SONY CINESCOPE PROJECTOR UPGRADE
So the question is: "How much of a difference does better video processing make and is it worth the additional $500?"Īs we mentioned earlier, the most significant VW325ES upgrade is new video processing powered by a version of Sony's X1 processo r that has been optimized specifically for projector applications. While both projectors' brightness, contrast and color gamut are nearly identical, the VW325ES delivered a noticeably better picture than the unit it replaces. There are two 4K HDR home theater lamp-based projectors, the VW715ES ($10,000 SRP) and this newly announced VW325ES ($5500 SRP).īelow is a summary of the Sony 4K SXRD Laser projector lineup.Ĭonsidering the older VW295ES and the new VW325ES use many of the same quality components, have the same specs, and have very similar measurements when tested, you may be surprised that actual viewing experience is very different. There are five laser-based 4K HDR models in the lineup, including the VW915ES ($20,000 SRP) and the newly announced VW1025ES. If you include their ultra-short-throw model, the VZ1000ES, Sony has seven 4K HDR home theater projectors in their lineup, starting with the VW325ES ($5,500) and moving up to the flagship $80,000 (minus lens) GTZ380. Sony was the first company to introduce a native 4K home theater projector and they still have the most comprehensive model assortment. The VW325ES ($5,500 SRP) is approximately half the price of the VW715ES and it still delivers Sony’s famed outstanding picture quality, making it an excellent option for video enthusiasts with smaller budgets. Depending on your screen and your room, those additional features may not be necessary to fit your needs. Stepping up to the next model in the lineup, the VW715ES adds Lens Memory and a Dynamic Iris. The VW325ES, which is called the VW290ES in Europe, is Sony's base 4K SXRD home theater projector model. With the exception of the VW5000ES and the ultra-short throw VZ1000ES, all of Sony’s traditional home theater projectors now feature Sony’s latest video processor – the X1 Processor for Projector.Ĭheck out our interview with Rob Brennan who is Sony’s Product Technology & Training Manager from the Spring Projection Showcase where we discuss both the VW325ES and its big brother, the VW1025ES. If you take a quick glance at the spec sheets of the older VW295ES and compare it to the new VW325ES, it might be easy to overlook that seemingly small upgrade. What do you get for the extra $500? On paper, the main difference between the two models is video processing.
The new VW325ES retails for $5499.99, only $500 more than the VW295ES. Not only is the VW325ES the least expensive 4K model in Sony's home theater lineup, but it is also the least expensive 4K home theater projector on the market – period. Like all Sony 4K HDR home theater projectors, the VW325ES uses three SXRD panels to deliver true 4K resolution (4096 x 2160).
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