Reviews Sony VPL-ES2 Multimedia LCD Projector 1500ANSI Lumens

Products by : Sony

Model : VPL-ES2

Rating Reviews : 4.5

Despite the low 350:1 contrast ratio claimed by the manufacturer, at 800×600 resolution, this little budget projector delivers decently in giant screen entertainment.

Picture quality is at maximum when you set up the unit in a nearly pitch black room. The contrast is at its best around 85 and the brightness at around 65: daylight scenes look good even on a white wall, but the low contrast ratio of 350:1 is really bad for movies with excessive dark scenes and shadows. The black level adjuster is somewhat a reduntant feature as it washes out shadows further from darker scenes.

The focus range is not to my liking since I had the projector set up in a somewhat small room with lots of objects hanging from the wall: The projector can achieve a screen size of over 40″ within a 1.4 meter throwing distance. It’s good for someone who wants a giant bright screen in a very confined space.

As the projector has only a trapezoidal keystone corrector, it is limited to be installed to face the projection wall / screen at a perpendicular angle. Therefore, celing mount may be a good idea if you want to sit close to the center of the screen.

The light source / lamp is claimed to be able to last for 4000 hours under standard brightness setting; with the replacement lamp at around USD 300 locally, it may be time for a projector upgrade when you burn out the 5th bulb.

Considering how cheap this projector is (the cinema standard high-end Sony VPL-HS50 with 6000:1 contrast ratio goes for USD 2600 over here in KL), this Sony VPL-ES2 is worth pretty much every cent you pay for, and if you’re sick of LCD projection technology by the end of the unit’s third lamp life, you wouldn’t have to think too long before going out to find yourself a Sony 40″ LCD screen that cost 7 times more than the projector but has a backlight that lasts around
60,000 hours.

Purchase Price: USD 790

Usually ships in 1 to 2 months.

Sony VPL-ES2 Multimedia LCD Projector 1500ANSI Lumens Details

• 0.62-inch p-Si TFT LCD panel with Micro Lens Array
• 800 x 600 native resolution; up to 1,500 ANSI lumens of brightness
• 1.2 times zoom lens; auto setup and input sensing, auto keystone correction
• Versatile input compatibility, including S-video and component HDTV
• 1-watt integrated audio; 2-year warranty

Sony VPL-ES2 Multimedia LCD Projector 1500ANSI Lumens Description

Delivers superior image performance and automatic one-touch operation for home theater or business use / LCD Projection Technology 800×600 SVGA Resolution, Scans to XGA 1024×768 compressed Uses 157W UHP Lamp with about 4000 Hours (Standard) Lamp Life 40 to 300 Screen Coverage (Diagonally) 80 Throw Distance Whisper-Quiet 34dB Noise Level 1.2 times zoom lens 2-component (Y/R-Y/B, HD-15); Video Composite, S-Video connectors Weight – 6.3 LBS; Dimensions (WxHxD) – 11 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 9 3/8 Includes – Remote Commander(R) – RM-PJ2; Lithium Battery; RGB15 Cable; AC power cord; Air Filter; Carrying Case; Sony USA 2-Year Limited Warranty Card Note – Projector is a neutral device. Use reqiores either a PC / Macintosh computer or a Video or TV source to be added/connected

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