bibi1968 May 18, 2025, 8:24 p.m.
Help me find the best projector under 500 for my country house movie nights
I just inherited my grandparents' old farmhouse and I'm trying to set up some entertainment for when family visits on weekends. The main living room has this huge blank wall that's perfect for projecting movies. I have no clue what projector to get that won’t break the bank. The house is from the 1940s, so the electrical is older and there are power surges during storms. The room is pretty large, maybe 15x20 feet, with high ceilings and windows on two sides that let in a lot of afternoon sun. I'm planning family movie nights with kids and adults. I also want to watch football games during hunting season when all the guys come up. The current TV is an ancient 32" that nobody can see from the couch across the room. I tried researching projectors online, but every review seems fake and sponsored. The budget is tight since I already spent a ton fixing up the old place. But I really want something decent that'll last more than a year.
Main needs: bright enough to see with some daylight coming through old windows, handles temperature changes since house gets cold in winter and hot in summer, reliable brand that won't die from power fluctuations, good for both kids movies and sports viewing, simple setup since nearest tech support is probably 50 miles away.
10101010 June 5, 2025, 12:40 a.m.
Plus old house walls are thick so you can crank volume without bothering neighbors. City folks don't understand country entertainment