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Why Sony and JVC Offerings Are Best-in-Class 

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<p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/residential-solutions/dedicated-home-theater">home theater</a> projectors, two names stand out &ndash;&nbsp;Sony and JVC. Both companies have a long history of innovation in consumer electronics, and that innovation extends to projectors.</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/item/the-best-just-got-better-jvc-4k-8k-home-theater-projectors">D-ILA projector</a> 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.</p>
<p>A&amp;B TV, Austin&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/blog/show-local-austin-theater-store-july-2020">home theater store</a>, 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.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/blog/3-Ways-Sony-4K-TVs-Stand-Apart-from-the-Pack">SEE ALSO: 3 Ways Sony 4K TVs Stand Apart from the Pack</a></strong></p>
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<h1><strong>LCoS Technology</strong></h1>
<p>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&rsquo;s needed for today's HDR (High Dynamic Range) content.</p>
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<h1><strong>Sony Projectors</strong></h1>
<p>Two of the best choices in Sony&rsquo;s ES high-end projector line are the VPL-VW715ES and the VPL-VW915ES. The VPL-VW715ES is the top model in Sony&rsquo;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 <a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/category/film-screens">home theater screen</a>. 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.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
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<h1><strong>JVC Projectors</strong></h1>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The JVC DLA-NX9 ups the projector ante as the world&rsquo;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;&nbsp;you cannot go wrong with one of these top models.</p>
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<p>Ready to elevate your home theater with the latest <a href="https://blog.abtvaustin.com/index.php/item/your-guide-to-choosing-a-home-theater-projector?category_id=22">home theater projectors</a>? Visit our showroom, <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/contacts">contact us here</a>, or call us today at (512) 454-4534 for more information and expert advice. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>
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A Look at Top-Tier Home Theater Projectors from Sony and JVC 

Our showroom is safely open for business, and we’re still Austin’s local home theater store. Explore what you can see in person at A&B TV here. 

<p>A&amp;B TV has been in business for over half a century, and naturally, you could say we've seen a few things in that time. One of the inexorable changes in our business has been the rise of online shopping. When we started, people actually went to a store to see, hear, and touch TVs and audio equipment. Today, people read reviews, point and click online, and a package shows up at your door.</p>
<p>We don't think there's anything wrong with online shopping. But we also believe great audio and video products should be sampled and experienced. You can get a real sense for the build quality and finish on a speaker, hear how a speaker sounds with music and movies for yourself, and cross-shop the picture quality between high-end <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/catalog/oled-tv">OLED</a> and LED TVs.</p>
<p>What if you could do all that and still enjoy online levels of prices? That&rsquo;s the shopping experience at A&amp;B TV. Our showroom is safely open for business with social distancing and other safety measures in effect. We intend to continue to be Austin&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/residential-solutions/dedicated-home-theater">home theater store</a>, a place where you can still come to sample the wares in person.</p>
<p>Keep reading to see what you can experience at our 10,000 square foot showroom!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/our-gallery"><strong>SEE ALSO: Check Out More of Our Showroom Here!</strong></a></p>
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<h1>TVs, TVs, TVs</h1>
<p>Our name is A&amp;B TV, and <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/residential-solutions/home-video">TVs</a> are still a very significant piece of our business. We carry the higher-end lines from Sony, LG, and Samsung, the world's three best TV brands. Step into our showroom, and you'll be able to see over 60 TVs on display. You can play with the remote, see different content, and evaluate color, sharpness, and other attributes. What's more, our expert staff is trained and ready to answer all your questions, helping you compare and contrast models and brands.&nbsp;</p>
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<h1>Listening Rooms</h1>
<p>Home theater is not just about the visuals; it's about the sound, too. Our showroom has the <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/our-brands">audio brands</a> that are equally at home with two-channel music as much as home theater. Few places in Austin, if any, will have Revel's Concerta and Performa lines on hand for your listening tests. And we are the Austin area's exclusive dealer for GoldenEar and have their entire range in the showroom on display. Are you looking for subwoofers? We have SVS, whose subs are revered by bass enthusiasts everywhere.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Beyond speakers, our listening rooms can help you match electronics to speakers. One of our favorite brands is Yamaha, and we feature the company&rsquo;s high-end models so you can hear them with different speakers. For even more higher-end electronics, we also have Parasound and Mark Levinson in the showroom. Once you hear and see our Dolby Atmos videos, you&rsquo;ll want that immersive surround experience in your home theater.</p>
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<h1>That&rsquo;s Not All</h1>
<p>Home theaters are more than TV screens and speakers, so we also have other things you can see in our showroom, like seating, BDI and Salamander media furniture, and JVC and Epson projectors for that cinematic experience. As authorized dealers for all the brands we sell, we can help you put together the perfect home theater or <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/residential-solutions/media-rooms">media room</a> for your needs.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about our showroom or have a particular product in mind, call us at (512) 454-4534 - unlike big box stores, we answer the phone! You can also <a href="https://www.abtvaustin.com/contacts">reach out to us here</a> or click below to start a chat with one of our experts. We look forward to seeing you!</p>
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