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Hi all,
Does anyone here have either the Sanyo PLV-Z5 or the Panasonic AX100U front projector? What are your thoughts on them? These two are very closely matched.
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Sorry man. I have the Z3, and Sirquack has the Z2. We both really like them. I think that you would be happy with either one. Hey, if you come over on Thursday to demo my speakers, we'll fire up the Z3 as well. I can give you the ins and outs of that typs of setup. The current models blow mine out of the water, and mine is just 2 years old. A good site for some information is Projector CentralHere are the specs for the Sanyo Z5Here are the specs for the Panasonic AX100UHope that helps...
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I've had my Z2 for a few years, Nickbuol has a Z3, can't remember if anyone has the Z5. The Z5 is a killer projector and one I wish I did own, especially for my constant height 2.35 screen setup. It will do the needed stretch required before the anamorphic lens is introduced. My next projector will most likely be a Sanyo Z5, Z6, or whatever is out at the time... 
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Like I stated above, both projectors that you are looking at are very popular since they offer a great price/performance combo. Yes, there are "better" projectors, but they will cost you thousands of dollars more. My wife doesn't fully understand the need for new technology, so it will be the Z10 series or equivalent before I will even think about talking to her about an upgrade.
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demo Nick's speakers, hey man you never got back to me after the new year? I'm just kidding, the invite is still there any weekend as I mentioned back in 2006.
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Hey guys!
From what I've heard the Z5 is a great projector that offers a sharper image than the Panny. The Panny does have the "smooth technology" and also is much brighter which works better for ambient light. Do you know of any places in Des Moines that demo these models of projectors? Best Buy or American don't have them. I haven't checked Traviss A/V or Pratt A/V.
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demo Nick's speakers, hey man you never got back to me after the new year?
I'm just kidding, the invite is still there any weekend as I mentioned back in 2006.
Lol, I haven't forgot. Nick had the M60's so I wanted to hear those. I'd love to demo your 80/600 system!
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nope, I just based my purchase on reviews online, just like my Axioms, and never looked back.
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For me whenever it comes to dropping over 1K on technology all the negatives that "might" happen start bugging me. Not good! So it just comes to manning up and click 'Submit Order'.
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Quote:
Hey guys!
From what I've heard the Z5 is a great projector that offers a sharper image than the Panny. The Panny does have the "smooth technology" and also is much brighter which works better for ambient light. Do you know of any places in Des Moines that demo these models of projectors? Best Buy or American don't have them. I haven't checked Traviss A/V or Pratt A/V.
Good luck finding anyone in Des Moines with either of these models.
As for ANSI lumens, there is more to it that just more light coming out. For example, my Z3 has 800 ANSI lumens, and 2000:1 contrast ratio. I had it in my basement with a LOT of ambient light. I used a screen designed for ambient light, and it worked OK. No projector, I don't care what the specs are, will look best with any ambient light. Ambient light is the enemy of front projectors. Keep in mind that your blackest black can only be as black as the screen with the projector off. Think about it for a second, and it will make sense. If you have a screen the looks grey with the projector off, you can't make it look black. You can only make the non-black image brighter and throw a good contrast ratio at it to fool your mind into thinking that it is seeing black.
So the Z5 has 1100 ANSI lumens, and 10,000:1 contrast ratio. Pretty average ANSI lumens, but GREAT contrast. The PT-AX100U has 2000 ANSI lumens, better than 1100, but still in the "average" range for today's specs, and it does have a pretty good contrast ratio, but not as good as the Z5.
So to make your decision worse, the PT-AX100U's combination of more light but less contrast, without doing a side-by-side comparison, would end up about equal to the Z5's less light output, but greater contrast.
The Sanyo line has been known for being one of the quietest projectors in the price range, which is nice when watching a movie with a quiet scene in it. The Sanyo also has a wider range in the throw distance (how far, or close the projector is from the screen) which may, or may not, be a factor in installation. The Sanyo also has a 3 year warranty vs. the 1 year for the Panasonic.
Again, I am not saying that the Panasonic isn't a good product, you will like either one.
Some sample pricing from a reliable source is as follows:
PT-AX100U $1,899 - $400 rebate = $1,499
PLV-Z5 $1,495 - $200 REBATE = $1,295
So to me, the better performance/price winner is the Z5, but I will say it yet again, you will like either one. Just match it to an appropriate screen, and keep the ambiant light away, and you will love it!
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