Laser TV PX3-PRO

PX3-PRO is the top dog right now at that budget. $3K would be a good price. Black Friday/CM is a month away though, I'd wait at this point. // Meanwhile, you're going to need to elevate the UST projector though. Sitting on that hearth will have part of the image hitting that fireplace...which I hope you never plan to use if you're going to have a UST and screen there. (I wouldn't chance it, ever). Also, the width of that space where the image would go... I feel like an 85" TV makes more sense there? It would be brighter than a UST for one, and it would do a good job of filling most of that space, for two.

I have the 5050UB. It is excellent and remains so even after 3500 hrs on the original bulb. I recently purchased a Hisense PX3 Pro UST for another room, and it doesnt match the Epson for filmic look. Also black levels aee better on Epson.

You’re on the right path a UST projector with an ALR screen is usually the best TV replacement for a bright living room, especially with windows on the same wall, and the Hisense PX3 Pro fits that use case well; waiting for a PX4 Pro could bring small improvements, but it’s not likely to be a huge leap. Just make sure to invest in a good ALR screen, since that matters as much as the projector in bright conditions. If you consider alternatives, long-throw can still work with the right setup, but UST is simpler for this scenario. As a side note, the Dangbei DBOX02 Pro is a nice easy-to-use projector with great color, though it’s more suited for flexible, casual setups rather than replacing a TV in a bright room.

PX3-Pro is honestly one of the better UST options in that price range right now! for $2999 it’s actually pretty competitive considering the brightness n features. for screens, if you want good bang for the buck, there are some decent budget ALR options now compared to a few years ago. brands like Nothing Projector have some popular picks in the lower price range. around the \~$1k mark you can definitely find a decent 120” ALR screen without going completely crazy on budget.

Just got my PX3 as well. Quick things: - out the box it had smooth motion / motion interpolation enabled, which may be the “clinical” thing you are experiencing. Turn that crap off :) - play with the focus some. It’s pretty easy to have it ever so slightly out of focus and it’s hard to tell. - Try one of the dark picture modes. Otherwise, no RBE effect here, but that really sounds like it’s a person to person thing.

Depends on your use case, the PX3-Pro still seems to be the best mixed use UST. Nexigo Aurora Pro mkii is best for dark rooms. If you don't need UST then you have more options (Valerian Max, Dangbei S7 ultra)

I had to add some shims under the base of my floor rising screen to fix the tilt. Then everything else was easier. One way or another I think you need to fix that first. I also have a PX3-Pro and Im loving it. You'll get there.

Ive got a PX3-Pro with a 120" floor rising screen. Also a 85" Sony Bravia 9 in this room. I like having both and use them pretty equally. PX3 Pro rips by the way. Image quality is nearly as good as the Bravia 9.