Sony - 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel

There is no way the Valerion had better contrast and black levels than the Sony

I think the QB1000 is overpriced in North America, but I understand it’s more sanely priced in Europe. There is one important question to answer: do you need the brightness. If you have poor ambient light control, a bright laser will be ideal. But if you have a dark room, you cannot go wrong with SXRD/LCOS inky black levels and native 4K resolution. You can also look at JVC, which I think is probably the best HDR tone mapping of any projector, but that Sony seems like a good deal other than the lack of warranty which makes it a risk.

Hi all, I finally finished making the Home Theater which I started 6 months ago, it took alot of time because its a new house as well so I took this project slow as the construction progresses and its finally done: Sony XW7000ES Projector Marantz Cinema 30 Anthem 325 Power Amp KEF RLM Series of In wall in a 9.2.4 configuration (Dual KEF KC92 Subs) Valencia Recliners 160 inch white AT screen **Pending:** 2nd row seating + AC automation + MadVR proecessor https://preview.redd.it/32eqdcyux3me1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=acb0c8386984286d74bacc01d19a95ae18f96988 https://preview.redd.it/xujqfy1wx3me1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b709827dde048b355c9465635f7d71e992a348d1 https://preview.redd.it/o7xty9e1y3me1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5af16aae842d3880da780f85d7166ac5f4866312 Also I just wanted to add a comparison I was waiting for this room to finish to do between the 3 subject projectors, I will make it simple using rating method for anyone wondering how Valerion compare against the top in cosumer market or JMGO potential: **Brightness:** 1. Sony XW7000ES: 10/10 2. JMGO N3 Ultra Max: 8/10 3. Valerion Pro 2: 7/10 **Colors:** 1. JMGO N3 Ultra Max: 10/10 2. Sony XW7000ES: 8/10 3. Valerion Pro 2: 8/10 **Contrast and black level:** 1. Valerion Pro 2: 9/10 (Update 1: 7/10) 2. Sony XW7000ES: 8/10 (Update 1: 9/10) 3. JMGO N3 Ultra Max: 6/10 **Sharpness:** 1. Sony XW7000ES: 10/10 2. Valerion Pro 2: 8/10 3. JMGO N3 Ultra Max: 7/10 **Motion:** 1. JMGO N3 Ultra Max: 10/10 2. Valerion Pro 2: 9/10 3. Sony XW7000ES: 9/10 **Laser Specle with Grey Silver Ticket Screen for testing (10 is best and 0 very bad):** 1. Sony XW7000ES: 10/10 2. Valerion Pro 2: 8/10 3. JMGO N3 Ultra Max: 6/10 **Overall (The one takes this room):** Sony XW7000ES easily the choice. I understand how great Valerion is for the price and no questionable its best value here, JMGO on paper seemed really strong but in person apart of amazing colors and motion it had issues. Sony just feels like you are working with near perfection levels, I just wish it had lower black level, for me Valerion felt deeper in blacks but the difference in Brightness is very noticeable to the point it makes the contrast feels superior in the Sony projector. I actually thought Valerion can win this due to Dynamic Tone Mapping and contrast, but its not even close to Sony in terms of overall visual experience. Some credit also goes to JMGO I dont even need a measurement tool to tell me the colors are best here, it just looks so good, it pops while being natural. The motion is best I have seen in any screen so far. **Note:** if some rating felt harsh its not becuase its bad but because the best one is far ahead. **Update 1:** I revisted both once again, Im not sure what or why but Sony now have much better black level than before, maybe I missed up with mode before. I cant figure out who have lower black level but I can say Sony majority of times lower black levels than Valerion, with Valerion EBL changes black levels alot for me, so sometimes you do get very dark but as something bright comes into screen you notice black levels get raised, while Sony stays constant. Overall Contrast Sony easily wins now.

I think you have three main choices in this price range. That's the Epson LS12000 or better, the JVC models, and the Sony models. The X5000 is a solid performer all around, but for raw image quality, the JVC is likely to be the best that you can get. The obvious issue, you've already pointed out is that lag time isn't the best on the JVC. I'd probably take the Sony over the Epson, but both look good and have very good contrast. Since I don't do any competitive gaming on my projector, I would get the JVC. But, that's me. The Sony certainly isn't a bad product.

I think the AVR and Projector screen are a little high depending on what they have picked out. Is it going to be a fixed screen or a drop down? Black ash subwoofer seems like its an SVS, so they are likely matching the in ceilings to match that quality. If you want it done for less, buy your own equipment, and have them install it or find another company that will. Sony makes a great 4k laser for about 5k so that will cut the cost dramatically

Epson will be brightest and average contrast and blacks. Sony will be less bright but better contrast. JVC is lowest brightness but incredible blacks and contrast. Pick what you prefer.