(July 31, 2025) Epson has officially transitioned its entire custom integration-focused projector lineup away from traditional lamp-based technology, capped by the launch of its latest laser model. The new LS9000 replaces the company’s Pro Cinema 4050, delivering significant improvements in resolution, brightness, and usability.
Priced at $3,999, the LS9000 is positioned as the new entry point into Epson’s custom installer-oriented Pro Cinema and Q-Series lineup. A notable upgrade from its predecessor, the LS9000 employs Epson’s latest dual-axis pixel shifting technology, delivering a full 4K resolution at 3840 x 2160 pixels, totaling 8.29 million pixels displayed on-screen at the same time. This approach offers a higher one-time resolution compared to the single-axis technology used in previous Pro-UHD models, including the LS800, PC4050, HC5050, and QS100.
The projector's imaging system utilizes Epson’s ZX Picture Processor, a proprietary 32-bit engine capable of real-time frame interpolation, color optimization, and enhanced HDR rendering (supporting HDR10+ and HLG). It produces 2,200 lumens of color brightness and white brightness, suitable for a wide variety of home theater setups, including rooms with mild ambient lighting.
Installation flexibility is enhanced by motorized lens shift, precisely adjustable up to ±96.3% vertically and ±24% horizontally. The inclusion of a motorized system is a big add-on at this price point, though buyers looking for more side-to-side wiggle room will need to reach for LS12000 (±47% horizontal). Also, unlike the LS12000, the LS9000 doesn’t ship with a mounting bracket or rear cable cover, requiring installers to supply their own mounting solutions.
Geared toward modern content and gaming needs, the LS9000 sports an input lag below 20 milliseconds, making it suitable for the latest consoles and high-performance gaming PCs. The projector’s connectivity suite comprises two HDMI 2.1 ports (one supporting eARC), LAN control, USB Type-A (for optical HDMI cables and power), an RS-232c port, and a 12V trigger output.
Operational noise levels range from a quiet 22 dB in eco modes up to 30 dB at maximum output.
I had a chance to see the LS9000 in action during a pre-show press event at Audio Advice Live, and the overall image quality was nothing short of stunning. Black levels were impressive, the image was loaded with detail, and skin tones looked natural. It’s hard to find anything to complain about, especially considering the projector’s price point.
In other Epson news, the company has announced a new partnership with Bose, having reportedly developed a projector featuring Sound by Bose technology. Sales are scheduled to begin in the United States and China in September 2025, with plans to expand into global markets thereafter. Specific details have yet to be announced, so stay tuned for more about this interesting partnership.
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