Runco LS-5

4 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 reviews of Runco LS-5. The average rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the black level and noise are overall positive. The design and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Runco LS-5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Runco LS-5

Point is, I really liked the older version when it was a Planar and $3000 more. I like the current version even more

Excellent Color ; Above average best mode brightness ; Very good black level performance ; Excellent dark shadow detail ; Relatively quiet for a DLP projector ; Vertical and Horizontal lens shift ; Excellent reputation for dealer network, and support ;...

Below average brightness at its brightest modes ; Lacks CFI (creative frame interpolation) for smoothing motion on sports, etc ; While two year standard warranty is typical, some projectors offer a 3rd year standard ; Standard lens is fairly long...

Final thoughts: Everything I watched looked great. One of my friends who's not a stranger to the theater, but generally disinterested in technology, or picture quality, commented after watching the Oscars, something like. "Wow, that was the best...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : David Birch-Jones (avguide.com)

Runco LS-5 LightStyle DLP HD Projector (The Perfect Vision 85)

Since being acquired by industrial display maker Planar a couple of years ago, the specialist front projector brand Runco has seen its product portfolio expand dramatically. While Runco is still best known for its high-end projectors targeted towards...

Amps, Preamps, etc

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : John Archer (techradar.com)