JVC RS4500 (native 4K laser projector)

[AVSMike]

Something to keep in mind. That review did not state 60% light loss with DCI P3 filter in place. That was from another person calculating it from the data provided. The guy that wrote the review even stated that figure was not correct. That it was calculated incorrectly. As for me being more half full, that is because I have more information on the subject than those that are arguing it out. I just can't post it.

[AVSCraig]

Agreed

That said, in my opinion, but just my opinion, as long as you follow the 70/30 rule (as recommended by THX) lamps are not really a problem, and some might consider this to be the lesser evil as compared with a significant drop in contrast and raising of the black floor... whereas others might consider the lamp dimming to be the greater evil... so like I said it's all down to personal preference

As far as I am concerned I am afraid that JVC's unrivalled contrast performance of its other projectors has made me spoilt for choice with respect to anything less! And hence this has become my reference standard... Where we all know that I am not the only person to be thinking this... Which is why it was music to my ears to hear confirmation from Mike that with respect to the unit being demoed at CES this was not using the dynamic laser dimming that should mean comparatively significantly improved black floor with the production units of the RS4500/Z1

True, once you've seen what an RS600 can do, it's hard to go back. I watch my Sony VW600 with low(er) contrast source material now. Like HDTV, and select movies. 

Well, at least Kris will measure contrast and light output with the manual iris open and closed. Not sure why the German review only measured with it open. Some screwy reviews floating around out there.

[Pultzar]

One can buy a lot of lamps for the increased cost of a laser version

[AVSCraig]

One can buy a lot of lamps for the increased cost of a laser version

True, but I'm guessing that massive lens is a big part of the cost.

[AVSMike]

Well I have decided. An RS4500 will be headed my way.

[Tom Bley]

Well I have decided. An RS4500 will be headed my way.

I had a feeling when you announced the RS600 was for sale you would be getting one.   

[AVSMike]

I had a feeling when you announced the RS600 was for sale you would be getting one.   

It was either going to be the RS620 or the RS4500. With HDR, I decided to go for the brightness of the RS4500. Plus not having to worry about how I use it, as in turn on and off any time I want.

[Dylan Seeger]

Well I have decided. An RS4500 will be headed my way.

Awesome!! I'm sure the decision to choose the RS4500 over the 620 was a difficult one....

[AVSMike]

Awesome!! I'm sure the decision to choose the RS4500 over the 620 was a difficult one....

Well you do get to use the dynamic dimming with HDR content.

[AVSCraig]

Looks like I'm on board too.

[AVSCraig]

Owners manual - http://www33.jvckenwood.com/pdfs/B5A-2008-09.pdf

[Dylan Seeger]

Well you do get to use the dynamic dimming with HDR content.

That's great to hear. I wonder why JVC chose to include this on the RS4500 and not the eshift units.

[AVSMike]

Hearing nice info on the RS4500, performance wise.

[ARROW-AV]

Hearing nice info on the RS4500, performance wise.

What date will Kris be posting his full review on Sound & Vision's website?

[AVSMike]

What date will Kris be posting his full review on Sound & Vision's website?

I believe he said, May issue.