When it comes to home theater projectors, two names stand out – Sony and JVC. Both companies have a long history of innovation in consumer electronics, and that innovation extends to projectors.
For example, Sony debuted the first 4K projector way back in 2004, before even high-definition was mainstream. The company introduced the first 4K home projector in 2012. JVC, a company that traces its origins to 1927, has a long history in video, including the production of the first VHS video recorder. Its current D-ILA projector technology is found in cockpit simulation systems for major airlines and the US military. When it comes to high-performance and innovation, JVC and Sony have been leaders in video technology for decades.
A&B TV, Austin’s home theater store, has long carried JVC and Sony projectors as they represent the best of the breed in performance and value. Read on to take a closer look at JVC and Sony projector models that can take your theater to the next level.
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LCoS Technology
Both Sony and JVC employ LCoS (liquid crystal on silicon) technology in their projector lines. The companies vary their implementation of it and give it different names - SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) for Sony, and D-ILA (Direct-Drive Image Light Amplification) for JVC. LCoS technology separates light into red, green, and blue components that are funneled to three separate LCD imagers. The light doesn't just pass through the LCD; it is reflected off a shiny surface behind the array and passed through the cells again. This makes LCoS technology the best choice for high contrast and deep black levels, just what’s needed for today's HDR (High Dynamic Range) content.
Sony Projectors
Two of the best choices in Sony’s ES high-end projector line are the VPL-VW715ES and the VPL-VW915ES. The VPL-VW715ES is the top model in Sony’s native 4K lamp projector lineup, while the VPL-VW915ES features laser as the light source. The VPL-VW715ES brings Sony's best processing with the X1 image processor and an advanced SXRD panel for superb contrast performance. The 350,000:1 contrast ratio makes scenes vivid and lifelike on your giant home theater screen. Sony's Motionflow processing makes fast-moving scenes and high-resolution content smooth and natural. The Dynamic HDR Enhancer can enhance contrast scene by scene by analyzing the scene content and adjusting brightness and color on the fly.
The VPL-VW915ES takes all the best features from the VPL-VW715ES and mates them with an advanced laser light source. Dynamic control of the laser and Advanced Iris combine to deliver even better image quality, with deeper blacks and bright highlights. The Z-Phosphor Laser Light offers up to 20,000 hours of life, a significant advantage over lamp projectors. Both projectors feature TRILUMINOS Display for true-to-life color, Reality Creation for realistically upscaling lower resolution content to 4K, and much more. With either the laser or lamp model, brilliant picture quality will be yours.
JVC Projectors
The new JVC D-ILA home theater projectors, the DLA-NX7 and DLA-NX9, bring 4K home theater to new heights. Starting with the DLA-NX7, this JVC projector packs features similar to Sony. Auto Tone Mapping adjusts contrast settings based on the HDR mastering information. The lamp-based projector features 1900 lumens of brightness and an outstanding dynamic contrast ratio of 800,000:1. Clear Motion Drive and Motion Enhance intelligent processing optimize motion blur by analyzing the image's motion on screen for smoother action compared to lesser projectors.
The JVC DLA-NX9 ups the projector ante as the world’s first 8K/e-shift projector. This native 4K projector uses the pixel shifting e-shift technology to upscale images to stunningly realistic 8K resolution. This lamp-based projector offers a very high 2200 lumens of brightness along with a 1,000,00:1 dynamic contrast ratio. THX 4K Display Certification and an ISF C3 mode (for calibration) ensure that this projector can deliver exceptional picture quality in various environments. JVC projectors have been favorites of professional reviewers for years; you cannot go wrong with one of these top models.
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