When it comes to home entertainment, the search for the perfect balance between quality, affordability, and ease of use can be daunting.
Epson's latest addition to its EpiqVision range, the EH-LS650, emerges as a standout solution, offering a blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features that make it an ideal choice for a home cinema setup. We checked out the EH-LS650 in our home cinema demo room at Peter Tyson to see what it can do.
A Stylish and Space-Saving Design
What’s apparent out of the box is the EH-LS650 has a streamlined casing and modern design, making it a stylish addition to your living space. Available in either black or white, it complements various interior styles and fits seamlessly into even the smallest of rooms. This projector is designed to be an elegant replacement for traditional TVs.
Big Screen Experience
One of the most compelling reasons to choose the EH-LS650 is its ability to deliver an immersive big-screen experience. This 4K PRO-UHD projector can produce a stunning image up to 120 inches, ensuring that every viewing session feels like a cinematic event.
Superior Picture Quality
The EH-LS650 excels in delivering superior picture quality, thanks to its high brightness of 3,600 lumens and a contrast ratio of 2,500,000:1. These specifications ensure that images are vivid and lifelike, with deep blacks and bright whites that bring content to life. The projector supports HDR10, enhancing the detail and colour accuracy for an even more dynamic visual experience.
Epson's 3LCD technology further sets the EH-LS650 apart by providing up to three times brighter colours than comparable 1-chip DLP projectors. This means that whether you're watching in a darkened room or in ambient light, the colours remain vibrant and true-to-life.
Advanced Audio Capabilities
Visuals are only one part of the home cinema experience; audio plays a crucial role as well. The EH-LS650 is equipped with built-in Yamaha 20W speakers that deliver great sound quality for a built-in system. Encased in a stylish punched metal cover, these speakers can also function as a standalone smart / bluetooth speaker without use of the projector. The dynamic audio and 3D surround sound enhance the immersive experience, whether you're watching a movie or listening to music.
Smart Home Entertainment
The EH-LS650 integrates smart home entertainment features, making an ideal TV replacement. Controlling feels like just using your ordinary TV, without the need for extra controls. With Android TV built-in, users have access to thousands of movies, shows, and games from platforms like Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube.
Chromecast built-in adds another layer of convenience, allowing you to stream content directly from your phone, tablet, or laptop to the projector. Whether you're an iOS or Android user, the EH-LS650 makes it easy to control and enjoy your favourite apps on the big screen.
Easy Setup and Long-Lasting Use
Setting up a projector can often be a cumbersome task, but we are really taken aback by how Epson has simplified this process with the EH-LS650. The Epson Setting Assistant app allows for automatic keystone adjustment using your smartphone's camera, ensuring that the projected image is perfectly aligned with minimal effort. The plug-and-play features further contribute to a hassle-free setup experience.
The EH-LS650's laser light source is designed to provide up to 10 years of entertainment. This long-lasting solution means that you can enjoy your home cinema without worrying about frequent maintenance or replacements.
Ideal for Gaming
Gamers will appreciate the EH-LS650's low input lag of under 20ms, which is essential for a responsive and enjoyable gaming experience. The large screen size and superior picture quality make it perfect for immersive gaming sessions, whether you're exploring vast virtual worlds or engaging in fast-paced competitive play.
Conclusion
Epson's EH-LS650 is a game-changer in the world of short throw projectors. The convenience of an all in one box that projects a fantastic image, has all the smart features you’ll find in a TV and better sound built-in than your standard telly is impressive. At this price point it’s likely to attract home cinema buyers, but you would ideally want to budget for an external surround sound system for more immersive cinema quality audio. We watched some 4K UHD content on it and really enjoyed the experience, and the fact it’s a short throw projector and produces this kind of image is staggering.
The Epson EH-LS650 is available to demo in our Carlisle store, so give us a call on 01228 546756 to arrange a demonstration.