Salamander Chicago 237 Deep Cabinet for Integrated Epson LS500 UST Projector - Black Oak - X3/EPS2/237S/CH/BO/BK

Product Overview

The Salamander Chicago 237 is a deep-format UST projector cabinet built around an integrated Epson LS500 ultra short throw projector. Its 34-inch depth is the distinguishing specification: it accepts full-depth rack equipment that will not fit in a standard 21-inch AV credenza. The Chicago grass-texture Black Oak finish suits conference rooms and briefing spaces where the cabinet is part of the architecture. Specify this variant when the room needs both UST projection and real equipment capacity.

Product Description

Most UST projector cabinets are shallow because the projector itself is shallow, which works until the system includes a full-depth switcher, amplifier, or rack-mount processor. The 237 deep chassis resolves that constraint at 34 inches, giving an integrator the room to build a genuine equipment rack behind the same doors that carry the projector. That eliminates the common compromise of a UST cabinet in the room plus a separate rack closet elsewhere.

The projector mounts at a fixed, factory-set offset, so ultra short throw geometry is established by the furniture rather than by field alignment. This makes the install repeatable across identical rooms and removes the most time-consuming part of UST commissioning. Cable management runs internally between the projector compartment and the equipment bays, and the interior remains accessible for service without disturbing the projector position. At 225 lb, the cabinet is a permanent architectural element rather than a movable cart.

Key Features

• 34-Inch Cabinet Depth — Accepts full-depth rack equipment that will not fit a standard shallow AV credenza.
• Epson LS500 Integration — The projector mounts at a fixed factory offset, establishing UST geometry without field alignment.
• Chicago Grass-Texture Black Oak — A commercial finish that reads as millwork in client-facing rooms.
• Combined Projector and Rack Enclosure — Removes the need for a separate equipment rack elsewhere in the building.
• Internal Cable Management — Signal and power route inside the cabinet between the projector and the equipment bays.
• Service Access Without Realignment — Equipment is reachable for maintenance without disturbing the projector position.
• Repeatable Room Standard — Identical cabinets produce identical results across a multi-room deployment.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom and executive briefing center
• Training room
• Commercial meeting space
• Government and public-sector meeting space
• Multi-purpose room

Technical Specifications

Competitor Comparison

Three products get specified for the same brief and solve it differently. Competitor prices are list figures at time of writing and change.

How to choose: specify the Salamander cabinet when the room is commercial, the projector model is already decided, and the same enclosure has to carry rack equipment. The Vividstorm suits a residential install that wants the screen bundled. The Middle Atlantic C5-FF27 is the right answer when rack density matters more than projection and the finish will be matched to existing millwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the 237 deep cabinet over a standard-depth UST cabinet?

The 34-inch depth is the reason. Standard UST credenzas run about 21 inches deep, which suits the projector but rejects full-depth rack equipment. Specify the 237 deep when the design includes a rack-mount switcher, amplifier, or processor that needs real depth behind the doors.

Does the Epson LS500 projector come with the cabinet?

No. Salamander prepares the cutout and mounting at the factory, but the projector is purchased separately and installed into the prepared cabinet. This keeps the optical geometry correct while letting you source the projector through your own procurement path.

Can rack rails and cooling be added?

Yes. Rack mount brackets, lacing bars, active cooling panels, and rack-mounted power distribution are available as factory-installed options that must be specified with the order. Browse compatible components in the Salamander Designs collection.

How does this ship?

At 225 lb this cabinet ships LTL freight rather than parcel. Confirm dock or liftgate access and the route from receiving to the room before delivery day. Contact our team for delivery and installation scheduling.