Grand Final Sunday is a good argument for a bigger screen. Kick-off is 7:30pm, the Monday is a public holiday in several states, and nobody’s setting an alarm. Epson has timed two new AI-powered 4K laser projectors for the occasion. The EH-LS6000 and EH-LS7500 are available now in Australia and complete the brand’s EH-LS home cinema line-up.
Both use Epson’s 3LCD three-chip engine with 4K enhancement, which shifts pixels to produce 8.3 million on screen. The solid-state laser light source is rated for up to 20,000 hours, so there’s no lamp to replace. Full brightness arrives in about eight seconds, which means no warm-up wait when you flick it on five minutes before the NRLW decider.
EH-LS6000: for the biggest picture possible
This is the one for people who want the whole wall. It scales up to 500 inches and puts out up to 3,400 lumens of colour and white brightness. Epson says the 3LCD design delivers up to three times brighter colour than leading single-chip DLP projectors, which matters when half the lounge room has the lights on and the other half is yelling at the referee. The contrast ratio is above 3,000,000:1, and quiet mode runs at 22 decibels, so the fan stays out of the commentary.
On the installation side, lens shift goes up to 21 per cent horizontally and 59 per cent vertically, with ten lens-memory presets for switching aspect ratios. It’s also compatible with the existing EH-TW7100 ceiling mount, which helps if you’re upgrading.
EH-LS7500: for smaller rooms
The LS7500 has a shorter throw than its predecessor, so it can produce a 40 to 300 inch image in tight spaces. Epson is pitching it at small homes, garages and golf simulator setups. It’s slightly brighter at up to 3,500 lumens, with a contrast ratio above 5,000,000:1.
Gamers get the most attention here. It supports a 400 to 480Hz refresh rate, Auto Low Latency Mode and sub-20 ms input lag. eARC handles audio over a single HDMI cable, and Bluetooth 6.0 connects headphones and soundbars. The lens-shift dials are accessible from the front, and a front exhaust means it can sit on a shelf at the back of the room.
The AI part
Both models use AI image processing that optimises each frame in real time. AI super resolution sharpens fine detail, and a perceptual quantiser balances brightness and contrast. HDR10, 10-bit colour and 4K frame interpolation are there to keep fast motion smooth, which suits a game played at pace.
Price and availability
- EH-LS6000: $5,499
- EH-LS7500: $5,899
Both come with a three-year warranty and an optional two-year extension.
More info: epson.com.au/prohomecinema/index.asp
