Horizon 20

What do you mean daytime? Like, you plan to use it in a lit up family room with the curtains open? Fuck that. You need a UST projector with a matching UST/ALR screen. That will be watchable, but will still be crap compared to any TV from Walmart. The base model delivered over 2,000 lumens in a color accurate mode. That's a fair bit of light output if you intend to have some light in the room. Watch this video as it discusses things... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bgx841ENRc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bgx841ENRc) But, you need to control ambient light, or buy a TV. Period.

It all depends on how much light is truly coming in. If you've ordered it, then you will see how well it performs in various lighting conditions. You will quickly see the fall off in quality from a fully dark room to even a small bit of ambient light. Still, I turn on lights quite often when watching casual TV in my basement. Sitcoms or sports hold up well with some ambient lighting in the room. You also want the light to be away from the screen if possible. The less light where the screen is, the better the image will appear.

It used to be necessary to haul around home theater or business class projectors to get any usable image on a screen at all. So, if you're cool with moving around the H20 as your move about projector, then by all means, do it! It will give you a much brighter image than the portable models and it has a fantastic image. Looks like the power draw in at or under 180 watts so you should be good to go for hours of projection fun. A fair bit less if you also are running some decent audio to go with it.

Lifestyle models are basically taking over the home theater market in that price range. But, there are models which absolutely trash the old home theater models. Xgimi with their Horizon 20, the Valerion Visionmaster models, the Nexigo Trivision Ultra. These are all a different box around the projector, but the image quality they are delivering is really exceptional. Yeah, I've had issues with the format as well, but it is what the industry is doing at this point. More lifestyle models, less home theater specific models. The BenQ HT2060 is a solid 1080p LED projector, but for the money, there is just no chance I would purchase it.

Horizon 20 from XGimi is about the line I would put out there for a very good value to quality and should be exceptional for gaming.

The JMGO N1S is a serious cut above the Samsung Freestyle. Remember, you want quality over cute every day of the week. Coming from something cheap, the N1S should be close in price to the Freestyle and gives you a real bump in brightness and overall performance and reliability. Yeah, models that cost $3,000 look better. Models like the XGimi Horizon 20 ($1,500) look better. But, at your budget, if it is around the same as what the Freestyle often costs, then the JMGO N1S is a real step up in what you are after. The Hook Up (as mentioned) has videos that cover this, but the N1S won their portable shootout a couple of years ago at $1,000. At half that price it is a real powerhouse of a product.

With proper care, they are as reliable as most other brands out there like Samsung or LG. XGimi isn't a new company and has been pretty active for over 10 years now. JMGO is newer. Hisense is a MASSIVE company and is in the same league as Samsung when it comes to electronics. Samsung is #1, but Hisense is #2. So, yeah, they are a pretty solid company. That said, companies like Hisense and Samsung don't prioritize projectors in their business model. Companies like JMGO and XGimi do. So, we are seeing more advancement from the smaller brands than the larger ones. One of the absolute top tier companies is JVC, who people barely think about when it comes to electronics these days. But, in the world of projectors, JVC is pretty close to being the top dog. There are also brands consumers have never heard of like Christie Digital and Barco who often operate at the very high end.

In the right room, projectors look great. The lifestyle models coming to market right now are very good value for the money. I think I'd take the Horizon 20 for a model under $1,500 due to the lens shift and zoom on the projector. Those are major additions that no DLP model in this price range can touch as far as I know. You have to spend a good deal more to get those features. But, in a bad room, in a room with ambient light in it, projectors can start to look quite bad. They can still be very usable though, but you have to be willing to live with the limitations. No idea what your setup is specifically like. I know it my last home we did a dual projection/TV setup. Screen came down in front of the projector so we could enjoy either one as we chose.

Looks like that is a $1,300 projector. That's not 'cheap' for sure. It's a solid budget for a first time projector, and a model like that wouldn't be a bad way to go, but there are better options. JMGO has stuff at similar price. But, I would more likely try to get the Valerion VisionMaster or the XGimi Horizon 20. The XGimi is especially nice because it has a fair bit of zoom range as well as lens shift that can help you really dial in the image exactly without needing to use any digital correction. Digital correction should be avoided if at all possible. If I were more strict on my budget, then the Nexigo Trivsion Ultra has refurb units from $1,100 on Amazon that would be a really strong choice and that model is really well reviewed. Pull down screens suck. If you can get a fixed frame screen instead, then that is a MUCH better choice. There are a number of used fixed frame screens I always see on FB Marketplace nearby me for around $100 that are much better than any pull down screen could hope to be.

I don't think people with the 5050UB should be unhappy. But, the LS11000 costs more, and has lower contrast, while XGimi is pushing out models like the Horizon 20, base model, for about $1,600, that is every bit as good or better than what Epson has in their 3200/3800 models, for less/similar money. The high end models that are in the same price range of the 5050UB are squaring up against it nicely. Valerion has been tested against JVC models with solid performance. I think Epson is trying to compete in the high end, instead of doing their best in the middle range where they have excelled for decades. Not just years, but decades they have been such an easy recommendation. We also saw from BenQ that it is not that expensive to switch from a lamp system to a laser system. It just makes no sense to buy a lamp based projector that is over half a decade old in design, considering the competition.

If that was for me, then the XGimi Horizon 20 is a extremely solid entry/mid tier level 4K projector. It uses DLP pixel shifting which is sharper than what the Epson 3800/5050 models can deliver, with full 4K support and HDR. It's got a ton of lens shift that matches the Epson 3800. It uses a tri-laser light source instead of a lamp, and it has optical zoom. Not as much as the Epson, but sharp throughout the range. While the Nexigo Trivision Ultra is really well reviewed, and can be had from around $1,100 for refurbs, it does not have lens shift or zoom, but otherwise performs really well. The Valerion models at the low end still perform really well also. BenQ isn't a bad product with their TK710, which has decent quality and comes from an extremely reputable manufacturer, but the new smaller companies are just embarrassing the legacy companies with how fast new products are coming from them. Near $2,000, the JMGO N3 Ultima has zoom and lens shift and a ton of brightness which can be tweaked for more contrast or better brightness as needed. It's a beast. In a good home theater, with a budget, the JVC NZ500 is still a strong recommendation. Not sure how the XGimi Titan Noir Max compares to that, but I did prefer it to my JVC DLA-X590R.

The LTT video almost couldn't have picked a worse $2,000 product with what is out there these days. Still, it was entertaining if not leaning into a bit of the ridiculous. I wish they would call out The Hook Up, as one of the few and only channels which properly reviews multiple projectors in a price bracket at one time. What is the sweet spot? If you want 4K and a decently bright image, the STARTING point is about $1,100 for a refurbished Nexigo Trivision Ultra. It has the same type of placement issues which are found in the cheapest projectors. No zoom, fixed lens offset. But, it is properly bright, reaching the needed levels of what delivers a quality 110" to 130" diagonal image in a dark room. Not as bright as some more expensive models. At $1,500, you get several models including the Valerion Plus, the XGimi Horizon 20, and the Epson 3800. If you are DLP RBE sensitive, the Epson 3800 is the only choice really worth owning at their lowest level. You get lower color reproduction, but better placement flexibility than the DLP competition. I would only buy and recommend this is you need LCD or the lens is the only one that matches your setup. The Valerion is just well reviewed and will deliver a great looking image. The XGimi Horizon 20 is outstanding. It is one of the best values I have ever seen to this point. If someone were looking for a first projector for a home theater, then the Horizon 20 would be my first recommendation. It has excellent color space coverage and can be tweaked to be very accurate. It has top shelf contrast. It's extremely quiet. Has solid on board audio, though you should still use something better. Built in Google TV is a nice feature for some buyers as well. It has the lowest input lag of any projector at that price point right now. Better than the BenQ that was used in the LTT video. From there, you start getting little additions to different models that can be nice. The XGimi Titan Noir and the better Valerion models add more to what the cheaper models offer. Mostly in brightness. The Titan Noir adding contrast and the latest DLP chip in their products. The JMGO N3 Ultimate is right along these products. They kind of fall in that $2,000-$4,000 price range, without what I would consider, a night and day difference. The N3 Ultimate may, at the end of the day, prove to be one of the top recommendations for the next 6 months. I do not have hands on, but this model deserves it from the little I have heard. At around $2,400 you get more brightness than the $1,500 models, with excellent contrast, and incredible lens flexibility. The JVC, Epson, and Sony models tend to look very good at their $5,000+ price points, but that's no longer a sweet spot. If someone were buying with a bit more money than the XGimi Horizon 20, then I would recommend the JMGO N3 Ultimate right now. At the bottom of the line, the Optoma PH31 is the only choice. It's brighter than the cheapest LED products that are out there. $300 in the USA and available at a good price in Europe. It's 1,500 ANSI rating is more than the Nexigo PJ40 delivers, and it uses proper DLP tech instead of single LCD panel tech. It has a very simple operating system, without any smart streaming built in. This makes for a far more reliable product at the lower price point. Add a Amazon Fire TV Stick for $25, on Prime Day (today) - $16. That's an amazing overall deal.

I don't have the projectors in my possession to test first hand. Please look at the videos over at [www.youtube.com/thehookup](http://www.youtube.com/thehookup) and check out his Extras channel. Specifically: [https://youtu.be/1bgx841ENRc?si=zZDvUF4xIbKDeTRi](https://youtu.be/1bgx841ENRc?si=zZDvUF4xIbKDeTRi) He compares all 3 of the Horizon 20 models and gives his thoughts. Is the Horizon 20 better than the Nexigo? In testing at The Hook Up, the answer is that it is better. But none of the models are 'BAD'. It's like different seasoning on a good steak. The steak is still good regardless of the seasoning, but some seasonings are a bit better than others. Yeah, some seasonings could be crap, but that's not the case here. 😄

You don't see 4K projectors on Amazon for 250. You see people lying to you for 250, and stupid people that never bother to ask talking about their amazing deal $250 projector. No. That's not how it works. The cheap, no-name, crap quality projectors on Amazon/Temu/Alibaba, are pretty much all crap. They use a single LCD panel, like you find in your mobile phone. Not the good mobile phones either. The cheap garbage ones. The $300 no-name LCD projector shares more in common with the $40 LCD projector than it does with the cheapest BenQ or Optoma out there. You should be looking at only DLP projectors or maybe an Epson model, though they don't make much in your price range that's worth looking at anymore. XGimi, JMGO, and Valerion are excellent options. If ceiling mounting, the XGimi Titan Noir is a really solid option for home theater. The JMGO N3 Ultimate may be an even better overall deal. Projectors don't perform well in ambient light, so if you are looking for a family room setup, it is cheaper to buy a 100" television than any ultra-short throw (UST) projector with a matching ultra-short throw, ambient light rejecting (UST/ALR) screen. If you are on a tighter budget, the low end starts with the Optoma PH31 which is a 1080p DLP projector with 1,500 ANSI lumens. A really good value for the price. Cheaper DLP projectors are the XGimi Horizon 20, or Nexigo Trivision Ultra. The Horizon 20 would probably be my first go-to projector for the money right now. Check [www.youtube.com/thehookup](http://www.youtube.com/thehookup) for quality reviews. Check [www.projectorcentral.com](http://www.projectorcentral.com) for actual need to know information and articles about front projection. Do your homework before you spend too much money. Make sure you understand: Throw distance, lens offset, digital zoom, optical zoom, keystone correction, lens shift, and understand how to use the throw distance calculator at Projector Central completely.

The Horizon 20 is a heck of a good projector for the money. If you can swing it, the JMGO N3 Ultimate is a best. Far brighter, with more zoom range and lens shift compared to about anything else in that price class. I'd likely take that over almost anything else right now. Nothing wrong with BenQ, but other smaller manufacturers are making them look very dated on many models, but they still look good. Just outclassed by the competition.

You are losing a fair bit of quality by simply projecting on a wall unless you put in a lot of time and effort making it into a good screen. Keep that in mind. I think you've done good homework on things already. These models aren't miles apart from one another. The Valerion is probably the way I would go if it fit my space and was within my budget. That or the XGimi Horizon 20. In recent testing, the Horizon 20 Max was praised for image quality, but was considered too expensive for what you get. I tend to agree. At $3,000, I'm looking at the XGimi Titan Max, currently on Kickstarter. But, if I'm buying in that lineup, the standard XGimi Horizon is a incredible value and is plenty bright enough for a 120" diagonal or so, if it fits your room, I'd look hard at it. Not sure what about the BenQ really sets it apart from the competition. It's a good model, and the short throw lens is nice. BenQ has been playing a bit of catch up with XGimi and Valerion in recent years. But, they have been doing it for a long time and they aren't doing stupid things. Models like their X500i are very solid home theater models and the LED light engine eliminates laser speckle. But, it's not bright enough and would leave you asking for more I expect.

You have made up all these things the projector MUST do, then have zero budget. That's not how it works. Yeah, I realized it is not 'zero' budget, but projectors go on a table down low, or on the ceiling. Not some random height on your wall. Likewise, you don't get to dictate the image size you get. You get the image size that the lens on the projector gives you. You CAN look for models which come close to your 90" diagonal. More often, 92" is the size of a typical screen diagonal for projection. No idea why. Here is a list of all the projectors that can hit a 92" diagonal with 10.2' lens to screen... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&r=1017<g=101&p=300&p=3000&exp2=1&vls=1&exp4=1&td=10&is=92&oop=1#list](https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&r=1017<g=101&p=300&p=3000&exp2=1&vls=1&exp4=1&td=10&is=92&oop=1#list) Of those, several don't have enough lens shift. Realistically, the Horizon 20 from XGimi is by far the best choice. By a mile. It's bright, with excellent image quality and strong reviews with extensive vertical lens shift. It's also over budget, by a fair bit. So, when I say you have zero budget, I mean, you don't have the budget to get what you actually need in a proper setup. Sticking with 4K, if you are able to mount the projector up high, upside down, this is the list... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&r=1017&br=1500&br=10000<g=101&p=300&p=3000&exp2=1&exp4=1&td=10&is=92&oop=1&sort=prlow#list](https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&r=1017&br=1500&br=10000<g=101&p=300&p=3000&exp2=1&exp4=1&td=10&is=92&oop=1&sort=prlow#list) When you lose the 4K requirement, and can mount near the ceiling, the list gets larger still... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&br=1500&br=10000&ar=16%3A9<g=101&p=300&p=3000&exp2=1&exp4=1&td=10&is=92&oop=1&sort=prlow#list](https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&br=1500&br=10000&ar=16%3A9<g=101&p=300&p=3000&exp2=1&exp4=1&td=10&is=92&oop=1&sort=prlow#list) I'm not a huge fan of Phillips, but their models wouldn't be bad entry level models for home theater. It does look like they are using .65" DLP chips, which is really strong. The Optoma 1080p projectors are certainly worth a look as well. I will throw out that the Optoma PH31 somehow isn't on the list and is a VERY inexpensive 1080p DLP projector that can hit a 92" diagonal from just over 10' lens to screen. It's right in your wheelhouse. Cheap, 1,500 ISO lumens, and DLP technology with LED light source. Should last 7+ years without any headaches... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma-photon\_life\_ph31-projection-calculator-pro.htm](https://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma-photon_life_ph31-projection-calculator-pro.htm) JMGO also has a lot of projectors which look really good for a reasonable price. Their NS1 4K is an example, but it will give a larger image, as is typical with most of their models... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/jmgo-n1s\_4k-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc](https://www.projectorcentral.com/jmgo-n1s_4k-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc) The JMGO models are pretty much well reviewed across their lineup, but you have to spend more with them to get more brightness, and many don't have optical zoom which would work for your needs.

The jump in brightness and quality of the DLP projectors in the past couple of years makes used models that are in the $1,000 price range a big question mark. Especially those that use lamps instead of solid state light engines (led/laser). I would look at the $1,000-$1,500 range if you can swing it. Most notably, the XGimi Horizon 20 is a hell of a projector with optical lens shift and optical zoom at a fair price. On the lower end, but a solid performer is the Nexigo Trivision Ultra which has refurbs from about $1,100. At $1,000 you aren't often getting projectors with 2,000+ ISO/ANSI lumens or they are 1080p models instead of 4K models. Worse would be to buy a lamp-based model in 2026. Don't do that. If I were searching eBay, then this is kind of the search I would do... [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?\_fsrp=1&\_udlo=5&\_from=R40&\_nkw=4k+projector&\_sacat=0&\_udhi=1000&Native%2520Resolution=3840%2520x%25202160%7C4096%2520x%25202160&\_sop=15&Brand=JVC%7CEpson%7CJmGO%7CBenQ%7CLG%7CSamsung%7CHisense%7CXgimi&\_oaa=1&\_dcat=22610&\_pgn=3](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fsrp=1&_udlo=5&_from=R40&_nkw=4k+projector&_sacat=0&_udhi=1000&Native%2520Resolution=3840%2520x%25202160%7C4096%2520x%25202160&_sop=15&Brand=JVC%7CEpson%7CJmGO%7CBenQ%7CLG%7CSamsung%7CHisense%7CXgimi&_oaa=1&_dcat=22610&_pgn=3) But, there is almost nothing that I would consider getting in that entire list of projectors. There are some okay models, but they end up being a couple hundred bucks away from models which are actually quite a bit better, which just makes no sense.

Your big issue with be that most projectors just aren't bright enough to give you much performance prior to complete darkness. That's just a reality of front projection. I have a demo of this using a 5,000 lumen projector on my channel (not much else on it)... [https://www.youtube.com/@paulvail7926](https://www.youtube.com/@paulvail7926) You can also see how poor the black levels are in the 30' wide image demo. Similar projector. A Panasonic 3 LCD model with 5,000 rated ANSI lumens. So, I'd go with DLP. Maybe the XGimi Horizon 20. If you want to save some money, then the 1080p Optoma HD146x is an excellent purchase. It gives you plenty of leftover budget for a streaming device (which you will need), a outdoor screen of some kind (if you need it), and audio (which you absolutely will need). I would hit up Facebook Marketplace and look for used screens. People move and sell their screens all the time. You can get $300+ screens for $100 or less all the time. Great way to save some cash. For streaming, the Amazon Fire TV Stick is a decent solution. I like it for the built in Bluetooth audio. It allows connecting a speaker to be easier. Bluetooth isn't the best audio, but it is convenient. Finally, for audio, you can use any Bluetooth speaker and connect it to the Firestick using Bluetooth. Make sure it is a speaker with enough ooomph to sound good outside. I use one of those 15" tall black box Bluetooth speakers with a battery inside of it that you often see at Costco/Sam's Club for around $100-$150. It works well for my needs. Not high fidelity, but clear and loud enough for the needs I've had for it. If you can provide a plug and don't want/need a battery inside, then there are likely more cost effective options. This whole setup, will run you under $1,000 with the Optoma projector. The Horizon 20 from XGimi is about $1,500 by itself. If you want something in that 'lifestyle 4k' category for a projector, then the Nexigo Trivision Ultra is well reviewed and is about $1,100 as a refurb, $1,300 new. [https://www.amazon.com/NexiGo-TriVision-Tri-LED-Laser-Portable-Projector/dp/B0F6MKD9PN/ref=sr\_1\_3](https://www.amazon.com/NexiGo-TriVision-Tri-LED-Laser-Portable-Projector/dp/B0F6MKD9PN/ref=sr_1_3) I like the Horizon 20 more overall, but the Nexigo is a solid product and saves some cash which can give you some breathing room for other things you may need for your setup.

You need to figure out your screen size. But, after dark, even cheap $100 projectors tend to look good. Those models are horrendously unreliable though so not worth anyone's time of day. But, I'd say anything that advertises 2,000+ lumens would be more than enough for a screen up to about 135" diagonal. At really large sizes, you do want more lumens, and those will cost you $$. The black levels (real contrast) on DLP projectors is significantly better than that of LCD projectors at similar price points. Business class LCD projectors, like the one I used in my demo above, really can't deliver great contrast no matter what their marketing claims. I will see if I can add a video of my DLP business projector to my channel so people get a better idea of what they might expect between DLP and LCD on the used market. New is pretty similar. At your budget though, adding in movie viewing at times, I'd get the Nexigo Trivision Ultra and I'd expect to be very happy with things. Definitely watch some videos over at [www.youtube.com/thehookup](http://www.youtube.com/thehookup) though. His stuff is very informative.

Whew... At that size, I might opt for something like this... [ebay.com/itm/236774213566](http://ebay.com/itm/236774213566) It should handle that size after dark/dim alright. You can try it for movie nights as well. It should be fairly good looking overall. But, that size does ask for extra light output. Generally speaking, DLP models like this will have much better contrast than the LCD projectors at similar brightness.

The BenQ TH575 is in the same category as the Optoma HD146x. Very similar overall. Small, not big differences between them. I do prefer BenQ over Optoma, but I believe the Optoma is a bit less money. Getting 16' diagonal out of these models will work only after complete darkness. I'm not sure I have any example that would be exactly like them, but my W1070 may be close enough. The math needs to math though. A 192" diagonal is only 60% more than a 120" diagonal, but it is over twice the square footage. That means a projector which is typically fine, in a dark room, at 120" diagonal, will struggle at that size. This ignores any ambient lighting which may be in play. That's why I linked a model which should perform well at that size and look perfectly fine. Note that there is nothing about the Vivitek I linked which is really significantly worse than the BenQ or Optoma. It should be able to deliver the same image, but with more light output, and is a very reasonable price.

I can't really hit all your details here. If you are not planning to use this a ton, you may want to hit up eBay and pick up a used WUXGA DLP projector. They are lamp-based, but you can get 5,000+ lumen models for well under $1,000 which are often of a higher caliber than a brand new $1,300 model. I would stick with DLP projectors as you will get better black levels. My headache, is that these models likely won't get close to 5,000 lumens. They just advertise that as their brightness, but it is more likely they are giving you closer to 3,000 usable lumens... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&br=5000&br=7000<g=101&dt=3.0.0&p=500&p=2500&oop=1&sort=prlow#list](https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&br=5000&br=7000<g=101&dt=3.0.0&p=500&p=2500&oop=1&sort=prlow#list) Something like this though, used, would be very interesting if you have a limited use case... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/Panasonic-PT-DZ6700U.htm](https://www.projectorcentral.com/Panasonic-PT-DZ6700U.htm) It comes with a lens and has a much better lens than the cheap $1,000 models that you can get new. Rated at 6,000 ANSI lumens from a company that is very reputable. It only has a DVI input for digital video, so you'd need a $10 HDMI to DVI adapter. I've used these in the past and they work great. Something like this as well... [https://www.ebay.com/itm/257171352318](https://www.ebay.com/itm/257171352318) Just search for WUXGA DLP Projectors on eBay and sort by price. Don't look at anything that is listed as 'parts only'. eBay should cover you for 30 days on any purchase made. I've had good luck when buying through them. Old unused projectors are a tough market to sell into, so there are phenomenal deals to be had. I think I got a 6700U (Panasonic) for $80 one time. FOR AUDIO: I don't have any specifics of what is loud enough. The one time I did stuff outside, the sound came from a DJ who was there. I had communicated what connection I could give him, and he assured me he could connect it to his audio, and it all worked great. You can look at PA speakers on places like [Sweetwater.com](http://Sweetwater.com) and check pricing. They have some models for under $500 each which look solid to my untrained eye... [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Thump215XT--mackie-thump215xt-enhanced-1400w-15-inch-powered-speaker](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Thump215XT--mackie-thump215xt-enhanced-1400w-15-inch-powered-speaker) The reality is that I would likely ask on a more audio specific section of Reddit about what PA speakers may be best for this type of setup. FOR YOUR SCREEN: Any flat painted white surface will work. I used a bedsheet when I did my outdoor thing and it worked just fine. But, I would likely go to at least a 200" diagonal if you can. Amazon has some inflatable screens for under $300 which may work great for your needs... [https://www.amazon.com/Yimukaka-Outside-Support-Projection-Stable-Frame-Outdoor-Combination/dp/B08NCMN1SR/ref=sxin\_17\_pa\_sp\_search\_thematic\_sspa](https://www.amazon.com/Yimukaka-Outside-Support-Projection-Stable-Frame-Outdoor-Combination/dp/B08NCMN1SR/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa) You do want to ensure you are using a 16:9 screen if you go this route, and I'd probably shoot for around a 200" to 240" diagonal (or so). It will give everyone a nice immersive experience.

I like the new laser models, but it can be a great deal to hit up eBay if you're working on a budget and you get a MUCH higher class of projector. That said, the new laser models are quite good looking. Even the smaller lifestyle models like the Horizon 20 series may be bright enough to fill a 200" screen in a dark room.

There is a lot to unpack here. You have a surround system already, so you will just need to run a HDMI cable from the AV receiver out to the projector. If you get a projector with HDMI-ARC, you can backfeed audio into the Yamaha, or you may choose to use a streaming device directly with the Yamaha receiver like a Roku Ultra or Apple TV. Generally, third party streaming devices are better than those built into TVs or projectors. You should plan to hook any PC up to your Yamaha, and pass the video on to the projector. SOURCE->YAMAHA->PROJECTOR/ROOM SPEAKERS There are a ton of decent projectors out there, and they run the range of price and quality, but right now the XGimi Horizon 20 series is making waves for the quality it offers at a reasonable price and is where I'd start looking. Also, take a look at this video and others on his channel as it may help you understand what is out there and how they compare... [https://youtu.be/F6mFV7XQC3o?si=Ah8MisiezTxm\_Tpu](https://youtu.be/F6mFV7XQC3o?si=Ah8MisiezTxm_Tpu)

Yes, you should not have any issues connecting your PC to the Yamaha directly and it pushing video to the projector and audio to your speakers. The Horizon 20 is about $1,500. The Nexigo Trivision Ultra has some refurbs around $1,100 I believe. Not sure what else is out there around this price point which would really do a good job.

The XGimi Horizon 20 series is what I'd get right now. You get a zoom lens, lens shift, and automatic image correction in a model that's available at 3 brightness levels and 3 price points. So, on a smaller screen or in a dimmer room, you can go with their cheaper model and save some cash. Choice is yours. The DBOX02 Pro is well reviewed and a solid choice as well. But, I'd consider the H20 models better with their lens shift and range of options.

In a proper dedicated theater, with dark paint on all the walls and ceiling, you just need a basic matte white screen. If you also are doing a decent audio setup, then a acoustic screen makes a lot of sense. The Silver Ticket WAB screens are a great way to go. Please look at your measurements. Seems like 200 feet viewing distance is more like a auditorium at a college, not a small dedicated space. 200cm (6.5 feet) is REALLY tiny. 200" is over 15 feet, so that's not really small either. Just not sure what your real measurements are. I agree with u/Tempoth on this. If you can get the XGimi Noir, and wait a few months on it being delivered, it is one of the best options you may have right now. Otherwise, I might go with the XGimi Horizon 20 series, or the Valerion models.

Elite Screens has some 'Yardmaster' series of screens designed for outdoor use. Be aware, it will struggle during the daytime, if it is usable at all. The sky is crazy bright, and projectors, even bright projectors are not able to compete. The Valerion models, and XGimi Horizon 20 series of projectors are solid choices. I like the Horizon 20 a great deal due to their inclusion of optical zoom and optical lens shift. Almost unheard of from any other model at this price point. Watch this video as it will help you get an understanding of what is around your price point... [https://youtu.be/9QqnfJ0-I\_s?si=p88bCpfragTgla8S](https://youtu.be/9QqnfJ0-I_s?si=p88bCpfragTgla8S)

I personally own the base model. Have been nothing but impressed, and run a matte white drop down screen. Gaming is phenomenal with no input lag whatsoever so ever. Even during the day with a decent bit of light in my living room it is still watchable.

I upgraded to the horizon 20 base model from an epson 3800 and the difference is night and day.

https://preview.redd.it/k298opy5rrzf1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c902bc5ba46ec7650aa53d1b5a3a5ecedc2791e This is the horizon 20 base model, honestly barely use my tv since I got it. This is throwing at 100 inches with brightness at level 6.

The new Xgimi 20 series not available? Why pick the old xgimi?

Iirc the new xgimi 20 base is around your range

Imo wait for promotion, the base 20 can be a low as $1.2k. However, with day time usage imo you will need the max with the highest brightness ~57% brighter than the base.

Good thing about such content is their bright colors so even with some ambient lights it will do fine, at least for those 1500 lumens and higher ones. If you plan to only watch in the dark then you can afford to lose some brightness. You need to know your throw ratio and the screen size you want for brightness level. 4m gap, imo can go to 150" but projectors can get expensive for that size lumens. Imo get ust and alr screen if you can. PQ will never be as good as tv, hence best is to get the biggest tv you can afford. Projector is only an option due to large tv being expensive or can't fit the door. Xgimi horizon 20 for less than $1.2k is a good basic starter. Or get those cheap projector and use a cheap grey alr cloth like this: https://youtu.be/po60aU4Iifw

This is odd... I am gaming on my Switch 2 and I have low latency mode on with a lot of manual keystone adjustments (Horizon 20 base). Though I have a separate issue with low latency switch being grayed out/disabled on Switch 1...

I got mine on the Black Friday deal for $1189 (USD). I’d wait for a similar sale. Then, you can buy a projector screen to improve the picture quality in ambient light. I’ve got my horizon 20 base paired with Wupro’s black crystal ALR screen (fixed frame), and I’m super happy with the results.