CEDIA 2015 Show Report Day 1

CEDIA 2015 Show Report Day 1 Coverage

Every year Epson makes incremental changes to its Home Cinema and Pro Cinema projector lines. It’s gotten to the point where they’re pretty awesome and not much in need of improvement, so they’ve gone in another direction with four new models that capitalize on high brightness. When homeowners start looking into jumbo screens they quickly discover than a flat panel larger than 65 inches can be very expensive. Not only that, it becomes a focal point in the room which often goes against the spousal acceptance factor. Epson’s new focus is on projectors that are bright enough to use in a fully-lit environment.

To that end they’ve announced the Pro Cinema G6970WU, Pro Cinema G6570WU, Pro Cinema 4855WU, and wireless Pro Cinema 1985 projectors. Ranging in brightness from 4800 to 6000 lumens, these Ultra-Bright 3LCD models have the output to compete with room lighting and sunlit windows. Furthermore, the top two units offer interchangeable lenses and an HDBaseT connection option. If wireless HDMI is on your shopping list, the Pro Cinema 1985 can check that box. This model also includes MHL compatibility for things like Roku and Amazon’s FireTV Stick.

So imagine a bright media room with large windows as a hidden screen drops from a concealed soffit in the ceiling. The projector is discretely mounted near the ceiling in a hush box. You can watch a movie or sporting event with the lights on or off and enjoy a clear bright image. And instead of wishing you could afford a five-figure LCD panel, this installation can be yours for under $10,000.

Prices on the new Pro Cinema line range from $2499 to $6999 and will begin shipping to dealers next month.

The storm before the STORM. Exhibitors scurry about to get ready for tomorrow’s opening. 

Getting here early (I woke up at 2:30am) means the press room is empty, perhaps the only time it will be. In the foreground is fuel for my coming journey. Check back here this afternoon for reports on Origin Accoustics and Epson

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