Shootout! Sony VPL-XW6000ES vs. JVC DLA-NZ8 / RS3100. INKY Black Levels! MWAVE 2022

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BIG THANKS to @Youthman and RYAN from Ascend AV for putting this on! You guys killed it!

-JVC D-ILA Projector DLA-NZ8 / RS3100 8k Projector

The DLA-NZ8 D-ILA projector is the world first (as of September 2021, according to a research by JVCKENWOOD) home theater model to feature 8K/60p/4K120p input. It is equipped with a new 8K/e-shiftX proprietary technology with 4-direction shift to reproduce 8K-quality image from 4K signals. 4K120p input also makes the projector ideal for gaming when combined with Low Latency mode. The projector is driven by three 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA devices, high-quality 17-element, 15-group all glass 65 mm lens and Ultra-High Contrast Optics that contribute to deliver optical brightness of 2,500 lumens. BLU-Escent laser diode light source also contributes to project the high-resolution 8K image with full depth and dimensionality with longevity of up to 20,000 hours. Compatible with the latest HDR10+, the projector boasts industry leading HDR performance. 8K, Laser, and HDR are the keywords that describe JVCs 2021 projector models.

Newly developed 8K/e-shiftX technology reproduces 8K image quality
BLU-Escent Laser Light Source
2x HDMI (48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3) inputs, supporting 8K60P and 4K120P input signals
New 0.69-inch 4K D-ILA (4096 x 2160) device x 3
17-element, 15-group all-glass 65mm diameter high-quality lens
High brightness of 2,500 lm provides vibrant and dynamic images
Native Contrast Ratio of 80,000:1 translates to a spectacular Dynamic Contrast Ratio of ∞ :1
Wide Colour Gamut above exceeds DCI/P3 spec creating saturated, beautiful images that come to life
Frame Adapt HDR* dynamically tone maps any HDR10 content frame-by-frame or scene-by-scene and automatically performs adjustment to achieve optimal images close to reality as seen by human eyes. As a part the Frame Adapt HDR, the projector offers improved gamma processing accuracy from 12- to 18-bit equivalent to reproduce smoother and finer gradation
HDR10+ contains the metadata of the producer’s intentions for each scene, and with such data, the projector is able to automatically reproduce images as the creator intended.
For easy reproduction, the projector switches automatically to HDR picture mode when HDR10 signals are received
New Theater Optimizer** function, which works in Frame Adapt HDR mode, offers optimum HDR images by analyzing usage environments using the screen size and gain information and intelligently adjusts tone mapping.
Auto Tone Mapping function automatically adjusts settings for optimum HDR10 image quality
Nine settings of Installation Mode include Lens Control, Pixel Adjustment, Mask, Anamorphic on or off, Screen Adjust, Installation Style, Keystone, Pincushion, and Aspect; stored installation modes for various environments can be called up.
Low Latency Mode suppresses display delay for faster response when receiving signals from PC and game consoles

-Sony VPL-XW6000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel

Up to 2,500 lumens of brightness, generated by a long-lasting laser light source, for vibrant images even on a large screen.
All-new Native 4K SXRD panel provides full 4K resolution with 3,840 x 2,160
Flagship-level X1™ Ultimate for projector brings you the best of Sony’s image processing
Ultra-pure and reliable laser light source, which lets you enjoy perfectly clear 4K pictures at optimal brightness for up to 20,000 uninterrupted hours.2
All-new Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) Lens
See over a billion colors come to life with TRILUMINOS PRO. Our unique TRILUMINOS PRO algorithm can detect color from saturation, hue, and brightness to reproduce natural shades in every detail.
Enjoy spectacular brightness and stunning realism, thanks to new Wide Dynamic Range Optics that achieve a 95% DCI-P3 wide color gamut and up to 2,500-lumen high brightness.
Our new Wide Dynamic Range Optics contribute to a compact design with better light control by maximizing the potential of the laser light source. The resulting higher color volume means naturally colorful images, even at high brightness levels, and stunning, immersive contrast.
Picture Position Memory stores your settings. Lens focus, zoom, and shift settings for up to five screen formats can be stored for easy recall.
This laser projector is about 20% smaller in volume and about 30% lighter than the VPL-VW915ES—with a new modern exterior designed to blend into any room

[kevenkohler]

I have the Sony XW 6000. It actually has perfect blacks. There is no gray tone to it at all. All I have watched so far are movies that have mostly dark scenes in them. It does the dark scenes very well.

[kevenkohler]

Can the Sony 6000 projector be calibrated to bring up the shadow detail in the dark scenes? It doesn’t have to be as good as the JVC. I just want to know if it can be done.

[keithslade]

Thanks for this video these two projects are my final choices I'm not worried about the Sony performance on the 150 inch screen it'll perform much better on a smaller screen my only question know is jvc with 150 inch screen or Sony with 120 inch screen

[naphcon]

Maybe it's hard to tell from a youtube video, but to me the Sony looked better in this video outside of those select scenes. The detail and colors just looked better. Probably subjective.

[mfkhometheater]

It would have been nice to be at this event to see both in person but from what I see, I think I'm glad I got the NZ8. Can't wait to finish my theater and get mine up and running.

[lpad]

What was the throw distance for the projectors?

[spiderman]

I went with the NZ8 and a plain white wall. No regrets.

[keithslade]

What project screen was used to test on I don't need to know the aspect ratio just the color and gain

[Luminated]

Unfortunately the camera will favour the projector with the least lumens so in the bright scene that will be the SONY and the darker scenes it will be the JVC. Your eyes can adapt with this easily but not a camera.

Having the JVC I know just how good 1917 can look so I would lean towards it purely because of this but unless you are willing to fork out for an additional DTM solution I think anyone would be mad to not to pick JVC.

[GManGMan]

I just watched the Matrix at the new Alamo Drafthouse at the Mercado in Naples Florida that opened just two weeks ago. I was absolutely NOT impressed with the very poor black levels, which were actually grey and the projector totally crushed black detail, I'm not exaggerating. I researched and found out that the Alamo Drafthouse chain uses Sony SXRD 4K projectors exclusively. They should have gone with Christie DLP! This shootout reinforces my experiences with Sony projectors that go back several years, which includes a 45K Sony Projector at Epic A/V in Naples last year. Sony have had problems with their SXRD chips that progressively loose contrast over a relatively short period of use, I don't know if that's applicable here, but I don't believe so. I've tolerated all the positive reviews of Sony projectors and have always been puzzled by the glowing reviews that have never agreed with what I was seeing. This shootout very much agrees with my experiences. Take if for what its worth, but i would carefully review projectors if your considering Sony!

[keithslade]

I'll take either (the Sony with a smaller screen of course) and pair them both with a anamorphic lens and and screen innovations slate acoustic transparent cinescope screen both projects are best bang for buck period and are my final choices

[keithslade]

What did you expect Sony clearly advertised 200 nits on a 150 inch screen it'll perform much much better on a smaller screen while the jvc excels at up to 200 inch for that model and up to 300 inch with their higher end models

[curtiswhyte]

One thing that is clear is that JVCs tone mapping artificially enhances luminance in dark scenes to the point where it is completely outside of the artists intent. With the vast majority of new UHD releases coming with either HDR10+, Dolby Vision or both, frame adapt HDR is becoming unnecessary.

Another important distinction is that the Sony produces a much sharper image compared to the JVC, despite the JVC having 8K E-ShiftX.

And finally, the Sony is about $4, 000 less than the JVC.

[balakrishnan]

I would totally disagree its professionally stupid to compare like this blind way ...should be calibrated, should have set to not to clip on bright parts and details should be shown on closeup and flipped and Sony's representation on 1917 dark seen is the accurate one ... checkout the same scene on HDR on (HDR tv or something) bcoz I checked on my 1000 nits MacBook its Sony is real, Jvc's is not accurate

[uklzosy]

Victor's white balance is terrible
only the dark part is good

[rongbai]

JVC NZ8 is $4000 more expensive than Sony XW6000. More than 30% price difference. Why not compare NZ7 with 6000.

[dominus]

This video does not even come close how both look for real. You cant go wrong with either one. But i would go with the jvc all day long...

[kevenkohler]

I bought a Mad VR Envy Extreme to go with my Sony 6000 projector and it makes a huge difference. It does the best HDR dynamic tone mapping. It beats the JVC projectors with its dynamic tone mapping. It brings out the shadow detail big time. If you have the budget, I recommend the Envy Extreme. It makes the Sony 6000 better than the NZ9 (which my friend owns).

[jmr]

I tested the sony 6000 with a 4k HDR copy of 1917 to find my own results against a 65" OLED LG AS a reference . MY testing looking nothing like what this video shows in dark scenes particularly the 1917 stair scene which in this video, the sony is un watchable ... 2 observations .... 1 the sony 6000 looked much better in my testing and actually matched the picture against the OLED . 2 the jvc in the video aggressively "Brightens" the subjects face in the shot, NOT what the master cut intended. It is a purposefully dark scene . DTM on the jvc seems overly aggressive in this scene . Its like going into best buy and all the TVs are overly saturated and brightened lol. IT would have been useful to have an OLED as a reference here, as I did . the blacks on the Sony also matched the OLED ( In scene content ) except the black bars which I doubt any projector south of 50k can do .

[bryanp]

Sony, better sharpness and overall picture quality
JVC,