HT2060: Meet the New Generation of Home Theater Entertainment

Since the start of the pandemic, the trend of streaming movies at home has grown significantly, even surpassing the traditional movie theater experience. This shift has led to a surge of subscribers for streaming services, such as Netflix, which currently sits at 232.5 million subscribers. As a result, it is essential to equip your living space with state-of-the-art tools that offer an immersive theater experience.

Introducing the latest addition to our home cinema series, the HT2060 is here to take the seat of fan-favorite, the HT2050A. But how does the successor compare agianst its predecessor? Read more to find out.

The setup process is simple with the HT2060, all you need to do is plug in the projector and connect your streaming device of choice i.e. Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, or Roku to one of the two HDMI 2.0 inputs. 

The HT2060 features a vertical lens shift of +10% and 2D keystone which allows you to have a perfectly straight image without moving the projector itself. Which gives you more flexibility when it comes to projector placement. You can also control the zoom and focus by turning the lens knobs on the projector. The bottom of the projector does include screws for mounting options. However, if you live in a rental, you can use the adjustable feet to control the height. 

Here’s a quick overview of the difference between the HT2060 and HT2050A.

*Please note that using the 2D keystone will negatively affect the input lag, whereas lens shift will not have an impact.

The HT2060 features noticeable upgrades compared to its predecessor, the HT2050A. The HT2060 is equipped with energy-efficient LED light bulbs, features a quicker turn on/off speed, and improved picture quality.

Enjoy long-lasting entertainment with an LED bulb! The HT2060 projector features a 4LED light source versus the HT2050A’s traditional lamp source. LED bulbs are more energy-efficient which has a positive impact on the environment and your wallet because it means fewer to no replacements needed. Although the HT2060’s ($999) price sits a bit higher compared to the HT2050A ($699), it will save you approximately $250 on lamp bulb replacements. 

The turn on and turn off speed is noticeably faster with the HT2060 because LED lights don’t require a warmup and cool down process that traditional lamp lights require. This means you can enjoy your favorite entertainment instantly!

Another advantage of using a LED light is that the colors appear more vibrant and saturated compared to a typical lamp light source. As a result, the HT2060 has a better dynamic contrast ratio of 500,000:1 compared to the HT2050A. The HT2060 also has a 98% Rec. 709 wider color gamut, which means that the projector can produce deeper and richer colors, while the HT2050A has a 96% Rec. 709 color gamut. You can also flip through multiple color modes with the HT2060, such as 3D, HDR10, and Filmmaker Mode.

Overall, the HT2060 serves as an impressive successor to the HT2050A for a long-lasting and instantaneous home cinema experience.  The vertical lens shift and zoom control offers flexibility in projector placement, which creates an easy setup process. The wider color gamut and color modes help to deliver a rich and vibrant visual, almost replicating the quality you would get at a movie theatre.