Sony Bravia VPL-HW15 SXRD 1080p Home Theater Projector with 1000 ANSI Lumens, 60,000:1 Contrast Ratio

2010-03-29T20:00:00

This is my first foray into a front projector for my home theater. I seriously considered one of the new LCD projectors, but was turned off by reports of dust blobs in the light path and panel alignment issues. Those are 2 problems that you won't have with the Sony. The light path is completely sealed in this SXRD unit and it also has a panel-alignment function to dial in convergence. Very rare in this price range. There are other units out there that top the blacks and contrast of this unit, but it's still excellent in its own right, and more than enough to satisfy picky HT buffs. What I like most about it is the smooth, "natural", almost CRT-like look of SXRD. The end result to me is a much more film-like image. If you want to go SXRD, or front projector in this price range you cannot beat the VPL-HW15 for its value-to-price proposition.

ElectronicsNut

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2009-09-26T20:00:00

Received my unit on a Thursday afternoon via Fedex. Was surprised that it was not double boxed. I have concerns with how UPS and Fedex treat packages so I had doubts that the unit would be in great shape. Out the box though, the unit appeared fine. I was replacing an11HT which by the had given me a flawless performance for the past 8 years. It was fantastic that I was able to mount the projector onto the existing RP62 mount by Chief Mfg. Since the focal length and and throw of the HW15 matches the 11HT, there was no need to adjust the mount or screen positioning. Finally, the image itself...simply UNBELIEVABLE. I went from a 480p to a 1080p so I cant even describe the euphoria. The projector has a piano place finish and is visually very pleasing. The inputs, lights, and buttons are very conveiently placed. Fan noise is virtually non-existant. The remove is lit in a cool blue light and has the apability of Bravia Sync. All in all, I am please with my choice. I KNOW I made the right choice and I recommend this projector without reservation. For more informaiton on this projector, go to www.avsforum.com and read the official Sony HW-15 thread. Good luck!

BZMOM

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