JVC DLA-HD2K - Summary, Pros, Cons

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Art Feierman

If you have the budget, if your screen isn't too large (I'd say that 126" diagonal is about as wide as you would want to go, although, if your room has dark walls, etc., you might be able to stretch it to 140" diagonal (which is about what JVC says is maximum), you can't beat this projector. So line up your contractors, place your order, and enjoy home theater - as good as it gets! Pro's:

Clearest image thanks to true 2K resolution
Separate processor box, puts most wiring with the rest of your equipment, simplifying installation
Digital Video Processor box also makes it easier to upgrade your other equipment
Rich dynamic colors
Excellent color accuracy
Remote is well laid out
Lens has fairly long throw - conceivably can be shelf mounted in back of some rooms
Wide angle adapter lens for shorter throw environments
Pre-calibrated, near perfect out of the box
Despite high price, the 2K resolution makes it a relative bargain
Warranty is longer than most Home Theater projectors
Faroufja's top of the line? video processing, with color matrixing
Lamp can be changed without unmounting the projector

Con's:

No variable lens shift
No keystone correction (minor - shouldn't be used anyway)
Interchangeable lenses not available, unknown if image quality degrades with wide angle attachment. Lens has limited 1.3:1 zoom ratio, fairly long throw
Vents out the rear, could require extra ventilation if shelf mounting
Noise level is higher than many, but should not pose a problem
Could be a bit brighter, for very large screens (I found it acceptable at 120" diagonal)

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