I had no issues using the keystone correction to fine tune the image to the screen and I used no zoom adjustment whatsoever. I ended up increasing the distance a bit to totally fill the screen edge to edge as the digital zoom controls only reduce the image. I had no problems removing the rubber feet to access the ceiling mount attachment holes and I located the projector at the ideal 3 meter distance and around 18" above center from the 100” screen. But what the heck, Amazon has a great, no risk return policy. Needless to say that despite the good reviews I had low expectations for the Yaber Y30. I recall just a couple years ago it was hard to find any 1080p HD projector for under $500. I quickly narrowed my search down to a handful of candidate projectors from Vankyo, Apeman, Goodee, and Yaber.Īfter extensively reading online user reviews and viewing far too many YouTube videos about the candidate projectors, I ultimately selected the Yaber Y30 because it met my required specs and it’s consistently positive reviews, good customer service reports, and the availability of the $50 discount coupon on Amazon. A projector calming HD or 4K compatibility may only be 720p (or lower) actual native display output. CAUTION! Many vendors play fast & loose with input resolution capability versus actual native display output. I tend to keep up with the technology and I already knew I would only consider LED projectors to take advantage of the long service life, potentially lower fan noise, and advancing display quality, particularly 1080p native capability. Even though the projectors cost between $350-$500 on sale, I found the images to be totally unacceptable for entertainment viewing, even in a totally dark room due to lack of resolution, brightness, and contrast. I already owned a couple recent vintage 720p incandescent bulb projectors from Viewsonic and Epson that I used for business presentations. I decided that my budget for the projectors would be limited to under $300 for a 1080p native projector with at least 1500 lumens brightness. All that remained was to choose a projector. I already had a budget 5.1 channel home theatre receiver, 100” pull down screen, ceiling mount, good video sources, and all the surround speakers on hand. I have a well established home theatre setup in my home centered around a 70” 4K, HDR flat panel display, but I wanted to configure and install an occasional use, low budget, larger screen home theatre system in my 40’x40’ garage.ĭespite the low budget, it had to be well across the line of acceptable brightness and visual quality to entertain discerning viewers. Of particular recent interest is the increasing number of folks who already have a relatively high end home system (or two) and want a budget level big screen casual viewing experience for outdoor gatherings, club meetings, children’s rooms, etc. I am highly experienced configuring home theater systems for family, friends, and clients of my creative services business. I am a professional electrical engineer and long time home cinema enthusiast. I rarely submit reviews, but my recent experience with this Yaber Y30 projector was significant enough that I want to share it with others.
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