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JVC DLA-NZ9 8K

8K laser projector

£25,400

Projectors are rarely where it’s at for the leading edge of home entertainment but the JVC DLA-NZ9 is here to convince us all otherwise. This is the very top model in the world’s first range of 8K projectors fitted with 48Gbps-rated HDMI 2.1 ports.

That means up to 120fps gaming at 4K resolution (or 60fps at 8K). It also ensures that it is 8K-movie ready to go and, because it’s right at the top of the JVC D-ILA tree, you can bet your bottom dollar it’s going to boast the kind of picture quality that puts your local multiplex to shame. The JVC DLA-NZ9 does not include a 3D-emitter or 3D glasses, though we suspect this is something few will lament.

PRECISE CONTROL

You will need a large bracket and something very strong to screw it into if you are planning on ceiling or wall-mounting this 25.3kg projector. You should find that most AV racks are more than equipped to deal with

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