Lurdy Cinema Opens Hungary First Samsung Onyx LED Screen in Budapest
Lurdy Cinema has opened Hungary’s first Samsung Onyx LED cinema auditorium in Budapest, replacing conventional projection with a direct-view LED screen measuring 11.5 meters wide and 5.4 meters high. The 4K screen spans 62 square meters in Auditorium 10, also known as Room 10, at the Lurdy Ház complex located at Könyves Kálmán körút 12–14. Pannonia Movie operates the venue, while Digital Cinema International joined Samsung and Lurdy Ház to complete the installation in September following a development project.
Technical Specifications of the 62-Square-Metre 4K Display
Unlike conventional movie theaters where a projector beams an image onto a separate surface, the Samsung Onyx display produces its own light. The 4K system delivers up to 300 nits of brightness, compared with approximately 48 nits for traditional projection systems. The Digital Cinema Initiatives-certified display supports standard cinema formats, 3D screenings, accurate color reproduction, and refresh rates of up to 120 Hz, according to xpatloop.com. High dynamic range technology is designed to improve detail in both bright and dark scenes while eliminating the need for a traditional projection room.
Auditorium Receives New Sound System and Brighter Display for Diverse Events
Fitted with a brand-new Dolby 7.1 surround sound setup, the 229-seat space also features refreshed seating choices that include VIP and reclining configurations.
According to Samsung, the increased luminescence of the LED screen enables the venue to accommodate alternative functions—such as corporate events, e-sports tourneys, and live sports transmissions—that might benefit from partial room lighting.
Annual cinema ticket sales in Hungary dropped from around 15 to 16 million in 2018 and 2019 to closer to 10 million, positioning the upgraded screen as an experience that cannot be easily replicated at home.
Broader Industry Adoption of Direct-View LED Technology
This Budapest venue now forms part of a rising, albeit modest, number of movie theaters that utilize direct-view LED technology instead of standard projection hardware.
Samsung introduced the Onyx system in 2017 as the first cinema LED system to receive Digital Cinema Initiatives certification, which is required for cinemas showing major theatrical releases. Even though projection systems remain vastly more widespread than LED screens, setups like the one at Lurdy Cinema highlight how this technology is carving out a niche in high-end screening rooms, especially where venue managers wish to host events beyond standard movie showings.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Budapest LED Installation
What are the exact dimensions of the new screen at Lurdy Cinema?
The Samsung Onyx LED display measures 11.5 meters wide and 5.4 meters high, creating a 62-square-metre surface in Auditorium 10.
Which companies partnered to complete the renovation project?
The installation involved Samsung, cinema operator Pannonia Movie, Lurdy Ház, and Digital Cinema International.
What audio system was installed alongside the new LED screen?
The 229-seat auditorium received a new Dolby 7.1 surround sound system alongside upgraded reclining and VIP seating options.
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