After the resounding success of last year’s event, ProjectorCentral.com and ProjectorScreen.com decided to release their much-anticipated sequel, Laser TV Showdown 2023. I was honored once again to return as one of the six judges for a competition that featured nine ultra-short-throw, and five lifestyle projectors.
ViewSonic’s X2-4K LED Projector is a compact Ultra HD model designed to excel in all forms of entertainment. Whether it’s gaming, movies, or TV, it has everything needed for a quality image
The BenQ LH730 LED Projector is a conference room display that can serve admirably in a home theater or media room. It delivers accurate color and high brightness for just $1,299
Sony’s HT-S2000 3.1 Channel Sound Bar is an inexpensive solution to the small speakers built into your television. With support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, it creates a more theater-like sound experience from a small footprint.
BenQ has just released its latest DLP display, the HT4550i LED 4K Projector. With prodigious light output, nearly full coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR, and a razor-sharp image, it raises the bar for what’s possible in a $2,999 projector
There is no more convenient way to store and play a movie collection than with Kaleidescape players and servers. The Strato C Movie Player and Compact Terra Movie Server modules combine with the best user interface in the industry to create an unequaled viewing experience.
The madVR Envy Extreme Mk2 Video Processor is a premium component that turns video from any source into a thing of beauty. It’s advanced motion processing and HDR features go far beyond what’s possible with just a display.
XGMI’s MoGo 2 Pro Portable Projector packs a lot of technology into a tiny package. Barely bigger than a Bluetooth speaker, it delivers 1080p resolution with HDR support and integrated speakers.
Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida.
As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years.
In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.