Top 3 Projectors for a Luxury Home Theater System

Samsung - The Premiere LSP9T

Many homeowners go into a home theater installation leaning toward putting in a large-screen TV, only to chafe at the price tag. Above a certain screen size (greater than 80 inches), the cost of a TV can become quite prohibitive. It follows, then, that the best way to get the big screen experience without breaking the bank is to invest in a good projector.

Beyond just phones, tablets, and laptops, Samsung has been putting out very impressive offerings in the projector space for a few years now. In particular, their Premiere provides crisp sound and a color range that puts many TVs to shame. Projectors can often struggle with brightness, but the Premiere does not. Where many other projectors would wash out, the Premiere delivers brilliant video.

If you’re looking to replicate the look of a large TV without having to shell out for the cost of one, it’s hard to get much better than Samsung. When you add to that the fact that you can choose the display distance from the wall and effectively scale your “screen” to suit your needs, this option definitely delivers.

Sony - VPL-XW5000ES

Sony has been known and respected in the electronics world for decades now, and with good reason. The tech giant is known for quality products at consumer-affordable prices, and its VPL projector is no exception to this rule. If native 4K resolution is a red-line necessity and price is a concern, the VPL is the clear choice for you. It’s the cheapest 4K-ready projector on the market right now.

Sony (and many other projector manufacturers) previously relied on lamps in their products. While these offered excellent visuals, they also regularly burned out and needed to be replaced, adding the potential for hefty repair costs down the line. The VPL opts instead for laser technology, rendering this a moot point.

The VPL might not outperform some other projectors out there, but its price point makes it a serious contender for any homeowner, especially those who are installing a new home theater or renovating on a budget.

LG - Cinebeam HU715Q

Yet another native 4K projector, the Cinebeam is the latest in excellent tech offerings from LG, a true giant in the field. Already known for their affordable powerhouse TVs, LG with the Cinebeam has created a projector that can truly contend with even the best TVs out there. Another big plus is the small form factor, making this projector easy to set up and simple to fit around any existing room configuration.

While you might be able to get higher contrast and more vibrancy out of a TV, you won’t be able to get a bigger “screen size” at this price point. The Cinebeam makes it easy to adjust focal length in a pinch, allowing you to adapt this projector to any room and any need. You could just as easily simulate the blockbuster experience as you could create your own indie theater feeling.

Conclusion

When it comes to the world of luxury home theater systems, you can’t go wrong with the industry behemoths that are Samsung, Sony, and LG. Any of the projectors we’ve mentioned would make a fine addition to any homeowner’s setup. With one of these in your home, you can get the big screen experience without the big screen cost.