Since we have the previous JVC DLA- NX9 hanging from the ceiling in the reference theater in the office which we chose because of its great picture quality. I am very familiar with the picture quality of that unit and we are switching to the DLA-NZ9 as soon as one is available because it is definitely an improvement over the older model. Overall, I was extremely impressed with the performance of the DLA-NZ9, it is arguably the best home theater projector on the market today.

The JVC DLA-NX9 is an exceptional projector. The picture is immersive and high-quality at all screen sizes, effectively replicating the movie theater experience in your home. Its build quality matches its technology, and the full 4K support with 8K upscaling means it won’t become outdated for years to come. The obvious downside is that the NX9 is also an investment. That said, it’s in the same price category as other high-end projectors, so it more comes down to your expectations and budget range. We hope this review has helped you decide if you’re ready to take the plunge.

This projector is a dream. That’s my opinion of DLA-NX9. I could write hours more about what my eyes saw, but I’m not going to do it, it’s going to be tiring, plus NX9 is the definition of “no more describing”, that’s the kind of thing you have to see with your own eyes to understand.

As a projector, the DLA-NX9 is stunning with SDR and HDR content as you would imagine. As we have said in detail, the Frame Adapt system has really added a game-changing edge when it comes to HDR tone mapping for a projector and that is available throughout the range of N-Series units. The lens is high-quality glass and that is obvious straight away from lifting the projector out of the box and then with use. Images are sharp and detailed with excellent screen uniformity when it comes to focus with no obvious signs of chromatic aberration. Colour performance is also excellent with almost full DCI-P3 coverage and good volume thanks to the dynamic tone mapping. Blacks are also very good and just above black detail retrieval is a real strong point with HDR content, adding real depth to images and skin tones are life-like and natural through SDR and HDR content. And while there is a slight rise in the black floor by swapping to the 4K native chips, contrast and dynamic range remain class-leading and it retains that JVC cinematic look many of us have enjoyed for a number of years now.

JVC’s second-generation 4K beamer sets a new high bar for projector HDR performance. Add industry leading contrast, reference-quality optics, and exceptional usability and you have a projector that punches way above its price point.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the JVC DLA-NX9 and found the improvements it offers over the RS2000/NX7 to be easily noticeable. In my opinion, the NX9 throws the best overall image quality for movies one can get from any current consumer home theater projector under $100,000, and offers what can only be described as one of the most cinematic movie-viewing experiences available today.