{"title":"New \u0026 Noteworthy","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jvc-dla-nz800-8k-home-theater-projector","title":"JVC DLA-NZ800 8K Home Theater Projector","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGen3, Native 4K D-ILA Device\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third-generation 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA device offers the native contrast ratio of 100,000:1. Also, improvements in the manufacturing process resulted in improved screen uniformity for enhanced image quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e2,700lm BLU-Escent Laser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJVC’s original BLU-Escent Laser light source has been optimized to achieve exceptional peak brightness of 2,700 lumens with longevity of 20,000 hours. Housed in a compact casing, the laser light engine provides higher output, greater efficiency, and quieter operation, making it an excellent solution for demanding home theater installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePixel Perfect 8K Out with 8K\/e-shiftX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the source is 4K or 8K, the latest Gen2 8K\/e-shiftX high-resolution display technology uses a 240Hz driver with 4-way, multi-axis shift to flash the screen four times to deliver pixel perfect 8K resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAll-glass, All-aluminum Lens System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 65 mm lens system with 17-element, 15-group all-glass lens projects high-resolution images to every corner of the screen, while securing wide shift ranges of 80% vertically and 34% horizontally to enable faithful reproduction of distortion-free 8K images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGen2 Frame Adapt HDR offers Deeper Blacks and More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd generation Frame Adapt HDR function instantaneously analyzes the different peak brightness per scene or per frame for HDR10 content and performs real-time tone mapping for optimized brightness, color and details. When combined with each of the following modes including the new Deep Black function, the projector detects and analyzes data contained in HDR sources to project the best of what each source has to offer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Black function\u003c\/strong\u003e subdues tones in dark areas for more realistic darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDML (Display Mastering Luminance)\u003c\/strong\u003e adjusts\/sets the dynamic range to match the image for a much better HDR experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFILMMAKER MODE™\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates picture quality that is faithful to the original master.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePicture Mode “Vivid”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade to reproduce SDR content with a narrow dynamic range in more saturated colors with greater vividness, the Vivid mode is excellent for SDR animated works and gaming CGs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDual 48Gbps HDMI Inputs – 8K\/60p and 4K\/120p\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull 8K input is enabled with 48Gbps 8K\/60p HDMI input with HDCP 2.3. Also, 4K120p input that is used with Low Latency Mode is excellent for high frame-rate gaming platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary, Gen3, 0.69-inch Native 4K D-ILA Devices (x3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2,700-lumen BLU-Escent Laser phosphor light engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePixel perfect – Gen2 8K\/e-shiftX with New 8K Scaling Engine featuring 4-way, multi-axis shift yields 8,192- x 4,320-pixel projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100,000:1 native contrast, ∞ (infinite):1 dynamic contrast ratios delivers images brimming with reality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e101-step Laser Light Control by slider adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65 mm All-glass Lens with 2X zoom, 80% vertical, 34% horizontal shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-contrast Optical Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 48Gbps HDMI\/HDCP 2.3 inputs – 8K\/60p and 4K\/120p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen2 Frame Adapt HDR dynamic tone mapping with Theater Optimizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Deep Black function extends dark tones with far greater contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR10+ compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDML (Display Mastering Luminance) adjusts\/sets the dynamic range for better HDR experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture mode “Vivid” for projecting animated works and game CGs in SDR format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Color Gamut with Cinema Filter (over 100% DCI-P3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt with hand-selected components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation Mode with 10 customizable presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISF Certified, plus JVC Auto Calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear Motion Drive for the smoothest video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple Pixel Control (MPC) for increased sharpness and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Latency Mode effective when displaying high frame-rate gaming content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Control4 SDDP, LAN, RS-232C, IR, 12V screen trigger out, 3D sync out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year Warranty with first year advanced replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JVC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305316061268,"sku":"JVC:DLA-NZ800","price":18999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/227193_nz8_std_fru.jpg?v=1714583602"},{"product_id":"kanto-ren-200w-powered-bookshelf-speakers","title":"Kanto REN 200W Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article is about the new Kanto REN powered speakers. We will discuss the features, sound quality, and design of these great small speakers and if they will work in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanto REN Powered Speakers in black\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/renmb_main_d2a99319-82fe-49d2-b276-4aecfba218b0.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanto was founded in 2007 and is based in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. Kanto has made its name by designing and building OEM products for other manufacturers. Throughout their time making OEM products, they have garnered the passion and understanding they needed to create their new brand of audio products. Today, with the full force of dedicated audio engineers, they are producing some of the best small-scale speaker products available. Their small speakers perform well above their size and price and offer users great quality sound whether they want to upgrade their television sound or want a high-quality small speaker system with large speaker performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanto REN Powered Speakers on stands\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/RENMU-Lifestyle-SXW_15a8aa41-b633-44e8-8f07-d21729ce1137.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanto REN is the newest member of their powered speaker line and represents their years of experience designing and building small-scale, high-performance powered, and passive speaker systems. Like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/kanto-tuk-powered-speaker-with-headphone-out-usb-dac-dedicated-phono-pre-amp-and-bluetooth-matte-black\"\u003eKanto TUK\u003c\/a\u003e, the REN is intended to be a step up in performance from their other powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGood Looks, Easy Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanto REN is a small speaker measuring 7” W x 8.5” D x 10.9” H, which allows it to fit into locations not many other types of speakers can. It is an elegant design that is simple but effective. The drivers are mounted into the front baffle into waveguides, allowing some directivity to the sound. This helps mitigate room, floor, and ceiling reflections and direct the sound toward you. The front panel also has adjustable indicator LEDs as well as an easy-to-use integrated volume knob. The back panel on the main speaker has the amplifier and connections on the back panel, with a speaker cable output to run to the other speaker for stereo operation. A bass port on the rear of the speaker rounds out the rear panel and keeps the REN speaker's theme clean and straightforward. The REN comes in 5 colors black, gray, orange, blue, and white. All these colors are matte, so they will not reflect light or be distracting when watching TV or using them with a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanto REN Powered Speakers color options\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/ren_colors.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eYour TV Sound, Made Easier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most anticipated features of the Kanto REN is the new HDMI ARC input. This input will accept the connection from your television using one HDMI cable. This cable will send the audio from your TV to the REN and enable you to control the volume of the REN with the TV remote control. This new feature gives the REN even more adaptability for folks wanting to add a high-quality TV sound experience, along with the other great options REN offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePlenty Of Connections, Plenty Of Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther inputs include USB C for computer or phone use, Bluetooth 5.3, Toslink Digital, USB A power output for accessories, RCA analog audio, and a 3.5 analog audio input. Unlike the TUK, the REN does not have a built-in phono preamp, which means the connecting turntable must either have one built in or you will have to add one between the turntable and speaker. While the TUK and REN share many attributes, their intended purpose is slightly catering to a different crowd. The TUK is the better option if you will run a turntable to the speaker and want a moving magnet phono preamp as part of the package. The REN is the better option for folks wishing to incorporate their television sound into the experience or those tired of the limited performance of most soundbars available today. Both are great speakers, and it will ultimately depend on your use case which one will be better for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanto REN Powered Speakers in black back view\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/renmb_back.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSmall Enough For Any Room, Large Sound To Fill It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe REN is designed with a powerful 100-watt(200-watt peak) class D amplifier that is efficient but more than powerful enough to get the most out of the design. This amplifier powers four drivers (2 in each speaker) specifically designed for this speaker line. The 5.25” aluminum cone woofer is taken directly from the TUK speaker and is Kanto’s highest-quality bass driver to date. This ensures the bass from the specified 50Hz and up is clean and powerful, and the midrange is smooth and natural. The tweeter is a one-inch silk dome tweeter, much like the one in the Kanto YU4-powered speaker. Kanto loves the AMT tweeter found in the TUK but also knows that some people prefer a soft dome tweeter's smoother and more forgiving presentation. We think this is a good move by Kanto seeing that some television broadcasts can have pretty harsh and bright treble that could be too much for folks with the more detailed AMT tweeter of the TUK. With a specified frequency response of 50Hz - 22kHZ, the Kanto REN is equipped to handle any music or movie soundtracks you throw at it, as long as you realize that these speakers are meant for smaller rooms or use with a subwoofer if ultra-low frequency reproduction is your goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAdding A Subwoofer Just Got Easier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother one of Kanto’s signature options is its subwoofer output. This subwoofer outputs all of the bass under 80Hz to the subwoofer, while a selectable built-in crossover allows you to set the REN's crossover to 80Hz. This allows better subwoofer integration and enables the REN to concentrate on frequencies above 80Hz for better clarity and lower distortion. This is an excellent option as it will enable you to add a subwoofer for larger rooms or for users who like a hardier, more capable bass performance. The subwoofer output also has a remote-activated mute function for times when a subwoofer is not wanted or needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eListening At Night? Or Want a Vocal Boost? No Problem!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother hallmark feature of the Kanto REN is the remote's ability to select night mode. Since the REN is DSP-controlled, the DSP cuts some of the high-frequency information and shuts off the subwoofer for nighttime watching. Also, a small amount of compression is added to compress loud passages, allowing you to still enjoy your content without the chance of keeping others up or bothering neighbors in your apartment. Also, with the vocal boost option, users can boost the midrange frequencies found in the human voice to make dialog more legible. This will be extremely helpful for late-night news or when watching content that focuses on voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFull-Featured Remote Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people take remote controls for granted, but controlling these options from your listening position is beneficial for a product with so many inputs and options. That is why Kanto included a full-featured remote control that lets you control all of the options with the remote. While this remote is full-featured, it is well laid out and easy to use. There are options for Bass and treble, subwoofer on\/off, and input buttons for every input. The ability to change all of these settings while in the listening position gives the Kanto REN a huge convenience advantage in the market, and we agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanto REN Powered Speakers in orange\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/REN_HOMETHEATER_ORANGE7.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Kanto designed the REN to be plug ‘n play, we were impressed with the unboxing and setup procedure. We took the speakers out of the well-packaged box, which contained the speakers, an AC power cord, remote, magnetic grills, eight adhesive rubber feet, and a speaker cable for connecting the other speaker. Product manuals were also in the box, which helped us get started. Connecting the REN to our system was as easy as connecting an HDMI cable from our television, a digital cable from our streamer, and an analog cable from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/victrola-stream-sapphire-wi-fi-streaming-turntable\"\u003eVictrola Stream Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e Turntable. From there, we power up a component and let the auto-on feature turn the REN speakers on by detecting an audio signal. Another excellent option to save power is turning on or off the REN speakers when detecting a signal. Even the HDMI ARC input has a switch feature allowing the REN to automatically switch to the HDMI input when it senses the TV coming on. Our testing found this feature was well-implemented and quick to switch once the TV was detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started our testing in TV mode and were impressed with the performance. Whether we were watching a sporting event or streaming a movie, the sound was clean, clear, and much more dynamic than you would think speakers this size would be. We also connected the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/kanto-sub8v-powered-subwoofer-matte-black\"\u003eKanto SUB8V\u003c\/a\u003e subwoofer to test how well it would integrate with a subwoofer using the internal crossover. We were shocked at how much more dynamic the sound was once we got it hooked up and enabled the built-in 80Hz crossover. Taking the bass burden off of the 5.25” woofer allowed it to produce better and cleaner midbass and midrange. Detail and realism, as did the overall bass performance, took a step up. Having this built-in crossover is an excellent idea as it helps integrate a subwoofer, which happens to be one of the main areas people don’t get right. We get it; subwoofer integration can be challenging to perfect, and anything that can help with that process is welcome. With the SUB8V fully integrated, we could fully hear why this is a better way to go than a soundbar. Proper stereo separation, actual imaging that is not DSP fabricated, and the ability to switch over to music listening and be satisfied. Which is our next test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the connected Victrola turntable, we tested both the RCA inputs and the Bluetooth since this turntable can deliver both. Playing The Doors \u003cem\u003eLA Woman\u003c\/em\u003e LP allowed us to hear just how well this combination could perform. Users of the new Victrola Turntable should note that this pairing is excellent with Bluetooth or line-level connections. The instrument tone was good, with guitars sounding realistic and vocals having just the right amount of bite and soul without going into sibilance. The Soundstage and imaging were great for a system in this price range, with the wired connection being slightly better than Bluetooth. Turning on the subwoofer allowed us to hear deeper into the midrange with better detail and an overall more effortless character. Bass depth improved, taking the overall package closer to a floor-standing speaker system sound. Putting things into perspective, you can get much better performance if you move up to a dedicated integrated amplifier and set of high-end speakers. However, that system would no doubt be heavier and more complex without the ease of use of the REN. The REN speakers did have a smoother, slightly less detailed presentation than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/kanto-tuk-powered-speaker-with-headphone-out-usb-dac-dedicated-phono-pre-amp-and-bluetooth-matte-black\"\u003eKanto TUK\u003c\/a\u003e speakers with their AMT tweeters. But the sound was more forgiving, allowing us to listen to less-than-stellar recordings without fatigue. Kanto has said that the REN will appeal to folks who love the TUK but want a soft dome tweeter's smoother and more forgiving nature. And we feel that the REN is precisely that. Also, the REN trades the integrated phono input on the TUK for the HDMI ARC connection, giving the REN more adaptability for multimedia use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"140\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/bnbu6v09yr9ob?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, we were impressed with the Kanto REN's music and movie performance and feel that it is an excellent option for someone wanting a compact, easy-to-use powered speaker system for a small living room or second system. And did we mention that it was designed and built in North America?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kanto REN Powered Speakers in blue on stands\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/RENMU_SX26W_Lifestyle_Livingroom.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were solidly impressed with the Kanto REN. It offers excellent sound and is adaptable to different systems and uses. We liked the internal crossover for subwoofer use, the HDMI ARC connection, and all of the available connections. We understand there are many products in the REN’s price class, but to find a product that offers this level of features, aesthetic design, and sound quality in a North American-designed and built product is special. All the connections worked flawlessly and allowed us to enjoy our sources. If you want a small-scale, high-performing speaker system and are tired of trying all of the recommended sound bars out there(and being disappointed), you must hear the Kanto REN speaker system! If you are in the market for a speaker system like the REN, call, email, or chat with us here at Audio Advice to see if the Kanto REN will fit your needs in a high-performance powered speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Our team has completed more madVR installations than anyone in the U.S., giving us unmatched expertise in optimizing its performance. We recommend speaking with our specialists before placing your order to ensure seamless compatibility with your system and to establish a tailored calibration plan for the best possible results.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eBrand New madVR Labs Envy Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re thrilled to introduce to you a brand new product from madVR Labs, making its grand debut at the Audio Advice Live show in Raleigh, North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s not beat around the bush - for those of you who have been waiting for a more affordable version of the madVR Envy, you’ve finally got your wish. The Envy Core was marked with an MSRP of $5,995,  making it the most affordable video processor on the market yet, while still delivering the primary Envy features and outstanding picture quality that the Envy is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eWhat is the Envy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, if you’ve seen our videos on the madVR Envy products, you know just how amazing the Envy is. It makes the video in your theater or media room look way better and more immersive than you probably ever thought possible and really improves the general use of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe madVR Envy products have been incredibly successful. However, customers often ask us for a more affordable version of the Envy. Well, we have been carefully and confidentially working with our friends at madVR Labs to get a more affordable unit with the features needed to make the Envy accessible to more of our customers. We’re proud to say that the Envy Core has achieved this goal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut before we go any further, let’s first review the primary features of the Envy which are included in all Envys, including this new Core. Then we’ll come back and help you better understand the new Core and the differences in the Envy models and which would be best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003emadVR Envy Core Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDynamic Tone Mapping (DTM) for HDR Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what are all the great things that make the Envy such a unique piece of gear? First, you have probably heard about High Dynamic Range, or HDR and Wide Color Gamut. These two new processes, coupled with 4K resolution, can deliver an entirely new level of realism and visual impact when done right. But doing it right in our homes has one very big challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost HDR mastering is done based on having a very high amount of brightness available on the display device. This can range from 1000 to 10,000 Nits. The problem is the best current televisions are usually only able to produce 600-1000 nits and most front projectors are delivering in the 50-150 nit range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was addressed by the display manufacturers with Tone Mapping where the output is adjusted based on the actual brightness range available on the display. The first attempt at this used static tone mapping for the entire HDR movie which resulted in a very dark image, which you’ve likely experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy products have you input the nit level of your display and use that to perform Dynamic Tone Mapping where every single frame is independently analyzed and sophisticated algorithms are used to produce the best looking image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the vast majority of people, Audio Advice or another great dealer will handle setting all of this up for you. However, for those of you who are really into playing with your settings, you can tweak to your heart's content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JVC DTM Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/JVC-DTM.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Envy DTM Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Envy-DTM.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image on the left is from a very high-end front projector but without the Envy in the signal path. The one on the right is with the Envy. Just take a look at the bottom left area where a lightning bolt is striking Harry's hand. Without the Envy, it is just completely white, with no detail or color. But with the Envy, the full detail and color are clearly seen, providing a much more exciting image. The same can be seen in the faces at the upper left and right sides. Without the Envy, you can just barely make out that these are faces, and are mostly whited out. But with the Envy, they are clearly seen, with full detail and color. Similar examples could be used where the Envy provides the same benefit on the darker end, preserving shadow details, but you get the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAspect Ratio Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother feature we really love and use a lot is the Aspect Ratio Management. There are many different aspect ratios in the content we enjoy. From 16:9, to 2.00:1, used a lot on Netflix, to 2.40:1 for most movies, there is a huge range of ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a 16:9 display and watch a widescreen movie, you’ll see black bars at the top and bottom of your screen. The Envy allows you to automatically move the entire image up or down, eliminating one of those black bars. But the big deal is for those of us with scope or widescreen front projection systems. If you have a system like this, you are probably using lens memory on your projector to switch between the aspect ratios, which can take 10-20 seconds, and those set points can drift a little over time if you move between them a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy can be set to scale the image for the full height of your screen automatically and instantly. Think how much more fun Christopher Nolan movies that use multiple aspect ratios are with this feature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNon Linear Stretch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a sports fan with a widescreen front projector, you will probably love the nonlinear stretch feature. Almost all sporting events are broadcast in 16:9, leaving big black bars on the sides of your widescreen. You can set up the Envy to smartly remove the black bars. In many of the theaters we set up, we have the Envy slightly crop off part of the top and bottom, which is usually unused content. Then we have it ever so slightly stretch the image towards the outer parts, which are less important than the center. The end result is that during a Super Bowl party, the screen is totally filled and incredibly immersive. Once you have things set up, they will be recalled and used instantly and automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Non Linear Stretch Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2023-03-24-09.20.14.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSubtitles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you watch a lot of foreign films on a 2.40:1 widescreen, you have likely run into the issue where they put the subtitles below the image. When you adjust the image to fill your widescreen, the subtitles disappear and you have to switch back to 16:9 to see them, which drastically shrinks your image. Well the Envy allows you to have it ever so slightly shrink the image so you can see the subtitles as you can see here. This is a huge benefit, and it works quite well. And even better, it does this automatically, needing no button pushes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Black Bar Configuration Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BlackBarConfig.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"col_full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you see without the Envy’s Subtitle Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Subtitle Management Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2023-04-01-08.30.09.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"col_full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you now see after turning on the Envy’s Subtitle Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Subtitle Management Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Screenshot-2023-04-01-08.29.22_789929ce-4693-4f87-aed7-32bc58ad71d5.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUpscaling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all video enthusiasts know, HD content has to be upscaled for your 4K projector or TV. This can take place at the source, your AVR or Pre-Pro, or the display. These can do a decent job but have nowhere near the processing power of the Envy. To my eyes, the Envy makes HD content look almost as sharp and detailed as a true 4K image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Envy also has a whole host of settings to further improve the image. These include options for sharpness and edge enhancement as well as other features. We find that adding just a little Sharpening to Upscaled HD material provides a significant improvement in image quality. And a little noise reduction makes watching older, grainier movies more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAnamorphic Stretch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you happen to be using an anamorphic lens with your scope screen, you know your projector only gives you two modes. Well, the Envy takes care of this with an infinite number of possible modes, letting you take advantage of your lens's advantages —and it’s all automatic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might imagine, there are a bunch of other amazing things the Envy can do. However, in our opinion, most people purchasing the Core are going to get it because it takes the picture quality in their room to a whole new level and because of the features we just covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOperation \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would think that with so many sophisticated features, the Envy would be a challenge to set up. It's actually the exact opposite. You simply plug the Envy in, connect your network cable, plug in an HDMI cable between your receiver or processor and the Envy, and then HDMI out from the Envy to your TV or projector. That’s it. Your dealer will then configure the Envy based on your system and personal preferences. Your dealer can then nail all of the settings in person or can establish a Remote connection to your Envy, and walk through the Settings, as if they were in the room with you, and quickly fine-tune your setup. We have numerous customers with vacation homes in remote locations and have become incredibly adept at remotely setting these up for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDifferences Between the Three Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of diving straight into the technical details, we’ll start by highlighting the primary differences between the three Envy models. This should enable you to determine which one, if any, is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three different Envy models: The Envy Core, the Envy Pro and the Envy Extreme. All of the models have best-in-class frame-by-frame HDR dynamic tone mapping, Motion Handling, and Upscaling to 4K, Aspect Ratio Management, subtitle management, and sharpening and Detail Enhancement. Basically, all the things you’ll want to get the absolute best picture quality and eliminate the need to use lens memory and those frustrating black bars. For a large number of customers, this is everything you are going to want. The Envy Core also has the smallest footprint by far of the models, at only 2 rack units and weighing half of the Envy Pro and Extreme. Whereas the Pro and the Extreme have more CPU processing power and RAM, more advanced cooling, more advanced processing, a longer warranty, and come in a more luxurious 4 rack unit case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make this simple for most people, we will tell you that the best price to performance option is the new Envy Core, which we think will rapidly become the biggest seller by far. The Envy Extreme is the most powerful version, which is ideal for someone who simply wants the most advanced features or is really into tweaking and getting the very most out of their system. While the Pro sits in the middle and makes sense for those with a more advanced system but do not have the budget for an Extreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003emadVR Envy Core Premium\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOne of the reasons is that madVR Labs did something really smart in the design of the Core. There are a handful of features that some people may want but there was simply no way to offer such an aggressive price point with everything. Therefore, madVR Labs has added the ability to unlock additional features for more advanced users through the purchase of the Core Premium Package directly from madVR Labs, which currently costs $995. The primary features added by this Premium Pack are dynamic subtitle overlay, automatic activation of JVC and Sony lens memory over IP, some AI-based artifact and noise reduction, some advanced test patterns, unlimited profiles, and upgrading the warranty from 2 years to 4 years. In addition to the normal firmware updates that the Core will receive, the Premium Pack will also receive additional advanced features in the future. In our opinion, especially with the Core Premium add-on, most people on a budget can confidently choose the Core over the Pro and not worry about leaving much on the table, even though the Pro will gain more features over time. Again, if you really want to get into the details, talk to your dealer or check out the full side-by-side comparison. The smaller, lighter-weight design of the Core makes it way more flexible in terms of installation for all media rooms and theaters. With the Nvidia 4060 GPU, and the superb Envy processing, the Core is going to set a new standard in the world for video processor price to performance. For many of you, this is pretty much all you need to know, and it's probably clear the Core is the right model for you if the Pro and Extreme are beyond your budget. The Envy has so many bells and whistles that we could spend well over an hour discussing them. But let us just cover a few more, particularly for those of you who love to tweak your system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eProfiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emadVR Envys all use a system called Profiles, for grouping and recalling a set of configurations and settings. For example, our primary use of profiles is that we have the system use its aspect ratio and nonlinear stretch capabilities to fill a 2.4 screen for all content for daily viewing. But when we want to watch a 16:9 movie exactly as it was produced, we hit one button, and it removes all stretching and other adjustments to give us the perfect 16:9 picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Profiles Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Envy-Screen-Profiles.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, every setting in the Envy can be active, temporary, or base. Once you make a change, it goes into temporary. If you decide you like the changes you see you can save them to a profile or to your base settings. The unit backs itself up every day, so you don’t need to worry about messing anything up when playing with the options. Our team at Audio Advice has set up enough Envys now, that we can really quickly figure out through a few questions what a customer wants, and then we implement our best practices that we use in our homes to achieve that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFirmware Updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, let’s talk about firmware updates. For the vast majority of people, your MadVR Envy will just get installed, and you’ll set it and forget it. However, if you are really into this stuff and want to experience new features as they roll them out, the Envys have an update system that is super easy! The Envy updates the firmware in 15 to 30 seconds, all online, in one simple button press. You can also choose whether you want to implement experimental or beta firmware to really be on the bleeding edge, and should you want to revert back to any prior firmware version, it’s the same simple 15 to 30-second process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Firmware Update Config Screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Envy-Screen-Firmware-Updates.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCore vs Extreme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what does the Extreme offer that you don’t get in the Core? Well, first, the Extreme comes with the more powerful nVidia 4080 processor instead of the 4060 and double the amount of GPU processing power. What this means is that the Extreme can run more features simultaneously and at maximum capability without having to limit anything. Additionally, the Extreme has the processing power to run a host of more advanced AI features for improving the picture. The most talked about one is MotionAI, where the Envy Extreme analyzes every single pixel to provide motion handling while also avoiding the dreaded soap opera effect. Other features of the Extreme include upscaling to 8K and geometry control. The Extreme’s extra processing power also means that it’s able to receive future AI and other exclusive features in the future. The Extreme is also paid-upgradable in the future, whereas the other models are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in learning more about the Extreme, we have a video just on the Envy Extreme Mark II on our website and on YouTube that covers everything including MotionAI. If you are not sure which is right for you, just talk to your dealer or give us a call at AudioAdvice.com and we would be happy to advise you on what is best for your situation. The madVR is a very advanced device, and there are a lot of details to understand as a dealer to make sure you help consumers choose the right one and to make sure it is setup perfectly for every situation. So it's easiest to just talk to an expert to make sure you choose the right one. Also, for those of you who are do it yourselfers and really want to learn how to get the most out of an Envy, you know we are huge believers in providing tips and tricks and detailed set-up videos. Well, the Envy has a great set of short videos teaching everything you might ever want to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, one key thing to note for gamers is that the video processing adds about 200 milliseconds of delay to the video signal. madVR Labs has a gaming mode with lower latency on their roadmap for all Envy models. However, at this point if you are a serious gamer, you will want to run a second HDMI cable from the Envy’s zero-latency bypass output to your display to eliminate this delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, after all this is said and done, the most important thing we can tell you is that as one of the largest madVR dealers in the world, we’ve seen pretty much every permutation of projectors, TVs, receivers, and room setups with an Envy. Every single customer so far has raved about the Envy and how it has transformed their setup, which to us is the ultimate sign of success. If you’re interested in the Core, we would encourage you to pre-order now as suppies will be limited when the product debuts this fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/contact-us\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. Or simply visit one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/about\/locations\"\u003eworld-class showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e to experience speakers, projectors, TVs, and everything in between for yourself before you make a purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re planning your home theater or media room, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design\"\u003eHome Theater Design page\u003c\/a\u003e, where we have everything Home Theater related, including our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design#designer\"\u003eFREE Home Theater Design Tool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Audio Advice, you’re buying from a trusted seller since 1978. We offer \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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BRAVIA Projector 8 is 60% brighter than the VPL-VW915ES, engineered with the newly developed Native 4K SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) panel and Wide Dynamic Range Optics. It delivers 200 nits on a 150-inch screen — bringing you a truly immersive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Dynamic Range Tone Mapping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen watching a movie, peak brightness changes frame by frame. XR Dynamic Tone Mapping analyzes peak brightness frame by frame, and deliver optimal Tone Mapping, bringing images which are rich gradation, high brightness and brilliant colors. 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The result is high dynamic range imagery with texture, color, contrast and realism never before available to home cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCross-Analyzes by XR Processor for projector\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eRather than processing various elements such as color, definition, and contrast individually, it analyzes them cross-sectionally to provide more natural-looking images without artificial impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDepth Mapping by XR Processor for projector\u003c\/h2\u003e  \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eBRAVIA Projector 8 utilizes Human Cognitive technology to enhance depth and texture for immersive experiences. 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BRAVIA Projector 8 uses an ultra-pure and reliable laser light source, which lets you enjoy perfectly clear 4K pictures at optimal brightness for up to 20,000 uninterrupted hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAll-new Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience flawless clarity across the entire screen, thanks to the Advanced Crisp-Focused Lens. The 70-mm aspherical front lens widens the focus area, ensuring clear images from corner to corner. A floating focus system utilizes two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass for distortion-free images with accurate color reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAll-new Native 4K SXRD panel\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in an incredibly lifelike picture with native 4K that offers 8.3 million pixels (3,840 x 2,160). With an all-new 0.61-inch SXRD panel, you'll enjoy high brightness, inky blacks, vibrant colors, rich tones and textures, plus clear cinematic motion, and image smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWide Dynamic Range Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSony's new Wide Dynamic Range Optics contribute to a compact design with better light control by maximizing the potential of the laser light source. The resulting higher color volume means naturally colorful images, even at high brightness levels, and stunning, immersive contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePicture position Memory stores your settings\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eLens focus, zoom, and shift settings for up to five screen formats can be stored for easy recall. Picture Position Memories remember these settings so you can quickly watch movies in the ideal format. Match aspect ratios, including 16:9 and Cinemascope, and store these settings in the projector.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eKeystone Correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eExpands the install ability without sacrificing picture quality by keystone correction. By using with the Lens shift function and corner keystone correction in combination, it can be installed in rooms with difficult conditions such as higher ceilings and limited depth, where previous models could not be installed. With XR Clear Image, you can project while maintaining as much clarity as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eIncredibly compact native 4K laser projector\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eBRAVIA Projector 8 is designed to be even smaller and lighter than its predecessors by developing the all-new native 4K SXRD panel and compact Wide Dynamic Range Optics. This laser projector is about 20% smaller in volume and about 30% lighter than the VPL-VW915ES — with a new modern exterior designed to blend into any room.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e4K Motionflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe powerful video processor in BRAVIA Projector 8 offers Motionflow for smooth and clear motion, even when viewing 4K content. Motionflow is ideal for fast-moving sports content, as it adds frames to reduce blur while maintaining brightness. Cinema purists can choose True Theatre mode to retain the original 24 fps.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eInput lag reduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the latest games on the big screen. All of Sony's 4K projectors include input lag reduction that enables the player's input to be reflected on screen with minimal lag time. 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Take advantage of the size of your projector screen with movies that become even more immersive with IMAX Enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\n\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eA smart addition to your smart home\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrate your 4K projector into your home automation and remote monitoring systems. BRAVIA Projector 8 supports Control4, Crestron, Savant and AMX, as well as OvrC and Domotz — so you can enjoy a smarter, more convenient entertainment experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDesigned with the environment in mind\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4K projector is full of bright ideas — not only for your home entertainment but also for a sustainable future. To reduce the footprint, Sony created a mercury-free design with a laser light source. They also reduced the amount of virgin plastic used in the main body by more than 20% and the packaging materials by more than 15% compared to the VPL-VW915ES.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\t\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41587102220372,"sku":"SONY:VPL-XW6100ES-BLK","price":15998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41587102253140,"sku":"SONY:VPL-XW6100ES-WHT","price":11998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/vplxw6100b_es_3q_2400606_01.jpg?v=1755195651"},{"product_id":"sony-bravia-projector-9-4k-hdr-laser-home-theater-projector","title":"Sony BRAVIA 9 - 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUp to 3,400-lumen laser light source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the action with brighter, bolder entertainment. Engineered with our newly developed Native 4K SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) panel and Wide Dynamic Range Optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Dynamic Range Tone Mapping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen watching a movie, peak brightness changes frame by frame. XR Dynamic Tone Mapping analyzes peak brightness frame by frame, and deliver optimal Tone Mapping, bringing images which are rich gradation, high brightness and brilliant colors. It also converts SDR to HDR equivalent contrast and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Deep Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black control laser dimming in dark scenes powerfully, bringing deeper blacks while maintaining tone and color expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Clear Image\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXR Clear Image analyzes individual object frame-by-frame and express textures close to reality down to the finest detail while minimizing noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSuperior Clarity for individual objects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy cross-analyzing, optimal super-resolution processing is applied to each objects in scene, and expresses textures in detail so that you can feel it real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEverything upscaled to 4K quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever the content or source, images are upscaled close to 4K. It accesses a vast database to intelligently recreate lost texture and detail.\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eBeautiful images without noise\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eNoise is minimized through zone division and dynamic frame analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Processor for projector\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eXR Processor for projector optimizes the acclaimed BRAVIA TV video processing for projection. The incredible power of this video engine enables advanced data processing, with real-time enhancement of each on-screen object. The result is high dynamic range imagery with texture, color, contrast and realism never before available to home cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCross-Analyzes by XR Processor for projector\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eRather than processing various elements such as color, definition, and contrast individually, it analyzes them cross-sectionally to provide more natural-looking images without artificial impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDepth Mapping by XR Processor for projector\u003c\/h2\u003e  \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eBRAVIA Projector 9 utilizes Human Cognitive technology to enhance depth and texture for immersive experiences. Foreground depth is enhanced and the background adjusted so the entire image looks more real and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFocal Point Recognition by XR Processor for projector\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eThe focal point is where you tend to focus in a picture, where your eyes are naturally drawn to within the scene. It recognizes that focal point and enhance that part of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR TRILUMINOS Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy spectacular brightness and stunning realism, thanks to new Wide Dynamic Range Optics that achieve a 95% DCI-P3 wide color gamut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eLive Color Enhancer\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eWith the newly developed Live Color Enhancer, you'll enjoy lifelike skin tones and vivid images for all your entertainment. The Live Color Enhancer selectively expands the color gamut, for vivid HDR images without unnatural oversaturation. Whether you're watching in daylight or a dark room, you can count on vibrant, true-to-life colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEnduring brightness from a laser light source\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll never have to worry about changing the lamp in your home cinema projector—no lamp replacement and virtually no maintenance are required. BRAVIA Projector 9 uses an ultra-pure and reliable laser light source, which lets you enjoy perfectly clear 4K pictures at optimal brightness for up to 20,000 uninterrupted hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAll-new Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience flawless clarity across the entire screen, thanks to the Advanced Crisp-Focused Lens. The 70-mm aspherical front lens widens the focus area, ensuring clear images from corner to corner. A floating focus system utilizes two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass for distortion-free images with accurate color reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAll-new Native 4K SXRD panel\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in an incredibly lifelike picture with native 4K that offers 8.3 million pixels (3,840 x 2,160). With an all-new 0.61-inch SXRD panel, you'll enjoy high brightness, inky blacks, vibrant colors, rich tones and textures, plus clear cinematic motion, and image smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWide Dynamic Range Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSony's new Wide Dynamic Range Optics contribute to a compact design with better light control by maximizing the potential of the laser light source. The resulting higher color volume means naturally colorful images, even at high brightness levels, and stunning, immersive contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003ePicture position Memory stores your settings\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eLens focus, zoom, and shift settings for up to five screen formats can be stored for easy recall. Picture Position Memories remember these settings so you can quickly watch movies in the ideal format. Match aspect ratios, including 16:9 and Cinemascope, and store these settings in the projector.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eKeystone Correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eExpands the install ability without sacrificing picture quality by keystone correction. By using with the Lens shift function and corner keystone correction in combination, it can be installed in rooms with difficult conditions such as higher ceilings and limited depth, where previous models could not be installed. With XR Clear Image, you can project while maintaining as much clarity as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eIncredibly compact native 4K laser projector\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eBRAVIA Projector 9 is designed to be even smaller and lighter than its predecessors by developing the all-new native 4K SXRD panel and compact Wide Dynamic Range Optics. This laser projector is about 20% smaller in volume and about 30% lighter than the VPL-VW915ES — with a new modern exterior designed to blend into any room.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e4K Motionflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe powerful video processor in BRAVIA Projector 9 offers Motionflow for smooth and clear motion, even when viewing 4K content. Motionflow is ideal for fast-moving sports content, as it adds frames to reduce blur while maintaining brightness. Cinema purists can choose True Theatre mode to retain the original 24 fps.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\t\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eInput lag reduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the latest games on the big screen. All Sony 4K projectors include input lag reduction that enables the player's input to be reflected on screen with minimal lag time. 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There are a total of 101 (0 – 100) luminance control steps that can be used to make fine adjustments to match the target luminance in the environment and on the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNewly Designed fully Motorized 4K Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly designed large aperture (80mm, 11groups, 15lenses) 4K compatible lens delivers full native 4K D-ILA resolution to every corner of the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eInstallation flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully electric (Zoom, Focus, Shift), with 70% vertical and 28% horizontal shifts for easy installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUltimate Dynamic range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHDR Drastically Improves Expressive Power of Images\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to reproducing the rich video information of HDR content, including the extended brightness range, BT.2020 wide color gamut, and 10-bit gradation, rely on the new D-ILA projectors. The DLA-NZ500 supports all HDR formats including HDR10 for Blu-ray and streaming, HLG for broadcasting, and the HDR10+ with dynamic metadata compatibility. The projectors’ improvements for higher brightness and contrast have helped to achieve a wider dynamic range, allowing users to enjoy an immersive experience with HDR images full of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDML (Display Mastering Luminance) for Better HDR Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDML (Max Display Mastering Luminance) metadata, which represents the nit level of the professional monitor used to grade the movie to the director's standards, is used to set the dynamic range of the title for improved HDR tone mapping. 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However with HDR10+, the luminance information for each scene is embedded in the content as metadata, which allows for scene-specific tone mapping and faithfully reproduces the HDR image intended by the creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGen2 Frame Adapt HDR Function for Brighter and More Colorful HDR Images\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frame Adapt HDR function, which uses a proprietary algorithm to instantaneously analyze the maximum brightness of any HDR10 content per scene or per frame and perform real-time tone mapping to optimal dynamic range for video projection, has evolved into the second generation (Gen2). The algorithm for tone mapping has been fully reexamined to achieve HDR images with higher definition. Furthermore, the proprietary algorithm for tone curve selection has also been improved to reproduce HDR images that are brighter, more colorful, and have a wider dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDeeper Blacks for Richer Gradation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Deep Black Tone Control has been added to Frame Adapt HDR, with a new algorithm to further subdue tones in dark areas to achieve more realistic darkness. This function maximizes the dynamic range of the new-generation 4K D-ILA devices and delivers images with more contrast than ever before. Scenes with light and dark shades such as nightscapes can be projected with greater realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eJVC Advanced Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEquipped with Vivid picture mode that reproduces SDR content in rich colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid picture mode is a standard dynamic range (SDR) picture mode that reproduces content in rich colors. You can enjoy popular SDR video content, such as animation, in bright, rich colors and clear images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eProof of high-grade, high-quality projectors licensed with ISF Certifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll models are licensed with the ISF C3 (Certified Calibration Controls) mode, enabling trained dealers to professionally calibrate them to desired screen surfaces, lighting environments and video sources, and then securely store these precise settings into the projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e6-axis Color Management System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 6-axis matrix of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow enables the precise adjustment of hue, saturation, and intensity. Users can make adjustments suitable for the content as the projector allows precise management of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAuto Calibration function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing an optical sensor and proprietary software*2, optimum calibration can be applied in just a few easy steps to match the changes in optical characteristics caused by the installation situation of the projector. Auto-Calibration optimizes all essential elements found in the image, including color balance, gamma characteristics, color space, and color tracking. In the past, multiple calibrations were required, but now it's possible to complete the calibration with a single calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*2: An optical sensor and proprietary software, which is downloadable from JVC website, are required to perform auto calibration function. Refer to the JVC website for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eConvenient Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eInstallation Mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese projectors are equipped with Installation Mode that allows users to centrally manage settings related to installation in order to enjoy projected video optimized for each environment. As shown in the graphical interface, eight settings for Lens Control, Pixel Adjustment, Mask, Anamorphic on or off, Screen Setting, Installation Style, Keystone, and Aspect can be adjusted. Additionally, 5 different mode settings can be stored in memory and named as desired. Installation modes stored in memory for various environments can be called up immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eScreen Adjustment Mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreen Adjustment Mode is one of the nine Installation Modes described above. When the user selects a setting that best suits the screen being used from the Screen Adjustment Mode settings, the projector adjusts the image with natural color balance to match the screen. The mode is compatible with the latest models offered by the world's major screen manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDigital Keystone Function*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese projectors feature Digital Keystone Function. Digital Keystone adjusts keystone distortion that occurs when the projector is placed in a tilted position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* : Digital Keystone Function cannot be used simultaneously. Keystone adjustment corrects only in the vertical direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAnamorphic mode for wide cinematic films\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2.35:1 aspect ratio for wide cinematic films can be enjoyed by combining the projector with a third-party anamorphic lens to create dynamic picture reproduction just as can be seen in a movie theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUSB Back-up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB Back-up function can save and write settings on the main unit menu to a third-party USB flash drive all at once. It is important to save adjustments made by an installer or specialist, or to undo unintended adjustments made by children or family members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JVC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42542297907284,"sku":"JVC:DLA-NZ500","price":5999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/jvc-1.jpg?v=1727451671"},{"product_id":"jvc-dla-nz700-d-ila-laser-projector","title":"JVC DLA-NZ700 D-ILA Laser Projector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAll Components Redesigned\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical unit, lens, and circuit board have all been redesigned to achieve the world’s smallest native 4K projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eVolume Reduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DLA-NZ700 has a dimension reduction of 35% compared to the previous DLA-NZ7\/RS2100, while still incorporating a laser light source and native 4K D-ILA device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eRe-design of Air Intake and Exhaust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing the heat source exhaust at the rear, the potential impact of the image on the projection screen has been eliminated. This provides more flexibility for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEnvironmental Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of the new projector models uses significantly less plastic, which also reduces transportation costs. This leads to a product that is much more environmentally friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNative 4K\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe proprietary 0.69 inch native 4K D-ILA device enhances video quality and black details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHigh native contrast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DLA-NZ700\/RS2200 achieves 80,000:1 native contrast by simultaneously improving alignment control and pixel flatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUniform brightness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manufacturing process has improved uniformity of brightness across the entire screen, with beautiful image quality to every corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eLow Latency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLow Latency design further improves response to the player’s rapid operations, making it effective for displaying high frame-rate gaming content on large screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNew BLU-Escent Laser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJVC’s proprietary laser light source technology, Blu-Escent, uses a blue laser diode as the light source. The DLA-NZ700 achieves a high brightness of 2,300lm with a laser life expectancy of approximately 20,000 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eImproved Power Efficiency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DLA-NZ700’s brightness per watt of effective power is approximately 2 times that of the first model equipped with BLU-Escent Laser (the DLA-Z1 was released in January 2017, with a brightness of 3,000lm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eControlling the Luminance in 101 Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLU-Escent Laser can finely adjust the luminance according to the environment and preference using the Light Source Control by slider adjustment. There are a total of 101 (0 – 100) luminance control steps that can be used to make fine adjustments to match the target luminance in the environment and on the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eNewly Designed fully Motorized 4K Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSuperior Resolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNewly designed large aperture (80mm, 11groups, 15lenses) 4K compatible lens delivers full native 4K D-ILA resolution to every corner of the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eInstallation flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully electric (Zoom, Focus, Shift), with 70% vertical and 28% horizontal shifts for easy installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eUltimate Dynamic range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHDR Drastically Improves Expressive Power of Images\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to reproducing the rich video information of HDR content, including the extended brightness range, BT.2020 wide color gamut and 10-bit gradation, rely on the new D-ILA projectors. The DLA-NZ700 supports all HDR formats including HDR10 for Blu-ray and streaming, HLG for broadcasting, and the HDR10+ with dynamic metadata compatibility. The projectors’ improvements for higher brightness and contrast have helped to achieve a wider dynamic range, allowing users to enjoy an immersive experience with HDR images full of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDML (Display Mastering Luminance) for Better HDR Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDML (Max Display Mastering Luminance) metadata, which represents the nit level of the professional monitor used to grade the movie to the director's standards, is used to set the dynamic range of the title for improved HDR tone mapping. On the DLA-NZ700, both DML and MaxCLL values are used for the HDR levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHDR10+ described\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn HDR10, the basic standard for reproducing HDR content, there are only two pieces of information: MaxCLL, which represents the maximum brightness of the content, and MaxFALL, which represents the average maximum brightness. However with HDR10+, the luminance information for each scene is embedded in the content as metadata, which allows for scene-specific tone mapping and faithfully reproduces the HDR image intended by the creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGen2 Frame Adapt HDR Function for Brighter and More Colorful HDR Images\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frame Adapt HDR function, which uses a proprietary algorithm to instantaneously analyze the maximum brightness of any HDR10 content per scene or per frame and perform real-time tone mapping to optimal dynamic range for video projection, has evolved into the second generation (Gen2). The algorithm for tone mapping has been fully reexamined to achieve HDR images with higher definition. Furthermore, the proprietary algorithm for tone curve selection has also been improved to reproduce HDR images that are brighter, more colorful, and have a wider dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDeeper Blacks for Richer Gradation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Deep Black Tone Control has been added to Frame Adapt HDR, with a new algorithm to further subdue tones in dark areas to achieve more realistic darkness. This function maximizes the dynamic range of the new-generation 4K D-ILA devices and delivers images with more contrast than ever before. Scenes with light and dark shades such as nightscapes can be projected with greater realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eJVC Advanced Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCinema filters richly reproduce colorful images with a wide color gamut equivalent of DCI-P3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CINEMA FILTER enables the wide color gamut of of DCI-P3 film standards. HDR content typified by UHD Blu-ray, which has a much wider color gamut, can be richly depicted with gradations of the sky and sea, contrasting crimson roses and rows of fresh green trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEquipped with Vivid picture mode that reproduces SDR content in rich colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid picture mode is a standard dynamic range (SDR) picture mode that reproduces content in rich colors. You can enjoy popular SDR video content, such as animation, in bright, rich colors and clear images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eProof of high-grade, high-quality projectors licensed with ISF Certifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll models are licensed with the ISF C3 (Certified Calibration Controls) mode, enabling trained dealers to professionally calibrate them to desired screen surfaces, lighting environments, and video sources, and then securely store these precise settings into the projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e6-axis Color Management System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 6-axis matrix of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow enables the precise adjustment of hue, saturation, and intensity. Users can make adjustments suitable for the content as the projector allows precise management of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAuto Calibration function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing an optical sensor and proprietary software*2, optimum calibration can be applied in just a few easy steps to match the changes in optical characteristics caused by the installation situation of the projector. Auto-Calibration optimizes all essential elements found in the image, including color balance, gamma characteristics, color space, and color tracking. In the past, multiple calibrations were required, but now it's possible to complete the calibration with a single calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*2: An optical sensor and proprietary software, which is downloadable from JVC website, are required to perform auto calibration function. Refer to the JVC website for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eConvenient Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eInstallation Mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese projectors are equipped with Installation Mode that allows users to centrally manage settings related to installation in order to enjoy projected video optimized for each environment. As shown in the graphical interface, eight settings for Lens Control, Pixel Adjustment, Mask, Anamorphic on or off, Screen Setting, Installation Style, Keystone, and Aspect can be adjusted. Additionally, 5 different mode settings can be stored in memory and named as desired. Installation modes stored in memory for various environments can be called up immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eScreen Adjustment Mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreen Adjustment Mode is one of the nine Installation Modes described above. When the user selects a setting that best suits the screen being used from the Screen Adjustment Mode settings, the projector adjusts the image with natural color balance to match the screen. The mode is compatible with the latest models offered by the world's major screen manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDigital Keystone Function*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese projectors feature Digital Keystone Function. Digital Keystone adjusts keystone distortion that occurs when the projector is placed in a tilted position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e* : Digital Keystone Function cannot be used simultaneously. Keystone adjustment corrects only in the vertical direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAnamorphic mode for wide cinematic films\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2.35:1 aspect ratio for wide cinematic films can be enjoyed by combining the projector with a third-party anamorphic lens to create dynamic picture reproduction just as can be seen in a movie theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUSB Back-up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB Back-up function can save and write settings on the main unit menu to a third-party USB flash drive all at once. It is important to save adjustments made by an installer or specialist, or to undo unintended adjustments made by children or family members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JVC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42613493235796,"sku":"JVC:DLA-NZ700","price":7999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/jvc-1.jpg?v=1727451671"},{"product_id":"eversolo-dmp-a10-network-player-dac","title":"EverSolo DMP-A10 Network Player \u0026 DAC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt hasn’t been long since \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/eversolo\"\u003eEversolo\u003c\/a\u003e burst onto the audio scene, shaking things up with the goal of giving music lovers high-end features at prices that won’t break the bank. They’ve really sparked a shift in the world of music streaming, with other brands jumping on board to create streamers that boast big, beautiful screens and top-notch components. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a6-network-streamer-and-dac\"\u003eEversolo A6\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a6-master-edition-network-streamer-and-dac\"\u003eA6 Master Edition\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a8-network-streamer-dac-preamp\"\u003eA8\u003c\/a\u003e have become super popular, and after \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/blogs\/expert-advice\/eversolo-comparison\"\u003echecking them out earlier this year\u003c\/a\u003e, we totally get why—their build quality and performance are seriously impressive for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBut Eversolo hasn’t stopped there. They’ve been busy behind the scenes crafting something even more powerful that takes things up a notch from the A8. So, let’s dive into the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a10-network-player-dac\"\u003eEversolo DMP-A10\u003c\/a\u003e, their flagship streamer, DAC, and preamp that’s set to shake things up once again, but this time, at a higher level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_02-NQ0s7Zi2.jpg\" alt=\"Eversolo A10\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you'll notice about the A10 is its new design. It’s slightly bigger than the previous A8, coming in around 17 inches wide, 12 inches deep, and 4.6 inches tall. It also steps things up with a finely crafted, CNC-machined aluminum chassis, complete with metal fins on the sides that help with passive cooling. It just feels more solid, too, weighing in at almost 16 pounds compared to the A8’s 11. We personally like the look of the new fins—they give it a cool, modern look. But if you were a fan of the A8's simple black box vibe, this new design might take some getting used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_19_2-k0Q-VVWJ.jpg\" alt=\"Eversolo A10 front display\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, looking at the front panel, you'll spot some more upgrades. First off, there’s a dedicated power button on the left side now—probably because the new volume knob has been revamped with a built-in screen! You don’t see this feature on other products too often, and Eversolo's version is super cool. The circular screen on the knob can display the volume or even album artwork and can be customized to different themes. Of course, this feature is just for looks and won’t improve your sound, but it definitely makes the A10 easier to use and gives it a sleek, futuristic vibe. Plus, the bright and gorgeous screen has added a half inch and is updated to a 6.5” touchscreen. In our full review of other Eversolo units, we raved about how responsive and detailed the screens are, and the A10 is no exception—it’s super fast and smooth to navigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_30_1-3H74j8FM.jpg\" alt=\"Smart phones with Eversolo settings on the screen\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can control everything—your music, streaming services, settings, and more—right from the front touchscreen or through their well-organized and fast app. You can also set favorites, customize the home screen, and tweak how you want album art to appear while your music plays. Eversolo really nailed it with these screens, and we can’t stress that enough. With the large center touchscreen paired with the new screen on the volume knob, you’ll have all the info you need right at a glance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eOne really unique feature is the ability to cast the screen from your Eversolo to your phone. The screencast feature pulls up a direct screencast of what is on your screen and is completely interactive. What we found the screencast most useful for was the third-party apps. Since the third-party apps are not accessible on the Eversolo phone app, you can easily mirror the screen, open third-party apps, and have complete control of your music that way. It’s a clever workaround that seems to work rather well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe Eversolo app itself is also blazing fast and has all the features you should need. It’s easy to navigate, allows you to sign in and stream your music from your favorite music platform right in the app, and even has a universal music search feature to find songs across all of your streaming services. We used the app almost exclusively when we were testing all the Eversolo units, as it just seemed to be the easiest way to navigate and control everything. However, Eversolo does include a new refined remote that feels and looks pretty nice if you prefer to control it that way instead of always relying on your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_5_3-AquRG5cc.jpg\" alt=\"Eversolo A10 rear panel view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you check out the back of the A10, it looks pretty similar to the A8. You still get all the essentials—an ethernet port, balanced XLR inputs, RCA inputs, HDMI ARC, 2 coax inputs, 1 USB-B input, 2 USB-A’s, and 2 toslink inputs. For outputs, you’ve got balanced XLRs, RCAs, 1 coax, 1 Toslink, and 1 USB-A port. You’ll also have trigger in and out ports and a new SFP fiber port, allowing you to connect to your network via fiber when you purchase an additional SFP module. This is typically seen in high-end gear and allows you to have cleaner audio without an electrical connection between the network switch and the device itself. But the upgrade that we were excited to see was the addition of 2 dedicated subwoofer outs! This lets you hook up and fine-tune two subs directly through the A10 interface or app, delivering deep, balanced bass for your stereo or home theater setup. You have the ability to set sub level, crossover frequency and polarity for the subs which applies to both of them. However, you can then choose whether you want Stereo mode where it will crossover one sub with your left speaker and one with your right. You’ll see many two channel purists do this when they have their subs right next to their left and right speakers. If you have one sub or two subs that are in the corners of your room or other locations, you will instead choose Mixer mode which will mix the right and left to give you the same feed to both subs. We tested this in our system with two KEF subs and it worked flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the dual sub capability, the A10 also comes with its own room correction. Almost any room will have frequency peaks due to its shape and how the sound waves interact, which can really affect how your music sounds. That’s why we love systems that come with automated room correction. You usually see this in high-performance home theater gear, but Eversolo has brought Room Correction Technology to the A10, allowing it to automatically adjust the sound to reduce unwanted peaks and nulls created by the room. Using the included mic (or your own), you can easily run the correction, and it’ll do all the work for you. We tested it and found it definitely improved the sound in less than perfect rooms. Using a phone, you can get a pretty good correction curve, but using a dedicated mic gets you even better results.  It is not as powerful as something like Dirac Live with Bass Control that you see on higher-end steamer units like the NAD M66, but it works well and can easily be turned on and off. There are some tweaks you can do to the automated correction that we cover in our Tips and Tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_22-PdnIRDN4.jpg\" alt=\"Eversolo A10 settings screenshot\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to fine-tune things manually instead of relying on auto adjustments, the A10 still gives you full control with a parametric EQ. You can target specific frequencies, like 37Hz or 121Hz, and adjust how steep or wide the correction is. Plus, you get access to FIR filters, high-pass and low-pass filters, bass boost, a compressor, and delay control—so you can geek out as much as you want!\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe HDMI arc connection allows you to connect this right to your TV system too! We want to note here that there is no HDMI I2S  like there was on the A8 and no HDMI DSD\/Audio output port. However, Eversolo concluded that for the vast majority of folks, these would have been unused features that would add to the cost of the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eInside the A10, the impressive features continue. First off, Eversolo has designed the interior to separate noise and interference from different boards and has even added shielding on the front panel to ensure the audio signal remains pure and undisturbed. Plus, it has dual independent linear power supplies. This configuration consists of a toroidal transformer and a low-noise linear power supply to separate the digital system from the analog audio circuits, which helps eliminate interference and distortion. Anyone who’s into audio knows that a good power supply can make a huge difference—better ones generate less noise and give stronger support to all the components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_15_2-wBzJ3z7W.jpg\" alt=\"ESS ES9039PRO\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC inside is the extremely powerful ES9039PRO instead of the two AKM DACs found in the A8. We were big fans of that “velvet sound” that came from the A8, so we were a little surprised to see them change it up. However, when you look up the raw parts cost, the new ESS Sabre DAC comes in at almost twice the price. But what really matters is how it sounds, which we will get to shortly. And keep in mind that if you already have a better DAC without streaming capabilities, you can still attach the A10 with any of it’s digital outs. In fact, they’ve even incorporated an advanced electrical isolation circuit to reduce interference from high-noise power sources and grounding loop issues when you connect up an external DAC or USB device. The iCoupler technology inside transmits the clock signal and data to the isolated side in the correct time order and then resynchronizes them to maintain consistency. This may sound a bit technical, but all you really need to know is that any USB connection will be high quality with reduced jitter and maintain great signal accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A10 supports high-res audio up to 32-bit PCM at 768 kHz and DSD512. Plus, it supports nearly all the file formats you should need and gives you access to popular streaming platforms like Qobuz, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. You can also use Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, and it will soon be Roon Ready. It also runs on Eversolo's patented EOS operating system (Eversolo Original Sampling-rate Audio Engine) that bypasses Android’s SRC limitations to ensure the original sample rate output from any of the music apps for perfectly accurate playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n\u003cp\u003eThe A10 is also capable of Bluetooth 5.0, can rip and play CDs using an external CD drive, play music from a USB drive, and has 64GB of internal storage. You can easily rip CDs and store them directly on the unit, and if you wish to have more storage, you can install SSDs underneath the unit to have up to 4TB of total storage. You can also use this unit as a server to access all your files and play anywhere in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_06-9-KZlWyn.jpg\" alt=\"Inside view of Eversolo A10\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A10 also gets a cool upgrade in the clock department with custom-developed temperature control technology for the OCXO clock system. OCXO stands for Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator, and it keeps the temperature constant and stable regardless of external temperature changes. It’s considered the best-performing quartz crystal oscillator out there. Having a stable temperature helps eliminate any frequency fluctuations for less noise and low jitter. This is a step up from the clocks in their previous products, and these ones even undergo a rigorous testing process from Eversolo to be sure they perform to their standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eBut why does this even matter? Because even the smallest drift in a clock signal can cause tiny timing errors between samples, which impacts the audio quality. The more accurate the timing, the more alive and true-to-life your music sounds, as if you’re right there at the live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, just like the A8, the level adjustment is R2R-based. The fully balanced preamp in the A10 is well-made with precision resistors and relays to ensure precise volume control, allowing you to use it as a true analog preamp in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eOkay, so we’ve gone over most of the major features and technology of the new A10. Now, let’s talk about performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eWe tested the A10 with Parasound JC1 plus monoblock amps with KEF Reference 1 Meta bookshelves and KEF R11 Meta towers. This setup is extremely revealing and previously had an expensive streamer connected to it. So, it allowed us to evaluate the A10 sonically, particularly compared to a more expensive streamer solution. From a pure specification standpoint, you’d expect the A10 to shine, and it sure does. We set it up, ran room calibration, and then tweaked it until we felt it was really dialed in. Then, we ran a host of listening tests. We have to say, this A10 is incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eListening to tracks from different genres of music, like \u003cem\u003eThe Birth of a Band\u003c\/em\u003e by Quincy Jones and \u003cem\u003eStarboy\u003c\/em\u003e by The Weeknd, proved that the A10 has some serious chops. No matter what we played, the A10 just sounded phenomenal and proved that the ESS Dac inside was musical and enjoyable to listen to all day long. We could go on and on, but in short, the A10 rocks. If you have the budget and are looking for a streamer\/preamp, you will not be disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Eversolo-A10-20.jpg\" alt=\"Eversolo A10\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fun, we also tested the A10 with a pair of nice powered bookshelf speakers to simulate a situation where you have a limited budget and want to put the vast majority into this great streamer\/preamp and look to upgrade to better amps and speakers later. As you might expect, the A10 made these speakers come alive in a way we had not previously heard. So we believe the A10 could turn out to be not only a great steamer upgrade for people but also the start of a much better system over time. But if you want a deeper dive, you can check out our article at the link in the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003ePlus, if you want to pair up a matching amp, the Amp-F10 will be coming very soon, which will be the perfect match aesthetically. This is a completely redesigned amp from their previous Amp-F2, which was built from the ground up by Eversolo themselves. It will feature 200W per channel and up to 650 watts in bridged mode. We will have one in very soon for a review to put it to the test and let you know how it performs, so make sure you’re subscribed and have the notification bell turned on so you don’t miss that video when it drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eMany Eversolo fans are already sold on Eversolo and likely want to know how we feel the A10 stacks up against the A6, A6 Master, and A8. First of all, if you are using it as a streamer only without leveraging the DAC and pre-amp, it's likely not worth the upgrade. However, if you are really into great sound and have the budget, we do believe this is a worthy upgrade. You get upgraded clocks, power supply, dual subs, and room correction, along with overall sonic improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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We offer \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. We look forward to serving you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41652540833876,"sku":"EVERSOLO:DMP-A10","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/img_02-YsEWpW6i.jpg?v=1729960317"},{"product_id":"wharfedale-super-linton-bookshelf-speakers","title":"Wharfedale Super Linton Stand Mount Speakers - Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article is about the new Wharfedale Super Linton Heritage speakers. We will discuss their technology, performance, and if these great speakers are for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/SUPER-LINTON-Walnut-Lifestyle-_7_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWharfedale was founded in 1932 by Gilbert Briggs in Yorkshire, England after he built and perfected a loudspeaker in his cellar. This led to Wharfedale's first commercial loudspeaker in 1933, which quickly garnered a reputation for its excellent sound quality. In the 1940s, Wharfedale pioneered the 2-way loudspeaker, a hit with its expanded frequency response and more dynamic capability. In the 1960s, Wharfedale introduced the acoustic suspension cabinet design, allowing deeper bass in a smaller cabinet. Since then, Wharfedale has put its efforts toward innovation and has secured its spot as one of the leading speaker manufacturers coming out of England. With their popularity and cult status, the new Heritage speaker line brings new technology and materials while keeping the classic looks that have made Wharfedale speakers sought after all these years.\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen Wharfedale introduced the reborn Linton loudspeaker in 2019, they didn’t know just how popular that model would become. It has been Wharfedale’s biggest seller since its introduction. It is an excellent example of merging today’s materials and design knowledge with the classic British aesthetic that many find very appealing. Knowing how much of a hit this new speaker is, Wharfedale decided (just like they did in the 60s) that if the Linton is this popular, a super version will also be a hit. And this is precisely what Wharfedale did. Take the already extremely popular Linton and upgrade the components and cabinetry to give an even better-performing version. Riding on the success of the Super Denton loudspeaker introduced earlier this year, Wharfedale wanted to provide the Linton speaker the same supercharged treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/SUPER-LINTON_WALNUT_Artistic_R1.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNew Damped Enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt is well known that the enclosure is just as important as its drivers for producing excellent sound. The enclosure is built explicitly for the Super Linton, which has a combination of new technology while keeping the classic looks that Wharfedale is known for. The enclosure is 23.8\" x 11.8\" x 13.0\", which is slightly larger than the Linton's 22.2\" x 11.8\" x 13.0\" enclosure. Weight increases from around 40 lbs to about 43 lbs. The enclosure panels are built using a “sandwich” method. Two MDF layers are bonded with a special acoustic dampening glue that bonds these materials together. This construction method has the benefit of reducing resonance and giving the panels a higher rigidity. You hear more of the drivers and less of the enclosure, which is precisely what we want from a speaker enclosure. This is a considerable upgrade over the standard Linton’s cabinet and to us, it definitely boosted realism and accuracy in the music we tested them with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Super-Linton-colors_angles.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Super Linton color options\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Super Linton speakers come in walnut, mahogany, or black oak satin, featuring real, hand-matched wood veneers for a premium, furniture-grade look. On the back, you’ll find twin bass ports and high-quality binding posts. The Super Lintons don't support bi-wiring or bi-amping, and don’t need to, thanks to their 90dB sensitivity and easy-to-drive design. Also on the back is a vintage-style logo placard that proudly displays the model’s heritage, adding a touch of old-school charm. Wharfedale has done a fantastic job blending classic style with top-notch materials for a build quality designed to last generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Super Linton cabinet is designed to pair perfectly with the existing Linton speaker stands, which provide the ideal listening height and a stylish look. Custom-made for both the Linton and Super Linton models, these stands ensure a secure fit and even include a unique shelf that’s just the right size for storing your favorite records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eBetter Driver, Better Bass\u003c\/h2\u003e    \n    \u003cp\u003eThe Super Linton also has a new woofer. This new Kevlar coned driver has a more powerful motor structure that increases bass depth to 32 Hz, while the standard Linton is specified at 40 Hz. This means that the Super Linton is competent in the bass for a stand-mount speaker, and for some users, a subwoofer won’t even be necessary. In our testing, we definitely could feel that low end reaching deeper and made the overall sound a bit more full. Plus, the cone itself has a cool textured appearance with an inverted dust cap that we are big fans of if you decide to use them with no speaker grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/SUPER-LINTON-Bass-Unit-_1.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Super Linton Bass Unit Diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUpgraded Treble, Upgraded Realism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe tweeter in the Super Linton has gotten an upgrade to a high-quality 1” fabric dome with dampening material for even better performance. We immediately noticed the upgraded tweeter brought out more treble detail, smoothness, imaging, and soundstage compared to the regular Lintons. Plus, there’s a new 'short horn' waveguide with an improved profile that smooths out the transition into the midrange. The whole setup is mounted on the front baffle with a sleek metal plate, giving the Super Linton a clean, refined look. So, while the new Super Linton may look a lot like the original at first glance, these upgrades add up to a much better-sounding speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Super-Linton-High-Frequency-Unit-07.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Super Linton High Frequency Diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMidrange Driver Isolation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMoving to the midrange, the 5” Kevlar midrange driver is installed inside the Super Lintons cabinet in a separate chamber. This cylindrical chamber is filled with long-hair fiber, which cancels standing waves and gives vocals and instruments more clarity. This dampening and isolation allows the midrange to perform on par with the new woofer and tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNew Crossover, New Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnyone who has studied speaker design knows that the crossover can determine more about how a speaker sounds than about any or part of the speaker. Wharfedale decided they needed to give the Super Linton an upgraded, more capable crossover. Compared to the Lintons single PCB crossover boards, the Super Lintons have two boards—one for the midrange and high frequencies and one for the woofers. This keeps crosstalk between the components to a minimum and allows extra space to install the upgraded capacitors and inductors needed. Wharfedale carefully chose components that would complement the sound character of the Super Lintons. They even went so far as to use Linear Crystal-Oxygen Free Copper cables with a PE dielectric, ensuring better signal transfer. Looking at the upgraded crossovers, you can see that Wharfedale chose to use better components like precision resistors, air core inductors on the midrange and tweeters, and poly caps. These are the types of parts that great speaker designs are made of, and we are glad to see that here. Also, Wharfedale did an excellent job keeping the same 6-ohm nominal impedance (8-ohm compatible) and 90dB sensitivity of the Linton. This allows the Super LIntons to be driven by tube or solid-state amplifiers from 25-200 watts. This is great as it will enable users to have more amplification choices. Have a low-powered tube integrated, no problem; A high-powered solid-state, again, no problem, and with the higher-quality crossover, more of the amplifier’s tone will reach the speaker drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Super-Linton-Mahogany-Lifestyle-_1_1.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we unboxed the Super Lintons, we were very impressed with the fit and finish. The veneers are of high quality, and the finish is smooth. All of the joints were perfect, showing care during manufacturing. After mounting the Super Linton on the Wharfedale Linton stands, the Super Lintons were easy to move and get into position. At 43 lbs, they feel solid but are light enough for mobility not to be an issue. The Super Lintons come with good-looking grills but look so much better without them, so we kept them off for the duration of our tests. All of the equipment we used to test the Super Lintons were products we could see being paired with them. From the great \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/rotel-a14mkii-stereo-integrated-amplifier-black\"\u003eRotel A14MKII\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/hifi-rose-ra280-reference-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eHiFi Rose RA280\u003c\/a\u003e, or even the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/denon-home-amp-wireless-streaming-amplifier\"\u003e Denon Home Amp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/marantz-model-m1-wireless-streaming-amp-2-1\"\u003eMarantz M1\u003c\/a\u003e made great pairings with the Super Lintons. The combination of high sensitivity, quality crossover, and a soulful nature means that the Super Lintons will work with many of the quality high-end amplification on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eWe could tell the Super Lintons were cut from the same cloth as the Lintons. On first listen, the DNA was made apparent. Listening to the new album from The Cure, \u003cem\u003eSongs From A Lost World\u003c\/em\u003e  we were met with the same full-bodied type of sound that the standard Lintons gave us but turned up a few notches. The bass has more punch and bass detail. The midrange takes a step up in detail and focus, and the treble is more dynamic and detailed. It is genuinely a hot-rodded Linton at its heart. The soundstage and imaging are still outstanding for this price class and show that if designed correctly, vintage-styled speakers can perform equally to their more contemporary-looking competition. \u003c\/p\u003e    \n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/wkql2j69b68tb?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"600\" height=\"140\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \n    \n\u003cp\u003eTaking things back to the year 2000, we listened to Audioslave’s self-titled album and were impressed with what we heard. The treble is more detailed than the standard Lintons while not adding any aggressiveness. The upgraded midrange dampening helped bring Chris Cornell’s voice to life and let it float in the room. Guitars, bass guitar, and drums all sounded punchy and balanced. For their price class, the Super Lintons are definitely worth looking at, even for folks who aren’t exactly looking for vintage-looking speakers. They are just a good speaker, period.\u003c\/p\u003e \n    \n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/0696998696822?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"600\" height=\"140\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Super-Linton-Mahogany-Lifestyle-_2_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\nWe enjoyed our time with the new Wharfedale Super Lintons and feel that they are well-designed speakers that offer a lot of performance for the money. They are designed and built well and offer significant upgrades over the standard Linton. The new woofers and tweeters improve their areas of performance, and the dampened midrange chamber improves midrange clarity and focus. There are many options in the Super Lintons price class, but not many offer the vintage vibe while offering today’s better driver and crossover technology. If you are looking for a great speaker that is easy to install and position, has a cool vintage stand, and offers outstanding performance for the money, look at the new Wharfedale Super Linton. Are you in the market for speakers, and are you wondering if the Super Lintons will be right for you? Give our knowledgeable staff here at Audio Advice a call, email, or chat on our website to see if the new Super Lintons would suit your system.\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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In response, they launched their highly acclaimed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a6-network-streamer-and-dac\"\u003eA6\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a6-master-edition-network-streamer-and-dac\"\u003eA6 Master Edition\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a8-network-streamer-dac-preamp\"\u003eA8 music streamers\u003c\/a\u003e. These devices became instant hits, praised for their premium components, user-friendly app, and an unbeatable value that left many customers impressed by how much they got for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to today, and Eversolo has taken things to the next level with the release of their flagship music streamer, the A10. Packed with even more advanced features and premium components, it’s designed for listeners who are looking for exceptional detail and clarity in their music. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a10-network-player-dac\"\u003eWe’ve done a full review of the A10\u003c\/a\u003e. But here’s the bottom line: we were thoroughly impressed with its capabilities and overall sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/S-4.66.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of Eversolo AMP-F10\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eIs the AMP-F10 the Missing Piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only thing that would really bring the A10 to the next level would be a matching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/home-audio-components-power-amps\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e. Well, our wishes were granted. We’re excited to introduce the 2-channel Eversolo AMP-F10, a 200W per channel Class AB amplifier that perfectly matches the aesthetics of the A10, so you can stack the two together to create a system that is sure to bring your music to life. So, let’s dive in and take a look at what the AMP-F10 has to offer and if it would be the right fit for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amp-F10 isn’t Eversolo’s first amplifier. They previously released the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/eversolo-amp-f2-audio-power-amplifier\"\u003eAmp-F2\u003c\/a\u003e, a class D amp developed in collaboration with Starke Sound that could output 145 watts at 8 ohms. And while it looked nice with the A6 and A6 Master Edition, we found that there were so many other amps that we enjoyed with our Eversolo test units. The new F10, on the other hand, is a whole new story. It’s a much more premium product that Eversolo developed themselves that is set to once again compete with products in a higher price category like the A10. And this time, it’s not just an amp to match aesthetically with the A10 streamer; it brings the guts to be a very worthy amplifier that’s worth considering, even if you don’t own the A10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/QQ20241030-134340.jpg\" alt=\"Eversolo AMP-F10\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F10 comes in around 17 inches wide and 12 inches deep, the same size as A10. However, it’s about an inch taller at 5.7 inches. It’s also quite heavy, thanks to its 1000-watt toroidal transformer power supply and other high end components inside that we will discuss shortly. The fit and finish match the A10 to a tee. It features the same exact dark brushed metal look with the new heat sink fins on the side and the same Eversolo logo and power button as the A10. However, instead of a touchscreen on the front, there is a simply the power button and a window that shows two real VU meters. There are even small lights inside to highlight the new meters, giving it a super classy and upscale look.\u003c\/p\u003e   \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/QQ20241030-140725.jpg\" alt=\"Detail view of Eversolo AMP-F10\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has small feet on it that give it enough space to allow both units to breathe properly when stacking the F10 on top of the A10. We’re big fans of the appearance of these new units and absolutely love the look of them stacked together. It may not be what you’re traditionally used to seeing, but we’re happy to see Eversolo give us a futuristic vibe with a touch of classic looks in it with the analog VU meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/S-3.65.jpg\" alt=\"Eversolo AMP-F10 rear view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the back of the amp, you have your left and right speaker outputs, standby switch mode switch, and trigger in and outs. The standby mode switch allows you to set the unit to wake up via trigger or manual by turning it on yourself or booting up when it hears an incoming signal. You also get a switch to change the sensitivity to 29DB or 23DB; this can come in handy based on the output levels of your streamer\/preamp and\/or speakers. The audiophiles on our support team will be more than happy to help you determine which is best for your system.   There is also a switch to change it from Stereo if you’re just using one amp or “Bridge” if you plan on pairing two of the F10s together. In addition, you have balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs with a switch to indicate which one you are using. If the source or preamp you are connecting to the F10 has balanced audio outs, we recommend them in most cases. The balanced feed eliminates any noise the cables might pick up, which is especially important if you have a long cable run, which happens when people put the power amp closer to their speakers. It is really a nice touch to see this at this price point. However, we will point out that it has balanced inputs for the advantage balanced cables offer in noise reduction, but the internal audio path is not fully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eIf you decide you want to pair up two F10 amps and use them in Bridge mode, you can get up to 650 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 950 watts per channel at 4 ohms. One amp F10 will get you 200 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 320 watts per channel at 4 ohms. Now, this is quite impressive and has plenty of power to drive most modern speakers today. To complement its power, Eversolo has also stated it has an ultra-low total harmonic distortion of 0.008% and a signal-to-noise ratio of 113 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/6_60af7291-1846-4bd0-9bcd-cc8ebcf62409.jpg\" alt=\"Interior view of Eversolo AMP-F10\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWhat’s Inside the AMP-F10?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlright, let’s now take a look inside the new F10 amp. First, this is a Class AB amplifier that runs at Class A at low power and then switches to Class AB at higher demands. It has a large 1000-watt toroidal transformer, which is a dual-channel independent linear power supply. Since the channels are separated, this will help prevent interference between the two channels but also give each channel dedicated current. With a powerful 1000-watt reserve of power, you can be sure your music with dynamic passages is handled with ease. In addition, they’ve included five pairs of high-current MOSFETs per channel which really puts this in the serious amplifier league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEversolo has also included advanced dual differential amps inside, which are tailored for low-level audio signals. The symmetrical circuit design and negative feedback technology that they’ve used will also help to minimize distortion and expand the dynamic range of your music. Plus, the F10 has a damping factor that exceeds 600 to ensure power and clear low-frequency performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, the F10 uses an innovative DC filtering circuit between the main AC supply and audio circuit to remove any low-frequency DC interference. This helps ensure clean AC power is delivered to the audio circuits to improve their performance. Now, this all might sound a little technical, but suffice it to say that Eversolo has definitely put a ton of thought into this new amp, and it is a huge step up from their first F2 amp in just about every single way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all the technical stuff aside, we know a lot of people will want to know how this Amp F10 sounds and if it will be the best fit for them. So we put it to the test with multiple different speakers from brands like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/sonus-faber\"\u003eSonus Faber\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/focal\"\u003eFocal\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/bowers-wilkins\"\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins\u003c\/a\u003e to really get a good feel for it was capable of. Listening to tracks from different genres showed us that this amp has a very detailed sound. If you are a very analytical listener, this amp will be a great option for you. We did find it to be a bit on the lean or, as some might say, analytical side when compared to other options in this price class, but each and every instrument or voice was placed perfectly in the soundstage that it delivered. No, it’s not going to sound as warm and lively as a more expensive tube amp, but it doesn’t seem like that is what Eversolo is going for here. Instead, you have a very solidly built amplifier that matches up perfectly with the Eversolo A10 preamp\/streamer. So, if you own the A10 or are a big fan of Eversolo and are into very detailed sound, the F10 might be an obvious choice to pair up, and you’re ready to go. You can even add a second one down the road and bridge them together for more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you’re really into the sound and want to explore more options that might sound different in this price range, there are a lot of options out there from classic brands like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/marantz\"\u003eMarantz\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/rotel\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/anthem\"\u003eAnthem\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/nad\"\u003eNAD\u003c\/a\u003e, and more that we feel are worthy options that could potentially be a much better match for you.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, our best advice here would be that if you own the A10 and are set on Eversolo and want to match aesthetics, the F10 will be your best bet. But if you want to explore more, please stop by one of our award-winning showrooms or reach out to our team of experts. We can help you out by learning about your setup and listening styles and recommending the best fit for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, we have to give props to Eversolo for venturing into the world of amplifiers to pair up with their extremely great streamer products. We believe they will take the learnings of these new A10 and F10 units that are much higher end and hopefully trickle them down into their other more affordable options down the line. It’s great to see more competition in the market and to have companies continue to push the limits of what's possible in the world of audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n   \u003chr\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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We offer \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. We look forward to serving you!\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41713381802068,"sku":"EVERSOLO:AMP-F10","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/S4.66.jpg?v=1732040536"},{"product_id":"eversolo-dmp-a6-gen-2-network-streamer-dac","title":"EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 Network Streamer \u0026 DAC - Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFull-Aluminum Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe unit is constructed from integrated aerospace-grade aluminum, processed with precise CNC techniques. The sturdy yet elegant aluminum appearance enhances durability while effectively shielding external interference, ensuring pure audio signal transmission. The refined matte texture adds a touch of luxury, transforming every interaction into an exquisite sensory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eLarge Touchscreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe large touch display combines convenience with beauty. High resolution makes playback information and controls clear at a glance. Whether browsing your music library or adjusting settings, everything is intuitive and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUltra-Low Noise Audio Linear Power Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe newly upgraded linear power supply operates with a noise level below 40uV, delivering a cleaner and more stable power source for the audio circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFully Balanced Circuit Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe fully balanced design from decoding to output, paired with XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced interfaces, delivers lower distortion and a greater dynamic range. 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From classical to electronic, you can always experience music that’s as pure as the original master recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCreate Your Personalized Music Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe DMP-A6 Gen 2 not only boasts powerful playback and decoding capabilities but also supports cross-platform addition of music files from local drives or network storage. It automatically categorizes and displays information such as artists, composers, albums, genre, sample rate and so on, while also supporting functions like quick searches, creating a dedicated music library just for you(music files need to contain ID3 metadata).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eRich Streaming Music Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWith deep system integration, easily access Eversolo's customized TIDAL, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Presto Music, Radio Paradise, and other mainstream streaming services. 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It offers precise EQ gain adjustments and fine-tuned volume balancing for the left and right channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eBuilt-in SMB Sharing Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEasily share local files across devices in your local network without extra setup, enjoying convenient music sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e4GB DDR Memory + 32GB eMMC Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLarge memory ensures stable multitasking, while 32GB of internal storage is perfect for holding high-quality audio files and system resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSupports M.2 NVMe SSD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe SSD slot on the bottom supports up to 4TB SSD, allowing you to expand your music library. High-speed interfaces ensure instant loading and playback, everything is smooth and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eQuad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 Processor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe powerful quad-core processor provides strong performance support, making decoding, operation, and multitasking smooth. Whether loading large files or processing high-spec audio streams, it handles them all effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHDMI ARC allows direct transmission of TV audio to the DMP-A6 Gen 2. \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHDMI Multi-Channel Output\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSupports DSD Native and up to 5.1 channel output, combining music and home theater for a thrilling surround sound experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eBluetooth 5.0 Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWith the Qualcomm QCC5125 chip, it offers low latency, high-quality transmission, and supports SBC and AAC codecs, ensuring perfect connectivity between your mobile device and player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCompatible with Multiple Protocols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSupports NFS, SMB, WebDAV, and UPnP protocols, making it easy to extract music from home storage devices or personal computers with simple and intuitive operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSupports External USB CD-Rom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRevive your CD collection with support for both playback and ripping, easily digitizing and preserving traditional CD albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSeamless Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSupports HDMI ARC and TRIGGER function. HDMI ARC allows direct transmission of TV audio to the DMP-A6 Gen 2, reducing cable connections. TRIGGER enables devices to interact with each other, automatically powering on and off. Perfect for home theater systems, offering a simple and efficient audio solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAdded WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe DMP-A6 Gen 2 introduces the WOL (Wake-on-LAN) feature, allowing you to wake up the device via the app without manual intervention. This feature makes your music accessible anytime and anywhere, enhancing the convenience of your Hi-Fi experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px\"\u003e*Requires a wired network connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEversolo Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEasily control via smartphone or tablet, managing your music library, adjusting settings, or selecting playback devices, offering a more personalized and user-friendly music experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41792616333396,"sku":"EVERSOLO:DMP-A6-GEN2","price":859.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/1_45bd7f15-bc9c-42cd-9e53-0b1faeda1c4d.jpg?v=1737149595"},{"product_id":"eversolo-dmp-a6-master-edition-gen-2-network-streamer-dac","title":"EverSolo DMP-A6 Master Edition GEN2 Music Streamer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAerospace-Grade Full-Aluminum Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is constructed from integrated aerospace-grade aluminum, processed with precise CNC techniques. The sturdy yet elegant aluminum appearance enhances durability while effectively shielding external interference, ensuring pure audio signal transmission. The refined matte texture adds a touch of luxury, transforming every interaction into an exquisite sensory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eRetina-Level High-Res Large Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large touch display combines convenience with beauty. High resolution makes playback information and controls clear at a glance. Whether browsing your music library or adjusting settings, everything is intuitive and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eRGB Dynamic Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand new volume knob of the DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 emits a captivating gradient light halo, adding an emotional touch and elevating the experience of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUltra-Low Jitter Femtosecond Clock Synchronization Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock system has been upgraded with ultra-low noise jitter, making digital audio signals even purer. The combination of ultra-low noise jitter clock oscillators and optimized algorithms reduces clock jitter to an extremely low level, ensuring stable rhythm and pure tonal quality in the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eOPA1612 I\/V Operational Amplifier Network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 adopts the OPA1612 amplifier array, with noise as low as 1.1nV\/√Hz and a distortion rate of only 0.000015% at 1kHz. This ensures lossless signal amplification and transmission, significantly enhancing the sound's dynamic range and integrity. It adapts to various output methods, delivering the optimal listening experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eUltra-Low Noise Audio Linear Power Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly upgraded linear power supply operates with a noise level below 40uV, delivering a cleaner and more stable power source for the audio circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFully Balanced Circuit Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully balanced design from decoding to output, paired with XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced interfaces, delivers lower distortion and a greater dynamic range. Whether connecting power amplifiers or an active speaker, the DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 ensures more detailed and accurate sound expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDual ES9038Q2M High-Fidelity DAC Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo high-performance DAC chips independently process the left and right channels, providing amazing dynamic range and detailed resolution. Even complex symphonies are clearly rendered, faithfully reproducing the soundstage and atmosphere of the live recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXMOS XU316 Audio Interface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upgraded XMOS chip offers significantly enhanced processing power, supporting DSD512 Native and PCM 768kHz@32Bit decoding, ensuring high-resolution audio is delivered in its native quality, making every note rich and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEversolo Self-Developed EOS Audio Engine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative audio processing engine bypasses SRC limitations, providing original high-fidelity sound quality. Whether playing local music or streaming from third-party apps (like Apple Music), it ensures the best resolution playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEVC Output Engine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVC engine uses a unique volume adjustment algorithm to precisely eliminate errors at different gain levels, ensuring that while adjusting the volume, the signal shape remains unchanged, thus providing the back-end DAC with more complete audio information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSupports Various Master Formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 supports a wide range of high-fidelity music formats, including DSD, MQA, FLAC, APE, and WAV, meeting the diverse needs of hi-res audio enthusiasts. From classical to electronic, you can always experience music that’s as pure as the original master recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eComprehensive Mainstream Music Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough deep system integration, easily access a wide range of mainstream streaming services, including the customized eversolo versions of TIDAL, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Presto Music, Radio Paradise, and more. Discover the latest high-resolution music anytime, making your music library rich and satisfying all your musical explorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCreate Your Personalized Music Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 not only boasts powerful playback and decoding capabilities but also supports cross-platform addition of music files from local drives or network storage. It automatically categorizes and displays information such as artists, composers, albums, genre, sample rate and so on, while also supporting functions like quick searches, creating a dedicated music library just for you(music files need to contain ID3 metadata).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003e*Supports Gapless Playback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCross-service Hybrid Play Queues and Playlists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith multiple integrated music services, you can easily customize your own cross-service hybrid playlists and queues. Whether it’s cherished tracks from different platforms or a blend of various music styles, the DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 can smoothly integrate them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eRoon Ready \u0026amp; Tidal Connect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeamlessly supports Roon and TIDAL Connect, integrating your digital music ecosystem and optimizing streaming experience. With just a tap on the screen or through a mobile app, you can easily switch devices and immerse yourself in music anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGlobal Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross-platform global music collection integrates favorites from various online music platforms. Through smart categorization and search, finding your favorite tracks has never been easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e10-Band EQ with Pro-Level Customization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a professional equalizer, users can tailor the settings and parameters to their personal preferences. It offers precise EQ gain adjustments and fine-tuned volume balancing for the left and right channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eComprehensive Coverage of Network Cloud and Sharing Protocols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily share local files across devices in your local network without extra setup, enjoying convenient music sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003e4GB DDR Memory + 32GB eMMC Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge memory ensures stable multitasking, while 32GB of internal storage is perfect for holding high-quality audio files and system resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSupports M.2 NVMe SSD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSD slot on the bottom supports up to 4TB SSD, allowing you to expand your music library. High-speed interfaces ensure instant loading and playback, everything is smooth and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eQuad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 Processor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powerful quad-core processor provides strong performance support, making decoding, operation, and multitasking smooth. Whether loading large files or processing high-spec audio streams, it handles them all effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI ARC allows direct transmission of TV audio to the DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eHDMI Multi-Channel Output\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports DSD Native and up to 5.1 channel output, combining music and home theater for a thrilling surround sound experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eBluetooth 5.0 Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Qualcomm QCC5125 chip, it offers low latency, high-quality transmission, and supports SBC and AAC codecs, ensuring perfect connectivity between your mobile device and player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCompatible with Multiple Protocols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports NFS, SMB, WebDAV, and UPnP protocols, making it easy to extract music from home storage devices or personal computers with simple and intuitive operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSupports External USB CD-Rom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevive your CD collection with support for both playback and ripping, easily digitizing and preserving traditional CD albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSeamless Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports HDMI ARC and TRIGGER function. HDMI ARC allows direct transmission of TV audio to the DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2, reducing cable connections. TRIGGER enables devices to interact with each other, automatically powering on and off. Perfect for home theater systems, offering a simple and efficient audio solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAdded WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 introduces the WOL (Wake-on-LAN) feature, allowing you to wake up the device via the app without manual intervention. This feature makes your music accessible anytime and anywhere, enhancing the convenience of your Hi-Fi experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003e*Requires a wired network connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eEversolo Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily control via smartphone or tablet, managing your music library, adjusting settings, or selecting playback devices, offering a more personalized and user-friendly music experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41915590901844,"sku":"EVERSOLO:DMP-A6-ME-GEN2","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":41915590934612,"sku":"EVRS:DMP-A6-ME-GEN2-BLK","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/1_2dd521a9-557f-4532-91fd-6c8c922902d4.jpg?v=1737152210"},{"product_id":"sony-bravia-projector-7-vpl-xw5100es-4k-hdr-projector","title":"Sony BRAVIA Projector 7 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article is about a brand new front projector from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/sony\"\u003eSony\u003c\/a\u003e: the Bravia Projector 7. Sony has been one of our favorite brands for decades at Audio Advice, as we love their performance and long-term reliability. Similar to almost all video brands, they will introduce improved models every couple of years. In some cases, the updates are minor, and in others, they are a pretty big deal. With the new Bravia 7, we are getting some major updates that make the Bravia 7 the most affordable Sony projector with their great new XR technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 2021, Sony introduced a new processor technology for their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/home-theater-televisions\"\u003eflat-screen TVs\u003c\/a\u003e called XR. It greatly improved the picture quality of their TVs, and we were wondering when it would filter its way over to the video side. In 2024, Sony introduced the Bravia 9 and Bravia 8 projectors that included this new tech, but we knew it would only be a matter of time before we saw it in a more affordable projector. That is what this new Bravia Projector 7 is all about: getting their wonderful XR tech into a more affordable model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advice was lucky enough to get a very early sample of the Bravia Projector 7 before its launch and our team spent quite a bit of time putting it through its paces and doing all of the testing we normally do for our patented home theater design tool. We will share our findings on what we saw at the end of this article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/vplxw5100bw_others_241119_015.jpg\" alt=\"Sony VPL-XW5100ES Projectors in black and white\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new Bravia Projector 7 is going to make a lot of people happy. It comes in with 2200 lumens from a laser light source, has the incredible XR processor, and even has a feature called Aspect Ratio Scaling for fans of widescreen we will get into later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, we will go into all of the advantages the XR processor offers, then offer you some comparisons to the models both above and below the Bravia Projector 7 to help you determine which might be best for your home theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore diving into the exciting new tech in this new projector, let’s talk about why Sony products have consistently excelled in the video industry. First off, their products are built to last—often for decades. At Audio Advice, we’ve been one of Sony’s top dealers for nearly 40 years, and in our experience, their customer service is outstanding. On the rare occasion a Sony product does have an issue, they make it easy for us to take care of our customers, so owning a Sony product is hassle-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are their products reliable, but they’re also top performers. Sony has been setting the standard for video quality for years, and we believe a huge part of that is their involvement in every part of the video creation process. Their slogan, “From Lens to Living Room,” really says it all. No other company can match Sony’s reach in every step of the video chain, from filming to the final viewing experience in your home theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, Sony’s video cameras are some of the best in the world, used in blockbuster films like \u003cem\u003eTop Gun: Maverick\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAvatar: The Way of Water\u003c\/em\u003e. They also create industry-leading post-production equipment for video editing and even delve into Dolby Atmos sound mixing. More recently, Sony has gotten involved in virtual production, contributing to shows like \u003cem\u003eHouse of the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are involved in every step of the process, your engineers learn a lot about how to produce images that bring you closer to real life. We can not think of any other projector or TV company that even comes close to so many parts of producing a movie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we’re passionate home theater enthusiasts who know how to help you get the most out of your system—but we don’t stop there. We rigorously test products both in our lab and in our own home setups. This allows us to offer practical tips and tricks to ensure you’re getting the best possible picture. With so many custom settings available, knowing exactly where to make adjustments can have a huge impact—and we’ve pinpointed some key tweaks that really makes this projector shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to our professional installers applying these tips and optimal settings, we share them with everyone who purchases from AudioAdvice.com to ensure you’re getting the best picture possible. Once you purchase a projector from Audio Advice, you’ll have our team of experts ready to help in any way possible to help you get the best out of it. And if you are near one of our stores, you can even come in and experience front projection at its best in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, let's now get into what Sony has put into this new projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we mentioned earlier, the real game-changer here is the XR processor. In our experience, the video processor is what truly defines a display’s quality. You could have impressive brightness and a top-notch lens on your projector, but without a first-class processor, the picture will fall flat. Sony’s new XR Cognitive processor takes things to the next level by using AI to analyze multiple elements in every single frame of the signal—things like color, contrast, clarity, motion, and even the focal points of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it stand out is that it references millions of images from Sony’s vast video image library to adjust the picture in real-time, ensuring it looks as lifelike as possible. Think of the processor like a conductor, carefully directing each section of the orchestra to assure every part is in perfect sync for the best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony projectors have always delivered stunning, lifelike images, and with the XR processor, they’ve taken realism to a whole new level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Dynamic Tone Mapping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest leap forward with the XR Cognitive processor is how much better it handles HDR content. Almost every new movie and TV show is produced in HDR—High Dynamic Range—which uses the incredible resolution of 4K to deliver even more lifelike images. But here's the challenge for projectors: HDR was designed for displays capable of producing extremely bright images. Brightness is measured in Nits, and HDR content typically requires a range from 1,000 to as much as 10,000 Nits. Most front projectors, however, fall between 75 and 150 Nits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where tone mapping comes in. It was developed to help projectors deliver the benefits of HDR, but if you remember watching HDR on early projectors a few years back, you probably noticed how the image got quite dark. Thankfully, tone mapping has come a long way. In our testing, the jump from Sony’s previous X1 processor to the XR Cognitive processor’s Dynamic Tone Mapping was substantial. This new system called Pro Cinematic HDR, allows Sony to really boost the highlights without any clipping, keeping the image as bright as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/XR-Dynamic-Tone-Mapping-Bright_aa1ac488-f7cd-477c-8358-4ce6f43f4619.jpg\" alt=\"Sony XR Dynamic Tone Mapping Example\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Deep Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother cool part about the XR processor is how it improves black levels. Sony calls this portion of their tech, XR Deep Black. Here, the XR cognitive processor uses laser dimming and gain adjustments to make the image come to life, as you can see in this comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/XR-Deep-Black_60748378-ca8d-48c9-b7e3-fe97ebc6ed7a.jpg\" alt=\"Sony XR Deep Black comparison\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Triluminos Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony’s method of getting the most accurate color out of images has been around for a long time with their Triluminos Pro. Using the XR Cognitive processor makes it even better with color that just appears so lifelike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/PQ-5_XR-Triluminos-Pro_d16501cc-f003-4c53-bd33-7d7bc0f16b0f.jpg\" alt=\"Sony XR Triluminos Pro example\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Clear Image\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo minimize noise and motion blur while enhancing clarity, the XR Cognitive processor uses a cross-analysis of individual objects in the image. By leveraging Sony’s Super Resolution database, it refines the details of every single object on the screen, giving you a sharper and more defined picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe processor also divides the image into multiple zones, applying dynamic frame analysis to reduce noise caused by video compression. At the same time, it preserves the natural grain found in real film, ensuring you experience the content just as the creator intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/PQ-11_Beautiful-images-without-noise_6b591806-99ca-4511-bdc1-1376041bf814.jpg\" alt=\"Sony XR Clear Image comparison\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eXR Upscaling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith much of today’s content still being in standard HD, upscaling plays a crucial role in any video display. Upscaling takes a lower resolution signal and converts it to 4K, enhancing both clarity and detail. Sony has always excelled in this area, and the XR Cognitive processor takes it to an even higher level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, the XR Cognitive processor is a big jump up over the processor in the previous model, but there are some more features that make the Bravia 7 stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/PQ-10_Everything-upscaled-to-4K-quality_27191edc-5996-4c57-b203-12c36c8cf0ef.jpg\" alt=\"Sony XR Upscaling comparison\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eLaser Light Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaser engines in front projectors are a relatively new innovation, and Sony was one of the first to embrace this fantastic technology. One of the biggest advantages of laser engines is that you never have to worry about replacing a lamp, as they offer a lifespan of around 20,000 viewing hours. To put that in perspective, you could watch a 2-hour movie every day for over 27 years and still not hit 20,000 hours!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother benefit of laser light engines is their ability to produce a bright, vibrant image with colors that appear more natural to the human eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/PQ-15_Sony-unique-Laser-light-source_702ea5ad-3825-4b47-ac40-589a15d2ad3c.jpg\" alt=\"Sony Unique Laser Light Source Illustration\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eLens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Sony’s extensive experience in video and still camera lenses, you can always expect to get a super high quality lens on a Sony projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout features of Sony lenses is how they maintain high light output, even as you move further away from the screen. When we developed our free home theater design tool and projection throw distance tools at audioadvice.com, we took the time to measure each projector’s light output at various throw distances using a white field and a high-end light meter. We continue to do this for every new projector we add to our tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this extensive testing, we discovered something you won’t typically find in the specs. Some projectors show a significant drop in light output at the far end of their throw distance range, while Sony lenses generally hold up much better. For those new to this, the throw distance is how far your projector is positioned from the screen. Many people prefer to place their projector at the back of their theater, which often puts it at the longer end of the throw range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bravia 7 actually had the best test results we have seen to date. While many projectors will lose as much as 40-48% of their light output comparing the shortest to longest distance, the Bravia 7 was only around 15% which is even better than the other Sony’s which are usually 22-24%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use our free tool to see the nit levels you can expect based on different projector and screen combinations, screen size, screen gain, and throw distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens on the Bravia 7 is the same manual zoom lens as the XW5000ES, but Sony has added some tech so that fans of widescreen can easily use the Bravia 7. Even though this lens has manual zoom, which would normally preclude this one from being used with a widescreen unless you added an external lens or video scaler, Sony has a new feature called Aspect Ratio Scaling. What this lets you do is use a 2.35 widescreen and set the Bravia 7 up so a 2.35 movie fills the screen. Then, when you are ready to watch 16:9 content, the projector digitally scales the image to fit the screen. Normally, the image would spill over the top and bottom of the screen and you would use another lens zoom preset to zoom the lens so the image fits the screen. But since the Bravia 7 is manual, this would not be possible which is why it is great to see this new feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/blogs\/expert-advice\/widescreen-explained\"\u003eWidescreen Explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGaming Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamers will be happy to know the new Bravia 7 accepts up to 4K\/120 frames per second, has HDMI 2.1, and also accepts 4K\/48 frames per second. Plus, there is a new Auto Low Latency Mode for gaming. This will see the flag coming from your gaming console in the EDID and automatically switch over. Lag is very low for a projector with 4K60 down to 21 milliseconds, with 4K120 and 1080P\/120 both down to 12 milliseconds, which will put a smile on the face of those of you into hardcore gaming!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/RE-5_Auto-Low-Latency-Mode_e0dcb5af-39dc-4dc6-81c8-3133c1b71231.jpg\" alt=\"Sony Low Latency Mode\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/RE-4_4K.120-fps_b9be7a16-8058-4f3f-8ee1-3c981f710960.jpg\" alt=\"FPS illustration\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSetup Enhancements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you who like to DIY your projector setup, Sony has listened. There is now advanced Keystone Correction should you not have the perfect situation. This system in the Bravia 7 uses digital corner correction functions with XR Clear Image to maintain as much clarity as possible. Unlike in the past, where you adjusted the whole image, this new system allows you to adjust each corner individually, putting this feature up there with some high-end separate video processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Screenshot-2024-09-03-at-2.30.48_PM_95c8d20c-42db-478a-8f6f-b76810d64718.jpg\" alt=\"Setup screenshot - Sony Projector\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would come in handy if you were not able to put the projector at or below the top of your screen. You might need to mount it right against the ceiling and have your screen a foot or so down. This will take out keystoning which normally happens when you set up the screen to projector geometry this way. This is a super cool solution and will be loved by anyone who needs their projector mounted flush to the ceiling. We should note figuring out just how high you can have your projector above the screen is a little tricky. The specs simply say Vertical +\/- 71%, Horizontal +\/- 25%. So, doing all the math is pretty intense, which is one reason we developed our free tool. It will show you exactly how high you can go after you enter your screen size and find your ideal throw distance, as it is doing all the math in the background! However, we still suggest, if possible, that you keep the top of the projector lens level with the top of your screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother nice addition is better blanking to help get your image perfect on your screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bravia 7 comes pretty well-calibrated out of the box. Although we’ve found in our lab a few key adjustments that we think really help dial it in at a level not previously possible. For you DIYers we’ve included these adjustments in our Tips and Tricks guide that we send out with the projector. For those of you who have some test gear and want to dive in yourself or hire a calibrator, Sony has added some new and deeper settings for color correction, color space, and gamma correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Bravia Projector 7 came in a large Pelican case and we were very excited to get it connected up to check out. We did all of our testing using a Stewart StudioTek 130 G4 on a 150” 2.40 diagonal screen. This will probably be a pretty typical size for this series. Sources were a Kaleidescape system and a Panasonic DP-UB9000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/Screenshot-2024-09-03-at-2.17.05_PM_08aeea31-bda8-41f3-b75e-9a18438e64e7.jpg\" alt=\"Projector Performance testing\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like most Sony projectors we have tested, it is quiet, and the picture comes up quickly compared to other projectors, in only 15 to 20 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe did a quick test of HDMI 2.1, and it locked on quickly just like we had experienced with the two other new XR models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Showman\u003c\/em\u003e. At around 49 minutes in, when Jennie Lind sings, the intense white from her dress is impressive in how it contrasts with the darkness in the rest of the auditorium. The XR processor was definitely working great here for HDR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 57:45 seconds in, when \"This is Me\" is being sung, as the bearded lady and performers enter the ballroom, the colors were extremely brilliant, with great blacks and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was really clear the new Pro Cinematic HDR that takes advantage of the XR processor does a great job at preventing clipping to allow you to see more details in the highlights. We spent a lot of time trying the different combinations of settings for the Dynamic HDR Enhancer, HDR Tone Mapping, and Dynamic Laser. With any projector using tone mapping there is always a bit of a compromise between getting the richest blacks and the best highlights. Those findings are now in our Tips and Tricks guide we send to Audio Advice customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then wanted to see how well the XR processor converted streaming HD to 4K as this is how so many people will enjoy their theater with Netflix and other streaming services. We used \u003cem\u003eLife in Color\u003c\/em\u003e which is in HD on Netflix. At about 20:30 into the first episode there are some scenes with very colorful butterflies in motion. The way the Bravia 7 upconverted these and kept out any motion artifacts was really impressive proving this will be a fantastic projector for making your everyday content look its very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally we wanted to see how well the Aspect Ratio Scaling feature worked. We put the Bravia 7 in its middle throw distance range for our 150” Stewart widescreen and set it up so a 2.35 movie filled the screen. We dropped in a 16:9 movie, chose the Aspect Ratio Scaling and the 16:9 image perfectly fit the screen! So it works just as described and with no artifacts that we could see present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then wanted to see what kind of light output compromise this might be compared to being able to actually zoom the lens like you can on the Bravia 8 and Bravia 9. When using our test disc to measure light output, the Aspect Ratio Scaling feature resulted in about 38% less light output as compared to zooming the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust for grins, we paired it up with the madVR Envy Core. That produced an absolutely stunning picture, which tells us the Sony is capable of really letting the Envy show you how much it can improve your picture even beyond the capabilities of this great new projector. If you are building a high performance system and have not yet considered the option of a video processor, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/madvr-envy-extreme-video-processor#overview\"\u003evideo on the madVR Envy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eWhich Model Is Best For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bravia 7 is clearly a big step up from the XW5000 model that is a few thousand dollars less. While the XW5000 offers great performance for the money, the Bravia 7 gives you the far superior XR processor, HDMI 2.1, the great keystone correction and aspect ratio control, all with more light output than the XW5000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Bravia 8 is several thousand more than the Bravia 7, it does have some advantages. You get even more light horsepower, a better lens, and motorized lens memory which in our testing yielded a much brighter 16:9 image compared to the Bravia 7 Aspect Ratio Control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel if you want the best HDR processing, and are going to use a 16:9 screen, the Bravia 7 is well worth the jump as it just looks so much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you considering a scope screen, it is a tougher question. It will come down to the screen size and the content you prefer. If you have an under 150” widescreen, the Bravia 7 does an outstanding job displaying widescreen content, but does lose brightness when you use the Aspect Ratio Control for 16:9. But if you watch mostly widescreen movies, that is fine. If you want the best of the XR processor and the brightest image for both 16:9 and widescreen content, and you can afford it, you will not regret stepping up to the Bravia 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFinal Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony has once again launched a great new front projector. With the new XR processor, it may set the bar for 16:9 content in this price category. And we especially liked the way the light output did not drop off much at all as you went from the shortest throw distance to the longest. For those of you considering medium to medium\/large 16:9 screens, this should be on your very short list of considerations. And if you need help deciding on the best projector for your needs, don’t forget all of our free design tools and team of professionals with a tips and tricks guide to help you get the most from your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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What it doesn't include is a power amplifier, and that's really the point. Instead of locking you into one amplification platform, the CS7500 lets you choose the power amp that fits your system today and change it later without replacing the rest of your front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team has visited the McIntosh factory in Binghamton, New York more than once, and seeing these components built changes the way you look at them afterward. Watching the blue meters being assembled by hand and seeing every unit tested before it leaves the building gives you a better appreciation for what goes into a McIntosh component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the most interesting thing about the CS7500 isn't how it's built. It's why McIntosh decided to make it in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/CS7500-Angle-2-hi-res.jpg\" alt=\"McIntosh CS7500 Streaming Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWhy Does the McIntosh CS7500 Exist?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the last few years, there have basically been two ways to build a modern McIntosh system around streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/mcintosh-msa5500-streaming-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eMSA5500\u003c\/a\u003e takes the simplest route. It combines network streaming, digital conversion, preamplification, and a 100-watt-per-channel power amplifier into one component. It's a great solution if you want a compact McIntosh system and don't need to choose your own power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other route is a traditional component system. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/mcintosh-ds200-streaming-dac\"\u003eDS200 Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e can feed a separate preamp such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/mcintosh-c49-solid-state-preamplifier\"\u003eC49\u003c\/a\u003e, C55, or tube-driven C2800, which then feeds the power amplifier of your choice. That gives you a lot more flexibility, but now you're dealing with multiple chassis, additional cables, another power cord, and more equipment just to get streaming into the system. The DS200 itself is primarily a digital product, with eight digital inputs and no analog preamplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 lands directly between those two approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get streaming, digital conversion, analog preamplification, phono, TV integration, headphone listening, and system control in one component, but the power amplifier remains separate. For someone building a new two-channel McIntosh system, that combination makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMcIntosh CS7500 DAC and High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital conversion is handled by an 8-channel, 32-bit DAC operating in McIntosh's Quad Balanced configuration. The CS7500 itself is rated at just 0.005% total harmonic distortion, with a 100dB signal-to-noise ratio on its high-level inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quad Balanced design uses multiple DAC channels for each stereo channel rather than relying on one converter channel per side. The goal is greater dynamic range with lower noise and distortion, and it's an architecture McIntosh also uses in products like the DS200 and its DA2 digital module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor high-resolution files, USB supports PCM along with DSD512 and DXD up to 384kHz, while the coaxial and optical inputs support up to 24-bit\/192kHz. The proprietary MCT connection can also carry CD audio and DSD64 from a compatible McIntosh SACD transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/CS7500-Top-Close-Up-hi-res.jpg\" alt=\"Detail front view of McIntosh CS7500 Streaming Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eStreaming Without Learning Another Music App\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe streaming platform is one of the biggest reasons to choose the CS7500. You get Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Bluetooth, and Roon. The CS7500 is both Roon Ready and Roon Tested. Bluetooth 5.0 adds AAC, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, McIntosh isn't forcing you into a proprietary music app for everyday listening. Open Qobuz, Spotify, or TIDAL, select the CS7500, and keep using the interface you already know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is another small feature that becomes a pretty big deal in everyday use. When the streaming app supports volume control, it can control the CS7500's volume directly. You aren't stuck using your phone to choose music and then grabbing the McIntosh remote every time you want it louder or quieter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the CS7500 feel much more like an integrated streaming system than a conventional preamp with a streamer connected to one of its inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eA Fully Adjustable MM and MC Phono Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 isn't only aimed at digital listeners. Its dedicated phono input can be configured for either moving magnet or moving coil cartridges, and McIntosh gives you control over capacitance, resistance, and gain so you can better match the phono stage to the cartridge you're using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain is adjustable to 40, 46, 52, 58, or 64dB. That's a meaningful improvement in flexibility compared with the older C49, which used fixed 40dB moving magnet and 60dB moving coil gain settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extra adjustment is especially useful with moving coil cartridges, where output levels and recommended loading can vary considerably from one cartridge to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother feature analog listeners will appreciate is that analog sources can remain analog instead of being automatically converted to digital. That's unusual in an all-in-one streaming preamplifier and gives you the convenience of modern streaming without forcing your turntable or other analog sources through an A\/D and D\/A conversion process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou still get traditional bass and treble controls when a recording needs a little help, and they can be bypassed when you don't want them in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/CS7500-Back-hi-res.jpg\" alt=\"McIntosh CS7500 back view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMcIntosh CS7500 Inputs, Outputs, and HDMI ARC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnectivity is extensive. On the analog side there are two balanced XLR inputs, three unbalanced RCA inputs, and the configurable phono input. Digital sources get two optical inputs, two coaxial inputs, USB, MCT, and HDMI ARC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI ARC lets you bring TV audio into the same two-channel system, and the CS7500 can downmix supported Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel audio to stereo. This is strictly an audio connection. The CS7500 doesn't pass HDMI video through the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor outputs, there are two pairs each of balanced and unbalanced variable outputs, plus a fixed unbalanced output. The second variable output set can be configured for either a single subwoofer or stereo subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also Home Theater PassThru. If the CS7500 is being used alongside a surround processor, PassThru lets the front left and right channels from the theater system travel through the preamp to the power amplifier without the CS7500 altering their level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more advanced installations, you also get RS232 control, rear-panel IR input, four DATA OUT ports, and McIntosh Power Control with a main output and two configurable triggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/CS7500-Front-Close-Up-1-hi-res.jpg\" alt=\"McIntosh CS7500 front panel view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/CS7500-Front-Close-Up-2-hi-res.jpg\" alt=\"Detail view of front of McIntosh CS7500\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMcIntosh Design \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, there's no mistaking the CS7500 for anything other than a McIntosh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black glass front panel and illuminated logo remain, along with two blue output meters in the center. The upper chassis uses hairline-brushed black titanium stainless steel, while the lower chassis is mirror-polished stainless steel. McIntosh uses the same combination of premium materials elsewhere in its upper-tier products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 measures 17.5 inches wide, 6 inches high, and 17 inches deep, and weighs 25 pounds. That's substantial for a component without a power amplifier inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knobs also have the physical resistance you expect from McIntosh rather than the loose, lightweight feel you find on less expensive components. The front display handles source, volume, and setup information, while the blue meters show preamp output level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a 1\/4-inch High Drive headphone output with McIntosh HXD, or Headphone Crossfeed Director. HXD blends a small amount of each channel into the opposite side to make headphone listening feel more like listening to speakers in front of you instead of having left and right channels locked inside your head. Some members of our team prefer HXD on and others prefer it off, so we're glad McIntosh lets you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSetting Up and Living With the CS7500\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe spent time with an early CS7500, and day-to-day operation was straightforward. Ethernet is an easy way to get the unit onto the network initially, and once everything is configured, the native streaming integrations make the CS7500 very simple to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne setup detail is worth knowing if you're connecting it to Wi-Fi with an iPhone or iPad. After the CS7500 is first powered on, it stays available in Apple's \"Set Up New AirPlay Speaker\" Wi-Fi setup list for about 15 minutes. If that setup window closes before you're finished, go into Network Setup on the CS7500 and hold the input knob to make it available for setup again. That's a setup timer, not the CS7500 disappearing from AirPlay every 15 minutes during normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndroid users and anyone enabling Google Cast use McIntosh's Cast Connect app for the initial network configuration. After that, everyday playback can happen directly through the supported music services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMcIntosh CS7500 Sound Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started with Lucinda Williams' \u003cem\u003eSings the Beatles From Abbey Road\u003c\/em\u003e, and right away the CS7500 had that familiar McIntosh character. There was a little warmth and extra body through the midrange, especially on Lucinda's voice, but it never came across as dark or overly soft. The bass had plenty of texture and definition, while cymbals and higher-frequency details sounded clean and natural without becoming sharp or fatiguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I liked most was that there was plenty of detail to dig into, but the CS7500 never sounded analytical. It kept the richness and soul of the recording intact, which is something McIntosh continues to do really well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTori Amos' \u003cem\u003eDiving Deep Live 2024\u003c\/em\u003e showed off another strength of the CS7500, which was just how open and effortless it sounded. Tori's voice stayed firmly focused in the center with plenty of body, while the instruments had their own space around her and the ambience of the live recording extended well beyond the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller details were easy to pick out, but nothing felt exaggerated or pushed forward just to impress you. It had the resolution you'd expect from a really good modern DAC and preamp, but with that slightly warm, full-bodied McIntosh presentation that made it very easy to stop evaluating the system and just listen to the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/CS7500-Editorial-front_Horizontal.jpg\" alt=\"McIntosh CS7500 Streaming Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eMcIntosh CS7500 vs. C49 and DS200\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already own a C49 and you're happy with it, I wouldn't look at the CS7500 as a traditional upgrade. It's a different way of building the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a DS200 to an existing C49 gives you modern streaming and a high-end DAC without replacing a preamp you already own. The DS200 offers Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon, Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, and extensive digital connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 makes more sense when you're starting fresh. Instead of buying a separate streamer\/DAC and preamp, you're putting those jobs into one chassis while still keeping the power amplifier separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent preamps such as the C55 and C2800 still offer some advantages for more complex systems. Both include McIntosh's replaceable DA2 digital module and offer considerably more inputs, while the C55 and C2800 also include a Processor Loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500's DAC is built directly into the unit rather than living on a replaceable DA2-style module. If future DAC modularity, more advanced bi-amping configurations, or a full processor loop are priorities, one of those traditional preamps paired with a DS200 may still make more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most straightforward high-end two-channel systems, however, the CS7500 dramatically simplifies the front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWho Is the McIntosh CS7500 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 makes the strongest case for someone building a new McIntosh two-channel system who wants streaming to be a primary source but doesn't want to give up vinyl, analog components, TV audio, or the ability to choose a separate power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a particularly good fit if you've been considering something like a C49-style preamp and a DS200 but would rather have the functionality integrated into one component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the absolute fewest boxes possible and don't care about choosing a separate power amp, the MSA5500 is still the simpler solution. If you already own a McIntosh preamp you love, adding a DS200 is probably the more sensible route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you're starting from scratch and want a modern McIntosh system with streaming at its center, the CS7500 fills a space in the lineup that has been missing. At the time of publication, the CS7500 is priced at \u003cstrong\u003e$12,500\u003c\/strong\u003e at Audio Advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re Here to Help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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We offer \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. We look forward to serving you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47518930600020,"sku":"MCINTOSH:CS7500","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/CS7500Angle2portraithires.jpg?v=1787146015"},{"product_id":"klh-model-four-acoustic-suspension-loudspeaker-system","title":"KLH Model Four Acoustic Suspension Loudspeaker System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKLH fills the gap in its own lineup with the Model Four, a compact three-way acoustic suspension floorstander that sits between the bookshelf Model Three and the larger Model Five, and borrows pieces from both to get there. It uses the same 8\" woofer platform introduced in the Model Three, paired with the midrange, tweeter, and crossover architecture from the Model Five, all in the shallowest cabinet KLH has built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThis article covers the Model Four's design and build quality, the acoustic suspension technology inside, how to set it up, what we heard testing it against the Model Seven, and how it stacks up against the rest of the Model Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1957, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/collections\/klh\"\u003eKLH\u003c\/a\u003e helped popularize the acoustic suspension principle, a breakthrough that let compact sealed enclosures deliver deep, accurate bass with low distortion. That idea still sits at the center of everything the company builds, and the Model Four is the newest expression of it.\u003c\/p\u003e   \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/KMS-400-Group-BLK-1.jpg\" alt=\"KLH Model Four speakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKLH brought early units of the Model Four to\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/live.audioadvice.com\/\"\u003e Audio Advice Live\u003c\/a\u003e this year, ahead of its official September launch. The room stayed busy the entire weekend. A lot of visitors who'd spent time with the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/klh-model-seven-acoustic-suspension-loudspeakers-pair\"\u003e Model Seven\u003c\/a\u003e when it debuted last year came back specifically to hear the new, smaller speaker next to it, and KLH set up a demo that let people listen to the Sevens and Fours back to back. They could have used the Model Five for that comparison, since it's closer in size, but choosing the flagship instead says something about how confident KLH is in what the Model Four can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003cp\u003eThe Model Four continues a run that started with the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/klh-model-five-acoustic-suspension-loudspeakers-pair-copy\"\u003e Model Five\u003c\/a\u003e relaunch in 2021 and the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/klh-model-3-loudspeaker-pair\"\u003e Model Three\u003c\/a\u003e in 2022, both of which honored Henry Kloss's original acoustic suspension designs while rebuilding them with modern materials and transducer technology. The Model Four is the piece that connects them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of the Model Collection, the Four isn't trying to be a flashy, modern-looking speaker. It has a retro, mid-century vibe, a plain rectangular shape with a wide front baffle, the same classic profile that ran through speaker design in the 1970s and still defines the KLH catalog today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe wide baffle isn't only cosmetic. It directs more sound energy forward and reduces the early reflections that narrower cabinets tend to bounce off nearby walls. It comes with a real tradeoff, though. Sound spreads across the whole baffle as it leaves the drivers, and when it reaches that hard 90-degree edge, some of it bends around the corner and radiates back out as a second, slightly delayed wave. That delayed wave arrives a little out of step with the direct sound, which is part of why wide, sharp-edged baffles like this one give up some pinpoint imaging compared to speakers with rounded or tapered edges. KLH keeps the boxy shape on purpose for the vintage look, so that's a tradeoff by design, not an oversight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Four pairs that wide front with a shallow depth of 8.25 inches. That's a real advantage if you're tight on space or can't pull speakers far into the room, since it can sit within a few inches of a wall without the bass turning boxy. The same shallow profile makes it easier to angle a pair toward a couch without the cabinets sticking far into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe riser stand is included at no extra cost, which is true across the whole KLH Model Collection. Without the riser, the Model Four stands 26 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and 8.25 inches deep. With the riser attached, height grows to 32.2 inches, the base tilts back 6 degrees to angle the midrange and tweeter toward your ears, and total depth comes to 11 inches, the shallowest cabinet in the entire Model Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e    \n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is structurally reinforced MDF, built in both 3\/4-inch and 1-inch thickness, available in English Walnut, Black Ash, or White Oak. Each finish ships with a matching magnetic grille: stonewash knit for the walnut, grey knit for the black ash, black knit for the white oak. Pull the grille off and the driver layout runs top to bottom, tweeter, midrange, woofer, stacked dead center down the baffle. That's the same centered layout the Model Five uses. It's different from the Model Seven, which mounts its tweeter and midrange off center and sells as a mirrored pair, so the left and right cabinets are built as opposites of each other rather than identical twins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/KLH_Model_Four_Horizontal_60841449-ddcb-423b-909a-ed1089a619be.jpg\" alt=\"KLH Model Four Speakers on either side of a console cabinet\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAcoustic Suspension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Four runs on the same acoustic suspension platform as every speaker in the Model Collection. KLH helped popularize this approach in the late 1950s, when deep bass still meant a large ported cabinet, and a sealed cabinet let a smaller speaker reach bass that used to take a much bigger one. The cabinet is fully sealed, so the air trapped inside acts like a spring that controls how the woofer moves, letting it move further while staying accurate than the mechanical suspensions in most ported designs allow. The tradeoff is a gentler bass rolloff and typically less raw output than an equivalent ported cabinet. What you get back is tighter, more controlled bass that holds together near a wall or in a smaller room, and a speaker that sounds close to the same whether it's pushed against a wall, tucked in a corner, or pulled into the middle of the room. That consistency matters most in an apartment or condo, where you don't always get to choose ideal placement.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eDrivers \u0026amp; Crossover\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eThe woofer is an 8\" pulp-paper cone with a reverse roll rubber suspension and a 1.5\" flat-wire voice coil, the same driver platform introduced in the Model Three. The midrange driver, tweeter, and crossover architecture are shared with the Model Five: a 4\" pulp-paper midrange handling the range your ear is most sensitive to, and a 1\" aluminum dome tweeter with a soft rubber suspension. The crossover is a second-order electro-acoustic design, splitting to the midrange at 380Hz and to the tweeter at 2,500Hz. That's close to but not identical to the Model Five's crossover, which splits at 380Hz and 2,850Hz. Same architecture, slightly different tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAcoustic Balance Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn the back is the same three-position Acoustic Balance Control KLH first introduced in the 1960s. It works on frequencies above 400Hz, the range most shaped by how reflective a room is. HI leaves that range flat and suits a room that already absorbs a lot of sound: heavy carpet, plush furniture, thick drapery. MID is the factory default and pulls that range down 1.5dB, a good starting point for a typical room with a mix of hard and soft surfaces. LO pulls it down 3.0dB, best for a room with hard floors, bare walls, and big windows that bounce sound back. Below the switch are five-way gold-plated binding posts that take banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Four is slim and flexible on placement, but KLH publishes a few numbers worth starting from. Keep the speakers 6 to 24 inches off the back wall and at least 24 inches from any corner. Space the pair 6 to 8 feet apart, with your listening position 8 to 10 feet back. Start them facing straight ahead, or angled just slightly toward your seat, and adjust from there: move a speaker closer to the wall for more bass, farther away for less. For a deeper dive, see our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/blogs\/expert-advice\/2-channel-speaker-set-up-guide\"\u003e2-channel speaker setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThey sound good right out of the box, but KLH recommends running them at moderate volume for at least 8 hours before critical listening, to let the drivers fully break in. From there, work on toe-in. The Model Four holds its tonal balance out to 140 degrees at the -6dB dispersion point, which is why KLH says the sound stays consistent up to 20 degrees off axis. Angle the speakers in more and the center image gets sharper and deeper; back off the angle and the soundstage opens up wider. Somewhere in between is the sweet spot, where vocals and instruments float between the speakers instead of sticking to the cabinets. That's paired with the riser's 6-degree tilt, which keeps the midrange and tweeter aimed at your ears once you're seated rather than firing over your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAmplifier Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eRecommended amplification runs 30 to 150 watts into the Model Four's 6-ohm load (3.5-ohm minimum at 120Hz), an easy pairing for nearly any receiver or integrated amp. Our pick for a dedicated integrated amp is the Leak Stereo 130 or 230.\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/KMS-400-Group-3A.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of KLH Model Four speakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance: What We Heard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice Live, switching between the Model Four and Model Seven made the family resemblance obvious fast. The Four carries the same open, natural midrange as the rest of the collection, nothing shouty or forward about it. We took a pair of each back to our test lab afterward and ran the same two reference tracks we used for our Model Seven review, \"Naima\" by John Coltrane and \"Holocene\" by Bon Iver, for a direct read on the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eOn \"Naima,\" the opening piano chords sounded nearly identical in tone through both speakers, and that held up through the whole track. Even though the Four's midrange and tweeter architecture come from the Model Five rather than the Seven, KLH clearly voices the whole collection toward the same target. Coltrane's saxophone carried the same warmth we heard through the Sevens, no thinness or edge to it, and the brushwork on the drums came through with the same texture. For a speaker with an 8\" woofer instead of a 13\", that's an impressive match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003e\"Holocene\" gave the Four more to do, with layered synths and low-end swells that build through the track, and it held up better than we expected. The bass stayed tight and controlled rather than turning muddy, exactly what you want from an acoustic suspension design at this size. Turned up louder, the Four filled a small to medium room with ease, though the Seven clearly had more headroom in reserve for a much larger space, no surprise given it's rated for roughly two-thirds more peak power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Seven is still the flagship, built to fill bigger rooms as a true full-range speaker on its own. What impressed us about the Model Four is how much of that character carries into a room that can't fit a 36-inch tower, at less than half the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHow the Model Four Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Four's closest relative on paper is actually the Model Three. Both use the same 8\" woofer platform, the same 46Hz–20kHz frequency response, the same 88dB sensitivity, and the same 150W\/600W power handling, and both carry the same $1,999.98 pair MSRP. The difference is architecture: the Three is a 2-way design crossing over to its tweeter at 1,500Hz, while the Four is a full 3-way with a dedicated midrange and the Model Five's crossover design. You're getting a more sophisticated driver layout at no premium over the Three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eStep up to the Model Five and the tradeoff becomes size and price for scale. Its 10\" woofer reaches down to 32Hz, about a third more power handling than the Four (200W\/800W vs. 150W\/600W), and a $3,299.98 pair MSRP, a real step up for a room that can take the extra size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Four isn't a scaled-down Model Seven and it isn't just a Model Three with an extra driver bolted on. It's KLH's answer to the room most people actually have: not quite big enough for a 36-inch flagship tower, but still worth a real 3-way acoustic suspension speaker instead of a compromise. It borrows the woofer platform from the Three, the midrange and tweeter architecture from the Five, and the wide, shallow cabinet language the Seven established, and it does that at a price that matches KLH's own entry-level 2-way speaker. For apartments, condos, and rooms where a full-depth floorstander won't fit, it's the version of that KLH sound built to actually get in the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/KMS-400-Group-1B_7e5e075c-605d-4f9d-8fae-c22136a85315.jpg\" alt=\"KLH Model Four speakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eWe’re Here to Help!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Its compact cabinet measures just under six inches wide and deep, and stands a little over nine inches tall. At just over seven pounds, it is easy to move using the built in handle. The enclosure is rated IP56 for dust and water resistance, so it can handle everyday use indoors or outside. An internal battery provides up to 14 hours of listening on a single charge and recharges on the included desktop dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cove P1 uses a five-driver setup with a mix of tweeters and a four-inch woofer, all powered by a 120-watt amplifier. This combination covers a wide frequency range from 50 hertz up to 20 kilohertz. Constant Sound Field tuning helps keep audio balanced even when listening from the side of the room. For connectivity, the speaker supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, AirPlay, Google Cast, built-in Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, and is Roon Ready. 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