The Projector Podcast

On this week’s episode of The Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki interviews Brian Nadel about his recent review of the Appotronics AL-SK15-KAS large-venue projector. By marshaling four banks of lasers, the latest DLP chip and more than 15,000 lumens on tap, Nadel says this $43,000 (without a lens) model provides some of the most exacting color controls, making for a very flexible large venue projector. Aimed at schools, houses of worship, conference rooms, museums, and immersive spaces, its 4K pixel-shifted imaging and choice of eight lenses mean it can look good in rooms large and small.

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On this week’s episode of the Projector Podcast, Jeremy Glowacki interviews veteran AV writer and reviewer Al Griffin about his recent review of the Hisense PX4 Pro 4K Triple Laser ultra-short-throw projector. Earning a Highly Recommended award, this $4,500 UST builds on the success of its PX3 Pro predecessor with increased brightness and more extensive gaming features. Contrast ratio also gets a boost via a new seven-step iris control that lets you tune the contrast to your liking. The PX4 Pro provides comprehensive HDR format support, and its high brightness also makes it a good option for 3D viewing.

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On this week’s episode of The Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki interviews Nikki Kahl about her recent review of the XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Triple Laser Projector. In Nikki’s hands-on testing, the XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K proved to be a highly capable gaming projector with excellent performance. It measured within 8% of its 1,600-lumen claim, providing a bright, beautiful image with pleasing color in an attractive, compact design. Its integrated Google TV and Harman Kardon speaker round out the package to create a portable home entertainment system for those seeking a premium experience on the go.

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On this week’s episode of The Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki interviews Brian Nadel about his recent review of the Christie Korus 4K1400-KS. A powerhouse device that can not only fill large screens with 4K imaging but fine-tune its output to suit a variety of uses, Christie’s Korus 4K1400-KS competes with bigger, more expensive designs, making it the value choice for mid-size venues. One of the brightest in its class, the 4K1400-KS’s nearly 15,000 lumens blows away the projector’s 12,000 ANSI lumen spec away, while the eight available lenses—from ultra-short to extremely long throws—allow the Korus projector to fill just about any mid-sized auditorium, lecture hall, or large conference room with light.

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On this week’s episode of The Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki interviews Brian Nadel about his recent review of the Fujifilm ZUH12000 ProAV projector as well as his article on the best deals for dorm-room projectors this fall. After his hands-on testing of the ZUH12000, Brian said he believes that this successor to the brand’s ZUH6000 ultra-show-throw projector might be the most flexible large-venue projector around with three and counting interchangeable lenses, up to 12,000 lumens of brightness and the one-two imaging punch of pixel-shifted UHD resolution and the latest High Efficiency Pixel imaging hardware to deliver excellent color balance, brightness, and setup ease.

Article Link: https://www.projectorcentral.com/fujifilm-fp-zuh12000-projector-review.htm

On this week’s episode of The Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki interviews Nikki Kahl about her recent review of the XGIMI Vibe One battery-powered portable projector. In her hands-on testing, Nikki found that the Vibe One proved to be a well-executed portable projector with reliable performance, intuitive setup, and a polished Google TV experience. Its measured brightness came within 9% of XGIMI’s claim, while its 25.2 ms input lag makes it well-suited for casual gaming. At its current price of $219, it offers strong value for buyers seeking a portable projector for movies, TV, streaming, and casual gaming in environments with good lighting control.

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On this week's episode of The Projector Podcast, Jeremy Glowacki and Brian Nadel discuss the recent InfoComm 2026, where we learned some insights into several of the most notable ProAV projectors brands, including Epson, Panasonic, Barco, Christie and more.

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On this week’s episode of The Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki interviews Nikki Kahl about her recent review of the Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro. In her hands-on testing, Nikki found that the X1 Pro makes good on its central promise of being a complete, portable home theater system, with strong picture quality across every format and a 400-watt Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 surround sound speaker system.

In the current landscape of portable projection, there is a widening divide between devices designed for convenience and those built to deliver a true cinematic experience. Many fall exclusively into one category or the other.

The $4,999.99 Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro positions itself as something more ambitious: a portable 4K projector that does not ask to be excused for its size but instead aims to deliver the level of image quality, scale, sound, and immersion typically associated with a dedicated home theater. It is designed for those who want the flexibility of a portable system without relinquishing those expectations.

Article Link: https://www.projectorcentral.com/soundcore-nebula-x1-pro-4k-projector-review.htm

Freelance writer and editor Brian Nadel joins us on The Projector Podcast to discuss his most recent review of the BenQ LU895UST ultra short-throw projector and to preview his upcoming review of BenQ’s LK830ST short-throw projector. As Brian writes in his review, the $3,500 LU895UST was designed to get up close to the screen by combining more than 5,000 lumens with ultra-short throw optics, a fast response time, and a quick way to create accurate multi-projector panoramas. These features make it just as good for general use, as for gaming or high-quality simulations. Brian’s hands-on testing confirmed that it is not only one of the brightest UST projectors in its class but also is among the smallest, lightest, and easiest to set up.

Article Link: https://www.projectorcentral.com/benq-lu895ust-ultra-short-throw-projector-review.htm

Sammie Prescott joins us to discuss his recent review of the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max ultra-short throw laser projector. Earning our Highly Recommended Award, the Aetherion Max is AWOL Vision’s new flagship UST RGB laser projector, succeeding the LTV-3500 Pro, which has been discontinued. Drawing on the same DNA found in the extremely popular Valerion VisionMaster line of lifestyle projectors, sister-brand AWOL Vision has a strong foundation from which to elevate its UST lineup. With its feature-packed design, the Aetherion Max essentially delivers a Valerion VisionMaster in a UST form factor.

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