JVC Announces New LX-NZ3 3000 Lumen Laser Projector

[rob-houston]

I don't have a problem - only Dylan does. Which is funny, since he's never been in my theater.

Simple! Invite him over for a movie and wine!!!!!

[AVSCraig]

Life of Pi on 4K Blu-ray looked good on this projector - 

[AVSCraig]

A few more 4K Life of Pi screen shots - 

[AVSCraig]

Dark scenes like these looked surprisingly good - 

[AVSCraig]

Last screen shots of Life of Pi Ultra HD Blu-ray on my Stewart Cima Neve screen. About 47 foot lamberts on the low laser setting. This would be good for watching the Super Bowl ! Not that I watch football ( I'll be skiing ). 

[claw]

I have a friend who currently has an Epson 5040 projector.   He is considering upgrading to a 5050.

The new JVC line is more than he wants to spend.

Do you think the LX-NZ3 would compare favorably to the Epson 5050?

[AVSCraig]

I have a friend who currently has an Epson 5040 projector.  He is considering upgrading to a 5050.

The new JVC line is more than he wants to spend.

Do you think the LX-NZ3 would compare favorably to the Epson 5050?

What is he using it for ? 

[claw]

Mostly HD Blu Ray and Directv.    He says he will start buying UHD discs soon.

He does have 3D Blu Rays.  Does this projector support 3D?

He does not have a dedicated room.  Not sure how dark he can get it.

[AVSMike]

Mostly HD Blu Ray and Directv.    He says he will start buying UHD discs soon.

He does have 3D Blu Rays.  Does this projector support 3D?

He does not have a dedicated room.  Not sure how dark he can get it.

Does not support 3D.

[LumensLust]

I was really looking forward to purchasing this projector this year. However the first impressions of it seem to be bad.

[AVSCraig]

I was really looking forward to purchasing this projector this year. However the first impressions of it seem to be bad.

Depends on what you are using it for. 

[AVSMike]

I was really looking forward to purchasing this projector this year. However the first impressions of it seem to be bad.

I had this projector in my home for a month. For a family room projector with light colored walls and used on a gray based screen, the image was good.  It can't compete against a LCOS JVC in the dark scenes, but then neither can anything else.

[Brian]

I currently have an Epson 6500UB that now has the dreaded pink bar on the top.  Before I try to DIY repair it I'm looking for a replacement strategy if it goes horribly wrong.  Based on the current space (bonus room / play room) this looks like it has enough lumens to make it work for the blend of TV / movie / games we use the current Epson for.  Is there anything I'm missing here?  In a perfect world I'd go for a D-ILA on discount during a product change but that's probably 6 months out at this point?

[AVSCraig]

I currently have an Epson 6500UB that now has the dreaded pink bar on the top.  Before I try to DIY repair it I'm looking for a replacement strategy if it goes horribly wrong.  Based on the current space (bonus room / play room) this looks like it has enough lumens to make it work for the blend of TV / movie / games we use the current Epson for.  Is there anything I'm missing here?  In a perfect world I'd go for a D-ILA on discount during a product change but that's probably 6 months out at this point?

We won't even know if there is a product change for nearly 7 months, so yes, it will be a while.

[AVSMike]

I currently have an Epson 6500UB that now has the dreaded pink bar on the top.  Before I try to DIY repair it I'm looking for a replacement strategy if it goes horribly wrong.  Based on the current space (bonus room / play room) this looks like it has enough lumens to make it work for the blend of TV / movie / games we use the current Epson for.  Is there anything I'm missing here?  In a perfect world I'd go for a D-ILA on discount during a product change but that's probably 6 months out at this point?

The sharpness and brightness of this projector is very good. I doubt anyone has any complaints there.