Affordable Projectors With Cinematic Quality

The Challenge: Bringing Big-Screen Sport Home on a Budget

Meet Jaco, a passionate rugby supporter and movie lover from Benoni. His trusty 42-inch TV was fine for weekday series, but when it came to watching the Springboks or a big-screen blockbuster, the experience felt small and underwhelming. He craved that immersive, stadium-like feeling but didn't have the space or the R30,000+ budget for a massive 85-inch television. His challenge: achieve a 100-inch+ cinematic experience at home for under R15,000.

The Solution & Implementation

After weighing his options, Jaco realised a projector offered the best possible value for screen size. The goal was to find an affordable model that still delivered sharp, vibrant, and bright cinematic quality.

Solution

Jaco’s research started by exploring Evetech’s full range of projectors to see what was available. Focusing on value, he filtered his search to find high-performance projectors under R14,000, which provided the perfect sweet spot of price and features. He eventually settled on a popular Full HD Viewsonic projector, a brand well-regarded for its fantastic colour accuracy and brightness right out of the box.

ViewSonic PA503XE 4000 Lumens XGA Business Projector, 22,000:1 Contrast Ratio, SuperColor™ Technology, Vertical Keystone Adjustment / PA503XE

R7999.00In Stock

Viewsonic 4000 Lumens 4k Home Projector, Flexible Installation with Optical Zoom & Projection, 4K HDR with Harman-Tuned Audio, Up to 300" Screen with 4,000 ANSI Lumens / PX749-4K

R24999.00In Stock

ViewSonic PA503X 3800 Lumens XGA High Brightness Projector Projector for Home and Office with HDMI Vertical Keystone - PA503X

R8399.00In Stock

Promate 4K Ultra-Portable Wireless DLP Projector with touch controls / DLP Technology / 100 ANSi Brigthness / Touch Control Support / Built-in Rechargle Battery / Supports upto 4K@60Hz / Auto Keystone / Built-In Speaker / Remote Control Included / CubeCast-2

R6399.00In Stock

ViewSonic Smart LED Projector / Built in Google TV / Full HD 1080p Resolution / Up to 140" Screen Size / LX60HD

R7599.00In Stock

Implementation

The setup was surprisingly straightforward and took less than 30 minutes:

1. Positioning: Jaco placed the projector on a high bookshelf at the back of his lounge, pointed towards a large, plain wall painted a neutral light grey.
2. Connection: He connected his DStv decoder and media box using a standard HDMI cable.
3. Alignment: Using the built-in digital keystone correction and zoom, he squared up the image perfectly to create a massive 100-inch picture.

The Results: A Massive Upgrade

The switch from a standard TV to a home projector was transformative. The new setup didn't just make the picture bigger; it completely changed the atmosphere of the room, turning a standard lounge into a proper home cinema.

“Honestly, I can’t believe I waited this long. Watching the rugby on a 100-inch screen is a whole different experience. It feels like you’re right there on the field. Best upgrade I’ve ever made.” – Jaco, Benoni