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.