Product Reviews: Projectors, Headphones, and More

BenQ

Leveraging its CinematicColor technology and the latest DLP chipset, BenQ is now shipping the first sub-$10K installation projectors designed to deliver true 4K high dynamic range (HDR). The CinePro Series HT8060 and HT9060 4K UHD HDR projectors feature a chip that eliminates pixel shifting and blending, producing 8.3 million distinct pixels for true 4K UHD performance. Furthering color and contrast quality, the THX-Certified HT8060 utilizes BenQ’s CinematicColor and Rec.709. $7,999 (HT8060) and $8,999 (HT9060)

beyerdynamic

beyerdynamic’s new TEAM TYGR bundle pairs its TYGR 300 R gaming headphones with a FOX Professional USB Studio Microphone for gaming applications in quiet environments. The TYGR 300 R features an acoustic fleece with soft ear cushions. The single-sided connection cable is terminated with a 3-pole, gold-plated mini jack plug and a screw-on gold plated adapter. The FOX Professional USB Studio Microphone boasts high-quality sound with features such as an integrated headphone output that allows listening in real time without any delays. $399 MSRP

Google Assistant for Dish

DISH is offering Google Assistant for its Hopper family of receivers. Customers will be able to use the DISH voice remote to ask the Assistant to control smart home devices, provide weather and news updates, and display photos. Customers with a DISH voice remote and broadband-connected Hopper (all generations), Joey (all models), or Wally will have access to the Google Assistant. Free with Voice Remote; $20 Upgrade with No Voice Remote

Nortek Security & Control

Nortek Security & Control is now shipping its new line of ELAN architectural speakers, which consists of 15 new in-ceiling and in-wall models. The 400 Series features half-inch tweeters and polypropylene cone woofers. The 600 Series features upgraded injection-molded polypropylene cone woofers and pivoting one-inch soft dome tweeters. All seven 800 Series Speakers have a vocal enhancement switch that increases vocal clarity and enhances dialogue. Dealer Pricing