Projector vs TV Cost: A Practical Comparison Guide

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Adrian Reyes

IT manager at a regional hospital system (Gilbert AZ, 8 years in role, 17 years in IT total). B.S. Information Systems, Arizona State University (2007). Married 14 years to Sara (elementary school teacher). Two kids: Lucas (12) and Mia (8). Converted 14x18 ft bonus room into dedicated 7.1.2 Atmos home theater in 2024 (~$5K gear + ~$2K room). Current rig: Epson 4010 projector, Silver Ticket STR-169120 120-inch ALR screen, Denon AVR-X3700H, Klipsch RP-600M fronts / RP-500C center / RP-500M surrounds / CDT-3650-C II in-ceiling heights, SVS PB-1000 Pro subwoofer, Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Blu-ray, Apple TV 4K, Nvidia Shield Pro. Calibrates with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + REW + MiniDSP UMIK-1. NOT a CEDIA installer, NOT ISF/THX certified. Self-taught from Audioholics, AV Nirvana, AVS Forum. Does not accept loaner gear from manufacturers. Hobby start: late 2021 (COVID-era dissatisfaction with TV + soundbar setup). · Gilbert, Arizona

Four years in the hobby. IT manager in Gilbert, AZ. Runs a 7.1.2 Atmos setup with an Epson 4010 and SVS sub. Calibrates with Audyssey + REW. Writes the guides I wish I'd had when I started.

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