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Super large TVs vs projectors

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The Z5500s aren't too bad, but I'm not so sure they'd be the wise choice given the 17' distance that he's trying to cover.
 
Chaotic42 said:
Hey all.

I have a pretty large living room and a 42" plasma TV. I love my TV (even though it's only 1080i), but it's too small for me to really enjoy. It's about 17 feet from where I sit, so I'm thinking about upgrading. I've been looking at the Mitsubishi WD-82838 and the cheaper WD-82837. They're both 82", which should be a nice size for my living room.

I've also been considering getting a projector, maybe the LG CF181D or the Epson Powerlite 8500 UB. If I get a projector, I'll also have to get a sound system, since I'm just using the speakers on my TV now.

Has anyone used any of these products? Any recommendations or thoughts? I don't know a whole lot about HT systems and I'm not in a big hurry, so I have some time.

Thanks!
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The 8500UB is absolutely excellent, especially with a good screen. I love mine.
 
FYI, the Epson 8500UB has been discontinued. It's on closeout at quite a few reputable dealers. You can pick up a brand new 8500UB from Projectorpeople or Visualapex for $1800 with free shipping.

Also, check out the 8350 which is the entry level replacement for the 8100 (also discontinued). It's a nice improvement over the 8100 and very comparable to the previous gen 8500.

I'm not an LCD guy, so I would be more inclined to pick up a DLP projector, but not many decent choices in this price range.
 
And as for the original question, I would not use a projector for day-to-day viewing. Waiting for the bulb to warm up and cool down before turning it back on again. It's just a huge hassle. That's why I have a smaller 42" plasma for casual viewing and projector for movies. The setup works well for me, but I'm itching to upgrade the projector.
 
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