Sharp XV-Z3000

18 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (16)
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usability (4)
reliability (1)

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noise (6)
size (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Sharp XV-Z3000. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the black level and design. The usability and image quality are also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the size and noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sharp XV-Z3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000 review

A good performer, but is there more to this projector?

Attractive, curvy design ; Good feature set, including an HDMI port

A little overpriced ; Noticeably noisy

A few niggles, but this is essentially a good projector for the money

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sharp XVZ-30000 home theatre projector

This home cinema projector handles 2D and 3D with aplomb

Excellent 2D and 3D video quality ; Powered zoom for flexible setup ; 2D setting on glasses to remove 3D effect

No 2D-3D conversion in the projector ; No motion smoothing, fast-moving 3D can flicker

Sharp's XVZ-30000 is a worthy competitor for any other premium home theatre projector. Its 2D and 3D video quality is excellent, and the projector is only slightly let down by no 2D-3D conversion and no frame smoothing.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Josh Fruhlinger (engadget.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000 DLP projector reviewed

You know how every time you consider how cool it would be to install a front projector in your place to throw up an 80-inch screen for some movie-watching and gaming goodness, and then realize that all the really good HD projectors that can handle...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000

I just happened to have Phantom of the Opera in my HD-DVD player when I hooked up the XV-Z3000. My first reactions to the XV-Z3000, based on that are, 1) really good color out of the box, 2) excellent shadow detail, 3) very bright, and finally, and...

Very bright projector in brightest modes (up to 1500 lumens, and more if willing to sacrifice a bit more color accuracy, etc ; Good brightness in "best modes" except for the very best mode (285 lumens) ; Excellent black levels ; Very good shadow detail...

Noisy! Perhaps the loudest home theater projector around, when in full lamp power mode, acceptable, but not great noise levels in low power (eco) mode ; Limited range zoom (1.15:1)- limits placement flexibility ; Small remote, with small buttons ; Lack...

With black level performance that exceeds any of the projectors currently selling under $2000, many looking for the best picture for movie watching will certainly find the XV-Z3000 worth the extra few hundreds, and pretty much holds its own against any...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Shane Buettner (soundandvision.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000 Front Projector: On the Bench

$3,499 1280x768 single-chip DarkChip2 DLP Key Connections: One HDMI input, two component video inputs, one RGB/PC on 15-pin DSUB Features We Like: TI's 10-bit BrilliantColor video processing, Sharp's Color Management System, adjustable iris allows...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Shane Buettner (hometheater.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000 Front Projector: On the Bench

The sub-$5K segment of the front PJ market is heating up rapidly, and Sharp has always delivered massive bag for precious few bucks with DLP. The XV-Z3000 boasts some features descended from Sharp's DLP flagship, the Z12000 MKII, such as the Color...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Geoffrey Morrison (hometheater.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000 DLP Projector

I love surprises. Ok, that's a lie. I hate surprises. How is giving me an attack of tachycardia (learned that one on House) anyone's idea of a good time. But, in the HT world, surprises are usually good. Take this $3,000 projector, for instance. By all...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Geoffrey Morrison (soundandvision.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000 DLP Projector

A deal in performance clothing I love surprises. Ok, that's a lie. I hate surprises. How is giving me an attack of tachycardia (learned that one on House) anyone's idea of a good time. But, in the HT world, surprises are usually good. Take this $3,000...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Geoffrey Morrison (hometheatermag.com)

Sharp XV-Z3000 DLP Projector

Using the HD DVD of 16 Blocks, the ZV-Z3000 showed off only a slight amount of noise in the image. This wasn't any worse than other projectors in its range. Detail was good, though I've seen a few other projectors that appear to have better resolution....

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Bill Livolsi (projectorcentral.com)

SharpVision XV-Z3000 Review

The Sharp Z3000 shines in many respects, but lacks a few features that would make it easy to install in a variety of settings. It has a wide range of lumen outputs that make it great either for ambeint light or dark theater viewing. Home theater...

Aug, 2006

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