The Iris series is listed as shipping this week, so I’m considering going ahead with one. Was looking at the horizon 30 too, but its preorder terms say estimated shipping in mid November, plus delivery time after that. Got a few days off next month and was hoping to get everything set up then. Just not sure if this Iris batch is for preorders or if new orders are going out too. Anyone ordered in the last few days and got a tracking number yet?

My 1 year old popped it into the bin without us realising and now while we've plugged a Fire stick in to have some usability, have searched for a replacement remote (even contacted Yaber support with no luck) but can't find anything. Can anyone help?

Hi all! I recently got an Elite MosicGo 3 in 1 ultra short throw projector and have been shopping around for UST projector screens and stumbled upon this option on AliExpress. I’m wondering if anyone has had any experience with one of these things or opinions on it? would love to hear your thoughts.

even at this size i'm surprised how good it looks, using a Horizon S Max with a cheap 180" screen I found under $100

Could someone explain why the price of the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra has increased so significantly in Germany recently?

Just a few weeks ago, it was possible to buy this projector for around €1,000, whereas the cheapest price I can find now is approximately €1,400.

Is there a chance that the price will drop again soon? Also, would it be worth waiting until Black Friday to see if a better deal becomes available?

Thank you very much in advance for your help!

TL:DR - DBLE won’t stay on after reboots

I’ve had the XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K for about two weeks and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Just to preface this,

- Software is 100% up to date
- Laser level is at 10 always
- DBLE is toggled on

I’ve had this issue ever since I’ve turned on the projector and I’m wondering if it’s supposed to be like this or not. So, I have DBLE turned on and when I turn off my projector and restart it, DBLE is mysteriously toggled off. Is this a bug or a feature. If bug, does anyone else have this problem?

Hi, I'm just looking to get a projector that I can just put on top of my console, right up against the wall with maybe a foot of distance, and play games or shows from HDMI or AV inputs. I'll project right on the bare wall. I don't know anything at all about them so I wanted to ask around about some good names I could look for on ebay. Maybe something I could eventually mount to the ceiling instead if I prefer to. Thanks.

Just started showing up today. I assume it is my lamp that is starting to break? 🥲

Model: BenQ TH585

Hi all, I have a lofty ambition that I have no idea if it’s worth my time pursuing or not. I want to project waves onto a sheet cake for a party, exactly like the link above.

I’ve heard of projection mapping while trying to figure this out, do you think this is necessary?
I’d love to know if this is possible with a simple setup. If you have any projector recommendations that are also good to travel with I’d greatly appreciate hearing.

Thanks!

Hello redditors. I am hoping to host a backyard movie night on Halloween. I started researching projector and screen options and realize there are too many variables so I am seeking advice from those who have been there already. Budget is less of an issue. Priorities include good image quality/contrast and easy set-up + it has to get here in time to test it out before next weekend. So that might leave me with only Amazon options. Also, what speakers are you using? Are there other issues I haven't thought of?

Hello everyone,

A few years ago, I got an LG HU80SW with the infamous blue screen of death (dead mainboard). I bought two replacement mainboards from compatible TVs.

The projector now powers on and works, but there are vertical stripes, only a few pixels wide, appearing in the wrong positions. The issue occurs with both mainboards.

I haven't been able to find a replacement PCB that drives the DMD chip, and I don't want to buy a new DMD chip without being sure that it will solve the problem.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue and managed to fix it? Or does anyone know what might be causing it and how to solve it?

Thanks in advance!

Greetings from Germany!

I have been a projector fan since 2000. The days when Barco, Sony and JVC ruled. These days it seems, especially here, the cheaper the better. Lots of folks don’t even use a screen. Where is the commitment and love for watching a movie using a properly calibrated system? I understand money can be an issue but you can buy a three year old with 300 hours projector for the price of a UST who will be outdated next month? I bought a proper Stewart screen 20 years ago and it still rocks. My question is, where is da love for projection = movies?

I got mine for a very good price brand new at $650 CAD and I don't know there's something about this little guy that just makes me appreciate it so much. The colors are vivid, the contrast is surprisingly good, and the size of the unit is just great. My main gripe is the buzzing noise which I assume is either the fans or the DLP shifting due to non existent sound dampening. Just wanted to post an appreciation of this awesome little unit (it isn't my main projector), I have it by my desk projecting onto what seems like a flat wall haha, no keystoning. My main projector is a Horizon 20 max and I also own a pk31 as my portable 4k unit with a fire stick max hooked up to it.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for projectors with the best possible black levels for an immersive installation.

I'd like to try to save money, so I'm also considering Chinese brands like Flyin or SMX (or others). Could you tell me about models between roughly 3,000 and 7,000 lumens, preferably laser and Full HD or similar, with very deep blacks and high contrast?

Thanks!

Hi, my projector recently broke, and I’m having trouble finding one to replace it. My previous one was the Acer C250i DLP. I’m looking for something that at least meets the specs of this one. I mostly use it to watch TV, but occasionally use it for art as well (tracing images) so I need it to be fairly lightweight and movable. I’d also like it to be durable - my previous one had a supposed lifespan of 20,000 hours, but it died well before reaching even half of that.

My requirements are:
• NOT a smart projector - no Google TV *
• Will project onto the ceiling - I mostly watch lying in bed staring directly at the ceiling
• Adjustable angles
• Portable
• 1080p
• Bluetooth speaker compatible
• Integrated battery (so it doesn’t have to be plugged in to work)
• At least 300 lumens
• Screen mirroring (or some sort of ability to connect to a phone)
• Ability to plug-in cables whilst projecting
• Previous one had screen size of 29” ~ 100 “, throw ratio of 1.2
• Pricewise, preferably below £600

* the main reason I don’t want Google TV is I’ve heard it will update itself without asking and this sounds really irritating - I just want to be able to turn on my projector, connect it to my input, and watch without any hassle!

Thank you in advance

Edit: added screen size

Just a quick question. My projector has a beam of white light like a trapezoid off the lens when it's on hitting the ceiling. Is that an indication that I have it too close to the ceiling? Should I be dropping it a little lower?

I've been following the new XGIMI AURA 3 series and am curious what people here think about it.

For anyone considering a new UST projector, what matters most to you: brightness, gaming performance, picture quality in a room with some ambient light, or the overall setup?

I'm also curious how many people would pair a projector like this with a dedicated ALR screen rather than projecting onto a white wall.

Would love to hear your thoughts, especially from people who already use a UST projector.

Hi everyone,
I preordered the horizon 30 pro and I would like to install it on my floating shelves above my couch ( the shelves have no risk of falling, it’s fixed with special screws and wall plug on a concrete wall) but the shelves is 28centimeters/11inches in depth and the projector is 19cm/7,5inches in depth. I saw that it’s best to leave at least 10-15cm/4-6inches behind the projector for the ventilation to be effective. My setup would left 9cm/3,5inches max of spaces between the projector and the wall. Do you think it will be an issue? I’ve taken a pictures of what it would look like in a store who had the horizon 20 to illustrate.

Thanks

Post AI-assisted but all me:

I'm seriously considering backing the AURA 3 Max + 120" Ascend UST bundle, but I'm struggling to find detailed technical specifications, particularly for the Ascend.

I already have a dedicated Dolby Atmos home theater system with a Denon AVR-X3700H, Klipsch front speakers, surround speakers, overhead Atmos speakers, and a subwoofer.

Both the AURA 3 Max projector (80W) and Ascend screen (170W) have integrated Harman Kardon audio systems. I'd actually love to use one of them to replace my existing center-channel speaker, but I have no interest in giving up the rest of my surround system.

A few questions, hopefully for someone at XGIMI:

Audio integration:

1. Can either the AURA 3 Max or the Ascend's Harman Kardon speakers function as a dedicated center channel, receiving a discrete audio signal from an AVR?
2. My Denon has a dedicated center-channel RCA pre-out. Does either XGIMI product have an analog audio input or another way to accept that signal?
3. If supported, is there a fixed-volume or center-only mode that disables surround virtualization and allows the Denon to manage volume, delay, and Audyssey room correction?
4. If neither supports this, can both integrated sound systems be completely disabled while the Denon handles all audio?

Ascend UST specifications:

1. Are there complete technical specifications or a manual available for the 120" Ascend? I'm specifically looking for housing dimensions, depth, weight, deployed screen height, and the distance from the floor to the bottom of the image.
2. What audio/video connections does the Ascend actually have? I haven't been able to find a port diagram anywhere.
3. What are the dimensions and adjustment capabilities of the integrated projector platform? Does it retract into the housing?

I really like the concept of a clean, integrated floor-rising screen and UST projector, but at $4,999 for the bundle, I'd like to understand how it works with an existing home theater before committing.

Would really appreciate an official response from XGIMI, especially regarding center-channel functionality and the missing Ascend specifications.

Please help. I am brain fogged

Hi, I have a Dangbei N3 max device and the volume on headphone out is very low. It’s kind of usable but on a 100 % is very low. Also some of the Bluetooth devices also can’t reach higher than moderate volume. Any users here to compare?

hi im trying to search for a projector we can use outdoors, preferably under 280usd ish or 15k php. were a bunch of students trying to make an outdoor cinema business and were looking for something we can use :)). were open to adding a bit more to the budget but not too much, cuz we cant afford it. thank u for anyone who can help :)).

ps. english aint my first language sorry if i sound abnormal

I’m looking to upgrade my current UST (an optoma P2 with a Telon 120 in ALR screen). I was hesitating between the awol Vision Pro and the Hisense PX4 but I’ve learned about the Aura max yesterday and now I don’t know. I actually have a contact that can get me the in stock PX4 for all in 3150$ CAD, pretty similar to the early bird kickstarter deal that I could have access too, but with taxes it would end up 2-300$ more for the Aura Max.

Here a few more detail about the set up:
UST is in the basement with blind in the windows
Set up would make a rear projector less ideal, plus I already have an ALR screen which is why I’m looking for a new UST.
I have a Sonos set up that would benefit from the eARC that’s actually quite complicated to get working on the optoma.
Input would be appleTV 4K and PS5 pro but movies at night would be the main usage.
I’m in no rush, just looking for the best deal for my setup

I am backer #570 and want to enter the lucky draw for a possible refund or gift🙌
Can’t wait to have the Aura 3 with me and enjoy a good movie night on Christmas.
My personal best feature is how well this UST projector handles ambient light, so really looking forward to see that in person.