrey and not deal with any speckling or hot-spotting. And yes, there is a major difference between the LS11000 and Ls12000, as long at you watch at night, your black levels will be vastly darker on the latter. I had the LS11000 for awhile and returned it because the blacks were a muddy Grey, and I prefer contrast over brightness.

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I did compare refurb prices and I think I settled on the LS11k refurb, which gives me $1,000 to invest elsewhere for our overall home renovation. Coming from a HomeCinema 2040 that I had since 2017 and getting a real screen (we have just been throwing the picture against a wall right now) I think we are going to be blown away either way... Great insights on the ALR screens! I haven't really read up on it enough to understand it well. Are you suggesting I move the projector or are you saying that the angle between the love seat and an ALR screen will always be bad. FWIW, we haven't really picked furniture yet and this is just a concept i plugged in to get a sense of the space. We may just end up watching from an L-shaped 4 seat sofa or something.

Thanks! Yeah I pulled the trigger on the 11k refurb and purchased directly from Epson as that was the only site were it was available, even though the return policy isn’t the best. What screen are you using it with?

Epson have had a bunch of those a while now. First (and still relevant with 8000:1 contrast today for a fourth the price of the 1000) the 5050ub which is bulb fed but otherwise almost identical, and then the LS11000 and LS12000 which are lasers. The LS12000 is a very mildly worse variant of the QB1000.