CEDIA 2025 Show Coverage

Explore the latest projectors and projection-related products showcased at CEDIA 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Check out our article on our favorite projection-related products and watch exclusive booth tour videos from leading projection-related brands. Whether you’re a professional seeking information on the latest projection technology or a curious entertainment enthusiast, we have you covered.

You can learn about the latest innovations, including cutting-edge projection solutions, from manufacturer representatives. Our team is on the ground at CEDIA 2025, capturing the most exciting trends, interviews, and demos that redefine how we experience projection technology.

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CEDIA 2025: HOT PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

While flat panels are available in larger and larger sizes, projectors remain the number one choice for home entertainment enthusiasts looking for a massive, immersive image. In this article, we quickly cover some of our favorite projectors and projection-related products showcased at CEDIA 2025.

Manufacturer Booth Tours

Hear about notable projection-related products from manufacturers' representatives

Barco

At CEDIA 2025 in Denver, Barco showcased its latest Heimdall series of projectors, delivering a powerful combination of brightness, precision, and stunning color performance. Chris from Barco Residential walks us through the lineup, highlighting the key features that make these projectors stand out for high-end home theater enthusiasts.

Sony

The BRAVIA Projector 7 delivers 10% more brightness, but the real story is in the addition of Sony’s flagship XR processor, which introduces XR Dynamic Tone Mapping. Sony allowed attendees to compare the new model with the XW5000ES, a projector that continues to deliver strong performance at an aggressive price point.

Christie

At CEDIA Expo 2025 in Denver, Christie placed its flagship Eclipse G3 projector at the heart of a multi-brand demonstration designed to showcase the future of high-end projection systems. The Eclipse G3 is a six-DLP powerhouse engineered for uncompromising performance. Delivering up to 30,000 lumens and a true 20,000,000:1 contrast ratio, it produces absolute black levels alongside dazzling highlights

Sim2

The highlight of the Sim2 booth was the introduction of the ULTRANERO 4, a 7,000-lumen powerhouse that delivers impressive brightness without compromising contrast. Sim2 also presented an innovative dual-projector configuration featuring two ULTRANERO 4 units working independently—one dedicated to high-brightness highlights and the other to deep shadow detail.

JVC

At CEDIA 2025, JVC showcased its lineup of 4K Home Theater projectors, including the JVC NZ500, which is the smallest K and one of the most affordable native 4K projectors on the market. JVC also announced a new Firmware update for their higher-end models like the NZ800 and NZ900 designed to improve onscreen brightness when viewing HDR

madVR

madVR video processors were utilized in several booth demos at CEDIA 2025. They also showcased the Envy Core MK2, which is the latest addition to the company’s lineup, designed to enhance image fidelity through advanced video processing and patented HDR tone mapping. With a retail price of $5999, the Envy Core MKII is more affordable than previous models.

Kaleidescape

Kaleidescape highlighted their Strato E player, which received a Projector Reviews Best of Show Award at the event. The Strato E is a compact 4K player with onboard storage, designed as an entry-level solution at a more approachable price point. They also introduced KAI, an artificial intelligence search tool built directly into the movie store.

Screen Innovations

The Black Diamond Fusion material eliminates the compromises of earlier ALR (ambient light rejecting) screens by combining a 160-degree viewing cone with zero artifacts, no texture, and no hotspots, while still delivering the deep blacks and bright whites that made Black Diamond famous.

Epson & EPV Screens

Epson and EPV Screens showcased what’s possible in home projection beyond the traditional darkened theater room. At CEDIA 2025, Epson paired its new QS100 ultra-short-throw projector with EPV Screens 150 inch Darkstar 3 UST Elevate ambient light-rejecting motorized uprising screen.

AVPro Global

Phil and Gavin from AVPro Global explore the company’s latest lineup — from the award-winning Murideo STIX Test Signal Generator (MU-STIX-G) and STIX Test Signal Analyzer (MU-STIX-A) test tools to the all-new Universal Streaming Platform (USP) for AV over IP solution, plus new developments in HDBaseT matrix switches and Bullet Train HDMI cables.