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JVC Projection Special Package Deals

Geoff Forgie — Fri, 27 May 2011 05:11:38 +0000

As we’ve mentioned before, the JVC DLA-X3, X7 and X9 projectors offer the very best of HD projection, with high contrast and brilliant 2D or 3D capability. We talked about them in a previous post, and each model is in the website Product Section under Video Projection. JVC’s DILA technology has proved to be superior to any of the others on the market. The DLA-X9 has the best of everything including 100,000:1 contrast, which is amazing to see in a projector, together with a high quality lens, lens shift adjustments, and lots more. At $9,999 the DLA-X9 has become the go-to product for anyone contemplating a serious Home Theatre system.

There have been numerous positive reviews on this product, but the British ‘Trusted Reviews’ coverage (http://www.trustedreviews.com/JVC-DLA-X9_Projector_review) is probably the most comprehensive, and their conclusion (keeping in mind that the unit sells in the UK for a staggering 9,500 pounds) was ‘The X9 is a stunning tour de force from JVC that delivers the closest match yet – for under 10 grand, anyway – to the experience of actually going out to the cinema.’

To make it even more attractive we have some packages on offer at very special prices (not including installation) as follows:

1. JVC DLA-X9 3D DLIA projector, with 2 x pr. glasses and 1 x emitter: $7,999. Save $2,507.

2. JVC DLA-X9, with above, plus 110″ fixed Screen Technics CinemaSnap screen, plus ceiling support: $8,999. Save $2,790!

3. JVC DLA-X9, with all above, plus Yamaha RXA1000 A/V Receiver, Yamaha BDA1000 Blu-ray player, Focal 716/CC700/SR700 front/centre/rear speaker package and wireless Wi-Connect10 Velodyne sub, with 2 x 1mtr and 1 x 7mtr HDMI, plus up to 30 mts QED Silver Anniversary speaker cable: $15,699. Save $4,174.

To see the quality of this projector in either 2D or 3D modes, come in for a demo in our main Theatre Room. But if you cannot, rest assured that it offers the absolute pinnacle of performance at a very good price – even better with these amazing deals.

Edge Towards Perfection with Video Processor/Hub

Geoff Forgie — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:55:41 +0000

Consider these three things. Firstly, there are a lot of variations in screen aspect and source video types these days – a bewildering array. Secondly, with the growth of large screens (60″/150cm and upwards to beyond 100″/250cm) video quality must be as good as possible, since imperfections become more visible as the screen size grows. And thirdly, there are lip-sync gremlins waiting to pop out and spoil your evening when you least expect it. One good black box can solve all these issues while being a neat source switch too.

The Edge is a high quality video processor and intelligent A/V hub that converts standard definition, high definition and PC signals from up to ten sources to any HDTV resolution up to 1080p. EDGE has complete aspect ratio control that allows you to watch the way that you want, with or without the “black bars”. Edge will also automatically sync up the audio with the video, eliminating the AV lipsync problem. Using renowned Anchor Bay technology, the Edge is at the forefront of video processing for hometheatre applications and professional presentations.

You can get the DVDO Edge for $850. Add it to the InFocus SP8602 HD projector, since it’s reduced by $1300 from $5699 to $4399 at present.

JVC and Mitsubishi Video Projectors.

Len — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:24 +0000

When it comes to putting together a serious Home Theatre you still cannot go past a projector (unless you are willing to splash out on the 103” Panasonic plasma.) The sheer size draws you into the experience, and the quality has improved so rapidly over the last few years that you can now enjoy cinema like performance for a very affordable outlay.
Without doubt some of the best value projectors in recent times have come from JVC. Their D-LIA panel has now been adopted by a few other companies, but still no-one has been able to get the performance for the $ that JVC has been able to achieve with this technology.
There are currently two models, the DLA-HD950 – retailing for $8,999, and the DLA-HD550 which retails for $6,499. There are a lot of projectors out there that cost considerably more than these – but offer very little in the way of improvement (if any.) The HD950 is an exceptional unit for the money. It has all the right specs – 50,000:1 contrast ratio and is certified by both ISF and THX – but the real proof is in the viewing. The JVC units are incredibly film-like, and surely this is the ultimate goal.

The other manufacturer also offering exceptional value in this market is Mitsubishi. While their projectors may not quite match it with the JVC’s in terms of performance, they are less expensive, and offer the same amazing value for money – possibly even more so.
Mitsubishi have traditionally manufactured LCD projectors and the HC6800, selling for $4,500, is no exception. Their surprise product though is the HC3800, a High Definition 1300 ANSI Lumens DLP projector that sells for $2,999. You really must have a look at this unit just to see how far projection has come in the last few years. At the time of writing we have a Vidikron Helius DLP projector in our s/hand section. This unit was once the darling of the projector industry and sold for $25,000 (you can have this one for $250) – the HC3800 Mitsubishi absolutely runs rings around it.