AWOL Vision has officially opened orders for its long-awaited Aetherion ultra-short-throw projector series, first revealed at CES 2026, with an early-access Kickstarter campaign offering some of the most aggressive pricing we’ve seen in the premium UST category. Early backers can save up to $2,300 off retail, while exclusive Kickstarter bundles push total savings as high as $4,998 — a massive 58% discount.
Touted as the world’s sharpest 4K triple-laser UST projector, the Aetherion lineup is designed to bring wall-filling, cinema-grade visuals into mainstream living rooms—at prices that undercut today’s premium TVs.
Early Bird Pricing and Availability
The Kickstarter campaign launches February 10, with limited early bird pricing available on both models:
That pricing puts a 200-inch Dolby Vision, triple-laser home cinema within reach for less than the cost of many high-end OLED TVs. The campaign runs until 1st April 2026, with shipments scheduled to begin in April 2026 for early backers.
Built on Proven Kickstarter Success
Aetherion builds on the momentum of AWOL Vision’s sub-premium brand Valerion, which raised over $10 million on Kickstarter and earned widespread praise from international media, creators, and backers alike. With Aetherion, AWOL Vision applies the same reliability and community-driven approach—this time targeting the upper tier of the UST projector market.
Big-Screen 4K Without the Big-TV Price Tag
Designed for immersive living rooms, dedicated home theatres, and even backyard movie nights, the Aetherion series delivers true 4K projection up to 200 inches. At the heart of the system is AWOL Vision’s proprietary PixelLock™ technology, a next-generation optical alignment system engineered to preserve pixel-level sharpness across ultra-large screens.
AWOL Vision defines Aetherion around three core principles: Speed, Scale, and Sharpness.
Key specifications include:
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True 4K projection up to 200 inches
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PixelLock™ optical alignment for edge-to-edge clarity
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3,300 ISO lumens (Aetherion Max) / 2,600 ISO lumens (Aetherion Pro)
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6,000:1 native contrast, up to 60,000:1 enhanced black level contrast
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Anti-RBE technology with 99.99% rainbow effect reduction (2D & 3D)
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1ms-class input latency
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
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Dolby Vision Gaming — an industry first for projectors
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MT9655 flagship chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
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Wi-Fi 7 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
With shipments starting in April, early backers will be perfectly timed for the peak entertainment season, including major summer sports events such as the FIFA World Cup, tennis Grand Slams, and The Masters.
Kickstarter-Exclusive Bundles and Accessories
AWOL Vision is also offering Kickstarter-only bundles and accessories for buyers looking to build a complete home cinema or “living room cinema” setup at a steep discount.
Recommended bundles include:
Ultimate Cinematic Immersion Bundle – $3,999 (MSRP $8,997)
The Grand Vanish TV Masterpiece Bundle – $8,999 (MSRP $14,496)
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Aetherion Max projector
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130-inch motorised ALR floor-rising screen
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130-inch Vanish TV cabinet
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ThunderBeat 4.1.2 wireless surround sound system
As a launch-day exclusive on 10th February, both bundles include complimentary shipping within the United States.
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