Salamander Chicago 245 Cabinet for Integrated Hisense PX1 UST Projector - Black Oak - X/HSEPX1/245/CH/BK

Product Overview

The Salamander Chicago 245 is an 85.5-inch UST projector cabinet for an integrated Hisense PX1 laser cinema projector. The cabinet fixes the projector at a factory-set throw offset, so ultra short throw alignment is established by the furniture and cannot drift when the room is used. The Chicago grass-texture Black Oak finish is the durable commercial option for conference and training rooms. It replaces a projector on a credenza plus a separate rack with one integrated element.

Product Description

The most common UST failure in commercial rooms is not equipment failure — it is displacement. A projector sitting loose on a credenza gets nudged during cleaning or a furniture move, and the geometry error is immediately visible across a 100-inch image. Fixing the projector inside a purpose-built cabinet removes that mode permanently, which is the practical argument for an integrated cabinet in any room covered by a support agreement.

The 245 chassis houses switching, source devices, and control hardware in equipment bays alongside the projector compartment, with cable management routed internally so nothing is visible in the room. The grass-texture finish conceals handling marks better than gloss or veneer in rooms with constant traffic. Interior access is preserved so equipment can be serviced without disturbing projector alignment.

Key Features

• Hisense PX1 Integration — Factory-fixed projector offset removes field alignment and prevents displacement drift.
• Chicago Grass-Texture Black Oak — Conceals handling marks better than gloss or smooth veneer.
• 85.5-Inch Width — Sized for the large image the PX1 produces.
• Integrated Equipment Bays — Switching, sources, and control hardware share the enclosure.
• Concealed Cable Management — Internal routing eliminates visible cabling.
• Serviceable Interior — Equipment access without disturbing projector position.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Training room
• Commercial meeting space
• 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 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. 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 fit a Hisense L5G or L9G?

No. The cutout is dimensioned for the Hisense PX1 specifically. Separate Salamander cabinets exist for the L5G and L9G. Confirm your projector model with our team before ordering.

Is the projector included?

No. The cabinet is factory-prepared with the cutout and mounting; the Hisense PX1 is purchased separately.

What cooling options are available?

Active cooling rear panels, bottom vents with active cooling, and cartridge rack cooling are factory-installed options specified with the order. See the Salamander Designs collection.

How does it ship?

At 295 lb this is LTL freight, not parcel. Contact our team to coordinate delivery and installation.