Sony - VPL-XW5100ES

I’d definitely recommend [this](https://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-Projector-Theater-VPL-XW5100ES/dp/B0F8WV3HMH?crid=13D69FVLT9P0P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xp3gPnwveB6vqUSrLdpzUsUeLVGoArm1n10rv3Aa1zj6Vj8P4CCcr7VbHpBXxKoHPFNdzQ7HtIcNc_CmANK1p9JXBfdUPwFjTHlO_yMxdH-HJd6z1j0vNc7IsurRNe9BumQI0muWcmYpYB699hxsnO8PLhIZsz863NA5dpHGPHI6i04R8ekuFF6TuSHtUxrjSY7-rKZCpQcPrScXyfeIwTQxLJ4CbZjI9j22SZEMacA.LFARVMzpe_9LF85_JF1NZpmGXFjbkCNVhXLtCXyLvDI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Sony%2BVPL-XW7000ES&qid=1750705052&sprefix=sony%2Bvpl-xw7000es%2B%2Caps%2C377&sr=8-2&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=grok43-20&linkId=c7cc04bd3374b258106140fa9a129c32&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlI’ve) from sony, been using it in a similar home theater setup with a throw distance just under 20 feet and a 120" screen, and it’s been excellent. The image is sharp, motion is smooth, and the laser light source means zero hassle with bulbs. HDR performance is solid, especially in a dark room, and the colors really pop thanks to the native 4K SXRD panel. It’s quiet, easy to install, and has held up great over extended use. If you're looking for a clean, cinematic experience without jumping all the way to the flagship models, this is a smart choice.

For Gaming and sports the Sony BRAVIA Projector 7 (VPL-XW5100ES) is an excellent choice. Great for movies as well. I recommend Epson for use cases with Ambiant light and also gaming. QB1000 is pretty awesome or LS9000/11000/12000 depending on budget. However for a more cinematic feel, JVC takes the cake. Unfortunately the Nz500 and 700 are limited to 60Hz To better assess the options, i usually ask my clients to put a % on each use type, and see if it makes sense. Also, game types can influence the recommendation. Any competitive games or more causal games. I game causally on my JVC and I am pretty satisfied. Hope this helps

This looks like a great system from Starpower. They are a competitor of mine, but the pricing here is fair and everything is of high quality. If you want to stay closer to $15K drop down to the XW5000, drop the Revel speakers to a more cost effective speaker and maybe drop the universal remote. The extended warranty is expensive, but is not out of line for the price of the system. However, I've seen the XW5100 and the performance jump is HUGE. I would stick with this if possible.

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.

Are you sure that they aren't raising the prices on them? The street price for the xw5100es is €5000 incl VAT, shipping and 2 years warranty in Germany, maybe the 880 in front of the model number is something special but I couldn't find a model with this number in front of it.

Edith: removed wrong model number and link Regarding the projector, look at the tests at https://www.projectorcentral.com/ this is the to go page for this Last point, if you go the route with a projector with all its trade-offs in comparison to a TV I would get a screen as big as possible, in my opinion it is not worth it of you stay below 150"

Oh, you are right. It's late over here... The 5100 price is around €7k incl. Vat They have to make profit on the deal too so it is much more reasonable https://www.visionsandmore.eu/shop/heimkino-beamer/sony-vpl-xw5100es/

He told you this because he's a Sony dealer. That receiver "ES" designation plus this insane comment gave it away. Anyone who says an Epson PJ is washed out is full of it. He's also selling you a Ubiquiti Flex Mini switch, which unless you're already in a Unifi ecosystem makes zero sense. The most egregious item is the control system, which is ridiculous to control one Apple TV. From his quote: The projector: [https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/projectors/all-projectors/p/vplxw5100es?srsltid=AfmBOoqld2tBUXkPjvVWEv4BPJkYvn7Du2ea7cct5Ff-OG-Yuzxma5-HGpY&gQT=1](https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/projectors/all-projectors/p/vplxw5100es?srsltid=AfmBOoqld2tBUXkPjvVWEv4BPJkYvn7Du2ea7cct5Ff-OG-Yuzxma5-HGpY&gQT=1) The receiver: [https://electronics.sony.com/audio/audio-components/es-av-receivers/p/straz1000es](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/audio-components/es-av-receivers/p/straz1000es) Speakers: [https://www.revelspeakers.com/products/types/in-wall/W553L-.html](https://www.revelspeakers.com/products/types/in-wall/W553L-.html) [https://www.revelspeakers.com/products/types/in-wall/W383-.html?dwvar\_W383-\_color=White-USA-Current&cgid=in-wall](https://www.revelspeakers.com/products/types/in-wall/W383-.html?dwvar_W383-_color=White-USA-Current&cgid=in-wall) Subwoofer: [https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-2000-pro](https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-2000-pro) The switch: [https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/switching-utility/products/usw-flex-2-5g-5](https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/switching-utility/products/usw-flex-2-5g-5) Control system: [https://www.urc-automation.com/total-control/](https://www.urc-automation.com/total-control/) The screen is a 2.35:1 fixed frame (probably Stewart’s acoustic line). Just hire an electrician or a home improvement company to do your wiring, screen, speaker, and pj mount and buy the rest yourself. You can do all this under $10k and have budget leftover for nice HT furniture.

The new image processing of the 5100 is worth the wait. I haven’t seen it next to the xw6000 but next to the xw5000 there was no comparison; the 5100 blew it away by far.

Both the Sony and the JVC will be better than the Epson for this purpose. Between the Sony and JVC it will come down to if you ever plan on having some lights on for more casual viewing; do you plan on gaming and do you want 3d. Happy to get into real detail with you, shoot me a DM

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

God no!! Upgrade to one of the laser based 4k projectors! My fav is the Sony, but there are several to choose from. I think you’d be so disappointed losing that much screen! It’d feel like….. you know, A TV instead of a theater!

I went the open box route, got a 4K Sony and never looked back. Sony optics and picture processing are the best available and their projectors are true 3-chip systems and native 4k.

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.