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@smithmark5158
2 жыл бұрын
XGIMI's built-in speakers deliver an immersive, cinematic experience. I don't even need to buy a soundbar or other external speakers.
@TriMuXx
2 жыл бұрын
Love the video! So happy that there are so many USTs coming out this year and some actually being quite affordable! I agree with this review regarding inky blacks not being enough to compensate for the lack of immersion that an OLED has at current sizes. Between that and no longer having reflections all over my image, I don't see myself ever going back to Flat Panel TVs. You know what, I've been watching your reviews for a while now and I think this time I'm going to finally Subscribe! Thanks for the review, you killed it! Very good info/insights here!
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing. Appreciate your support
@classicgalactica5879
2 жыл бұрын
While having both a large screen size and deep blacks would be optimum, give me deep blacks over screen size any day. Since owning an OLED, nothing else for me will do.
@TriMuXx
2 жыл бұрын
@@classicgalactica5879 disagree. That deep black part of the image turns into glare because there's ambient light and I end up seeing the sliding glass doors, or the kitchen, or the lamp on the ceiling fan. So in this case, a large screen size beats the inkiest of blacks because my image is not lost in reflections on a projector setup.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Or you could go with a JVC and get the huge image and deep blacks.
@WhiteChaple
2 жыл бұрын
Do you own an xgimi projector ? I'm considering buying one but I'm very indecisive because this projector doesn't have trice laser . What do you advice ?
@sonicchill1
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Loved the split screen comparison.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly. That took awhile to animate and align both videos and time the cuts to the music but I believe it was worth the effort to show the differences.
@gamecity223
2 жыл бұрын
How would you compare this to the Hisense L5. It is also $3,000 that comes with the ALR screen. Price wise they are comparable, but what about everything else?
@dshawnspjute6305
2 жыл бұрын
Hyped for this review🙌
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have lots of footage from it. 😉
@sharksdelight
2 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy your different reviews. How about a comparison review of different line conditioners?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recommendation but I haven’t heard any difference with and without mine and it was $1,000 new
@joentell
2 жыл бұрын
Vs. BenQ V7050i?
@armtara3809
Жыл бұрын
It was a good review, but I have a question, which projector is better, Xgimi Aura or Hisense Px1 pro?
@johnnytudor5576
2 жыл бұрын
So is this better than the Vava Chroma and its triple laser technology? I'm looking for the best 150" UST projector under $3K.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
I have only reviewed the original VAVA which does not have a triple laser. The only Triple Laser I have reviewed is the HiSense L9G that I mentioned in the video.
@ibshortie
2 жыл бұрын
I have the older Vava and am happy with it.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! The VAVA is another good value projector.
@andrewmelomet9433
2 жыл бұрын
How does the image quality compare with the BenQ V7050i and BenQ TK700STi? I'm looking to replace my BenQ HT1085ST in a light controlled home theater. Thanks!
@doyne_dtp
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Just wondering if this beats the original VAVA 4K? Which one would you prefer and why? Thanks 😊
@edwardjacobs4042
2 жыл бұрын
Great video I think it’s a pretty cool ust projector thanks and have a happy thanksgiving my friend God bless
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward. Happy Thanksgiving as well
@squared80
2 жыл бұрын
Wish we had a UST that worked well on an ATS.
@scottdecker8612
2 жыл бұрын
Just paired my Aura with an Akia Screens CLR4 123”. This combo works great. One thing I’ve noticed is that the reviews from earlier in 2022 all have custom control values with 50 as the center. Mine has a 1-10 scale. Anyone know why that is? Obviously a firmware update, but I’d prefer the more granular 1-100.
@1Aburtok
2 жыл бұрын
Was the projection screen you purchased a ALR, UST or just a normal projection screen?
@12schnsaint
2 жыл бұрын
Not to bad. Decent price too. Get rid of the speakers and get that bad boy 120hz for gaming and here we go!! On the topic of 120hz is there any sound processor at 13ch or 16ch that can do 120hz resolution??
@petzpetz7134
2 жыл бұрын
Whats your opinion if this xgimi side by side with the jmgo u2...which do u prefer and which better overall..
@teotuckseng7721
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Youthman, I like your video. Is the picture quality would be better if we use a 100 inches screen compared to 150 inches screen? By the way, can Xgimi Aura be installed with Netflix apps now? Thank you
@DarklyBishop
2 жыл бұрын
Does Netflix work for you straight from the Xgimi?
@8eck
2 жыл бұрын
As i understand, picture on 150" will be less bright than on 100". Is that correct? Or laser projector doesn't care about that?
@jamessarantis7796
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Xgimi and like it and I have a cheaper Elite screen from Amazon but I don’t think it’s ALR. I want to do at least 120”. What screen do you recommend for this projector that’s reasonable in price too? Thanks
@omeshsingh9672
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video on all about 3d ? like how to setup, what we need, what is the experience. Thank you ❣️
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I never jumped on the 3-D train so I have zero interest in 3-D and have zero experience setting it up
@Daltonian18
2 жыл бұрын
What about 24fps playback? I know android tv doesn't support frame switching but what about a Blu-ray disc?
@stevehawkins4776
2 жыл бұрын
Youthman… I’m looking for feedback on the center speaker placement in this set up. I’m about to set up a UST and I’m considering placing my Klipsch RP-504C close to the floor like that. My front surrounds will be prob 5’ higher along the sides of the screen. Any drawbacks to this setup?
@OrtodontiaOrtopedia
2 жыл бұрын
Laser cinema 2 xiaomi or Aura Xgimi?
@LuisAlberto-obi1
2 жыл бұрын
Hello @Youthman, greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷🇧🇷 Do all UST projectors need ALR screens or can they be used with regular matte white screens in a totally darkened room/bat cave? Thanks!!!!!
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
UST projectors benefit greatly from an ALR screen regardless of how much light is in the room. The reason is the steep angle at which the light is shining onto the screen. Without an ALR screen, much of the light from the projector will be reflected onto your ceiling (angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection). The ALR screen allows the projected light to be reflected at the main viewing position
@vinni8137
Жыл бұрын
Nice video! I do own the xgimi aura and i love it. The only problem is that i can hear a loud laser whine / high frequency electric sound besides of the fan. Do you also notice this sound or is it obly s problem on my device? Thanks!
@Youthman
Жыл бұрын
I only noticed the fan noise which is common with UST projectors
@vinni8137
Жыл бұрын
@@Youthman So it has to be a problem of my projector and not a normal thing. Thanks for the fast answer and keep on bringing us your fire vids!
@Youthman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck
@tonyesquire5308
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone has thoughts about choosing the Aura vs Optoma P2? Right now, Amazon has both going for $2499. I'm leaning towards the Aura because of its speakers, better game mode, and 150 screen.
@normangoodger9047
2 жыл бұрын
@Youthman, the shelf you use to place the UST's you test, do you have to adjust it up or down since it looks like you can do that, to line up some projectors, or does the height of most UST;s fall into a specific height for your screen and you can dial them in? is that about 13-15" or for that measurement??
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Derek built that shelf after we reviewed a few UST projectors as we were finding each one requires a different height so adjustable shelving worked great for reviewing them
@tyrosash
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can this project a 2.35 image ?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
UST projectors are 16:9 and currently do not have a lens memory feature.
@joet1899
2 жыл бұрын
When setting up UST projectors do you measure from the end of the projector or the lens when calculating the proper throw distance?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Most of the time it’s from the rear of the projector. They will say things like 7” from the wall.
@FatFolksProductions
2 жыл бұрын
How does this unit compare to the BenQ V7050i?
@normang4
2 жыл бұрын
Based on my reading and viewing, it would be a close comparison. Though the Benq is a touch brighter, and perhaps color is a touch better, lumens are about the same, but there is a $1000 difference in price and the the Benq has no OS, you use a stick that takes one of two HDMI ports to get programming, unless you add your own like a Apple TV, Fire stick, etc. I think the Aura is a better deal..
@airman6822
2 жыл бұрын
I love your review. A UST might be the answer for my room as it's smaller and lower ceiling. One question, do we really need to log into Google to activate it or set it up? I really don't like that.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
It seems this one required it. I’m guessing it’s used for their internal aps, just like you do if you are on an Android phone
@hiiamdeva
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward for your review
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it.
@AvoidLloyd95
2 жыл бұрын
I liked your review. What kind of stand is the Aura on?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Derek built it from wood, threaded rods, and nuts.
@AvoidLloyd95
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman It looks great and is perfect for that projector.
@elipolancojr3219
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Epson 5040ub and love the option to fill up my 115" cinema screen. Do short throw projectors have that option? Great video bro keep them coming!!!!
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
No that’s one of the trade-offs with ultra short throw projector’s. They are strictly 16 x 9. When watching movies in water aspect ratio, you’ll get gray bars on top and bottom
@elipolancojr3219
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman bummer thanks for the info bro
@jim60631
2 жыл бұрын
I also have a 5040, the black levels on your 5040 is going to be better and the options for digital zoom, blanking, etc is not going to be matched by a UST. Also the 5040 is very bright as you already know, pair with a decent ALR screen (i have the elite version) and it will be plenty bright. I’ve really wanted the excuse to switch to a UST for now clean this would look but as long as you have some level of light control your 5040 will be better. If you have a very bright room with lots of windows go with a UST as that level of lumens right at the screen are going to be better than the 5040. Hope that helps.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Jim has provided some solid advice. UST are t for everyone but work well for what they were designed to do
@reviewgodusa9613
2 жыл бұрын
2400 lumens seems like it would be too dim for 150 inches. I have a 5040ub at 135 inches and it's already on the edge of being too dim for my taste.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
The difference is your Epson is probably 14 - 16 feet from the screen, this would be 17 inches from the screen. Closer the screen, the brighter it will be
@luigimelis8465
2 жыл бұрын
hi there....what a nice projector!!! I have a question...is it possible to have a usb dongle with digital terrestrial compatible?? does it have an internal player for lan movie files?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
I am not familiar with a digital terrestrial . The only built in player are the apps you download from the Google Play Store (Netflix, HULU, PLEX etc)
@toddroy9558
2 жыл бұрын
How well do you think it will work on a black acoustically transparent screen?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure as I don’t have a way to test it
@romeocasanova3865
2 жыл бұрын
Hey with all your great knowledge on this type of topics.. Can this projector be set with a cinema scope - wide screen 2.35 format ratio for the 150 inch screen.. thank you and much success…👊🇨🇦🇬🇹👊
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately UST projectors do not currently have a lens memory and mechanical zoom to be able to switch between 16:9 and 2.35:1 content
@8eck
2 жыл бұрын
Already have one in my room. Totally new experience, compared to TV, i was looking for Samsung Neo QLED and decided to buy XGimi Aura. Now thinking to buy 100" or even 150" screen. Need to decide which wall will be suitable for 150" :D
@julienwright6459
2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to get your Aura?
@8eck
2 жыл бұрын
@@julienwright6459 you mean delivery? I bought it from local distributor, they had show-room, where i have decided to buy it.
@julienwright6459
2 жыл бұрын
@@8eck oh okay, liking it so far? Mine is gonna take a while I guess since I purchased online
@8eck
2 жыл бұрын
@@julienwright6459 yes, it is good.
@8eck
2 жыл бұрын
@@julienwright6459 but need ALR screen, so start looking for one. Buy only with wall mount, others have own problems.
@sandysingh5524
2 жыл бұрын
Can the height between the project and the screen be greater then recommended for a 100" screen
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
It likely needs to be very close to the measurements
@zee6487
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please help me ? Im confused between aura and optoma P2. It Will be my first projector.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I have no experience with Optoma projectors so I’m not sure how they compare to the AURA
@Ryand0523
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Youthman I just wanted to ask can I control all of the little details in an SVS sub… I’m trying to determine my preference between getting a 12 inch Klipsch, or going with SVS pb-3000, and I just want to see of how much of the sound/output can one control in the SVS app, can I essentially turn down the output to where it doesn’t produce much bass, or will I be stuck at either a lot of bass, with them plugged in, or little if I unplug 1 or both of them?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
I made a complete tutorial on the SVS App here - kzitem.info/news/bejne/pKpvtGaHoneHqZw
@Ryand0523
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman I saw that, hmm, well I think for now I will buy a Klipsch 12 inch subwoofer, and figure out which way makes more sense/see if the SVS sub goes on sale here within the next 3 or so months… since I can run to Best Buy, and buy 2 Klipsch 12 inch woofers, for a decent sale at half off.
@Ryand0523
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman I just wanted to make sure I mentioned that I got 2 12 inch Klipsch subwoofers, at the Black Friday sale at Best Buy for a good price, so I will have to do some debating about using the Klipsch, or go with the much more powerful pb-3000, though I will more then likely be plugging up the ports, since I have generally liked the sound when the ports have been plugged, so I will have to do some thinking/waiting to see if Best Buy or SVS offers a good deal on their pb-3000 subwoofer on cyber Monday…
@trullasf
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, nice review, sorry for my previous question..
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindy.
@jmurray0898
2 жыл бұрын
Ok my brother youthman help me with this condundrum…so in the xgimi settings I noticed it shows an option for ceiling mounting. Now I understand that most of these ust benefit from an alr screen. So if I were to use an alr screen with the aura, how would the alr screen work since it works by blocking the light from ABOVE, so would I turn the alr screen upside down? I know this sounds like kind of a dumb question, but I do not see how to really ceiling mount the aura while getting it’s maximum clarity. Can you clarify or give any thoughts or recommendation?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly that is a great question I have asked myself. That would make the most sense to me because the ALR would absorb the light from the projector if you didn’t flip the projection screen upside down. I’m thinking you may lose some of the ALR properties with rejecting things like ceiling light
@jmurray0898
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman . My issue is I am building a home theater and dedicating it to my son Jake who passed away on 10/10/20 . He was struck head on by a car crossing into his lane while driving his motircycle. It will be a 16 wide by 25ft long by 8ft high. He always wanted me to do build it before he passed, and now I am more determined than ever to do it. I have a klipsch 450c as my center which makes placing the aura a challenge since I want to do a 120 alr screen. I will keep you up yo speed as the build will start in March after our cold maine winter is over
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
I’m truly sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I think it’s awesome you are building it in memory of him. Center channel speakers have always been a challenge when using a UST
@jmurray0898
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman thank you soooo much. It’s been really tough. He was 22. Lived his life to the fullest. Great kid. I am proud to have been his father and cannot wait till the theater is complete. Maybe if you’re ever up this way I’ll have you stop by to take a look.
@44krazzy
2 жыл бұрын
How are the black levels when compared to something like Epson 6050UB
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
I have never seen the 6050. I had the 5040 in my setup for a few years and black levels were not that great. The black levels on my JVC NX7 are fantastic
@scotttild
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman NX7 of course is native 4k so not a fair comparison. All these others are fake 4k.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
4K resolution doesn’t equal deep black levels.
@Theninjagecko
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman But you didn’t answer the original question. You’ve had, and “reviewed” enough projectors now to give an honest answer on the black level question without worrying about not getting more “free” hardware to sell…. Sorry I meant review.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
As stated above, the reason I didn’t answer your question is because I’ve never owned or reviewed the 6050. Why would I be worried about saying one projector has better or worse black levels than another?
@taheralikhan5771
2 жыл бұрын
Hi youths Please suggest after audyssey I can do distance and sound level in manual ? If any effect to audyssey
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
I always adjust levels after Audyssey. You can adjust distances but I wouldn’t recommend changing sub distance.
@taheralikhan5771
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman hi Why you not Recommend sub distance
@taheralikhan5771
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman in the calibration times audyssey recommended 8 positions ok But what distance other listening positions Mean other 7 positions kept mic ? Listening position 2feet or 4feet Please reply it’s highly recommended
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Audyssey will use distance to set the delay to time align your subs.
@taheralikhan5771
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t understand my question I think I will set audyssey mic listening position Anther place mean 2nd 3rd Next position how many feet I can kept mic?
@neil_down_south
2 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to decide between standard projector (means an eyesore on the wall at back of the lounge) or UST (aesthetically pleasing but worse black levels). Aaaaaaggggghhhhh
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a trade off. I do talk about the black levels in this review.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
@@keepingupwiththejones2933 Tristan is correct. Even my JVC NX7 looks washed out with all lights turned on. UST + ALR or CLR screens will allow you to still maintain a very enjoyable image even with all lights on.
@TriMuXx
2 жыл бұрын
Deciding factor for me was the projector setup not suffering from glare reflections once those inky black dark scenes came up in my shows/movies/games. I haven't been able to go back to Flat Panel TVs as a result of no longer having reflections in whatever I am watching anymore. The image didn't really fade that much for me to not be able to see it anymore on the screen despite having ambient light on a white screen. I mean, the image definitely faded, but what it didn't do was show me what the back yard looks like through the sliding glass doors during a dark scene.
@normangoodger9047
2 жыл бұрын
Based on other reviews of projectors, unless your using OLED, your not going to ever get stellar blacks from any projector, UST or otherwise.. IMHO..
@normangoodger9047
2 жыл бұрын
@@keepingupwiththejones2933 I am sure there is always some model and owner willing to pove it, somewhere that looks better than the rest and how much you would have to pay to potentially achieve that black level from a projector and it still might not be quite as good as an OLED,. And it would have to be under optimal projection conditions as well I would assume.
@Mani-aX
2 жыл бұрын
can this be mounted as an ceiling projector for short throw use?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that was covered in the video
@ufarkingicehole
2 жыл бұрын
I went from 120 HD projector to 85 HD TV. Its really hard to beat the quality of the newer televisions.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
You have to choose what works best for you. 👍
@ufarkingicehole
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman either way this is an amazing deal!!
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely believe it is
@fretsward2225
2 жыл бұрын
Just the thought of having to sign into Google is a major turnoff because of the company's ridiculous bias against conservative Americans...
@whiteandnerdytuba
2 жыл бұрын
You calling all of these 1080p native projectors 4K is going to get confusing when “actual” 4K ust come out
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
If the output resolution of a projector is 3840 x 2160, that's a 4K image, regardless of whether it's "faux" 4K, e-shift or pixel shifting to achieve it. Unless you are sitting literally a few feet away, with all other things being equal, I do not believe most people could pick out the difference between a pixel shifting projector and a native 4K image. Our eyes are much more discerning when a projector has higher contrast or better black levels.
@whiteandnerdytuba
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman so there's no benefit to a real 4k projector since you can't see the difference?
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Higher resolution is always a benefit. I feel the same about 4K vs 8K. How close you have to be to see the benefit is where you would see the difference. Also if you have a massive screen, higher resolution would be better because each pixel would be larger.
@whiteandnerdytuba
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman Do you see how calling fake 4k projectors the same thing as real 4k projectors will get confusing when native ones come out.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
It’s been confusing since Faux 4K projectors came out because many do not state whether they are native 4K or are using pixel shifting technology to obtain a 4K image. It all comes down to how they choose to market it.
@boomerps2
2 жыл бұрын
No HDMI 2.1 is a shame
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Not needed unless you are a gamer.
@scotttild
2 жыл бұрын
@@Youthman And a hard core gammer at that. Not sure why everyone wants 2.1 so bad. It’s glitchy and not reliable.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
Marketing hype has people feeling they need it.
@boomerps2
2 жыл бұрын
Microsoft confirmed Halo Infinite @ 4K 120hz. I want and need it! The technology is here and will be utilized as well as improved upon. Having anything less than 2.1 at this point in time is NOT future proofing yourself especially if you plan on keep your gear for the next five years.
@Youthman
2 жыл бұрын
If your budget allows and you need 120Hz, by all means buy a UST that supports it. This is a budget friendly option that is t designed for serious gamers.
@psyphonyxaudio
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@Thinkcity
2 жыл бұрын
NETFLIX is OK now.
@joegenova
2 жыл бұрын
I own this projector. the xgimi short throw. as of yesterday , I still can't use netflix.
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