Shootout: Three 1080p Front Projectors Page 8
Test Benches |
Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 |
GRAYSCALE (Before/After Calibration): 30 IRE: 6,350/6,564 K 40 IRE: 6,541/6,518 K 50 IRE: 6,348/6,572 K 60 IRE: 6,416/6,580 K 70 IRE: 6,336/6,588 K 80 IRE: 6,329/6,588 K 90 IRE: 6,328/6,597 K 100 IRE: 6,469/6,698 K BRIGHTNESS (100 IRE, Before/After): 14.2/12 ftL |
Panasonic PT-AE1000U |
GRAYSCALE (Before/After Calibration): 30 IRE: 6,068/6,574 K 40 IRE: 5,760/6,343 K 50 IRE: 6,163/6,393 K 60 IRE: 6,365/6,400 K 70 IRE: 6,321/6,407 K 80 IRE: 6,500/6,546 K 90 IRE: 6,766/6,577 K 100 IRE: 6,814/6,742 K BRIGHTNESS (100 IRE, Before/After): 17/12.5 ftL |
Sharp XV-Z20000 |
GRAYSCALE (Before/After Calibration): 30 IRE: 6,719/6,534 K 40 IRE: 6,686/6,679 K 50 IRE: 6,474/6,746 K 60 IRE: 6,614/6,622 K 70 IRE: 6,557/6,661 K 80 IRE: 6,645/6,643 K 90 IRE: 6,644/6,689 K 100 IRE: 6,493/7,386 K BRIGHTNESS (100 IRE, Before/After): 11.9/11.6 ftL |
On the other hand, if you're working with a custom installer, inquire about the Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080. Its picture quality is as compelling as the Panasonic's, and its HDMI 1.3 connection means you'll be ready for the future.
The Sharp's 10-grand price tag puts it in another league altogether, but the XV-Z20000 really does deliver something special. Its ability to show both deep blacks and fully fleshed-out shadow details is bound to satisfy the fussiest videophiles, and its exceptionally crisp, clear image stands up to that of any front projector I've ever tested, period.
If you're ready to step up to a true bigscreen experience, any one of these projectors can deliver the 1080p goods. Their costs may vary, but for film fanatics, viewing movies at home under these conditions will be a priceless experience.
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