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JVC DLA-HX1U
by Bruce - Aug 13, 2005
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5.0 |
| Features |
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4.0 |
| Construction |
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4.0 |
| Ease of Use |
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5.0 |
| Reliability |
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5.0 |
| Value for Money |
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5.0 |
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WXGA (1400x788), 1000 ANSI Lumens,
13.2 lbs, $12,995 (MSRP)
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| Personal Experience |
I service projectors and own a 9" CRT projector as well as 2 JVC G15 D'ILA projectors. Until the D'ILA's came out, I was beginning to doubt that any digital projectors would compare to a CRT, but, the G15 showed me that they COULD make a digital that had the look of film. While the contrast ratio of the G15 wasn't quite there, even though the picture quality equals all but the best top of the line 9" CRTs, the HX1 compares very favorably with CRT, despite the modest 800:1 contrast ratio. If you run DVDs and want the look of film, you won't be disappointed with the HX1. In fact, after calibrating it and coupled with my ISCO II anamorphic lens, I'm hard pressed to tell the difference between it and the 35mm film I also have in my projection booth.
To date, I've yet to see any LCD or DLP projector that looks nearly as good. It makes me wonder how much improvement I could expect with the top of the line JVC HD2K that is capable of 1920x1080 pixels. The only complaint I have is that I preferred the look of the xenon bulb used in the G15 projector over the mercury bulb they use in the newer D'ILAs. In terms of noise, which made a projection booth necessary for the G15, the HX1 is much quieter, although a larger case using larger slower turning fans would make it even better. Unless you're going to carry it around, it's small size is really of no benefit for Home Theatre use. |
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| Problems |
| None so far, but I only have 200 hours on it. If past performance is any indication, the HX1 should be very reliable, with the exception of lamp life, which based on my experience from similar mercury bulbs, is below average. |
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