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Epson Home Cinema 8500UB, Pro Cinema 9500UB – A First Look Projector Review


October 16th, 2009 Art Feierman

UPDATE: The Epson Home Cinema 8500UB and Pro Cinema 9500UB review has been posted.

Greetings home theater projector fans.

OK, here’s what I’ve got for you.  I received a sample (no, not production) of the Epson Pro Cinema 9500UB projector.  For those of you not familiar with Epson’s projector marketing, they have the Home Cinema 8500UB sold through authorized online dealers and local dealers to0.  The Pro Cinema 9500UB, which is virtually identical, on the other hand is sold only through local installing dealers.  The Home Cinema 8500UB is finished in an off white, the Pro Cinema 9500UB has a dark charcoal case.

Other differences:  The Pro Cinema 9500UB supports 3rd party anamorphic lenses, is ISF certified, Read the rest of this entry »