JVC DLA-X3

The UK’s first 3D projector has both impressed and disappointed. Hugely impressive is just how much more you get the point of 3D when it's writ as large as 80in or more in your living or home cinema room. JVC has done a terrific job, too, of revamping...

Easy to set up ; superb picture ; natural and colourful images ; great insight

3D requires external transmitter ; it’s a big ol’ box

It doesn’t deliver the best 3D images ever, but with everything else it’s pretty terrific

Gorgeous 2D performance ; Excellent fine detail ; Versatile picture controls ; Low operational noise ; Good motion resolution

No THX preset ; Crosstalk

JVC has built a towering fan base around its D-ILA projectors. They've earned a reputation for industry-leading black levels and image clarity, yet crucially are not the most expensive in the market.

Light output could be a concern if you have a relatively large screen. While the DLA-X3's brightness was sufficient for my screen size and type, this projector isn't as bright as some of its competitors. Those of you who have screen sizes over 90...

The JVC DLA-X3 is first and foremost an outstanding 2D projector - with good 3D performance thrown in, to boot. It's ideally suited for someone who has a modest-sized screen and plans to watch a majority of content in a light-controlled...

3D performance that really delivers on a variety of screen materials, Top of the line 2D performance at a mid level price, Phenomenal color rendering, Truly deep blacks, Subtle shadow detail, Natural, lifelike skin tones, User friendly menu system,...

Emitter and 3D glasses are not included with the projector and are sold as optional add-ons, JVC 3D glasses are not cheap, Noisy-ish shutter door during power on and power down, No 15pin D-Sub input. Only a problem if your PC doesn’t support HDMI or DVI.

Verdict:  DEFINITE BUY!!! JVCs D-ILA DLA-X3 is another home run from an industry leader in projection technology. The DLA-X3 has a stellar picture, with rich detailed color, combined with phenomenal black levels. While the 3D image is not as bright as...

But it all comes back to the black levels and contrast ratio: these are so good even the slightly inaccurate color becomes irrelevant. It's simply an awesome image.