Spot the projector
Home Cinema Choice|February 2022
This technically accomplished project had to fit perfectly around the customer’s existing living space, says Daniel Sait
Daniel Sait
Spot the projector

KIT CHECKLIST

ARTCOUSTIC: 2 x Diablo SL 6-3 (L/R); 1 x Multi Soundbar 1683 SL (centre); 2 x Diablo SL 6-3 (surrounds); 2 x Architect SL 2-1 (in-ceiling); 2 x Impact One subwoofers; 1 x PA-750 amplifier

INTEGRA: DRX-4.2 AV receiver (seven channel)

SONY: VPL-VZ1000ES ultra-short-throw 4K HDR projector

SCREEN INNOVATIONS: Zero Edge Pro 120in screen with LED bias lighting

CONTROL4: EA-1 processor; remote

APPLE: Apple TV

HAYDEN CUSTOM FURNITURE: Bespoke cabinets

SONY: UBP-X1100ES

MICROSOFT: Xbox games console

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