Sharp XV-Z15000

12 reviews

Nov, 2024

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image quality (23)
price (11)
design (4)
noise (3)
black level (1)

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usability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Sharp XV-Z15000. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the black level and noise. The design and price also get good reviews. There are some negative opinions about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sharp XV-Z15000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Sharp XV-Z15000 DLP Projector

Sharp has a long history in the home theater projector business. It began with a successful run of LCD models. But the company soon shifted its projectors to Texas Instruments' DLP technology, which appeared to be ready to dominate the projection...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)

Sharp XV-Z15000 DLP Projector

Price: $2,500 At A Glance: Outstanding video processing • Deep blacks (with auto iris) • Brightness to spare for a big screen Sharp has a long history in the home theater projector business. It began with a successful run of LCD models. But the company...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Sharp XV-Z15000 DLP Projector

The Sharp's remote is compact and offers direct selection of inputs, picture modes, and IRIS1 and IRIS2. However, unlike the Epson's remote, it lacks backlighting, and its small, closely spaced buttons aren't easy to locate in the dark.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Sharp XV-Z15000

The Sharp XV-Z15000, however, is a very well balanced performer. And, like many DLP projectors in particular, its picture quality consistently looks good. After Mike calibrated the projector, I spent a lot of time viewing it on the usual Blu-ray (and...

Good "out of the box" picture quality (Natural mode, Dynamic) ; Very good color accuracy post calibration in best mode (Movie 2) ; Excellent black level performance for the price, one of the best lower cost projectors in this regard ; Great picture...

The remote control for several reasons, starting with the lack of a backlight ; Extremely limited placement flexibility, no lens shift ; Lens does not have great depth of field, as a result there is more roll off in sharpness toward the outside of the...

Overall, this is an excellent projector. If you can get over any placement issues, it seems to me that the Sharp XV-Z15000 is the strongest performing new DLP projector to hit the market recently in it's price range. This Sharp definitely is up to...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : David Birch-Jones (avguide.com)

PLAYBACK: Sharp XV-Z15000 1080p DLP Projector

When one thinks of affordable front projector makers, a premium brand like Sharp probably wouldn't be one that immediately comes to mind, but with their XV-Z15000 single chip 1080p DLP model, it's clear that Sharp is taking an aggressive stance towards...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by (projectorcentral.com)

SharpVision XV-Z15000 Review

For fans of DLP technology who have been waiting for prices on high contrast 1080p DLP to drop to street prices below $2,500, the wait is over.

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sharp XVZ15000 home theatre projector

Sharp's latest home theatre projector has a hefty price tag

Good natural colour, 24p support, good design, quiet fan

Expensive, auto-iris isn’t the fastest

Sharp’s XVZ15000 home theatre projector is competitive with models from Epson and Mitsubishi, with consistently good colour and brightness. We aren't thrilled with its high price tag, however.

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Sharp XVZ15000 home theatre projector

Sharp's latest home theatre projector has a hefty price tag

Good natural colour, 24p support, good design, quiet fan

Expensive, auto-iris isn’t the fastest

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review (blu-ray.com)

Sharp XV-Z15000

The Sharp XV-Z15000 throws a very bright, razor sharp, beautiful 1080p image & HDTV looks great as well. Avatar, Pixar or any new animated movies just POP off the screen, live action movies are detailed and smooth with excellent shadow detail. The...

Blacks & shadow deatail, accurate colors, razor sharp deatail, very quiet in Eco mode, dynamic iris, overall picture quality

No lens shift, no anamorphic stretch mode, remote has no backlighting

Jan, 2011

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