There’s nothing like that Watch your favorite movies in the dark room on the big screen. For an authentic home cinema experience, you’ll need a projector (and a popcorn maker).
You used to have to shell out over $10,000 to get the expected stellar experience, but now you can get a big, beautiful photo for less. Top TV. Projectors are also easier to move around and easier to set up than ever before. And if you have the space, there are great short-throw and pocket models that make movie nights by the lawn as easy as finding an extension cord and a flat chair to put them on. Here are our favorite models and a few monitors to pair with them.
Undergoing a total home theater overhaul? Be sure to check out our buying guide to The best soundbars and The best 4K streaming device.
Update April 2022: We’ve added LG HU85LA and Epson LS11000 and updated pricing.
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