Today's home cinema projectors produce smooth, high resolution, lifelike images at an affordable price.
It's now as simple as connecting your video source to the projector and switching both units on to recreate a true big screen cinema experience in your living room.
With High Definition set top boxes, DVD players and games consoles readily available, there's never been a better time to get into home cinema!
When choosing a home cinema projector, look out for;
Resolution - this is the number of pixels the image is made up of. 1080p (1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high) is the most popular.
Contrast - how well deep blacks, peak whites and everything between is displayed. If you can afford it, we recommend a ratio of 5000:1 or higher.
Connections - An HDMI input makes it easy to connect your HD equipment together and get the best possible picture.
Brightness - isn't a big consideration in home cinema projectors as it's assumed you will be darkening the room. Average brightness is around 1800 lumens
These are the home cinema projectors our staff would buy for themselves. This selection has been picked by movie buffs for movie buffs, based on picture quality, video-specific features and value for money.
Dedicated 720p short throw home cinema projector with a 0.72:1 lens. The W710ST is capable of producing a 2mtr wide image from less than 1.5mtr to the screen.
The newest line-up in Epson TW range, 1080p 3D fantastic image quality unbeatable at this level. Free HDMI cable and ceiling mount. 1st May to 30th June 2012 claim 2 free pairs of Epson 3D glasses.
Deep blacks and a wealth of picture adjustments available. Horizontal and vertical lens shift, optional long/short throw lenses and a 5 year manufacturer warranty
Has to be seen to be believed, unbeatable 3D performance, with 2D performance outperforming anything else in this price range. Best price on the internet. shipping with 4 pairs of JVC 3D glasses and a 3D emitter
Has to be seen to be believed, unbeatable 3D performance, with 2D performance outperforming anything else in this price range. Best price on the internet
Dedicated 720p short throw home cinema projector with a 0.72:1 lens. The W710ST is capable of producing a 2mtr wide image from less than 1.5mtr to the screen.
Light and very bright - great choice if you want to watch movies or sports in the daytime without having to draw the curtains. LCD projector so ideal for those who suffer from the rainbow effect on entry level DLP, image quality is superb considering the price.
One of the brightest entry level 1080p projectors with dual hdmi inputs - a great choice for where ambient lighting is a problem or you dont want to draw the curtains! Recently won the group test in Home Cinema Choice for sub £1000 catergory.
The newest line-up in Epson TW range, 1080p 3D fantastic image quality unbeatable at this level. Free HDMI cable and ceiling mount. 1st May to 30th June 2012 claim 2 free pairs of Epson 3D glasses.
Deep blacks and a wealth of picture adjustments available. Horizontal and vertical lens shift, optional long/short throw lenses and a 5 year manufacturer warranty
Has to be seen to be believed, unbeatable 3D performance, with 2D performance outperforming anything else in this price range. Best price on the internet. shipping with 4 pairs of JVC 3D glasses and a 3D emitter
Has to be seen to be believed, unbeatable 3D performance, with 2D performance outperforming anything else in this price range. Best price on the internet