Sim2 D60: The new Sim2 D60 features a single-chip DLP projection system, which is based upon the latest 1080p DarkChip3 0.95-inch DMD chipset from Texas Instruments.

The TI DarkChip3 incorporates two recent developments: BrilliantColor improves optical efficiency and extends the system’s available color gamut, while Dynamic Black contrast-enhancement significantly boosts effective black-level.

Thanks in part to these advances, the D60’s extended contrast (>10,000:1), powerful brightness, and superbly accurate color rendition combine to deliver crisp, colorful images without the motion-blur associated with competing technologies.

The Sim2 D60 full range of inputs and outputs includes dual HDMI inputs, component, and RGB-HD as well as serial control and 12v-trigger, and the versatility of powered vertical lens shift (+60/-40 percent), variable Iris, and 50-200-inch picture size.
The D60 is compatible with all video standards including 1080p, and integrates on-board processing for every important aspect ratio, 16:9, anamorphic, letterbox, and pixel-for-pixel. The D60 projector is available in SIM2's famous Black Shadow matte finish.

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The DOMINO D80E is the latest addition to SIM2’s DOMINO home theatre projector series. Based on the award-winning D80 model, this new “Evolution” series builds on the outstanding performance of the impressive original.

The “Evolution” enhancement of the D80E makes great use of a sophisticated technology originally developed for use in SIM2’s Grand Cinema™ series’ models, namely Unishape™ lamp technology. When used in conjunction with BrilliantColor™ colour enhancement, the millsecond-precision of the dynamic Unishape™ lamp system takes the performance of D80E to an altogether higher level. With a wider, more vivid colour palette on offer, along with improved contrast and increased light output.

This Full HD specification home theatre projector utilises Texas Instruments’ DarkChip3™ into SIM2’s patented ALPHAPATH™ light engine to deliver outstanding high definition images on-screen. The D80E also enables standard definition sources to be reproduced at 1080p resolution, thanks to sophisticated 10-bit video processing electronics.

The DOMINO D80E is compatible with all video standards (includ9ing 1080@24fps) and offers a wide choice of both analogue and digital source inputs, including HDCP compliant HDMI™, making it eminently suitable for use with today’s HD devices.

Available in either Matte Black or Matte White cabinet colour.

WOW! Sound and Image Magazine recently conducted a group test of 1080p projectors ranging from $5,999 to $16,995. The projectors they tested were:

Runco RS900 – RRP $16,995
DreamVision Dream Bee – RRP $12,995
SIM2 Domino80E – RRP $11,999
InFocus IN82 – RRP $7,499
• Mitsubishi HC6000 - $5,999

And the conclusion? The Domino 80E was “A worthy winner”, thanks to picture quality that “in short, was quite magnificent. There was a remarkably realistic depth in the colour of images, while complete naturalism was retained”. These points are largely thanks to the innovative UniShape lamp technology in the Domino 80E, as noted in the review.

Sound and Image Review:

Daily Telegraph Review:

Grand Cinema™ HT380 is the latest addition to this legendary series; this compact Full HD model uses leading-edge technology in its design to create a projector with true high-end performance. Texas Instruments’ next generation 0,95" 1080p DLP® (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution) chipset is integrated into SIM2’s patented ALPHAPATH™ light engine and it is this partnership of precision optics and fine pixel detail that offers a level of picture clarity that is truly exceptional. HT380 is yet another world’s first for SIM2. It features two new technologies, namely: BrilliantColor™ and Unishape™ lamp technology. These two enhancements combine to improve HT380’s picture performance by increasing its light output and contrast ratio, whilst offering a much wider color palette than conventional designs. Designed to be the perfect partner for HDTV, Blu Ray and HD DVD, HT380 also enables even standard definition sources to be reproduced at1080p resolution, thanks to its sophisticated on-board 10-bit video processing electronics. Compatible with all video and graphics standards (including 1080p@24fps), HT380 offers a wide choice of both analog and digital source inputs, including HDCP compliant HDMI™. The Grand Cinema™ HT380 projector is available in an elegant Gun Metal gloss finish cabinet.

SIM2 HT380T2 is $19,999

Read a review from Empire Magazie Jan 2008

The ‘visuals’ of a movie make up to a staggering 50% of the audience experience, the ability of the projection system to produce a convincingly realistic image is critical to maintaining audience involvement, and stimulate the visual cortex. Manufacturers of quality visual products know and understands these fundamentals, R&D of new technologies are key to their pursuit of visual excellence.

When something this special comes along there is an intrinsic curiosity to see just what all the hype is about, well I can confidently say the hype about the SIM2 Mico 50 is not just well deserved, there needs to be more of it. This projector makes it to the lofty heights of performance that it instantly enters the MUST HAVE list, for home theatre/cinema has now entered the realms of serious no compromise performance, with a longevity of approx 30,000 hours, now that's traditionally reserved for TV's, this is a projector that will provide years of visual nirvana.

Performance of the highest quality, especially with the likes of the new offerings from Sim2, these devices need to “seen to be believed”. Being a sceptic myself having heard all sorts of promises of performance from many and varied brands, not only surprised by the performance of the Sim 2 Mico 50 I wanted one for myself. Those of you who know me, know that is no small feat. My congratulations to Sim2 for producing such a superlative Projector that perfectly defines performance.

Darren Springthorpe

Audio Trends is known for selling the crème-de-crème in both audio and vision products and a good home cinema should create an exclusive domain within your living space, where you’re immersed in a total entertainment experience. This is best achieved by using a 3-chip DLP™ technology based projector. Enter the SIM2 C3X 3-chip DLP™ projector.

SIM2’s C3X has been created to fulfil the needs and dreams of discerning customers seeking to enjoy a truly high end “ultimate cinema experience”. All this from the smallest, lightest and most elegant 3-chip projector ever made. This was achieved after a lengthy, thorough study of projector design and significant investments in R&D. The C3X is not just another projector or in fact just another 3-chip projector – SIM2 engine and electronics solutions make a huge difference! SIM2’s R&D expertise has made it possible to increase the performance of this 3-chip design, creating a very sophisticated and innovative product.

For the full story, download the comprehensive colour brochure and take a look at what those in the know have had to say about performance. Special finance options available to approved customers. Conditions apply.

SIM2 C3XET2 is $34,999

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The Grand Cinema™ C3X revolutionized the home theater projection market when it was launched in late 2005, bringing high-end picture quality to the market in a stylish, compact format. Now, for late 2007, SIM2 is about to do it all over again, with the launch of the Grand Cinema™ C3X 1080.

This next-generation home theater projector is totally unique to SIM2 – no other manufacturer has the ability to produce a high performance 3-chip projector with such compact dimensions, which is why SIM2 has taken out five separate patents for this product alone. The Grand Cinema™ C3X 1080 is without doubt a true thoroughbred, offering unprecedented picture quality for the discerning home theater customer.

The Grand Cinema™ C3X 1080 achieves this extraordinary picture quality through the partnership of the latest 0,95" 1080p DarkChip4 DLP® chipset from Texas Instruments and the precision optics of SIM2’s ALPHAPATH™ light engine. No other technology can match the superb color depth, excellent contrast ratio (>10.000:1 typical) and exceptional brightness that C3X 1080 delivers.

The C3X 1080 utilizes true 10-bit video processing (with high-definition scaling and de-interlacing capabilities) to create clean, artefact-free video images.
10-bits-per-channel processing produces 1024 shades of gray (or shades of a single color) : the result is the ability to render over 1 billion colors on-screen, whilst also making the projector compatible withFull HD 1080p content (including 1080p@24fps) .

To aid calibration of the projector, SIM2 introduces a new advanced color management calibration software that enables complete control over the primary, secondary and white point color coordinates. This PC-based software gives calibration experts unprecedented control over the projector image quality. The image can be further optimized by using one of the nine sets of gamma curves available, these can be used to correct for variations in the source material, or differing levels of ambient lighting, or simply to allow for individual viewing preferences.

For ease of installation, a choice of three lens options are available for C3X 1080: T1 (short-throw), T2 (long-throw- standard), and T3 (long-throw) (available Q1 2008), which allows for greater flexibility in the positioning of the projector.

On the connectivity front, the C3X 1080 has a extensive choice of both analogue and digital video inputs, including two HDCP enabled HDMI™ sockets - ensuring full compatibility with 1080p HDTV and the vast array of today’s video sources.

The Grand Cinema™ C3X 1080 is performance and elegance personified - a true Italian masterpiece. Available in high-gloss Gun Metal (Standard), additional colors available on request.

SIM2 C3X1080T2 is $51,999

SIM2 C3X1080T3 is $54,999

Introducing the Grand Cinema HT5000 from SIM2.

Three-chip DLP® is considered the pinnacle of digital projection and it is this technology which forms the basis of the HT5000. This cinema statement product uses the very latest DLP® chipsets from Texas Instruments to create the last word in picture quality from HDTV sources. Three 0.95” DarkChip3™ DMDs are utilized in this design to produce a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (1080p) and a superior contrast ratio of >5000:1, to produce crystal-clear, uncompressed HDTV images.

The finest quality optics are used throughout the HT5000, these form an integral part of this precision display device and the results can clearly be seen on-screen.

The list of high quality specifications continues: 10-bit video processing, Dynamic Noise Reduction, Spatial Noise reduction, all contribute to the truly outstanding picture performance from this flagship projector.

SIM2’s Live Color Management offers complete control over color temperature via 36 predefined adjustments corresponding to specific points on the CIE chart that defines color hue and saturation. And, the Gamma Correction curves optimize image-based variations in the source material, ambient lighting, and individual preferences.

The HT5000 provides connectivity for all video standards (both analog and digital) including 6 HDCP compliant HDMI™ inputs. Add to this, a total of 6 different lens options(1) and HT5000 will be eminently suitable for almost any high-end cinema and home cinema application.