Panny 4000 vs Epson 8500

**drnbn** · 10-07-2009, 03:00 PM

I need help, please. Can I get some opinions on choices between the new Panasonic PT-AE4000 and the Epsom 8500 (neither are actually available yet, but hopefully soon!) Currently using the PT-AE1000 and happy, but ready to upgrade.

Thanks,

Neal

CC · 10-07-2009, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by drnbn

I need help, please. Can I get some opinions on choices between the new Panasonic PT-AE4000 and the Epsom 8500 (neither are actually available yet, but hopefully soon!) Currently using the PT-AE1000 and happy, but ready to upgrade.

Thanks,

Neal

I don't know much about Epson products. Hopefully someone can help you out.

**AxGates** · 10-07-2009, 04:14 PM

I don't have any experience with Panasonic projectors, but I can tell you from viewing 2 different Epson Home Cinema series projectors in colleagues homes, that they have great image quality, and are very well built by folks who really care about the tech.

**Loves2Watch** · 10-08-2009, 12:36 AM

I own and use a Panasonic AE3000 and it is a killer projector...The 4000 is supposed to be better if that's even possible.

CC · 10-08-2009, 05:22 AM

Originally Posted by DigitalDoctor

I own and use a Panasonic AE3000 and it is a killer projector...The 4000 is supposed to be better if that's even possible.

My immediate reaction to the post was the Panny 4000 will probably be the choice I'd make, but I don't know enough about the Epson to say for sure. I just know that Panny's have rec'd mega praise.

**drnbn** · 10-08-2009, 06:36 AM

I thank you all for your replies!

Neal

**ohiodish** · 10-09-2009, 08:12 PM

I have installed 2 Epson's; a 1080UB & recently 6500UB. Both are great PJ's. The 1080UB was used with a 161" screen and I did not expect it to look very good due to screen size & the fact I considered the Epson an entry level PJ, but it had a great picture with Blu-Ray not so good with standard DVD's and good with HD Satellite source. He has had it for a year now and really loves it. The 6500UB my brother just purchased and it has to be one of the best- if not THE best PJ I have seen for $2500 and that price I think included an extra bulb. If there is a better PJ under $2500 I honestly have not seen it. His screen was 92" and recently he upgraded to 121" screen and on both screens the 6500UB is great. I am a HT dealer through AVAD and Epson is not a brand I have access to, but I have no problem suggesting these 2 models. I do not know much about the new model, but the specs look great.

**Loves2Watch** · 10-09-2009, 08:51 PM

I will be getting my hands on a AE 4000 next week for testing and review. Until I can post my assessment, look here "Since the AE4000's picture quality not only surpasses the competitors in its price range, but rivals and in some cases exceeds that of "high-end" models selling for five times the price or more, it warrants a solid 5 stars for performance. Since it has more features than any other home theater projector ever built, 5 stars is not even enough to illustrate its distinction in this category. Similarly, its ease of use is unrivaled-perfect color calibration out of the box in Cinema 1 mode, smart menus that are easy to navigate, lens memory to accommodate 2.40 super widescreen without an anamophic lens-no other projector has all of these things, and most have none of them."

Link - http://www.projectorcentral.com/pana...tor_review.htm

**dvd** · 10-10-2009, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by DigitalDoctor

I will be getting my hands on a AE 4000 next week for testing and review. Until I can post my assessment, look here "Since the AE4000's picture quality not only surpasses the competitors in its price range, but rivals and in some cases exceeds that of "high-end" models selling for five times the price or more, it warrants a solid 5 stars for performance. Since it has more features than any other home theater projector ever built, 5 stars is not even enough to illustrate its distinction in this category. Similarly, its ease of use is unrivaled-perfect color calibration out of the box in Cinema 1 mode, smart menus that are easy to navigate, lens memory to accommodate 2.40 super widescreen without an anamophic lens-no other projector has all of these things, and most have none of them."

Link - http://www.projectorcentral.com/pana...tor_review.htm

Some people consider PC to be pimping Panasonic projectors all the time. I have no opinion since I haven't seen one but at this price point the AE4000 is at the top of my list for projector upgrade. I was all set to buy the JVC RS20 but I am having a hard time justifying it's price tag after I saw the AE4000's price. Can't wait for your review.

**joerod** · 10-10-2009, 05:00 PM

I would take the JVC 550 over a RS20 at this point.

**dvd** · 10-10-2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by joerod

I would take the JVC 550 over a RS20 at this point.

I was really bothered by the over saturated colors of the RS2. If the colors are the same in RS15, then this PJ is not my cup of tea.

**Smarty-pants** · 10-11-2009, 10:12 PM

LOL... how did we go from 2-$3000 PJs to $10000 PJs?

Joe, you're not only a hardware slut, but a forum slut too?:D... j/k.

As for the Panny 4000, many including myself are waiting for Art's review.
PJC tends to greatly favor LCD and Panasonic, but at the same time they still give decent reviews. I'd trust Art's review a lot more.

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