Valerion - VisionMaster Plus 2

https://preview.redd.it/2vpjw8abhprf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bb66bde4cf2cf77e457acc9ec3f4cd0a585b024e Can’t go wrong with the Valerion, I got the stream master 2 a few weeks back, it was on sale! But the gaming experience is by far one of the best!

They are excellent, there is no real competition in terms of quality/price ratio except maybe the Nebula X1. However they are not perfect: they’re subject to speckle and RBE. You’ll need a matte white screen  for the speckle. If you want to avoid RBE there is only Epson, all DLP projectors have it.

Valerion Plus is decent, or a used LG CineBeam. The problem is partly that bulb 💡 projectors are essentially at the end of the road. Laser projectors have a longer life and cheaper maintenance but cost more upfront. Cheap projectors use LCDs which lower brightness. To make a cheap projector fancier they have to keep adding gimmicks until the price bracket includes laser. Also keep in mind inflation means your $1k from 10 years ago would be ~$1400 now

I tried the Valerion Plus 2 and found it too dim. I then tried the Hisense C2 Ultra and found it just right for my 120 inch screen.

Ye I would go with the Valerion it's truly Amazing

The Plus2 and Plus are within budget and honestly still worth considering if the 1.2:1 throw works for their set-up. All the software perks of the Pro2, just no optical zoom and not quite as bright. A lot of people run the Pro2 at laser level <6 as well because it's just too bright for their space which is good for longevity but bad for colour shifting while using dynamic laser dimming, actually Valerion disabled dynamic laser dimming when the user is using less than laser level 6.

The Plus2 and Plus are within budget and honestly still worth considering if the 1.2:1 throw works for their set-up. All the software perks of the Pro2, just no optical zoom and not quite as bright. A lot of people run the Pro2 at laser level <6 as well because it's just too bright for their space which is good for longevity but bad for colour shifting while using dynamic laser dimming, actually Valerion disabled dynamic laser dimming when the user is using less than laser level 6.

That’s gonna be so sweet. I’d say keep the screen, grab a nicer projector, and enjoy the big screen experience. The Valerion is considered a steal right now, but if you wanna keep the price sub 1000, the benq HT2060 does NOT disappoint. Obviously no projector is going to have the black levels of an OLED, but imo the much larger theatrical screen of a projector makes it so worth it. You have the space, you’re planning on controlling the light with black paint anyway, you might as well make the most of that space and keep the projector setup.

Ignore those deluded Valerion fans. Tbf if you only consume non subtitle dark content then maybe Valerion ebl will be the better choice for you. Assuming you're not sensitive to rbe, under $3k the best is dangbei s7 ultra max, then it's a tossed up between xgimi horizon 20 max and nebula x1. For ust, nexigo ap mk2 is better than valerion and has no rbe / speckle issue too.

Fyi there's a downside to low fan volume, the likes of Valerion get the low fan noise via limiting the fan (1600 rpm instead of 2500 rpm) and instead throttle the laser (can drop 30-40% kind). Some of their users are resorting to adding an extra fan / modding a replacement to reduce the throttling. So it depends which you prefer, as higher fan noise can be distracting too.

The color drift so it's not stable, affects the white balance and it may get dimmer.

If you don’t need extra brightness, Valerion is a better option than Nexigo. Just be aware you may have to choose the screen carefully for RGB laser projectors. But if your room has all-white ceilings, the black level may not differ too much. The extra brightness, almost doubled, could give you a better HDR/DV experience. XGIMI is great if you need more flexible position with its optical zoom and lens shift.

Since I really like UST projectors I'd have said "Nexigo Aurora Pro MK II" - $3 grand + $1 grand for an UST specific ALR screen, but with the ceiling mount and screen already there I guess that's out. Although not necessarily, still; it's still $4 grand and you could just dismount that screen and remove the ceiling mount. For long throw the Valerion projectors are hard to look past at this price point, they're embarrassing more established brands right now. However, I'd still replace the screen with Valerion's long throw Fresnel ALR screen. Also, what is that, a screen for mice? 100 inches in that space? Get a 150 and drop it low. This screen is mounted too high anyway.