Sound Advice: A great deal on a great projector

Top-of-the-line device is more than half off.

Tribune News Service
May 16, 2025 at 8:59AM
The JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Projector lives up to its sterling reputation. (Don Lindich)

JMGO triple-laser projectors are highly regarded but typically are priced towards the upper end of the market. This has changed, and a high-end JMGO projector is now within reach for many who may have been priced out before.

If you have wanted to buy a projector for home or business use, especially one bright enough to use in room lighting, your time may have come with the JMGO N1 Ultra. Normally priced at $2,199, it is being offered for $999, which is unheard of for such a full-featured projector with its outstanding specifications, brightness and performance. Forbes and CNET raved about it when it sold for the full $2,199, and at $999 it’s a steal.

The N1 Ultra comes packaged in a protective capsule with a latch and handle, so you won’t have to buy a carrying case. The projector features Android 11 for streaming and is mounted on a smooth, high-quality gimbal that makes aiming the projector effortless and provides great flexibility placing the image. It has automatic keystone correction and automatic screen fitting.

It uses a triple-laser light source with separate lasers for red, green and blue. This is the gold standard for image quality and brightness. I was delighted by the extremely sharp images with vibrant, accurate color, providing beautiful picture quality for movies, television and video games.

It also is smaller and lighter than a typical 4K projector (especially one that is so bright). Moving it around was so easy that during the review period I found myself using it more often than I typically would have. I even put it on my dining room table and projected a hockey game on the wall so I could watch the game while cooking. (As always, I recommend using a screen when you can.)

The audio system is from high-end Danish speaker manufacturer Dynaudio, and the projector has two HDMI ports, including one HDMI-eARC, for use with an external sound system or soundbar.

The JMGO N1 Ultra is on sale for $1,299 at global.jmgo.com, which already is $900 off the original price. Using the code JMGO300 at checkout saves another $300, bringing the price to $999. The website also offers two $1,299 bundles that include a stand (a ceiling mount bundle and a floor stand bundle), and I was surprised to find that the code worked on the bundles, as well.

But even without a bundled stand, this is the best projector deal I have seen, and with the uncertain tariff situation, it is especially compelling.

A DIY repair

Q: My Philips Automatic 406 turntable needs repair. The turntable starts by turning very slowly, then gradually picks up to normal speed. Can you recommend a repair service?

A: What you describe is consistent with a slipping belt, which you can replace easily yourself. A Philips 406 belt is under $20 and available from Amazon, LP Gear, eBay or Reverb. Turntable belts are not universal, so be sure to get one specific to your turntable, and wear gloves when handling it so skin oils do not degrade the rubber.

Send questions to Don Lindich at donlindich@gmail.com. Get recommendations and read past columns at soundadvicenews.com.

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