JVC - DLA-NZ8

NZ800 is nowhere near the Sony in image enhancement software. Also the Sony has superior motion/response time of the panels is much better. The NZ800 is meant for cinema/video content. Its less flexible for other uses, like gaming. Which it can do, but motion is very blurry and much inferior latency. Overdrive setting is available, but the inverse ghosting is annoying. /disappointed JVC NZ8 buyer that returned it after meager gaming performance.

Again, the velocity of the objects moving in your picture is what causes motion blur. Any live frame you take on an object that moves slowly won’t capture the motion blur the NZ800 produces. You have to take video footage and upload that. From there we can derive a still image based on a frame of fast motion. You can find the video where we can see motion blur at fast motion in a three way comparison on 3:38: https://youtu.be/h8raFc49HZE?si=7sRZ2lamJHThX5-N I’ve owned both JVC NZ8 and VW790ES at the same time and was able to extensively test and compare them. There’s really no contest the VW790ES has superior motion at 60hz. Due to motion blur, the 120hz mode on the JVC wasn’t great at all either. The advantage was mainly lost. Just really bad motion resolution, just not good pixel response times. Tested with a 4090 system. Also in terms of other things like input lag, the latest Sony does 12ms at 120hz. The NZ800 does 36ms at 120hz. Which is 3x slower. It’s not a good gaming projector at all and really compares badly.

Do you understand the concept behind pixel response time of a panel and how it causes motion blur? This is what the JVC does not do well. Again, I can show it to you if you could create a video instead of a still image.

Definitely the JVC NZ8. Native 4K. Native 120hz input/output. [https://www.jvc.com/usa/projectors/procision/dla-nz8/](https://www.jvc.com/usa/projectors/procision/dla-nz8/) If that's not in budget, then the Valerion models do a really good job with low latency. Many of the BenQ models do a good job as well. From the TK710 to their X3100i or X500i models.

JVC NZ8, loving mine. You will 2!

I just picked up the NZ800 - thing is beyond impressive. I cant even imagine what the 900 is like. My screen in only 108" and is in a very dark room so 900 would be overkill for me

Have not noticed that at all. I did have lower the aperture from the default setting though

Is that a common/known issue with the new NZ series?

Roughly 830 pixel failures is in spec 😬

I just got the JVC NZ800 (retail around $16k USD). I was between that, the more expensive NZ900, and the Sony equivalents. I have a pretty nice set up to get nearly the most out of the projector (black out shades, dark ceilings, dark wallpaper, ect...) If you also have a nice viewing conditions, I would highly recommend the JVC NZ800. I have no buyers remorse over not getting the slightly brighter 900. The picture quality is better than anything I could of imagined. I didn't go Sony because I was able to get a better deal on the JVC through my local dealer. In the high end projector world, prices begin to increase exponentially while feature/benefit begins to have significant diminishing returns. As for longevity - its the reason i went with such a high end projector. Its very future proof. Native 4k that can run 120fps with very low latency (great for gaming) and can upscale to 8k. Also being laser - you wont be buying a bulb anytime soon. It can also handle screen sizes up to 200" so if you ever move or upgrade screen size, you dont need to worry. You do need to know a little bit about projectors for initial setup to properly calibrate it and get the most out of it. But there are some great resources online for that.

Not sure there are many good options. I own the JVC nz800 and wouldn’t recommend it for the sole purpose of gaming. 4k120 is buggy. Half the time it wants to go to 1080p with my PS5

NZ800. Currently running this in my theater. More like mid range, can be had for 15k if you contact a dealer directly. https://preview.redd.it/68qpp97w4t6f1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8d1ae952f1af60271a387cee940fcaed60e7965

We splurged on a JVC DLA-RS3200 (same as the NZ800) which currently retails for $19K and a 144” 16:9 Stewart screen which was $3k. Contrast, brightness, and black levels are amazing. For our dedicated theater room it was worth every penny. We watch movies, TV, and play games on Switch and PS5.

Highly recommend the JVC DLA-RS3200 / NZ800. You should be able to find one for just a bit over your budget. Black levels and contrast are amazing.

Nz800 or 900 but you'll need a light controlled room, preferably black painted or even better velvet covered to get the most out of it

I have an nz8 but it's around 25-30ms input lag at 4k/120.. I casual game on it Retro gaming is fine as well just don't do competitive

JVC NZ800 is your only answer, especially for a 150" screen. If your doing 120" screen you can save more than half by getting the new JVC NZ500 or the NZ700 which are equally comparable to the 800. The only difference is no 3D, and less lumens and 8k e shift. So if you don't need the lumens for the bigger screen, don't care about 3d and the 8k is pointless as no content is 8k, save yourself $$ and get one of the other 2. I have the 500 and the picture is unbelievable.

You definitely want to consider the SXRD-based projectors from SONY and the DILA-based projectors from JVC. Having come from a long history of owning SONY projectors, I can say the the JVCs have a much better black level and contrast as well as very good tone-mapping – key to getting the best out of HDR sources with a projector. A JVC NZ8 or RS3200 would be what I am currently using and would recommend in that price range.

I have a JVC NZ 800 and it is awesome. With a smaller, e.g. 120" screen, you can back down on the laser level to reduce fan noise and increase laser life and you can also close down the iris to improve contrast and black levels and still have enough nits for HDR. It is certainly the best projector in that price range.

I have an NZ800 and it is great for all the reasons you state and it also has pretty good tone mapping – critical for viewing 4K HDR material on a projector.

My first projector was the 295ES too — I still remember it fondly for producing beautiful, cinematic images thanks to Sony’s industry-leading image processing. If you can afford to, then you’d probably notice a big improvement in your theatre experience if you move to a brighter laser-powered projector. A Sony or JVC would be good choices since both are offering laser projectors these days. I moved to a JVC NZ8 and it’s like a whole other level of brightness. I also just finally upgraded my receiver from the Denon AVR-X4500H that served me flawlessly for 5 years to an Anthem AVM 70, and I’ve gotta say that I’m really enjoying the sound signature of the Anthem — it has injected a whole new life into my theater and has me rewatching everything in my library. The holiday sales on much of this equipment are pretty great deals right now. Even if you’re not 100% certain, you could consider test driving a new receiver from Crutchfield and then return it later (you get a 60-day trial) if you change your mind. Enjoy whatever upgrade(s) you choose!

I've had quite a few projectors over the years (Sony and JVC). My current JVC NZ-800 has the best contrast and blacks of any of my previous units

I just picked up the nz800. I have owned projectors since early 2000, and several brands, but not Uber expensive like barco, but good companies like Marantz, JVC and Sony. During this time, JVC stands out for contrast. With the light engine replaceable in the laser models now, I did not look back. Whether the entry level (nz500) to top of line nz900, this is the line to get. Finally, one of the few model lines with little reporting of mechanical issues.

Great blog. JVC is really killing it w the NZ series. I decided on the NZ800, after considering the Epson and Sony lines. I have owned all of these major brands and even an old marantz projector, 20 years back. Nothing comes close to JVC contrast at all given light output. The NZ series appears to be bug free compared to some of the early 4K products. That’s important if u spend this amount on a product. Here is a pic from my current NZ800 https://preview.redd.it/d9hfrdp0dryf1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78af3ecc85a9bbc0cee78cac6a66cf79fdd2d6e6

If budget is not the primary concern, I highly recommend the JVC NZ series. Image is razor sharp, blacks are deepest you ca get in a projector. I have the NZ500 it’s *amazing*, and I do my fair share of gaming on it. Might also want to consider nz700 and nz800. And yes they are easy to set up and the higher you go on their range the less dark of a room is needed. I’ve seen the NZ900 is all daylight and it just works.

I considered the NZ800 for tone mapping at first. But ended up doing it in MadVR instead.

At below $20k, I'd suggest the JVC NZ800 or Sony Bravia 8 projector for a dark, dedicated room. If you need a lot of light output to deal with ambient light, the new Epson QL3000 may be the best for you. I am familiar with all 3 and happy to get into details if you'd like; DM me.

JVC nz800 at that price for a dedicated room on a 120” image. If you really want a banging bright image with great HDR at the expense of the insane black levels of the JVC, the Epson QL3000 is a good option. There is also the Sony Bravia 8 which is a contender. I’d be happy to get into details about these or anything else if interested, DM me. https://www.projectorscreen.com/store/ProductCompare.aspx?itemids=147352,148618,148440

That 15% light output difference is not going to be enough to easily notice. You generally need a much more substantial lumen difference than that in order to translate to a human perceived difference. The NZ500 and NZ800 are the price-to-performance sweetspots in JVC's current line up. The JVC NZ700 also has the DCI Cinema Filter feature that produces slightly more accurate color when you enable it. The JVC NZ500 doesn't have that. But I don't know any JVC owners who actually use that filter option. You get very slightly more accurate color at the expense of a massive brightness hit.

Coming from JVC NX7. I’ve actually ordered and received the JVC NZ800. Got it for just under 12K. I thought this was probably my best bet, but just wanted some opinions to make sure I was on the right track. Also do some Xbox and ps5 gaming so I wanted the 120 refresh rate. Thanks for all the replies.

I'm not sure what you folks are looking at, but this is not close. The JVC is noticeably better in just about every perceivable metric, and leagues ahead of the Valerion in black levels. Is the Valerion a lot closer to the JVC when compared to how close other 4k laser projectors in the same price point could get? Absolutely. I think when comparing to it's actual competition like Epson and BenQ, yes it's remarkable. But compared to the NZ8? The only thing that's insane is that some of you think it's actually close. It's closer relatively speaking, but not close in general.

Nz8 is exactly the right choice. Especially with the discounts lately.

While expensive, the nz800 produces an image in a light controlled room that is perceptibly the same as on my lg 75 inch oled with a slight few exceptions which are likely more due to the fact I’m using an acoustically transparent screen to get an 175 inch diagonal. It’s an engineering marvel.

Finished my home theater rebuild. Went from a Sony XRD 1080p to a DLA NZ800 8K projector, 150” 16:9; Marantz Cinema 30, JBL Synthesis 7.2.4 speaker set up with two HSU VTN TF1 600W subwoofers. It is amazing. Total spent $50,000 on equipment, custom carpentry, paint, new carpet, and new chairs (September). Still missing a couple speakers due to JBL Backorder.

Sweet! Wish I could have swung a NZ800, settled on a NZ500 (RS1200) with a 147” 1.90:1 screen. Also a Cinema 30 like you! Running 7.2.6.

JVC and Sony are the only native 4K options under $100K. Sony is by far the best for gaming with a sub 12ms input lag and excellent all round performance. The JVC can be better for Blu-ray, especially if you’re hiring a 1st class calibrator. However, I find most prefer the well rounded performance of the Sony. The new Bravia 7 (XW5100) has become my favorite bang for the buck projector.

Nope. You can get a native 4k jvc for 6k

People pay professionals good money to help them with answers to your questions. Equipment choice alone is barely half the equation. Good design and good integration are critical to achieving high performance. This isn’t something you should just freestyle, as there are many tradeoffs to manage based on your subjective preferences. Design informs equipment choice. It’s an iterative process as you converge on design and equipment choice simultaneously. Long throw projectors generally offer better image quality than UST at the same price point. UST are nice if you’re worried about people casting shadows or if this is a general entertainment space hosting karaoke night and dance parties. If it’s just for watching motion pictures while seated then get a long throw projector. For $5k I’d try to score a deal on a B-stock Sony VPL-XW5000ES or a lightly used JVC D-ILA projector, preferably with laser light source but if you’d rather spend less then a bulb is fine. You can find some screaming deals if you don’t mind bulbs and fake 4K pixel-shifting. If your viewing distance is >10ft then it shouldn’t matter. https://www.avsforum.com/forums/front-projector.252/ Fixed screens are cheaper than motorized screens. Acoustically transparent screens are nice because you can place the LCR speakers behind the screen, which not only looks better but sounds better. But this is also where you need to be careful as there is interaction between viewing angles/ screen size and speaker positions and seating distance. All have to be in harmony. Woven screens usually look and sound better than perforated screens, but this depends on the exact screen material, budget, viewing distance and preference. Like I said, there’s lots of tradeoffs to manage. I’d recommend minimum 7.1.4 speaker configuration, even if you have to built it in stages as funds allow. My preference in that size room is 9.1.6 but that’s going to break your budget in terms of AV processor capability, speaker count and amplification requirements. You’ll want a minimum of two subwoofers. What exactly do you mean by “sound conditioning is already taken care of?”

Black level champ, it's lcos jvc.