LATEST ADDITIONS

Screen Innovations has launched its Black Diamond Fusion ALR (Ambient Light Rejection) projection screen. It's now available for both commercial and residential use. First shown at CEDIA 2024, this screen delivers high-contrast visuals even in uncontrolled lighting.

PRICE$7999

AT A GLANCE
Plus

• Dazzling laser-propelled 3-chip image brightness, no "rainbow" artifacts
• All-glass, hyper-precise, wide-range motorized lens with memory presets
• HDMI 2.1 40Gbps bandwidth with ARC and eARC
• 4K/120Hz refresh rate with gamer-friendly low lag
• New HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping
• ISF® Certified performance when professionally calibrated

Minus

• Not native 4K; spoof that irritable brother-in-law and tell him it is
• Noticeably lifted pedestal black level (can be lessened with screen selection)
• Like New Coke and Zima, 3D is no longer supported
• It looks like an Epson menu, but...
• No Dolby Vision

THE VERDICT
Epson's QB1000 is the closest attempt yet by any manufacturer to creating an Everyman's Projector, capable of elevating everyday viewing into something extraordinary. With screen pairing carefully matching intended applications, it will effortlessly satisfy an overwhelming majority of enthusiasts searching for encompassing, radiant, colorfully lush video experiences, whether outfitting a dedicated theater or a gathering room sufficiently illuminated to avoid a snack-seeking tumble.

Devout cinephiles might find it impossible to overlook the less-than-textbook contrast ratio and lament a can't-see-your-nose-in-the-dark black level, but the remaining 99.99% who opt for the QB1000 will never tire of being splashed by waterfalls of crystal-clear colors pouring from the screen. And Gamers, take note: Low-lag and high-lumen color brightness equal with white brightness heightens next-gen gaming into a next-level dimension. Seldom does a single projector equally offer application versatility, performance virtuosity, and long-term consumer value, all vital qualities that collectively make the QB1000 class-leading and highly recommended.

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