Salamander Chicago 245 Cabinet for Integrated Sony VPL-VZ1000ES UST Projector - Black Oak - X/SNY245CH/BO
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Salamander Chicago 245 Cabinet for Integrated Sony VPL-VZ1000ES UST...
Product Overview
The Salamander Chicago 245 is an 85.5-inch UST projector cabinet for an integrated Sony VPL-VZ1000ES ultra short throw projector. The VZ1000ES is a native 4K laser projector specified for rooms where image quality is non-negotiable, and its placement tolerance is correspondingly tight. This cabinet fixes it at a factory-set throw offset so geometry is established by the furniture. The grass-texture Black Oak finish conceals handling marks in daily-use rooms.
Product Description
A 4K UST projector is a significant line item, and mounting it loose on a credenza puts that investment at the mercy of whoever moves the furniture next. Any displacement shows immediately as geometry and focus error across a large image, requiring a technician to recover. Fixing the projector inside a purpose-built cabinet removes that risk for the life of the installation.
The 245 chassis carries switching, sources, 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, so a maintenance visit never becomes a recommissioning visit.
Key Features
- Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Integration — Factory-fixed offset protects 4K UST geometry from displacement.
- Chicago Grass-Texture Black Oak — Conceals handling marks in daily-use rooms.
- 85.5-Inch Width — Full equipment capacity beside the projector compartment.
- Concealed Cable Management — Internal routing removes visible cabling.
- Serviceable Interior — Equipment access without disturbing projector alignment.
Typical Applications
- Boardroom and executive briefing center
- Conference room
- Commercial meeting space
- Government and public-sector meeting space
- House of worship
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Salamander Designs Ltd |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X/SNY245CH/BO |
| Product Line | Chicago 245 |
| Compatible Projector | Sony VPL-VZ1000ES |
| 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 kg) |
| Carton Dimensions | 97 x 31 x 30 in (2463 x 787 x 762 mm) |
| UPC | 634878010450 |
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 | $4,199 | $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
What is the difference between this and the X3 deep version?
Depth. This cabinet is 21.25 inches deep; the X3 variant is 30 inches and weighs 330 lb. Specify the X3 when the design includes full-depth rack equipment that will not fit a standard-depth chassis.
Is the Sony projector included?
No. The cabinet is factory-prepared with the cutout and mounting; the VPL-VZ1000ES is purchased separately and installed into it.
Should active cooling be specified?
For a 4K laser projector plus rack equipment in an enclosed cabinet, active cooling is strongly recommended. Rear panels and bottom vents with active cooling are factory-installed options — see the Salamander Designs collection.
How does it ship?
At 295 lb in a 97-inch carton this is LTL freight. Contact our team for delivery and installation.
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