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Video projection is starting to offer the same type of affordability as flat panels these days, especially when it comes to some of the latest 1080p units—companies such as Epson and Panasonic have been able to go sub-$3,000 for 1080p products that have been well received. Though we haven’t heard about pricing yet, Sanyo has what it’s deeming an “entry-level” 1800p projector due out in October, the PLV-Z700 LCD model that serves up full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution. The short-throw projector can fill a… View this story
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We know how it goes with home theaters these days—you want to hear the great surround sound, but not necessarily see it. For better aesthetics, and for better sonic realism, a lot of theater designers and DIYers turn to acoustically transparent screens. Manufacturer SI has been working to improve its own acoustically transparent offerings in this regard, and is shipping two new screen materials this month for its Reference line of products—the Gamma Maestro HD 1.1 (White) and Lunar Maestro HD .85 (Gray). You can… View this story
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Don’t think you can easily transform your room into a home theater room? Think again, says Epson. The company announced last year that it had put together an “Ensemble" Home Cinema System that incorporates speakers from Atlantic Technology. The theater bundle is now being shipped to U.S. dealers, so better get started rearranging your living room. Epson’s pretty much made the system as easy as possible and convenient for you to add in your home. The goods include a choice of 1080p or 720p Epson… View this story
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You may have already read about PhlatLight LED technology making its way into our televisions and thought, “Wow, now there’s a good idea!” Perhaps you were also wondering if the technology would transfer over to the world of video projectors so you could have it in your dedicated home theaters. It looks like later this year we’ll be seeing lamp-free home theater projectors with Luminus Devices‘ PhlatLight in bright DLP applications. The company announced this week at the InfoComm show a collaboration with Texas Instruments… View this story
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With a name like Cabaret, you’ve gotta have a few bells and whistles, no? The new Cabaret Screen from Stewart Filmscreen makes good on that, serving up style, convenience and even a little mood lighting if you want for your multimedia setup. The Cabaret Screen is in Stewart’s lineup of electric retractable screens, where the housing is exposed. Because of that, it looks good with the removable aluminum valance that comes in a range of finishes and can be customized with the color or fabric… View this story
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Sanyo has introduced its daily double, if you will, in the world of video projection. The company is showing off its latest optical engine, 4LCD, as well as its first projector to incorporate the technology, the PLC-XP200L, at this week’s InfoComm tradeshow in Las Vegas. According to Sanyo, the 4LCD adds a color control device to the 3LCD engine that takes care of the traditional red, green and blue. With 4LCD, the projector automatically controls the amount of yellow light that hits the image, leading… View this story
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Really, how much better can video get? Do you wonder if there could be more than 1080p and 2.35:1 CinemaScope presentation for your home theater? The only thing better is what’s displayed in true movie theaters, and we’ve showcased some cool home theaters that have come pretty close. Space may prohibit a 50-foot screen, but videophiles seeking the ultimate picture—and have the means to procure it—can own the same technology that’s serving up images in theater chains like AMC, Landmark and Muvico. It’s called 4K… View this story
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If you’re considering going all out for your home theater and investing in a 2.35 CinemaScope aspect ratio setup—no letterbox black bars on your superwide screen for 2.35:1 aspect movies—keep an eye out to see if JVC’s Hi-Def Experience Tour is making a stop in your neck of the woods. The company’s HD tour vehicles are going to places like county fairs and jazz festivals, so check the schedule. The tour runs into October, and if it is in your area, you’ll be able to… View this story
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With a name like Cineversum, it might sound like you’re stepping into a whole new universe of cinema watching. That’s what the French company is hoping consumers will desire, and achieve, with its new BlackWing Three projector. The beauty of a projector is a three-chip 1080p LCoS-engine model that provides for a 30,000:1 contrast ratio and the full CinemaScope experience if you want to go there—and who wouldn’t these days? The futuristic chassis was even conjured up by renowned French design firm Pineau & Le… View this story
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Fans of Pioneer’s highly acclaimed Kuro plasma will be chomping at the bit to see how the company’s new projector bearing the same branding will perform. Pioneer showed off its new Kuro KRF-9000FD theater projector today at the High End trade show in Munich, Germany. The LCoS (liquid crystal on silicon) projector provides for the full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, and a nice little contrast ratio of 30,000:1, for starters. You’ll have some leeway placing the KRF-9000FD in your setup too, with lens shift… View this story
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Not everyone can fill a room with a superwide 2.35:1 aspect ratio image or house a screen that’s 130 inches. Still, watching video on a large projected image can be more fun than on the usual screen sizes, right? Sanyo has come out with a projector, the PLC-XW60, that it says is the industry’s smallest and lightest XGA LCD model, at just 3.6 pounds. The company says the projector was designed for on-the-go applications like business presentations, or for educational use in classrooms. Those sound… View this story
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If you don’t have the greatest theater environment but still want a great picture, or if you just want a cool screen to adorn your wall when a movie’s not being shown, the latest innovation from Screen Innovations is worth a look. Screen Innovations‘ Black Diamond features screen technology that creates what it calls ultimate contrast, with deeper blacks and brighter whites. It enhances color accuracy and works pretty much equally well in traditional darkened theater rooms and those that cannot control the amount of… View this story
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