Projector screens... which?
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Is there much in a projector screens? i'm not after a thx certified setup, say under £2k.
I'm after an electric drop down. I can hide it or fit an actual recessed one.
size is 100-106", projector will be a 4k version, like under £2k ish type.
It'll come down in front of patio doors. I'm first fixing the room at the min so need to decide which screen, as all the dimensions are tight so need to make sure it fits etc!
I'm after an electric drop down. I can hide it or fit an actual recessed one.
size is 100-106", projector will be a 4k version, like under £2k ish type.
It'll come down in front of patio doors. I'm first fixing the room at the min so need to decide which screen, as all the dimensions are tight so need to make sure it fits etc!
There are lots of options for housings, I'll let you make your own mind up on those, but I'd say that grey high gain screens are amazing - and highly recommended.
I have a manual grey hawk and it really makes a huge difference in non light controlled rooms and, bizarrely, is brighter than a white wall due to the retro-reflection. the only downside is you need to sit in the 'gain-cone' or it's darker. but I'd really recommend trying a grey higher gain screen... they are like sorcery!
GL - I LOVE projectors
I have a manual grey hawk and it really makes a huge difference in non light controlled rooms and, bizarrely, is brighter than a white wall due to the retro-reflection. the only downside is you need to sit in the 'gain-cone' or it's darker. but I'd really recommend trying a grey higher gain screen... they are like sorcery!
GL - I LOVE projectors
I had been looking at this
https://celexon.com/en-uk/products/celexon-project...
i'll be able to hide it behind a false wall, it doesn't seem to take much space up!
https://celexon.com/en-uk/products/celexon-project...
i'll be able to hide it behind a false wall, it doesn't seem to take much space up!
Frankychops said:
It'll come down in front of patio doors. I'm first fixing the room at the min so need to decide which screen, as all the dimensions are tight so need to make sure it fits etc!
How are you managing the sound if the screen is dropping in front of patio doors?Edited by gangzoom on Monday 21st April 21:03
Frankychops said:
Yeah very similar. Mine drops in front of a window and I just have my floors floorstanders beside it
gangzoom said:
Frankychops said:
It'll come down in front of patio doors. I'm first fixing the room at the min so need to decide which screen, as all the dimensions are tight so need to make sure it fits etc!
How are you managing the sound if the screen is dropping in front of patio doors?Edited by gangzoom on Monday 21st April 21:03
I use a £150 135" motorised Ebay screen. Its starting to curl in at the sides now but it took around 5 years to do that - and other than long panning shots you don't notice it. When tab tensioned ones cost £500 to £2k, I am thinking of mine as disposable / replaceable!
But , its true, non tensiones screens can curl. My 100" cheapo didn't do it mind you. If I was buying now, I'd never put money into a "premium" non-tensioned screen unless they have some magic formula, or a very. very long warranty.
But , its true, non tensiones screens can curl. My 100" cheapo didn't do it mind you. If I was buying now, I'd never put money into a "premium" non-tensioned screen unless they have some magic formula, or a very. very long warranty.
Griffith4ever said:
I use a £150 135" motorised Ebay screen. Its starting to curl in at the sides now but it took around 5 years to do that - and other than long panning shots you don't notice it. When tab tensioned ones cost £500 to £2k, I am thinking of mine as disposable / replaceable!
But , its true, non tensiones screens can curl. My 100" cheapo didn't do it mind you. If I was buying now, I'd never put money into a "premium" non-tensioned screen unless they have some magic formula, or a very. very long warranty.
thisBut , its true, non tensiones screens can curl. My 100" cheapo didn't do it mind you. If I was buying now, I'd never put money into a "premium" non-tensioned screen unless they have some magic formula, or a very. very long warranty.
Griffith4ever said:
I use a £150 135" motorised Ebay screen. Its starting to curl in at the sides now but it took around 5 years to do that - and other than long panning shots you don't notice it. When tab tensioned ones cost £500 to £2k, I am thinking of mine as disposable / replaceable!
But , its true, non tensiones screens can curl. My 100" cheapo didn't do it mind you. If I was buying now, I'd never put money into a "premium" non-tensioned screen unless they have some magic formula, or a very. very long warranty.
My main driver is screen size vs installation space needed. That’s the key driver for my setup.But , its true, non tensiones screens can curl. My 100" cheapo didn't do it mind you. If I was buying now, I'd never put money into a "premium" non-tensioned screen unless they have some magic formula, or a very. very long warranty.
Frankychops said:
My main driver is screen size vs installation space needed. That’s the key driver for my setup.
Take a look at cheap screens then, because the profile of mine is small. I cna't imagine it being any smaller.£88 120" and looks pretty much identical in construction. Disposable! :-)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364402675933?_skw=135%2...
Ended up ordering this.
https://www.puretheatre.com/220cm-ceiling-recessed...
mainly for the packaging, how discreet it is and encoder's to regulate height. Great Uk company to deal with.
https://www.puretheatre.com/220cm-ceiling-recessed...
mainly for the packaging, how discreet it is and encoder's to regulate height. Great Uk company to deal with.
Frankychops said:
Ended up ordering this.
https://www.puretheatre.com/220cm-ceiling-recessed...
mainly for the packaging, how discreet it is and encoder's to regulate height. Great Uk company to deal with.
I opened the thread to suggest this. We have one, been in situ for 12 years and works perfectly.https://www.puretheatre.com/220cm-ceiling-recessed...
mainly for the packaging, how discreet it is and encoder's to regulate height. Great Uk company to deal with.
Griffith4ever said:
Looks nice, just hope it doesn't curl after 3 years or its a lot of money for what will look just like mine when you lower it (curled edges). RTB is pretty mean on a £1250 item - how many people are going to post that back?
Will install nicely into a ceiling void , that's for sure.
All the reviews are amazing. Also, you can just replace the screen fabric also. Tab tensioned just wouldn’t work for me. It’s £40 years of post it. Will install nicely into a ceiling void , that's for sure.
I'm looking for a ceiling recessed screen but a grey / ALR version. Does anyone have anything they'd recommend.
I currently have a recessed screen but due to ambient light (non dedicated cinema room) I'm thinking ALR would improve the picture quality which while perfectly watchable is no doubt washed out in part.
I currently have a recessed screen but due to ambient light (non dedicated cinema room) I'm thinking ALR would improve the picture quality which while perfectly watchable is no doubt washed out in part.
Last Visit said:
I'm looking for a ceiling recessed screen but a grey / ALR version. Does anyone have anything they'd recommend.
I currently have a recessed screen but due to ambient light (non dedicated cinema room) I'm thinking ALR would improve the picture quality which while perfectly watchable is no doubt washed out in part.
It's probably worth getting some ALR samples and trying them in your room first as they can look VERY different. I tried a range of them when I was looking to build a fixed screen. I currently have a recessed screen but due to ambient light (non dedicated cinema room) I'm thinking ALR would improve the picture quality which while perfectly watchable is no doubt washed out in part.
Ill see if I can dig out some pics.
justin220 said:
Last Visit said:
I'm looking for a ceiling recessed screen but a grey / ALR version. Does anyone have anything they'd recommend.
I currently have a recessed screen but due to ambient light (non dedicated cinema room) I'm thinking ALR would improve the picture quality which while perfectly watchable is no doubt washed out in part.
It's probably worth getting some ALR samples and trying them in your room first as they can look VERY different. I tried a range of them when I was looking to build a fixed screen. I currently have a recessed screen but due to ambient light (non dedicated cinema room) I'm thinking ALR would improve the picture quality which while perfectly watchable is no doubt washed out in part.
Ill see if I can dig out some pics.
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