on a `` tight '' budget for you home theater need ? that be I . I decide not to go above $ 1,500 between audio and video ... well , that be a bit unrealistic if you also count cable and setup , but the Optoma ezpro 737 will get you one step closer to you goal . here 's why . it be by far the best bang for you buck , among the sub - $ 2,000 projector . it boast DLP technology for a crisp picture , with a very decent 1800:1 contrast ratio and 1,500 ansus lumen which - along with the native xga 1,024 x768 resolution - make it a great solution for you projection home theater need . if you be not extremely critical , you will even find that it perform very well even if the room where you project be bright -lrb- during the day -rrb- , but I would recommend make sure you have proper blind or projection at night for best result . in any case , if you do not pick this projector , make sure you do not purchase anything that be under 1,500 lumen . ah ! do I mention that it support hdtv ? that be what the xga resolution be all about ! now , on to the hidden cost . since you will be mount on the ceiling -lrb- most likely -rrb- , unless you be extremely handy , count on some $ 400 - $ 700 in installation cost , which may only include labor for run cable to you receiver\/box plus the actual upside-down-mounting to have it hang upside down , etc. . as for you cable , depend on how far you need to run they , they may cost anywhere from $ 50 to $ 150 buck -lrb- tip : get the 50 ft m1-a to rca - component - extension cable from Dell for under $ 50 ! -rrb- all in all , this projector be the best thing I have find out there to meet all my video home theater need : quality image and support for hdtv , plus it will not cost you a arm and a leg -lrb- compare to almost everything else out there these day -rrb- . just jump into it know that you will have to spend some $ 600 or more to get it set up for good .