Salamander Chicago 245 Cabinet for Integrated Samsung SP-LSP7TF UST Projector - Black Oak - X/SMG7/245CH/BO
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Salamander Chicago 245 Cabinet for Integrated Samsung SP-LSP7TF UST...
Product Overview
The Salamander Chicago 245 is an 85.5-inch UST projector cabinet built around an integrated Samsung SP-LSP7TF ultra short throw projector. The cabinet fixes the projector at a factory-set throw offset so alignment is established by the furniture and cannot drift in service. The Chicago grass-texture Black Oak finish is the durable commercial specification, concealing handling marks in rooms that see daily use. It consolidates projector, source equipment, and cabling into one architectural element.
Product Description
Ultra short throw projectors eliminate ceiling mounts and conduit, which is why they get specified in leased and retrofit space where opening the structure is impractical. The trade-off is placement sensitivity — a UST projector resting on a credenza will produce visible geometry error the first time someone moves it. An integrated cabinet removes that failure mode for the life of the install, which matters most in rooms covered by a support agreement.
The 245 chassis carries switching, source devices, and control hardware in equipment bays alongside the projector compartment, with cable management routed internally so nothing shows in the room. Interior access is preserved for equipment service without disturbing projector alignment. Across a multi-room deployment on one standard, the repeatability is the practical benefit: every room commissions the same way on install day.
Key Features
- Samsung SP-LSP7TF Integration — Factory-fixed projector offset removes UST field alignment and prevents drift.
- Chicago Grass-Texture Black Oak — Conceals handling marks in daily-use rooms.
- 85.5-Inch Width — Sized for the large image the projector produces.
- Integrated Equipment Bays — Switching, sources, and control hardware share the enclosure.
- Concealed Cable Management — Internal routing removes 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
| Manufacturer | Salamander Designs Ltd |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X/SMG7/245CH/BO |
| Product Line | Chicago 245 |
| Compatible Projector | Samsung SP-LSP7TF |
| Finish | Chicago grass texture, Black Oak |
| Width | 85.5 in (2171.7 mm) |
| Depth | 21.25 in (539.75 mm) |
| Height | 21.5 in (546.1 mm) |
| Product Weight | 295 lb (133.82 kg) |
| UPC | 634878508254 |
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.
| Criterion | Salamander 245 (this cabinet) | Vividstorm Barcelona Mark III (VC22BC130B) | Middle Atlantic C5-FF27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projector integration | Machined at the factory for one named projector, so throw geometry is fixed by the cabinet and never commissioned on site. | Universal UST bay matched to a published projector list including Formovie Theater and the Hisense PX series; position is set during installation. | No projector accommodation. It is a rack credenza frame, not a projection cabinet. |
| Equipment capacity | Width gives equipment bays alongside the projector compartment at a standard cabinet depth — wide rather than deep. | Compartments are sized for consumer AV components; Vividstorm publishes no 19 in rack rail specification for this cabinet. | Purpose-built 19 in rack credenza — the strongest of the three for rack density. |
| Screen | Not included. Pairs with a separately specified fixed-frame or tensioned ALR screen. | Motorized ALR screen rises from the cabinet, so screen and cabinet are a single purchase. | Not included. |
| Finish | Commercial veneer, lacquer and glass options across the line: Chicago textured Black Oak, Miami Gloss Warm White, Siena Medium Walnut, Oslo Black Glass. | Residential-oriented finishes, generally black or white. | Ships as a frame; veneer or laminate is field-applied to match existing room millwork. |
| Market fit | Commercial — boardrooms, briefing centers, government and higher education. | Residential and prosumer home theater. | Commercial AV, but as a rack enclosure rather than a projection cabinet. |
| Delivered state | Arrives assembled and finished; the projector drops into a prepared opening. | Arrives assembled with the screen mechanism installed. | Frame only — doors, tops, rack rails and finish are specified and added separately. |
| Indicative price | $3,799 | $3,649 | $1,922.40, frame only, before doors, top, rails and finish |
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 cabinet fit the Samsung SP-LSP9TF?
No. The cutout is dimensioned for the SP-LSP7TF specifically. Salamander builds a separate cabinet for the SP-LSP9TF. Confirm your exact projector model with our team before ordering.
Is the projector included?
No. The cabinet arrives factory-prepared with the cutout and mounting; the Samsung projector is purchased separately and installed into it.
Should active cooling be specified?
For an enclosed cabinet holding a laser projector plus rack equipment, active cooling is worth specifying. Rear panels with active cooling and bottom vents are factory-installed options. See the Salamander Designs collection.
How is it delivered?
At 295 lb this ships LTL freight, not parcel. Confirm dock or liftgate access. Contact our team for delivery and installation.
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