{"product_id":"salamander-chicago-245s-cabinet-for-integrated-lg-hu85la-hu915q-ust-projectors-black-oak-black-top-x-lg1-245s-bo-bk","title":"Salamander Chicago 245S Cabinet for Integrated LG HU85LA \u0026 HU915Q UST Projectors - Black Oak, Black Top - X\/LG1\/245S\/BO\/BK","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Salamander Chicago 245S is an 85.5-inch \u003cstrong\u003eUST projector cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e for an integrated LG HU85LA or HU915Q ultra short throw projector, finished in grass-texture Black Oak with a black top. The textured finish is the practical commercial choice: it conceals handling marks better than gloss or glass in rooms that see constant use. The projector mounts at a factory-fixed throw offset, so UST alignment is set by the cabinet rather than on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoom finish selection usually gets treated as an aesthetic decision, but in high-traffic spaces it is a maintenance decision. Grass-texture Black Oak hides fingerprints, scuffs, and cleaning marks that would show plainly on a gloss or glass front, which keeps the cabinet looking specified rather than used across a long service life in training rooms and shared meeting space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LG projector is fixed at the correct offset at the factory, turning a UST install into furniture placement rather than optical commissioning — and making every room on a multi-room standard commission identically. Equipment bays alongside the projector compartment carry switching, sources, and control hardware, with cable management routed internally so nothing is visible in the room. Interior access is preserved for equipment service without disturbing the projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrass-Texture Black Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — Conceals handling marks better than gloss or glass in high-traffic rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLG HU85LA and HU915Q Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Factory-fixed projector offset removes UST field alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e85.5-Inch Width\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full equipment capacity alongside the projector compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Equipment Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e — Switching, sources, and control hardware share the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcealed Cable Management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Internal routing removes visible cabling from the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServiceable Interior\u003c\/strong\u003e — Equipment access without disturbing projector alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment and public-sector meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalamander Designs Ltd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX\/LG1\/245S\/BO\/BK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChicago 245S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Projectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLG HU85LA, LG HU915Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChicago grass texture, Black Oak, black top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85.5 in (2171.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.25 in (539.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.5 in (546.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295 lb (133.82 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e634878511452\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompetitor Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree products get specified against the same brief and solve it differently. Competitor prices are list figures at time of writing and change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSalamander 245 (this cabinet)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVividstorm Barcelona Mark III (VC22BC130B)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMiddle Atlantic C5-FF27\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjector integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined at the factory for one named projector, so throw geometry is fixed by the cabinet and never commissioned on site.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal UST bay matched to a published projector list including Formovie Theater and the Hisense PX series; position is set during installation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo projector accommodation. It is a rack credenza frame, not a projection cabinet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth gives equipment bays alongside the projector compartment at a standard cabinet depth — wide rather than deep.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompartments are sized for consumer AV components; Vividstorm publishes no 19 in rack rail specification for this cabinet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose-built 19 in rack credenza — the strongest of the three for rack density.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included. Pairs with a separately specified fixed-frame or tensioned ALR screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorized ALR screen rises from the cabinet, so screen and cabinet are a single purchase.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial veneer, lacquer and glass options across the line: Chicago textured Black Oak, Miami Gloss Warm White, Siena Medium Walnut, Oslo Black Glass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidential-oriented finishes, generally black or white.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips as a frame; veneer or laminate is field-applied to match existing room millwork.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial — boardrooms, briefing centers, government and higher education.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidential and prosumer home theater.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial AV, but as a rack enclosure rather than a projection cabinet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered state\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrives assembled and finished; the projector drops into a prepared opening.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrives assembled with the screen mechanism installed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame only — doors, tops, rack rails and finish are specified and added separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicative price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$3,799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$3,649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1,922.40, frame only, before doors, top, rails and finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to choose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/middle-atlantic-c5-credenza-27-inch-deep-c5-ff27\"\u003eMiddle Atlantic C5-FF27\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e full-depth rack gear, the 237 deep chassis at 34 in is the variant to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich finish is best for a heavily used training room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicago grass-texture Black Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. Textured finishes conceal fingerprints and contact marks that show plainly on gloss and glass fronts, which matters in rooms used by different groups every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the S in 245S signify?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt denotes a variant in the Salamander configuration. Dimensions, weight, and LG projector integration are \u003cstrong\u003eidentical to the standard 245\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm with our team which is correct for your specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the projector included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The cabinet is \u003cstrong\u003efactory-prepared with the cutout and mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e; the projector is purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the freight requirements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 295 lb in a 90-inch carton this ships \u003cstrong\u003eLTL freight, not parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact our team\u003c\/a\u003e for delivery and installation scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salamander Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48355816079596,"sku":"X\/LG1\/245S\/BO\/BK","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/ChicagoD2_b4c12bf3-c445-429c-8c53-5e82ebf0cd9f.jpg?v=1789433330","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/salamander-chicago-245s-cabinet-for-integrated-lg-hu85la-hu915q-ust-projectors-black-oak-black-top-x-lg1-245s-bo-bk","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}