JVC DLA-NX9 (RS3000) 4K Projector Review with 8K e-Shift

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The NX9 is a 4K native and 8K/e-shift projector featuring new 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA device. It has a 100mm diameter, 18 element, all-glass lens and supports HDR10 using Auto Tone Mapping and Frame Adapt. The other major differences that account for the flagship status of the NX9 is the introduction of e-shift 8K technology and THX certification. The e-shift uses proprietary high-resolution display technology which shifts by 0.5 pixels vertically and horizontally to achieve up to four times the perceived pixel density. E-shift is also used with MPC (Multi Pixel Control), which converts HD and 4K to a perceived 8K-equivalent resolution of 8192 x 4320 and has various processing steps you can control such as noise reduction, smoothing and enhance. The NX9 is not capable of accepting an 8K signal, it only upscales 4K and lower resolutions. The e-shift can of course also be switched off and the projector used at its native 4K resolution (4096 x 2160). The NX9 also boasts a claimed light output of 2200 Lumens and contrast of over 100,000:1 and, with the advanced Iris Control, JVC claim over 1,000,000:1 as a dynamic contrast figure. The NX9 is also HDR10 ready with the new Frame Adapt HDR technology that can be switched from Static, to Scene by Scene or Frame by Frame to adjust the dynamic tone mapping. This allows the NX9 to produce the absolute best dynamic range to match the HDR content to its capabilities. There is also support for Wide Colour Gamut (WCG) with the cinema filter which helps the projector reach the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Read the full in-depth review - www.avforums.com/reviews/jvc-... Read the discussion at AVForums - www.avforums.com/threads/jvc-... The review sample was provided by JVC UK and is a finished retail production sample which was delivered in retail packaging. We will always be transparent about who supplies a TV for review and the supplier (whether it is the manufacturer, distributor or retailer) never has any influence or input into our reviews. We will never accept payment to review a product as we insist on complete independence in our reviewing. If a review is made possible by a retailer loaning it to us, we will state this within the review. We do this so that if a viewer is so inclined, they can use that retailer in return for helping to make our reviews possible. We will NEVER mention a retailer in a video where they have not supplied the product for review, or otherwise, intentionally mislead the viewer in any way. Visit us at www.avforums.com Follow us! Twitter - twitter.com/AVForums Facebook - facebook.com/AVForums/ Music - Licensed by Epidemic Sound

[@henrysislian865]

Lebanon gaz dicovery

[@pf5658]

I saw this in person at a JVC, Panasonic event with the Panasonic UB9000 and let’s just say it did not disappoint. I also own the RS2000/ NX7 with that same UB9000 player. Great combination.

[@secureman40]

I just purchased the NX 9 with the Panasonic UB9000 and hoping it will all work out as the reviews say. Now I just need to upgrade my screen..

[@pf5658]

@@secureman40 That’s bloody awesome man. Congrats! What screen do you currently have?

[@jarodreddig63]

Nice review. Demo’d the 9 at CEDIA and it was a beauty. Gunna keep using my RS540 for at least a few more years before I buy a native 4k JVC.

[@dest1037]

I don't think the native ones are worth it atm, aside from the enormous cost the contrast is a bit lower than before. They will probably be awesome when the next batch comes out. I need at least 130000:1 native contrast ratio

[@Tracks777]

lovely stuff

[@Zoranurai13]

I wish i could even see it in person😂

[@nikolaizinoviev7348]

Im in love with this NX9 wow its cool

[@SirDragonClaw]

Latency?

[@darkalligator]

Is it a kenwood projector also? Just asking

[@daniml7258]

I see the on/off contrast measurements on the Sony 870 and NX9 are measured differently can you give the comparison between the two in a standard measurement? Looks like the JVC was a more detailed measurement. JVC-On/Off contrast measures in at 41,628:1 (267.1/0.006) at minimum zoom and 126,107:1 (75.9/0.001) at full zoom and the manual iris was open to full for all measurements. Sony-On/off contrast was measured at 17,235:1 HDR and 8,524:1 SDR.

[@darrylsmith2233]

these prices have increased substantially since the coronavirus!

[@elec-tric]

What about panel degredation/drift? Will it appear within lifecycle of the Projektor or will there be absolutely no Image decrease measurable?

[@Fluterra]

8K eShift is very noticeable and great! But you have to be sitting close enough (~1.3X screen width). If not, 8K -even real 8K- won’t make a difference!!!

[@tokai5707]

i need this in my life

[@teokotaimaui9847]

Wish I had one so I can watch my favorite movie's and favorite sports 👍👍👍👍

[@AnaPaula-so7ws]

I need two units. Where can I get them fast?

[@zacharylewis417]

Those black levels look amazing. For many that price is justified.

[@paulhenner8914]

Hard question but which is better this or Sony's Laser VPL-VW 760ES ? ? ?

[@Descalabro]

If you want black levels and ANSI contrast, this is far better. In fact, the JVC X790 and X990 already easily surpass anything that Sony has to offer on that aspect. Given a choice between a Sony and a JVC, I would get a JVC anytime, unless it was for gaming. But, either way, I would get an X790 or X990, it's way cheaper and still has higher contrast and black levels than these newer models, and I don't care about 4K for my 107" screen size.

[@daniml7258]

you should do a comparison with the Sony VPL VW870ES (same as 995 un US?)

[@DuudeWhatDoesMineSay]

JVC: Makes most expensive projector with 8K Also JVC: Doesn't include HDMI 2.1

[@jimcameron1234]

No one cares 2.1 only for gamer relevant not for movie viewer me included

[@pf5658]

@Jim Cameron - I know right. You see all these comments about it not being on projectors, but how often do people really buy these for gaming? If they do it sure isn’t these JVCs anyway and a tv should be more than enough for that.

[@jimcameron1234]

Most expansiv was Z1

[@AGC828]

@@jimcameron1234 This projector retails for about $30k CDN in 2020. Sony has a flagship projector running around the Vw5000ES for $85k CDN. :) But what does that matter when you can get the 295 for $6500 now. Half the cost of the just introduced 715 model with the new chip. Half the cost of the 715. Which I think is really what any of us really need. Projectors like the 915, the JVC NX7//NX9...is just for the HT geek who needs to own the "best" model. I feel into that trap maybe a decade ago. Never again. :) Need to factor in the cost of a screen. Not going to get a high $ 4k projector and buy a cheap screen. I think I was told that the cost of the screen should be half of the projector?? :) ..before the gear...I think any HT nut...should be sound proofing their room. then acoustic treatments...THEN the ear. And no one should spend the majority of the electronics budget on the projector. Many aren't being realistic.

[@MAFion]

This review really stopped the FOMO for me. It seems that HDR in projectors is a lot better but still isn't quite dialed in even with this premium model. Diminishing returns for the premium price I guess. And although that jumbo lens looks great, there is no motorized lens cover?!? But considering that the black levels aren't improved over the previous generation, I'll be content for now to stick with my 5 year old JVC x750 Some day there will be a native 4k VC with 3000 lumens laser with black levels like the deep ink of the JVC x990. I love JVC projectors though. Definitely: Size > HDR. I'd take any JVC over any OLED.

[@TechWithSean]

Wow, that is a fitting centerpiece for a home theater 😮

[@supercompooper]

Wish it was brighter

[@trevorm574]

No Laser light source. Bummer.

[@MrHafidm]

18000 pounds? I'm out

[@ssv81]

why there is no visual comparison between the JVC NX 9 and the JVC NX7. After all, you want to see why you need to overpay so many dollars for the older model in the line. There is no such comparison in KZbin. Perhaps someone is afraid to show that there is no need to overpay so much money? And the difference in the image is not so great?

[@jacquylenoir9097]

JVC est hors de prix, peu fiable et on trouve beaucoup mieux pour beaucoup moins cher

[@Simplektis]

why pay so much money for a peak brightness of 260 nits in the period of HDR?? Isn't somebody better off with some form of a premium 80-90" TV screen?

[@DanielChaves1984]

True but most using this projector are projecting a 150inch and larger screen. In most cases the bigger screen ends up being a better experience and wow factor over a TV with better HDR.

[@bryanp4827]

Soooo it doesn't accept an 8k source...laughable 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@avforums]

It doesn't need to as it is not an 8K projector, it's a 4K native model with the e-shift device. Ignore the 8K part and this is one of the very best HDR capable projectors currently on sale.

[@bryanp4827]

@@avforums but it's not as good as some of the others...still laughable

[@sanjaysatoj4435]

stupid gimmick projector

[@bryanp4827]

Correct...👍

[@booshallmighty]

Just a pity a films are shit now. They just aren't worth spunking this kind of money on anymore

[@bliglum]

Nearly 20 grand and it's not even hitting the points after calibration? But hey, it's got gimmicky faux "8K e-shift" bullshit... Not impressed. Current 4K projectors are horribly underwhelming, or overwhelmingly expensive.... But I know, it takes time.. I still remember when I was just a kid, talking about how HD projectors need to come, but they were horribly expensive, or fake 1080p compared to the 1080p TV's of the time ( mid 00's).. It took time then too.

[@bryanp4827]

Not even worth as much as a budget 4k dlp...

[@avforums]

As someone who regularly reviews budget 4K DLP projectors, this JVC eats them up and spits them out by some considerable margin.

[@bryanp4827]

@@avforums REALLY...? How about my 1080p? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqaul6qhfL6Ffpo

[@shaolin95]

hahah gotta love moron trolls