Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- CINEMAX-D2-B
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- SKU:
- 6525311
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
(5 customer reviews)to a friend
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the CinemaX D2 4K UHD Laser Ultra-Short Throw Projector's excellent image quality. Reviewers consistently praise the crisp, clear, and precise images produced, even without additional calibration. The projector's color accuracy and overall picture quality receive significant acclaim. No significant drawbacks were reported by customers.
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- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best true 4K UST projector for sub-$3K you can buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.UST projectors in general but very sensitive to distance/location from wall/screen. If not mounting, the issue is getting moved/bumped. Just by inserting HDMI I was moving and having to realign. You also have to "level it" to get alignment to work well. The front feet adjusted but not the rear. For whatever reason (likely the media center) it was off in height in the back causing a skewing in the top right of the screen. PDF/document did make it pretty clear. Projector Distance from wall (see photo attached). There is a table reference guide in PDF, but requires 12.28in to project a 110" image and is NOT FROM laser/lens but from BACK OF UNIT. Was told by Magnolia rep it was distance from lens on UST and not correct. They even provide some cardboard templates you are to attach to back feet and bend based on screen/image desired. I did not use it and just used tape measure. If not mounting, it also presents a new challenge to keep it exactly that distance and not get moved cleaning or bumped. Will need to find a way to keep it in place. Inserting or removing a cable such as HDMI will cause alignment to be off! Documentation (online/printed) - likely by no surprise TERRIBLE and not accurate. The basic one sheet glossy indicated I was to scan QR code, download the SmartFIT app, and make sure both projector and phone are both on the same WiFi. The D2 projector is not SMART and has no Wifi! Even the D2 Smart is just an external Android TV/Fire stick. Would appear the instructions are the same used for their P2 assuming it had WiFi. I had to abort and do a manual "Advanced" fixed screen/wall configuration setup. Screen/image adjustment - I used the "3x3" mode and moved the alignment to be exactly within the borders of my screen using remote arrows to move the 9 points of reference. Works great if the projector is in the exact required location (no left/right skewing, etc.) 4k/quality and color (see photo attached) - does not disappoint! Very clear and precise imaging. Colors appear vibrant and accurate. 3K Lumens - in a theatre (indirect ambient light) but plenty of light on screen. I can have lights on in the theatre without any washout of the image. I plan to in fact take it down from 100% to 80/90% brightness. Noise - this projector is near silent! No audible decibels when running for hours. Very impressed compared to the noise of my older LCD projector. Remote - not high quality and frankly sucks. Must point directly to the projector IR sensor and within about 10ft for it to work well. I am using a smart universal remote so don't care. Audio - the integrated 2-20w speakers deliver as one would expect... very narrow range/sound and no bass. Sounds like a cheap soundbar or even the back of TV. I am not using it so don't really care.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Ultra Short throw
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using this for a couple of months. I didn't want to jump the gun and talk about a product I have only just started to use. I will say that this ultra short throw doesn't disappoint. It really is an awesome UST! My only gripe about it is it doesn't have any smart functionality. It is just the projector. That wasn't an issue with me since I already had an ultra Roku device. But be warned you will need something to plug into this to get smart functionality. As far as the image quality. It has a really great image straight from the box. Really nice black levels. Contrast is great and it gets plenty bright. I did settle on one of the default image settings. The last thing I will say is if you plan to watch it during the day, it's not a bad idea to have blackout blinds or something comparable. Although it does get bright, it will be slightly washed out. Now I didn't get the ALR screen, mine is just a regular white one, so take my observation with a grain of salt. I settled on a hundred inch screen for reference. The fan is pretty much a non issue as soon as there is any sound. Speaking of sound, it does have a decent amount of volume that it can produce. Probably better than most TV's. However if you are really pushing the size, you will want a surround setup. Not a lot to complain about. The price is also great considering the bang for the buck you get for a super responsive great image quality unit. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great picture and takes up a very small foot print
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4k review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good , have some issues with calibrating perfect corner to comet but overall 4/5
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Underrated but very impressive UST projector.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did extensive research before purchasing this projector during the 2022 holiday season (we're talking spreadsheets, people). While I didn't buy it from Best Buy (shame on me), it's worth my time adding a review here because this unit is nothing short of outstanding, and Optoma deserves the credit. The picture quality blew me away from day 1, and in some ways has become even more impressive the more I've used it. TLDR first, then I'll elaborate for those who are interested. Why I chose this unit to begin with: -Well-rounded specs (e.g. laser light source, 4k/3D, 3 HDMI inputs, ARC, etc.) -Among the lowest lag offered out there, which is great for Gaming -Ultra Short Throw because I didn't want to mount anything or have my picture interrupted by people getting up to pee -Price, especially on sale, is very reasonable -Didn't need the "smart" version because I have enough streaming devices, so saved even more money The results: -Excellent performance from any type of content. -Has taken gaming to a whole new level. -Vivid and accurate colors (see "reference" mode) -Solid contrast* (should be graded on a curve because it's still a projector, but even with that in mind, black levels are pretty good with the right screen and dimmed lights) -Bright and useable even in somewhat lit rooms (again with the right ALR/CLR screen) -3D quality a HUGE WIN - 3D performance is stunningly good, and a big plus if you're like me and still a die-hard 3D fan Now the deep dive for the curious: Most projector specialty websites seem to praise other units and don't give this Optoma model much attention. But as a super picky video/audiophile with OCD who has to have perfection, I can tell you there's something a little sus about that. Here's why: I actually also bought another brand's model, one with a lot of praise from those sites, the AWOL, to do a direct A/B comparison in my own home, and... NOPE. Couldn't get past the very distracting "laser speckle," a common issue with triple-laser units that this single laser Optoma does not suffer from. Even if that hadn't been an issue, I could not get accurate colors out of that model for the life of me, and I have a lot of color tweaking knowledge. I was pretty easily able to get the Optoma looking very close to my calibrated plasma in terms of color and contrast, and that says a lot. So either those sites were too focused on the numbers on their measuring tools deciding what's "right" instead of using their eyes, or they received some kickbacks from other companies... or they simply don't know how to use THIS projector properly. Sure, I myself found a few things about this model a little finicky at first, but after some tweaking, and countless tests on HD, 4k, 3D and gaming content, I've basically left the menus alone and have been coasting smoothly ever since, thoroughly enjoying everything I watch to the point of near addiction. The settings menu does look old school, but don't let that turn you off. The options are extensive and powerful, and especially if you know what you're doing, you can get a lot out of this unit. But even if you're not into menu tweaking, just start with Reference mode. It needs very little to maximize the quality. There are a few settings on the projector that can make a big difference, but also pay attention to your source devices' settings. There was one quirk with the Xbox Series X, for example, that had me thinking there was something wrong with the projector. But once I checked a box, all was right in the world. To sum up, I came from a top-of-the-line plasma that I thought I'd never replace. And while I still use the plasma during the day on weekends, I pretty much leave my floor rising ALR/CLR UST screen up every night for anything I watch. This UST has spoiled me and changed my opinion on TVs for good. The colors are vivid and accurate (especially using "Reference" mode as the foundation) with punchy contrast, motion is smooth and free of jitter without the obnoxious soap opera effect, 3D movies are INSANE and beat both my flagship Samsung 3D plasma AND flagship Sony 3D LED performance, and gaming never looked better and is pure joy with undetectable lag. *Pro tip: If you're watching a movie and the contrast looks unusually washed out, check the menu for the color range options, i.e. 0-255, 16-235, and Auto, I believe. Even though I have mine set to Auto, playing some content using my Xbox-X doesn't always trigger the right mode. But when I change it to one of the above numbered ranges manually under those circumstances, it punches up the contrast correctly. Call it a quirk of this projector, small price to pay for the end result. ;)
I would recommend this to a friend