Three new 4K laser projectors for big-screen rooms
Epson introduced the Home Cinema LS5000, LS6000 and LS7500, three 4K HDR laser projectors built on its 3-Chip 3LCD engine, on Sept. 22 (opens in a new tab). They sit below the existing Home Cinema LS11000 in the lineup and are aimed at people moving up from older lamp-based projectors or setting up a first big-screen room. All three use a laser array light source and an Epson Picture Processor, and Epson rates them at 2,500 to 3,500 lumens with equal color and white brightness.
- Price
- LS5000 $1,999.99 MSRP, LS6000 $2,199.99 MSRP, LS7500 $2,699.99 MSRP
- Available
- Late September through the Epson online store and select retailers
- Connections
- Dual HDMI ports, one with eARC; Bluetooth 6.0
- Formats
- 4K HDR up to 120Hz, HDR10 and HLG, 16:9 and 21:9 aspect ratios
- Gaming
- 120Hz refresh rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, input lag below 20ms
- Warranty
- Two-year limited warranty with full unit replacement
The LS5000 and LS6000 use an Epson Cinema lens, while the LS7500 uses a short-throw lens that lets it sit a few feet closer to the wall, which Epson says suits larger screens in rooms with limited depth. Epson rates the three for screens up to 300 inches and lists dynamic contrast ratios from 800,000:1 to 1,200,000:1. The LS11000 remains available at $4,499.99 MSRP.
Epson says the projectors will be sold in late September through its online store and select retailers, and each carries a two-year limited warranty with full unit replacement plus free technical support.
What the HDMI and Bluetooth ports mean for a setup
Epson says each HDMI input handles 4K HDR at up to 120Hz, with eARC audio passthrough on one port. Epson pairs the refresh rate with Auto Low Latency Mode and cites input lag below 20ms for consoles and gaming PCs. A manual lens shift of plus or minus 21 percent horizontally and 59 percent vertically, along with front-exiting airflow, is meant to make placement easier.
Bluetooth 6.0 is built in on all three models and supports optional two-channel audio streaming from HDMI input sources, which Epson positions for wireless headphones during late-night viewing. HDR support covers HDR10 and HLG, with an optional Epson Automatic HDR Scene Correction, and Epson notes that HDR performance depends on select third-party devices.
If you want the shortest throw for a tight room, the LS7500 is the one to budget for, since the LS5000 and LS6000 use the standard Cinema lens. Check that your source device passes HDR before counting on the full HDR10 and HLG pipeline.