Valerion Pro 2 - any thoughts?

[Jimjrada]

There are lots of very positive reviews about this projector, with very few indicating any significant issues. While I'm trying to wait for the Whathifi review before considering one, I'm very tempted. Does anyone have any experience with one of these, or actually have one they might be able to offer an opinion on? Thanks!

 

[daytona600]

Quick google kickstarter project 4k unknown unit @ £2695

Optoma UHZ65LV extra £200 & looks a better bet from a known brand

Optoma UHZ65LV review

A milestone for laser projectors in performance and affordability

www.whathifi.com

 

[Jimjrada]

Quick google kickstarter project 4k unknown unit @ £2695

Optoma UHZ65LV extra £200 & looks a better bet from a known brand

Optoma UHZ65LV review

A milestone for laser projectors in performance and affordability

www.whathifi.com

That's true. I've seen a few of the early "loan" units available for around £2,000 or even a little less with little or no use, so tempted by those. The Optoma is certainly an interesting alternative. Nearly all the reviews of the Valerion seem to be that it is very impressive, but keen to find out if that may be over-hyped. Hope Whathifi team get one to look at soon.

 

[davidf]

Just be aware that many projectors touted as "4K", aren't actually 4K. You'll usually be looking upwards of £5000 for a native 4K projector.

 

[bigboss]

You need to demo the projector. I was keen on the Optoma UHZ65LV and had demoed it alongside Sony VPL-W5000ES at Richer Sounds and it was a no contest. The Sony was far superior with true cinematic effect. They had open box Sony units for cheaper so I ended up getting the Sony..

I won't worry about relatively unknown brand of Valerion as it's available from several mainstream retailers like RS and PT. So you will have peace of a warranty. You should ask your local Richer Sounds to arrange a demo and compare with your other options.

Yes, they're both not native 4K but native ones may be out of our budget.

 

[Jimjrada]

Just be aware that many projectors touted as "4K", aren't actually 4K. You'll usually be looking upwards of £5000 for a native 4K projector.

That is true, but I'm in the market for a new projector and couldn't afford a native 4k unit, so looking for the "best of the rest". Native 4K projectors also tend to be very large and the wrong colour for my ceiling mounted living room set up (my wife is happy with white projectors in general and would rather avoid a black one, but finds the Valerion attractive enough to consider).

 

[Jimjrada]

You need to demo the projector. I was keen on the Optoma UHZ65LV and had demoed it alongside Sony VPL-W5000ES at Richer Sounds and it was a no contest. The Sony was far superior with true cinematic effect. They had open box Sony units for cheaper so I ended up getting the Sony..

I won't worry about relatively unknown brand of Valerion as it's available from several mainstream retailers like RS and PT. So you will have peace of a warranty. You should ask your local Richer Sounds to arrange a demo and compare with your other options.

Yes, they're both not native 4K but native ones may be out of our budget.

Fully agree on the need to demo. The nearest RS branch to me are great, but I tend to prefer only to arrange a demo for kit that I've been able to pin down as a likely purchase based on my research. Congrats on getting the Sony, by the way! I'd love to grab one of those too (especially as they're available in white...), but they're just too big and pricey for me. It's a shame the Benq W4100i is only available in black, as that would, otherwise, be worth a demo. X3100i is a possibility. May have to pop to RS and see if they can set them up for a comparison.

 

[daytona600]

Sony VPL-W5000ES at Richer Sounds and it was a no contest.
Sony worth extra few quid
On my 3rd Sony in 32years VPL-W7000 1st one was with Laserdisc