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AWOL Vision, a well-known name in triple-laser home entertainment, has made waves at IFA 2023 by introducing its latest Pro series triple laser projectors to the US market. Renowned for their exceptional image quality, AWOL Vision has upped the ante by bringing lifelike colors, unparalleled sharpness, and lag-free gaming to the forefront with the LTV-3500 Pro and LTV-3000 Pro projectors.
One of the main features of these projectors is the impressive 2.5x contrast improvement they offer over the previous generation of AWOL UST projectors. This remarkable enhancement is attributed to refined firmware that eliminates the typical trade-off between sharpness and contrast often encountered in competitor projectors. Moreover, the new projectors introduce support for Control4, ensuring seamless integration into smart homes.
With AWOL Vision's triple laser technology and industry-leading brightness and contrast ratios, the LTV-3500 Pro presents a broader color gamut, faithfully capturing subtle shades and hues that some projectors struggle to recreate. Whether it's the deep blues of an ocean scene or the vibrant reds of a blooming flower, the AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro aims to reproduce colors with unparalleled accuracy.
These AWOL projectors come equipped with True Tri Color Laser Technology, directly projecting a native red, green, and blue laser source, covering an impressive 107% of Rec. BT.2020 color space and offering a total of 1 billion colors. Additionally, they feature a Texas Instrument T1 Chipset and a customized F2.0 Ricoh lens with 9 optical pieces of glass, ensuring top-tier performance.
A notable feature of AWOL Vision's UST Projectors is their versatility in screen size projection, ranging from 92 inches to 150 inches. These projectors can be placed as close as 6 inches to 20 inches away from the screen, accommodating various mounting scenarios, including ceiling mounting.
In terms of brightness, these products are rated to produce a range spanning from 2000 to 3500 lumens, and they deliver an impressive 4K resolution, HDR 10+, and Dolby Atmos with eARC support. Moreover, AWOL Vision is preparing a forthcoming Dolby Vision update to further enhance the viewing experience.
One key highlight for integrators is the introduction of Control4 technology in the LTV-3500 Pro and LTV-3000 Pro projectors. These models represent the first to showcase this innovation, marking a significant leap forward for AWOL Vision's offerings.
The incorporation of Control4 facilitates effortless control and management of high-end projectors, mirroring the ease of handling other connected devices within the modern smart home ecosystem. This integration not only simplifies control but also allows for personalized customization, elevating the entertainment experience to new heights for customers.
The AWOL LTV-3500 Pro is available now for $5,499, while the pricing and availability for the LTV-3000 Pro are yet to be announced.
