April 11–13: Sony Showcases Premium 4K Laser Projectors at SIAV 2025
From April 11 to 13, the 32nd Shanghai International Advanced Hi-Fi Show (SIAV) took place across three venues: Jinjiang Hotel, Garden Hotel, and New Jinjiang Hotel. Sony, alongside its authorized dealers, showcased a lineup of native 4K laser home theater projectors, including the popular Sony P9 (VPL-XW8100), VPL-XW7000, and VPL-XW5000, catering to diverse home entertainment needs. The setups were complemented by Sony’s soundbar systems for an immersive experience.
Flagship Sony P9 Projector Steals the Show
Sony and Guangzhou Many Electronics Co., Ltd. (Many Electronics) exhibited in Room 184 of Jinjiang Hotel’s Jinnan Building, featuring the flagship Sony P9 and the crowd-favorite VPL-XW7000.
The P9 is powered by Sony’s proprietary XR Processor for Projectors, equipped with features like:
- XR Dynamic Auto Mapping (optimizes HDR frame-by-frame for natural highlights and deep shadows)
- XR Deep Black (adjusts laser output for richer blacks)
- XR Triluminos Pro (vivid, accurate colors)
- XR Clarity Enhancer (sharpens details without artifacts).
For visuals, the P9 boasts three 0.61-inch native 4K SXRD panels (3,840 × 2,160 resolution) and a brightness of 3,400 lumens. Its 2.1x motorized AFC lens (with low-dispersion glass and a 70mm aspherical front element) ensures edge-to-edge sharpness, eliminating vignetting and chromatic aberration.
Gaming? No problem. The P9 supports 4K/120fps and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), delivering seamless, cinematic gameplay.
On opening day, the P9’s stunning image quality drew rave reviews, with many attendees lingering to watch multiple demo reels.
Meanwhile, the VPL-XW7000 (also with native 4K SXRD) was on static display, impressing viewers with its 200-nit brightness on 150-inch screens and vibrant HDR performance.
VPL-XW5000 + Soundbar: A Complete Home Theater
In Room 177 (Jinnan Building), Sony and Shanghai Wanlv InfoTech demoed the VPL-XW5000 projector paired with Sony soundbars.
The XW5000 combines:
- Native 4K SXRD panels
- Upgraded X1 Processor for Projectors
- Laser light source (95% DCI-P3 coverage, IMAX Enhanced certified).
Its long-life laser ensures consistent brightness in living rooms or dedicated theaters, while the optics and processor deliver breathtaking 4K HDR with expanded contrast. Smart home integration and eco-friendly design (mercury-free) add practicality.
Audiences praised its natural colors, crisp HDR rendering, and balanced sharpness.
The accompanying Sony soundbars (Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced) used 360 Spatial Sound Mapping for wireless, room-filling audio.
Don’t Miss Sony’s High-End AV Showcase
SIAV 2025 is a premier event for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. Sony’s lineup—spanning projectors and sound systems—offers solutions for every space and budget, reinforcing its leadership in image quality and innovation.
From April 11 to 13, the 32nd Shanghai International Advanced Hi-Fi Show (SIAV) took place across three venues: Jinjiang Hotel, Garden Hotel, and New Jinjiang Hotel. Sony, alongside its authorized dealers, showcased a lineup of native 4K laser home theater projectors, including the popular Sony P9 (VPL-XW8100), VPL-XW7000, and VPL-XW5000, catering to diverse home entertainment needs. The setups were complemented by Sony’s soundbar systems for an immersive experience.
Flagship Sony P9 Projector Steals the Show
Sony and Guangzhou Many Electronics Co., Ltd. (Many Electronics) exhibited in Room 184 of Jinjiang Hotel’s Jinnan Building, featuring the flagship Sony P9 and the crowd-favorite VPL-XW7000.
The P9 is powered by Sony’s proprietary XR Processor for Projectors, equipped with features like:
- XR Dynamic Auto Mapping (optimizes HDR frame-by-frame for natural highlights and deep shadows)
- XR Deep Black (adjusts laser output for richer blacks)
- XR Triluminos Pro (vivid, accurate colors)
- XR Clarity Enhancer (sharpens details without artifacts).
For visuals, the P9 boasts three 0.61-inch native 4K SXRD panels (3,840 × 2,160 resolution) and a brightness of 3,400 lumens. Its 2.1x motorized AFC lens (with low-dispersion glass and a 70mm aspherical front element) ensures edge-to-edge sharpness, eliminating vignetting and chromatic aberration.
Gaming? No problem. The P9 supports 4K/120fps and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), delivering seamless, cinematic gameplay.
On opening day, the P9’s stunning image quality drew rave reviews, with many attendees lingering to watch multiple demo reels.
Meanwhile, the VPL-XW7000 (also with native 4K SXRD) was on static display, impressing viewers with its 200-nit brightness on 150-inch screens and vibrant HDR performance.
VPL-XW5000 + Soundbar: A Complete Home Theater
In Room 177 (Jinnan Building), Sony and Shanghai Wanlv InfoTech demoed the VPL-XW5000 projector paired with Sony soundbars.
The XW5000 combines:
- Native 4K SXRD panels
- Upgraded X1 Processor for Projectors
- Laser light source (95% DCI-P3 coverage, IMAX Enhanced certified).
Its long-life laser ensures consistent brightness in living rooms or dedicated theaters, while the optics and processor deliver breathtaking 4K HDR with expanded contrast. Smart home integration and eco-friendly design (mercury-free) add practicality.
Audiences praised its natural colors, crisp HDR rendering, and balanced sharpness.
The accompanying Sony soundbars (Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced) used 360 Spatial Sound Mapping for wireless, room-filling audio.
Don’t Miss Sony’s High-End AV Showcase
SIAV 2025 is a premier event for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. Sony’s lineup—spanning projectors and sound systems—offers solutions for every space and budget, reinforcing its leadership in image quality and innovation.
