Sony VPL-VW285ES : 4K Showcase 

Huge fan of the Channel Raf:) Got to be the best man cave I've ever seen.

RAFCAVE just gets better and better! I cant believe them black levels. They look better then my tv does. Congrats and good luck with it.

Congrats Raf enjoy it ! Always love your video, seems like à child at Christmas day! :D

Awesome looking video true 4K thanks RAF

wow Raf you and your man cave and the channel are all awesome

Looks amazing RAF

AWESOME!!

That projector is beast

Love your videos. You have me pressing buttons now lol

awesome video as always

Very honnest review , but the true 4k resolution make it one of the best gaming projector , it is so sharp and you can turn the hdr off if i remember , it will remove the banding issue, but im not 100% sure of it. Great chanelle im subbing.

DAMN THAT TCL AD FOR THE 6 SERIES IS PRETTY LEGIT! IM GONNA HAVE TO GET THAT TV!

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Amazing quality! iam sold. but unfortunately it will be a minute before i can buy one.

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Hey Raf - really enjoy the channel, great job! Question, have you compared the Sony 285ES to the JVC units? I am trying to make the call between the 285 or the JVC rs540...

I did see this projector in action at a showroom. I have to say, it was impressive. I think I'll be purchasing the model above this one (385ES) for better contrast, and the other features the 285 lacks. Can you tell the distance between your projector and your 135" screen? By the way, congrats on your new "NATIVE 4K " projector.

Hey Ref interesting channel. Love your passion for HT. Can I ask what type of 16:9 Elite 135" screen is that? I have a similar Elite Screens ezFrame Series, 135-inch Diagonal 16:9, Fixed Frame from10 years ago.

Good videos... this projector have lens memory, for 21:9? Comparing to uhd65 theres a huge diference? Thanks

Nice! Bought this projector since February and it is still sitting in the box, because I’ve been doing work in my room and also very busy traveling for work. I’m very excited to know what I have to look forward to, thanks to your video. This thing is friggin awesome. May I ask what screen you have? Need to buy one that will go well with this PJ. Thanks!

Hey Raf, i just picked up this projector & it should be here on Friday, i was super stoked after watching your videos until i realized the 13.5gbps limitation, have you ran into any issues playing 4k HDR content other than the color banding you showed on your videos from the video game? i do not plan to game but i'm really big into movies & its the main reason i purchased this for my theater room. I bought a 4k tv when they first came out (like 3 years ago) & my current Samsung doesn't support HDR. So for the last year I've been struggling to get 4k HDR content to even play (NVIDIA shield gets by this limitation so i rip my movies & use Plex). I bought 3 different 4k players & returned them all before i realized what was going on. This projector supports HDR but not at 60fps... I'm worried that the appleTv 4k which is so sensitive will have issues. For example, my AppleTV 4k will not play those same 4k HDR movies from my Plex Server (but the NVIDIA shield will). And i've been reading issues with Oppo & the sequence of when items are powered on where it will play the movie in HDR or drop down to 1080. Ive been dealing with this nightmare for almost a year now & i'm worried that i just dropped $5k on this projector & i'm going to have issues all over again... especially when movies are recorded in 60fps. I was hoping this was going to be a long term investment for that kind of money. Is it literally just as simple as dropping the AppleTV down to 24fps for Netflix/Vudu etc... or is it going to be depend on what the show was recorded in? Thanks in advance & sorry for the long post.

Hey RAF, ok so you were very excited about the UHD65 (everyone affirms it has stellar picture, sharpness, colour and very good blacks). Being higher native rez than the other 1080P x4 pixel shifters which achieve 4 million pixels, the UHD65 achieves 8.3 million. Granted that is still less than the 8.8 million of the True 4K Sony, but still very impressive. The “TV Specialsts” on You Tube have done multiple side by side comparisons of the UHD65 vs other 4K, including the Sony 365ES which retails for $7900. They agreed the Sony had deeper blacks and in some instances better colour, but were amazed at how well the UHD65 held its own against a Projo that costs more than $5K more. I realize you said you were able to get the Sony 285ES for a really good deal. Though no doubt still considerably more than the UHD65. So my question is this; IF someone was to pay full price for the Sony, is the difference in picture quality actually a $3K difference? Meaning even if the Sony is better, is it THAT much better to justify such a higher price point? Luv to hear your answer. I am looking hard at the UHD65 and while I can afford the Sony if I so chose, I have difficulty accepting it’s THAT much better to justify such a vast difference in price. If it were $500 difference? Ok. But $3000?

Did you think about upgrading to the UHZ65 from the UHD65? If so, what made you decide on the Sony? The true 4k?

WOW= that looks amazing- I unfortunately have to send my optoma uhd65 back to optoma because it has a dead pixel thats driving me nuts--- you got me thinking man----

Did you know if Sony tdg-br250 glassed are compatible or how ser up cause I get a pair but can’t make it look 3D on the glasses ????

Which surge protector are you using for you Sony 4K Projector?

Hey Raf, happy for you with the true native 4K hope you're still overjoyed with it. Just found something on ebay to change my plans for my cinema a little at least for a year or so. Found a brand new 120" fixed aluminum frame screen for $99.99. So, with that gonna put off the triple tower front setup and audio transparent screen for a while go with equipment on hand and use professional screen. Amazed to find it at half the lowest price I've seen anywhere. This should make it go easier and faster now. What do you think of my bargain hunting skills son........ I'm stoked. hee hee hee ha ha

What are your Cinema Film 1 settings? You only covered reference for TV.

The HDMI limitation is why I passed on this projector and went with a JVC X790. I demoed the Sony at Bestbuy and I liked it it but ultimately decided to give up some resolution because I didn’t want the banding.

Hi Raf, What will you prefer 75" Sony 4k TV or Sony VPL VW290ES projector? People are giving me else else advices. I am confused now. People are also suggesting me to go for 4k laser projectors from brands like Optoma. But I am not interested in Pixel shifting stuff. My purpose is to watch movies, no gaming. I am planning to setup movie theater with 7.1 sound system. 110" screen will fit on my wall, not bigger than that. Thanks :) Wishes from India.

Bro are you going to make a video on how to apply German Gamma curve. I read it on AVS but a video would help a ton of people out. I'm in the process of getting 285 but I'm waiting until after CEDIA 2018.

Love your projector. Got an extra one to donate to the cause???? No? well can't blame a guy for trying.

Just found your channel. Awesome setup. Have you thought of going to a 2:35:1 aspect ratio screen?

how is it when there is lights on / from curtains open?

How does this compare to the Epson 5050 or 6050?

YOUR THE BEST, PLEASE SHARE WITH ME HOW I CAN APPLY THE GAMMA ON MY BEAST, PLEASE

do you have to turn hdr off, to get rid of banding

I just get mine can you help me to update the firmware also in some speakers in Bluetooth appear Bravia and I think is for connect the audio on Bluetooth can you help me with that two thinks please the manual is no very clear on that

Is it a laser projector or led?

You mentioned you had the Optoma UHD65 before this one. The difference is that noticeable?? :)

Hi! Can you write mount model? Thanks!

" well done Bro, Sony one he'll of a 4k projector ...if they made a much,much smaller unit with some of the Same features at a bud-price point ..then I would consider it!?! .. Picture quality is outstanding bro!! By the way. I've got the Optima dlp chip hd 26 model. And it gives others it's run for their cash! del...

What's your throw distance?

Is it just me or is the Sony picture flickering?

You don't need 60 hz on console, becouse it ain't capable of delivering that FPS anyway. You should have set 30 hz in order to have full chroma.

Its borderline sexual

You lost me at "If you can swing it...." bullshit, I ended up with 3 kids and no projector... lol jk

90 minutes of setup each time before TV or a movie. ...😐