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. 

I’m asking myself the same question. I found a used LS11000 for $1,000, half the price of used 6050ub’s in my area, will likely pick it up tomorrow to test out. At the same time, I keep thinking of “buy once cry once”

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.

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)

Epson LS9000, LS11000, and LS12000 support and operate at 4k 120hz Not a bs mode where it skips frames and only processes 60hz out of it... the LS just does 120hz at 4k Its a limitation of the current crop of DLPs and a reason I tell people to avoid the cheapest possible hardware that will produce a 4k picture LCOS produces a better picture and the newer LCOS projectors DO 120hz but my understanding is there is smearing and additional lag though they handle 60hz just fine with moderate lag in general. I have a Sony LCOS and game on it but it doesnt do 120hz 3LCD might be your ticket here. Its got about the fastest stable running 120hz 4k mode

Thats some cherry picked ass data and lensed viewpoint but OK Didn't the LS10000 come out ten years ago? 2016 https://epson.com/For-Home/Projectors/Pro-Cinema/PowerLite-Pro-Cinema-LS10000-3LCD-Reflective-Laser-4K-Enhancement/p/V11H488020KB Just because they dont shit can their old projectors doesnt make their tech "Woefully behind" Your lineup you presented doesnt even list all of Epson's current projectors and focuses on home and home office models. The LS11000 is not the highest projector in the laser series, nor is it the lowest. There is a cheaper LS9000 and a more expensive LS12000, which the picture above is from. Your response is very emotional as well. Epson makes an LS9000 these days, it exists ya know. The LS11000 can also be had for just over $3,000 right now https://www.projectorscreen.com/products/epson-ls11000-4k-laser-projector-with-2500-lumens-white-manufactured-refurbished Straight Franzia Talk and nothing more from you 🧃🎒