The 10,000 Lumen 4K Projector that Beats TV!

Is the Epson QL7000 the ultimate projector for your home theater? With a massive 10,000 lumens, it's one of the brightest projectors on the market, but does it have the color accuracy and contrast to deliver a truly cinematic experience? In this in-depth review, we're putting the Epson QL7000 to the test! We're pairing this light beast with a Seymour Screen Excellence 110” acoustically transparent Enlightor Neo screen to see how it performs out of the box, with no professional calibration. We'll be setting the brightness to 35% based on Epson's recommendations for our screen size and seating distance, but we'll also show you the insane brightness at 100%! In this video, we'll cover: * Projector Settings * Full SPECS * BRIGHTNESS and Peak Luminance (measured in NITS!) * FAN NOISE test (You won't believe how quiet this is!) * CONTRAST & HDR Performance * COLOR SATURATION * RESOLUTION (4K-eshift vs Native 4K) We'll also do a side-by-side comparison of Epson's Dynamic Tone Mapping vs. the powerful madVR Envy Core video processor to see how much a high-end processor can elevate the image. Demos and Gear Used: * Video Sources: Kaleidescape and Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu Ray player * HDMI Cable: 8K Ruipro HDMI cable * Screen: Seymour Screen Excellence 110” Acoustically Transparent Enlightor Neo screen (1.0 Gain) * Video Processor: madVR Envy Core Key Specs of the Epson QL7000: * Up to 10,000 Lumens of Equal Color and White Brightness * 4K-eshift Technology with HDR10 * True 3-Chip 3LCD Technology * Laser Light Source: 20,000 hours * Contrast Ratio: Up to and over 5,000,000:1 with Dynamic Contrast * Native 120 Hz Refresh Rate * Dual HDMI 2.1 ports, compatible with HDCP 2.3 * 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio * Supports resolutions up to 4K 2160p * Projected Distance: Up to 300” * Supports Control4 and Crestron control systems Peak Luminance Measurements (at 12 feet from the screen): * 30% Brightness: 261 NITS * 35% Brightness: 300 NITS * 50% Brightness: 418 NITS * 75% Brightness: 640 NITS * 100% Brightness: 851 NITS The results are incredible and prove this projector has massive headroom for stunning HDR! This projector is a game-changer and earns a "Top Pick" for home theater projectors in 2025. But with a hefty price tag, is it worth it? Watch to find out! Grab an Epson QL7000: * Get in touch with our channel partner at The Grid Hifi in Houston, Texas. Contact The Grid Hifi: www.gridhifi.com or call 713-218-8120 **SUBSCRIBE**: https://www.youtube.com/@hatoraidcowboy?sub_confirmation=1 Video Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:12 REVIEW EQUIPMENT 01:06 SPECS 01:45 : OPTIONAL LENSES 02:42 PEAK LUMINANCE 03:59 THE SETTINGS 08:51 FAN NOISE 10:11 HDR & CONTRAST 16:58 SATURATION 19:39 SHARPNESS 22:37 SPEARS & MUNSIL (1000 NITS, 2000 NITS, 10,000 NITS) 24:01 FINAL THOUGHTS 25:54 WATCH THESE OTHER VIDEOS Gear used for review: Speaker Configuration: 7.2.4 SPEAKERS: Arendal 1723 & 1961 Speakers(11) Subwoofers: (SVS, Starke Sound, Arendal) Processor: Emotiva RMC-1 (16 Channels) Projector: EPSON LS12000B (4K 120, HDMI 2.1) Amplifiers: Emotiva XPA 3 Gen 2 (3 Channels) Starke Sound Fiera 8 (8 channels) Media Players: Zidoo Z20 Pro, Oppo UDP-203, Kaleidescape, R_Volution Player, Apple TV 4K(1st Gen) NVIDIA SHIELD Screen: 16:9 Silver Ticket 100” (1.1 Gain) Servers: PLEX, Emby Gaming: Xbox Series X Streaming Services: Amazon Prime, Disney+ Switcher: HDFury 4K DIVA Seating: Valencia Theater Seats Controller: Harmony Elite Lighting: Govee, Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, Meross Smart Home: Apple Homekit Shot on PANASONIC LUMIX Cinema Cameras and Cinema Lenses: Camera Body - Lumix S5ii | Lumix S9 Camera Lenses: Sirui Cinema Lenses - 16mm - 24mm - 50mm | Panasonic Prime Lenses: 35mm - 50mm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqmF_XXFlS81GVHG2uAT9w/join Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ---------- **Kaleidescape**: https://kaleidesca.pe/hatoraid **Crutchfield**: https://howl.me/clAuckJQOmo **Best Buy**: https://howl.me/clAui0Hr3hy **ProjectorScreen.com affiliate**: https://www.projectorscreen.com?af=hatoraid-af **Patreon**: https://www.patreon.com/HATORAIDCOWBOY **Emotiva affiliate**: https://emotiva.com/?aff=16 **Amazon**: https://amzn.to/3U9vFQw **Valencia Theater Seating**: https://us.valenciatheaterseating.com?sca_ref=1237051.IUTJ2FzGwq **Contribute directly via PayPal**: PayPal.me/hatoraidcowboycinema