Salamander Chicago 245 Cabinet for Integrated Epson LS800 UST Projector - Black Oak - X/EPSLS800/245/CH/BK

Product Overview

The Salamander Chicago 245 is an 85.5-inch UST projector cabinet built for an integrated Epson LS800 ultra short throw projector. The LS800 is a bright, large-image UST projector, and the 245 chassis provides the width needed to support that image while concealing the projector and source equipment. The Chicago grass-texture Black Oak finish suits conference rooms and training spaces with darker interiors. It replaces a projector cart and a separate equipment rack with one architectural element.

Product Description

The Epson LS800 is specified when a room needs a large, bright projected image without ceiling infrastructure. Its ultra short throw geometry is the advantage and the constraint: placement tolerance is tight, and a projector sitting on a credenza that gets bumped will need realignment. Fixing the projector inside a purpose-built cabinet at a factory-set offset eliminates that failure mode entirely, which is why integrators specify integrated cabinets on rooms they will be supporting long-term.

At 85.5 inches the 245 chassis provides equipment bays alongside the projector compartment for switching, source devices, and control hardware, with cable management running internally so nothing is visible between components. The cabinet interior stays accessible for service without disturbing the projector position. For multi-room rollouts on a single room standard, the repeatability matters more than any individual feature: every room commissions the same way.

Key Features

• Epson LS800 Integration — Factory-set projector offset establishes UST geometry without field alignment.
• 85.5-Inch Width — Supports the large projected image the LS800 is specified for.
• Chicago Grass-Texture Black Oak — A durable commercial finish that hides handling marks in shared rooms.
• Integrated Equipment Bays — Switching, sources, and control hardware live in the same enclosure as the projector.
• Concealed Cable Management — Internal routing removes all visible cabling between projector and equipment.
• Service Access Preserved — Interior is reachable without disturbing the projector alignment.
• Repeatable Across Rooms — Identical cabinets commission identically on multi-room standards.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Competitor Comparison

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

How to choose: specify the Salamander 245 when the room is commercial, the projector model is already decided, and the cabinet has to span the width of a large projected image. 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. Where the room needs both UST projection and full-depth rack gear, the 237 deep chassis at 34 in is the variant to look at.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this cabinet fit an Epson LS500 instead?

No. The cutout and mounting are dimensioned specifically for the Epson LS800. The LS500 uses the separate 237 deep cabinet variant. Confirm your exact projector model with our team before ordering, since UST cabinets are not cross-compatible between projector models.

Is the projector included?

No. The cabinet is prepared at the factory with the correct cutout and mounting, and the Epson LS800 is purchased separately and installed into it.

Can equipment be rack-mounted inside?

Yes. Rack mount brackets, lacing bars, active cooling, and 1U power distribution are available as factory-installed options specified with the order. See the Salamander Designs collection for compatible internal components.

How is this delivered?

At 295 lb in a 90-inch carton this ships LTL freight, not parcel. Verify dock or liftgate access and the route from receiving to the room. Contact our team for delivery and installation.