Sound & Vision 2006 Editors' Choice Awards
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SIM2 HT3000 1080p DLP Front Projector
October
I've discovered the secret to happiness: having a 1080p-rez video front projector to watch movies with. Sim2's HT3000 was the first 1080p model to come through my door, and it set a lofty standard that all other projectors now have to meet. With this single-chip DLP projector plugged in, high-def movies look exquisitely crisp, with little evidence of "rainbow" effect. And its extensive setup features let you easily optimize the picture for all video sources. Although the HT3000 isn't the brightest 1080p model out there, it delivers punchy contrast and more than sufficient light output for a dark home theater. It also looks pretty sweet with the lights turned on — leave it to an Italian company like Sim2 to take care of that. At $16,000, you'll definitely pay for the pleasure of hanging this projector from your ceiling, but its refined, near-flawless picture won't leave you wanting. www.sim2usa.com
— Al Griffin
