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JVC DLA-X590R D-ILA Projector: $3,995

The DLA-X590R is not a true 4K projector but you’ll be hard-pressed to tell thanks to JVC’s advanced e-Shift pixel-shifting technology, which analyzes all of the pixels in the original 4K source to produce a near-4K image that’s sharp and detailed. In comparing the X590R to its $6,000 sibling, the DLA-X790R, reviewer Tom Norton wrote: “The differences between these two, while clearly observable, shouldn’t be overstated. And there’s much to be said for the less expensive model when it offers performance within a hair of a projector that costs considerably more. JVC has another winner on its hands.”

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive blacks
Wide color gamut
Crisp, natural detail
Minus
Not native 4K
No automated lens cover

Full Review Here



KEF Q Series Q350 Speaker System: $3,150 (as reviewed)

The new Q350 Series upholds KEF’s longstanding tradition of making fine speakers built around the company’s trademark Uni-Q driver array and, in this case, a great value nestled between the step-up Reference line and compact-satellite-based home theater packages. “You can have a 5.1.4-channel Atmos treatment with refinement and a whole lot of woofing and subwoofing for just north of three thousand bucks,” wrote reviewer Mark Fleischmann. “And I’m impressed by how much performance KEF got out of the $700 price of the Kube12b sub. A legend has to be earned. KEF continues to earn it.”



AT A GLANCE
Plus
Atmos add-ons
Coincident Uni-Q drivers
Sub has three placement EQ modes 
Minus
Grilles not included
Not as dressy as other KEF products

Full Review Here