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how much is my “DURABRAND DVD home theater system”, model # STS96 worth ?

Question by bunny: how much is my “DURABRAND DVD home theater system”, model # STS96 worth ?
i have the Durabrand dvd home theater system, cant find it anywhere online, and id like to know how much it costs, and how does it sound compared to other systems.

Best answer:

Answer by fezbob
To be honest, they aren’t worth a thing. Durabrand is super cheap and the only thing id use a Durabrand surround for is on a computer, or in a kids room. But if you really want one, they go for around 60 bucks. For the price, you will not find another surround sound really. And the actual “surround sound” on them is rubbish, as sound is always coming from all the speakers, even in 5.1 movies. Id just spend the extra 60 bucks and get an RCA from walmart. Its a MUCH better deal.. Also, the RCA comes with a seperate receiver and it has 200watts vs the 100watt Durabrand. So the RCA is the better choice.

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how much is this projector setup worth (used, of course)?

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Question by rome_spqr: how much is this projector setup worth (used, of course)?
Panasonic PT-AE-700U LCD Home Cinema Projector.

Includes remote control and extra bulb, and 60” projector screen.

Some of the specification are listed below, also see the link below for full brochure.
LCD panel*1: Panel size: 0.7½ (diagonal) (16:9 aspect ratio)
Pixels: 921,600 (1280 x 720) x 3, total of 2,764,800 pixels
Lamp*3: 130 W UHM™ lamp
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 (4:3 compatible)
Brightness: 1,000 lumens
Resolution: RGB: 1280 x 720 pixels (1920 x 1080 pixels with compression)
Installation: Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection)
Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian
Terminals: HDMI IN: COMPONENT IN: VIDEO IN: S-VIDEO IN: TRIGGER (out): M3 jack, (stereo mini)

http://www.projectorpeople.com/SLIS/pdfs/Panasonic/PANPTAE700U.pdf

Best answer:

Answer by agb90spruce
That was the 3rd generation of what is now in it’s (I believe) 4th incarnation (the PT-AE-900), and some would say the 6th in the form of the PT-AX200. It was, and is, a good projector.

It was the first projector I ever saw working … and I was reasonably impressed but found it a bit too washed out (low contrast) for my taste and eventually bought a Canon LCOS model.

As can be expected it is not as good as the latest versions, and the original list price of $ 3000 had fallen to a street price of about $ 1500 when it was discontinued in 2006.

A 60″ screen isn’t worth much (may $ 50) … and it’s really too small for a projector like this (a 90″-100″ is supportable).

A new bulb would cost about $ 300 (but refurbished projectors should have a new bulb).

The street price for a model AE-900 is about $ 1500 … if you could find one.

Note that new 720p projectors are now selling for under $ 1000 (although the Panasonic LCD models offer more flexibility). That said, the Panasonic AX200 (See 2nd link for specs) is selling new for $ 1300.

See the link for results of a search … prices asked between $ 900 and $ 2200 (but the stores with higher prices are dreaming in technicolor!)

I’d be surpised if anyone would pay more than $ 800-$ 900 for the setup you describe. But at that price it might be a reasonable deal.

Personally, I’d look at the PT-AX200U

Give your answer to this question below!

Are LCD projectors that much worse than DLP, or is it just hype? Anyone happy with their LCD projector?

I am going to get a low end home theater projector.

I looked at the infocus in72, optoma h27, toshiba tdp-et## (forget the model) and the epson home 20.

The DLP seems to get better reviews for black but they are much lower in lumens. Also the 300-400 replacement dlp bulb really scares me.

The epson seems to have better colors, higher light output. $200 bulbs and much more flexible positioning. I like the idea of putting the projector on the coffee table instead of behind or on the ceiling. I figure that I my Wii, home theater pc and dvd player in the coffee table as well.

What worries me is the test that Texas Instruments did that showed that LCDs are really prone to burning out their colors. But the test was a little extreme. 24/7 operation for 2 months.

Anyone else have an epson powerlite home 20, 30s or something similar with an lcd prjector and are happy with it?

I don’t want to go 720p or higher for another 2-3 years.
I have alot of Epson stuff other than projectors and have always been happy with their quality.

how much a projector cost ?

i got NEC PROJECTOR MODEL VT37 how much does it cost?iwanna selll it tho its for PC’s
its almost new ,, pls i need some figures

how much is a slightly used epson 7200 multi media projector worth?

want to sell this item but it is discontinued. a very nice projector but i have no idea what it is worth… help!

Can a portable generator power a Xbox 360 and a Epson Projector? If so, how long? And How much gas will it use?

business projector versus a home theater projector? Is there that much of a difference in black levels?

I am budgeting about 500-600 for the project and about 100 for the screen. I can afford a 2000 projector.

A ViewSonic PJ506D SVGA (800×600) 4:3/16:9 2000 lumens business projector is going for 500 with a mail free screen and mount offer.

An InFocus In72 WVGA (852×480) 900 lumens home theater projector is going for about the same refurbished with no extras.

I have read that I really should get a home theater projector rather than a business projector like the 506D, but the lumens scares me.

I am projecting on an 80″screen with blinds and curtains closed. no lights. still some ambient light.

Which will be better. I am going to use it the a really nice DVD player, Wii and Home theater PC. No interest in HD DVDs for atleast 3-4 years when I will prob upgrade this anyway.