I’ve owned the NZ8 projector for a year and loved the picture quality out of the box, A few weeks ago I had it professionally calibrated by Kris Deering and WOW! Out of the box was great. However, calibrated, it’s amazing. I guess I didn’t know what I was missing. It’s as good as some OLED TV on my 120” screen. Movie nights are spectacular.
What are your thoughts on this. I currently have the JVC NX9 or RS3000. Would i get a huge leap in preference going to the NZ8 ( i will lose the 100mm lens but gain brightness which i dont really need the brightness at 120" ) Thank you :)
Your website says " The NZ8 will support 3D Blu-ray content with the addition of a $99 adapter". Does the projector become a 3D active or 3D passive display?
If you’re watching streaming-only programming you make the best of it. 😅. And then again Kaleidescape changes any preconceived notion of streaming being sub par quality.
@@ricardomolina4605bingo. That’s exactly it. Plus 2.4.1 screen size plus acoustically transparent. Lots of advantages and a totally different experience.
Different products in the home Theater hobby address different desires and circumstances. A projector will provide you with a larger screen size that today’s displays cannot yet match. 125-inch, 150-inch etc are projector domains. At these larger sizes the ability to put your speakers behind the screen is pure gold. These larger sizes in an LED make proper speaker placement very difficult unless the room is large and seating distance further away. Finally you can get a 2.4.1 projector and screen combo for the ultimate experience.
@hometheaterfever5 That answer is arrogant. Maybe people don't want to spend so much. I spend around 3000 dollars when I buy a TV. It really is about nits and HDR now to get an accurate picture. You can not play UHD blu ray disk and get the full brightness in nits and the picture as intended on a home cinema projector. Whatever the cost. You can on the new mini led TV.
Gentlemen, there's merits to both points-and there's lots more too. I personally, cannot use an LED display. I love OLED, love the infinite black contrast, love the off-axis performance and color fidelity, and I take that every day of the week over more brightness as I view in a darkened environment. That said, I absolutely prefer the immersion, size, detail, and overall experience of the JVC NZ8. While I appreciate both my particular circumstances and preferences point me in one direction over another. Each of us has different viewing environments and certainly our particular preferences that make us desire one avenue over another. Is one better in an absolute manner than another? Nope. That's where the fun of the hobby comes in. Let's enjoy solving the unique problems in our spaces with the best possible solutions to get lost in movie magic!
There is no question the NZ7, NZ8, and NZ9 command a steep price and are geared towards dedicated theaters with very large screens. For comparison you’ll find LG’s 97-inch OLED for $30,000. There are lots of other, more cost effective options including short throw projection solutions that offer a tremendous experience at a significantly cheaper price point than the NZ8. The NZ8’s performance is exceptional and special among its competition and landscape.
@@TheoNicolakisI was disappointed when JVC moved away from the more affordable end of the market with X30, and then went pure high end price. They need a £3000 entry projector for the masses. The mini led test that cost £5000 at 100" that can do 6000 nits and I think I heard 7000 nits when it comes to HDR the projectors can't come close. Since HDR everything is about nits. The more nits means that a blu ray UHD disk can play and show as it was original made to do without compromise.
@@michaeloconnor9465 thinking through that comment, market conditions may be forcing that move. With display technologies now making 90-100 inch more “affordable” it puts pressure on premium projector manufacturers to focus even on the higher end and larger screen sizes. The low end folks are probably reading the tea leaves. Having the experience of both HDR and screen size I still find the larger screen size to deliver the more satisfying experience. While projectors cannot reach those upper limits of HDR, I was watching Pacific Rim and testing the tone mapping and HDR performance of the JVC and in the end it was just so incredibly satisfying.
I think the obsession over JVC is due to those who over promote them. I have seen all of the projectors in person in all settings in all types of rooms, and for the money Sony is #1. Yes JVC is awesome and has a spectacular picture but Sony is no slouch at all, and goes toe to toe with JVC. My opinion is due to the Sony VPL-XW5000ES. Pound for pound and value for dollar it is top of the heap.
I own a Sony 6000ES and love it. Review forthcoming. But, JVC has some advantages. NZ9 is the best projected picture I've ever seen, especially in native 8K.
There are many competent projector models and I too have seen spectacular images from Sony as well. JVC is renown for blacks and tone mapping as key differentiators.
I’ve owned the NZ8 projector for a year and loved the picture quality out of the box, A few weeks ago I had it professionally calibrated by Kris Deering and WOW! Out of the box was great. However, calibrated, it’s amazing. I guess I didn’t know what I was missing. It’s as good as some OLED TV on my 120” screen. Movie nights are spectacular.
Dam, I want one.
I love how JVC has approached this. Consumers shouldn't need a madvr and this makes their products more appealing 🎉
I couldn't find the full review that Theo said was forthcoming.
Not into projection at all, but here to say Theo has incredible hair 😊
LOL he does.
You absolutely crack me up! 😂 thanks.
@@TheoNicolakis I just like positive people who get the audio hobby and are objective. Loving all of Theo’s reviews! Keep it up gents 👍🏽
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What are your thoughts on this. I currently have the JVC NX9 or RS3000. Would i get a huge leap in preference going to the NZ8 ( i will lose the 100mm lens but gain brightness which i dont really need the brightness at 120" ) Thank you :)
I don't have any 8k movies
I don’t understand any of the dimensions given, pounds ths?
It will be my next projector !
Can't stand the mechanical whine of that e shift mechansism in my NX9 still that noisy in this gen or even a higher pitched whine?
Your website says " The NZ8 will support 3D Blu-ray content with the addition of a $99 adapter". Does the projector become a 3D active or 3D passive display?
Great question. The adapter enables the use of active shutter glasses.
I confirm the JVC glasses are active - the model number is given in the manual which you can access on the internet.
I honestly don't think I would use streaming with such a good projector.
If you’re watching streaming-only programming you make the best of it. 😅. And then again Kaleidescape changes any preconceived notion of streaming being sub par quality.
@@TheoNicolakis kaleidescape doesn’t stream AFAIK. It downloads.
Will wait 2 yrs so review can reveal if brightness holding . Just installed new bulb in my nx7.
With 100" plus TVs now, who needs a projector. With TVs that can now produce 6000 nits that a projector can't even get close to.
Screens can go 150", 200" or bigger. What's the price of those 100" tvs.
@@ricardomolina4605bingo. That’s exactly it. Plus 2.4.1 screen size plus acoustically transparent. Lots of advantages and a totally different experience.
Different products in the home
Theater hobby address different desires and circumstances. A projector will provide you with a larger screen size that today’s displays cannot yet match. 125-inch, 150-inch etc are projector domains. At these larger sizes the ability to put your speakers behind the screen is pure gold. These larger sizes in an LED make proper speaker placement very difficult unless the room is large and seating distance further away. Finally you can get a 2.4.1 projector and screen combo for the ultimate experience.
@hometheaterfever5 That answer is arrogant. Maybe people don't want to spend so much. I spend around 3000 dollars when I buy a TV. It really is about nits and HDR now to get an accurate picture. You can not play UHD blu ray disk and get the full brightness in nits and the picture as intended on a home cinema projector. Whatever the cost. You can on the new mini led TV.
Gentlemen, there's merits to both points-and there's lots more too. I personally, cannot use an LED display. I love OLED, love the infinite black contrast, love the off-axis performance and color fidelity, and I take that every day of the week over more brightness as I view in a darkened environment. That said, I absolutely prefer the immersion, size, detail, and overall experience of the JVC NZ8. While I appreciate both my particular circumstances and preferences point me in one direction over another. Each of us has different viewing environments and certainly our particular preferences that make us desire one avenue over another. Is one better in an absolute manner than another? Nope. That's where the fun of the hobby comes in. Let's enjoy solving the unique problems in our spaces with the best possible solutions to get lost in movie magic!
Amazing but mucho $$, the Sony the best at $5K?
Nice, pricy
Announcer needs more noise reduction.
Yes, something definitely went funky in the audio post processing.
@@TheoNicolakis Glad you got it the right way. :)
At what price. Toys for the rich.
There is no question the NZ7, NZ8, and NZ9 command a steep price and are geared towards dedicated theaters with very large screens. For comparison you’ll find LG’s 97-inch OLED for $30,000. There are lots of other, more cost effective options including short throw projection solutions that offer a tremendous experience at a significantly cheaper price point than the NZ8. The NZ8’s performance is exceptional and special among its competition and landscape.
@@TheoNicolakisI was disappointed when JVC moved away from the more affordable end of the market with X30, and then went pure high end price. They need a £3000 entry projector for the masses. The mini led test that cost £5000 at 100" that can do 6000 nits and I think I heard 7000 nits when it comes to HDR the projectors can't come close. Since HDR everything is about nits. The more nits means that a blu ray UHD disk can play and show as it was original made to do without compromise.
@@michaeloconnor9465 thinking through that comment, market conditions may be forcing that move. With display technologies now making 90-100 inch more “affordable” it puts pressure on premium projector manufacturers to focus even on the higher end and larger screen sizes. The low end folks are probably reading the tea leaves. Having the experience of both HDR and screen size I still find the larger screen size to deliver the more satisfying experience. While projectors cannot reach those upper limits of HDR, I was watching Pacific Rim and testing the tone mapping and HDR performance of the JVC and in the end it was just so incredibly satisfying.
FIRST 🎉
Hisense has a 100 inch u8 for 3k . Jvc is extremely overpriced.
100 inches is cute.
But hdr images would be better on the Hisense. Size va HDR. What is more important?
@@erod9088 next year they will release a 115 with 95 percent rec2020
State of the art always is in the realm of diminishing returns on your money. This just caters to a smaller crowd. @@we8463
@@erod9088 If you sit closer size is bigger. You will also have better audio output if you have loudspeakers
I think the obsession over JVC is due to those who over promote them.
I have seen all of the projectors in person in all settings in all types of rooms, and for the money Sony is #1.
Yes JVC is awesome and has a spectacular picture but Sony is no slouch at all, and goes toe to toe with JVC. My opinion is due to the Sony VPL-XW5000ES. Pound for pound and value for dollar it is top of the heap.
I own a Sony 6000ES and love it. Review forthcoming. But, JVC has some advantages. NZ9 is the best projected picture I've ever seen, especially in native 8K.
Sony blacks are gray.
There are many competent projector models and I too have seen spectacular images from Sony as well. JVC is renown for blacks and tone mapping as key differentiators.
@@erod9088 in comparison to the Epson the Sony has awesome black level performance. When compared to JVC in a cave then maybe...
@@Audioholics looking forward to the review 👍🙏