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Epson - PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 Projector
Average customer rating
3.8
(32 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 32 reviews
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Star
5
69%of customers recommend this product.
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22 out of
32)
Customer Reviews for Epson - PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 Projector
Customer Rating
5
on October 28, 2010
Posted by: ITPRO
Let me start off by saying that this is my first projector purchase. I had been using a 47" Phillips LCD HDTV prior to this. While not big, it was very bright and looked spectacular. I love high def. So I was hesitant at first to project 110" of 1080p on a screen and have it look good. But let me tell you - the quality is top notch from the Epson 8100. even at 110", Blu-Ray discs look very sharp. I game on the Epson too, and the Xbox 360 (while it has annoying AA issues) fills the screen with breathtaking cinematic quality.
Also, something has to be mentioned about brightness and, more importantly, contrast. I am not disappointed at all with the brightness or contrast of the 8100. The adjustable color modes come in handy to get the color/brightness/contrast just right for the situation. For example, when watching Blu-Ray discs, I use x.v.color mode (I like it best, personally). But for Sunday afternoon games when I have company I'll use Dynamic or Living Room modes for extra brightness (that was I can leave the lights on and/or the window shades open - nobody likes watching the game in a cave...)
Also, something has to be mentioned about brightness and, more importantly, contrast. I am not disappointed at all with the brightness or contrast of the 8100. The adjustable color modes come in handy to get the color/brightness/contrast just right for the situation. For example, when watching Blu-Ray discs, I use x.v.color mode (I like it best, personally). But for Sunday afternoon games when I have company I'll use Dynamic or Living Room modes for extra brightness (that was I can leave the lights on and/or the window shades open - nobody likes watching the game in a cave...)
As far as usability with lights, I can say this:
I have 4 100W recessed ceiling lights, 2 of which ~8ft, and 2 @ ~12ft. from the screen. While in Dynamic mode, the lights DO NOT affect viewing at all. If the color mode is switched to x.v.color or "Theater Black" modes, you will notice some wash-out. But thats with 4 100W lights on... who watches movies with 4 100W lights on??
I have 4 100W recessed ceiling lights, 2 of which ~8ft, and 2 @ ~12ft. from the screen. While in Dynamic mode, the lights DO NOT affect viewing at all. If the color mode is switched to x.v.color or "Theater Black" modes, you will notice some wash-out. But thats with 4 100W lights on... who watches movies with 4 100W lights on??
Case in point - you don't NEED a cave to enjoy this projector.
Hope I helped.
SAM
SAM
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
Epson has the best support ever
on November 5, 2010
Posted by: mike
from indiana
I saved my money for a long time to get this projector. I was in love with it the frist time i turned it on and yet today. I had a little problem with my lamp and instead of epson telling me sorry they sent me a new lamp. The guy at their team was very nice and helpfull. Never have i been let down by Epson. I bought my first project from them and when its time to get upgrade i will only go with another Epson.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
4
Lamp Life
on February 6, 2011
Posted by: Topher
from Long Beach
The projector puts out an amazing picture I simply painted the wall with a paint I found online and It is spectacular picture I use my PS3 to play blurays and games on it and I was stunned when I saw how beautiful the Dark Knight looked. Unfortunately after 9 months the lamp gave out on me after 1800 hours but considering that other lamps on Panasonic and many others are rated for only 2 to 3000 and cost 400 to 500 to replace I'm not too displeased about it just thought it was worth a mention as I believe Epson should look into the issues with lamp life, as I have seen many complaints on this subject.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
1
Poor Lamp Life
on March 20, 2013
Posted by: Mike
from Colorado Springs
While it works, it works great, but I've gone through 1 lamp each year with the most lamp hours I've ever had of some 600 hours. Don't think you'll get close to the 4000 hours they state. I'm very disappointed -- not a happy customer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
My first proyector ! Couldn't be better !
on June 18, 2013
Posted by: Robert
from Delaware
This is my first proyector, and im glad it end up been a great experience, i've had it for 4 years now and the bulb keeps going good. I guess im just lucky since i see a lot of people complaining about the bulb life. For me it has been great, the image quality, contrast, brightness, everything ! Such a great proyector ! Would definitely recomended !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
3
Home Cinema 8100 Projector
on January 4, 2011
Posted by: kwatkins
from St. Louis, MO
I love the projector features and image. This is my 3rd projector. My first 2 were Panasonic. I was looking for a lower cost 1080P projector with a long battery life. It is definitely 1080P but the battery life didn't meet my expectations of the advertised 4000 hours. It lasted 1280 hours and then died. Even though it was outside of the 90 day lamp warranty, Epson was great about replacing it with an overnight shipment. Great customer service! I would recommend the company, but maybe not this particular model of projector.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
5
epson 8100 opinion
on August 26, 2010
Posted by: wrathamon
from new jersey
this is a great projector for a bright living room. has a lot of options in the menu
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com
Customer Rating
3
LAMPS
on September 8, 2010
Posted by: MARCUS1959
from FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I AM NOT QUITE SURE HOW TO PUT THIS .....OTHER THAN THE LAMPS DON'T LAST!!!! WE USE THE SYSTEM APPROX. 2 HOURS A NITE........AND HAVE HAD A BUSTED LAMP SINCE JAN. 10!! THE FIRST ONE WENT OUT 3/6/10 AND JUST THE OTHER DAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WE LOVE THE PICTURE AND THE SYSTEM BUT WE CANNOT TAKE A CHANCE OF HAVING TO REPLACE THIS LAMP EVERY 3 TO 6 MO AT THE COST. THEY COVERED THE 1ST ONE....BUT NOT SURE ABOUT THE 2ND ONE. I WILL HAVE TO REPOST ON MY THOUGHTS TO HOW THEY HANDLE THIS SITUATION FOR US WHEN I CALL TOMORROW. HUSBAND IS VERY UPSET....AS IT IS FOOTBALL SEASON....AND 1ST GAME IS THIS THURS. NITE.......!! WOW.....A MAN AND HIS CAVE!! WISH ME LUCK TOMORROW WHEN I CALL THE COMPANY!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting epson.com