Epson MovieMate 85HD, Home Cinema 8350 and Home Cinema 8700 UB Compared

[KOAYOFOA]

Best review I seen. Thanks

[jimijackson]

excellent way of reviewing...finally someone who knows how to make a proper video review that isnt just spouting the specs sheet hehe :)

[sh00kac]

PERFECT review!! Wish all of them are like yours...

[moi623]

Hey man how do you compared lcd technology vs dlp tecnology? What produced best image?

[theripper121]

You state UB as being "ultra bright"  The UB stands for Ultra Black which is why the image has better contrast ratio than the other two.

[MrHitalk99]

@projector people Which HDMI splitter are you guys using there?

[bassage13]

UB means "ultra black" not "ultra bright." A lot of people make that mistake.

[duk5tube1]

great job man.. like the review a lot.. keep it up..

[spookshowphenomenon]

Any review to be done on the new Epson 3010. sure hope so... I'm holding off on a purchase to see the comparison between the Epson 3010 and the optoma hd33....  Can't wait. And your videos help so much great work keep it up. Thank you!!!

[helderoliveira80]

But how many there are and how relevant are such scenes in a movie?! I can't see how can the 8700 be worth an extra £500. Am I missing anything? Is the Mitsubishi actually a lot better than the Epson 8350? Help would be very appreciated :)

[saandboy]

get video/explanation. much appreciated.

[arvindfirepaw1]

Do you think whether the 8700ub is worth the extra $500 than the 8350 for the better contrast ratio.im mainly going to use this for movies and gaming in a dark room.Also what screen would you recommend for this projector.

cheers!

[ProjectorPeople]

@arvindfirepaw1 Hi there! Short answer - yes, the 8700UB is worth the extra $500. Long answer - the 8700UB has better contrast ratios than the 8350. This leads to truer, more realistic colors. If you're into gaming, the 8700UB's 120 Hz refresh rate will provide a much smoother experience. Fast action scenes will also appear less jerky. Let us know if you have any other questions!

[greddy09sc]

@ProjectorPeople If the 8700 is 120Hz, how many Hz is the 8350? 60Hz?

[ProjectorPeople]

@greddy09sc You guessed it! The Epson 8350 is 60Hz.

[helderoliveira80]

@ProjectorPeople

I was undecided between buying an entry level projector such as the Mitsubishi HC4000 or buying the more expensive Epson 8700. I crossed the Epson 8350 as the entry level option because most ppl say that the blacks and overall image is better on the Mitsubishi. But now, and according to this video both Epsons (8350 & 8700) throw a stunning image and apart from the totally darkened scene I can hardly see a difference between the blacks from both projectors!

[madeinfrance06]

@ProjectorPeople

hi i have about 1800/2000$ budget , i think about buying the 8700ub ... but i was wondering if there is a 3d projector that could be very efficient for both 3d and 2d ? ( i don't care much about 3d.. but after second thought, why not ? ... it could be pretty baller .p )

[bujoun76]

I really like this clip. I Never payed any attention, at all, to "contrast ratio's" but after seeing the demo here really opened my eyes! Thanks guys.

[ProjectorPeople]

@bujoun76 It's our job ;)

[ProjectorPeople]

@tobyiPhone No worries. The projector will automatically scale the 1080p image down for you. Let us know if you have any other questions!

[bujoun76]

Does anybody know if you can control "lens shifting" from the remote?

[ProjectorPeople]

@bujoun76 Hey there! You can't control the lens shifting from the remote on these Epsons. Let us know if you have any other questions. We're more than happy to help.

[bujoun76]

@ProjectorPeople Thanks for the help. Im going with the 8350 in just a few months. I cant wait!...

[ProjectorPeople]

@bujoun76 Yeay! You'll love it.

[craftyltd]

Great presentation!! Very simple and effective. Seeing side by side comparisons are so much better than a person just telling you what they think!! keep up the good work. I will look to see if you have a 3D projector comparison.

[waleedmj]

the best way to compare but i wish if u can add panny EA4000 .

thanx

[horakmarek1]

Rodney, this is a great comparison! Couls you tell what mode you were using during the presentation? Were all projectors set in dynamic mode or living room mode or in any of the theater black modes. That would help a lot. Many thanks, Marek

[horakmarek1]

hey, this is great comparison! Couls you tell what mode you were using during the presentation? Were all projectors set in dynamic mode or living room mode or in any of the theater black modes. That would help a lot. Many thanks, Marek

[gibbs612]

Great Video. Thanks for the in-depth breakdown of one!



[gregmilev32]

great video, best ive seen on youtube for projectors

how big does the screen size get for the projector in the middle?

[kostarae]

MovieMate looks like garbage.

[ggrolla]

Anyone how to unlock the DVD of 85HD to play all regions?? I live in Brasil and the region here is 4. Thanks!

[sgt13echo]

I just ordered the 8350 from projectorpeople after watching this video. I may have some mounting questions once it arrives sometime next week! Can't wait!

[ProjectorPeople]

@sgt13echo We know you'll love it. Don't hesitate to call if you have ANY questions. We're happy to help.

[hutzman76]

doesn't UB stand for "Ultra Black"?

[ProjectorPeople]

@hutzman76 You are correct!

[sgt13echo]

Great info, thanks!

[ProjectorPeople]

@sgt13echo Our pleasure!

[darockk]

that 85HD would be much better if it could play blu ray movies

[whiskey2go]

After much research I finally pulled the trigger and ordered the 8700UB from you to replace my worn out InFocus SP5000. It arrives tomorrow and I can't wait. I also steeped up my receiver to the new Pioneer VSX 1120K . I'll pair this to my Klipsch Quintets and Polk 10" sub to process content from my PS3 player onto an Australian Opal 98" screen. This projector should be the crown jewel to my dedicated theater room. Big thanks to Donna at PP...great C/S and help with billing and shipping.

[ProjectorPeople]

@whiskey2go Yeay! We know you'll love the 8700UB. Why don't you send us photos and a review when you get the projector set up tomorrow? We'd love to see it in action!

[Tkraemer81]

This was an absolutely fantastic video. Very informative and fantastic presentation!

[ProjectorPeople]

@Tkraemer81 You're making us blush! Glad you enjoyed it.

[RLH1510]

Does the moviemate 85 have an auto-iris, and if so, was it enabled during this demonstration?

[ProjectorPeople]

@RLH1510 Yes. And yes. :)

[Alexismyname2]

Great video, I would love to see a comparison between the 8350 and 8700 in TRUE 1080p without youtube artifacts though.

[Picto2000]

Awesome review. Thank you. I have been anxious about dropping $1,300 on the 8350 plus screen, ceiling mounts etc. However, the total cost roughly compares to a 65" LCD or Plasma. I would agree with the other reviewer that the 8350 seems to provide incredible value for money. Thanks again.

[wyattkavin]

great info

[pogobull]

awesome ,another great reveiw. cheers

[reddink271]

As I recall the 'UB' stands for Ultra Black.

[ProjectorPeople]

@reddink271 You're correct!

[richmack06]

Thanks for this comparison and overview. Watching the 8350 and 8700UB side by side finally, I'm really thinking the 8350 gives you the most bang for the buck in that $1000-$2000 price range. If I had a $2000+ budget, the 8700UB hands down is the value leader.

[VooDooBeATzZ]

Really great review again! I’m still thinking of buying one. It would be awesome to project a movie in my garden on a hot summer evening!