Pioneer gets official with its 1080p Kuro KRF-9000FD projector

Aw yeah, that sexy-on-paper Kuro projector you've been dreaming about the past few weeks just got real today in Munich, as Pioneer made official (even more official?) the KRF-9000FD. Said beamer will be packed with LCoS technology, twin HDMI inputs to go along with the component / composite / S-Video sockets, full 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 600 lumens and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio; you'll also find a RS-232c control port, a noise level of just 24-decibels in normal operation and a striking likeness to JVC's DLA HD100. Here's to hoping you weren't expecting this thing to be a bargain, however, as it's all set to land in the next week or so for a stiff €8,000 ($12,460).

[Via Heise]

[blue-tahom.com @ Apr 25th 2008 9:08AM]

Two HDMI inputs or outputs?

[Daza @ Apr 25th 2008 12:20PM]

Inputs of course, why would a projector have HDMI outputs? (Unless Engadget edited the page and it said ouputs before).

[Gav @ Apr 25th 2008 9:10AM]

Back up a second here.

600 Lumens??

[a ham sandwich @ Apr 25th 2008 10:14AM]

my thoughts exactly. and isnt 600 decibels pretty loud since its a logarithmic scale?

[Steve @ Apr 25th 2008 10:19AM]

why do people think that a projector has to have a super high Lumen rating to be great??? the JVC DLAHD100 looks fantastic w/ a low lumen output...you people should do more research before you open your mouths

[wyatt @ Apr 25th 2008 11:05AM]

you don't need thousands of lumens for a home theater scenario. the 30k contrast ratio is the spec to look at.

[Leo @ Apr 25th 2008 11:20AM]

What is a the optimal lumen count for home use? -


bearing in mind it'd be nice to use a projector in dim conditions - not just pitch black... obviously to have black on screen, the room needs to be totally dark - but if I was just using the projector as a huge monitor for logic / pro-tools ........

[Drew @ Apr 25th 2008 1:45PM]

@ a ham sandwich:

You are right. 600 decibels would be EXTREMELY loud. Good thing this proejctor is only 24 decibels, according to the article.

[Backlin @ Apr 25th 2008 9:13AM]

I think I'll stick with a used car.

[I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Apr 25th 2008 2:50PM]

Agreed, I'll stick with a used car and a 60 Kuro Elite.

[Mark @ Apr 25th 2008 10:01AM]

I swear each new projector gets worse than the one it replaced.

[slarity @ Apr 25th 2008 10:08AM]

Aw i was ALMOST thinking this was the projector Ive been looking for. But for $12k I dont think so.

[edpowers @ Apr 25th 2008 10:14AM]

Isn't this thing just a rebadged JVC RS2?

[josh @ Apr 25th 2008 12:38PM]

it looks exactly like it...

[steve @ Apr 25th 2008 10:13PM]

no, its a re-badged DLAHD100....and for $7999, the JVC is obviously a better choice...but dont forget, that $12,460 price is the European price

[CustomAV @ Apr 25th 2008 10:36AM]

Isn't this really just a JVC in Pioneer clothing? I'd save a couple bucks and go with the JVC.

[John @ Apr 26th 2008 2:32AM]

Am I crazy or does that not look EXACTLY like the JVC RS2? I have an RS2 and unless they're jacking up the componentry and lens in a significant manner, it's going to be hard to beat the RS2.