(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best video projection screens
We found 417 Reddit comments discussing the best video projection screens. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 173 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Elite Screens Designer Cut Series, 135-inch 16:9, 8K / 4K Ultra HD Ambient Light Rejecting DIY Raw Projector Screen Material, True ALR Capable Projection Screen, ZRM-135H-CINEGREY3D
135-inch Diagonal, 68. 0-inch H x 120. 0-inch W Viewing Size, 16: 9 HD Format Aspect Ratio, Overall Assembled Size: 68. 0-inch H x 120. 0-inch W.Screen Material: CineGrey 3D, Angular-Reflective Material with Ambient Light Rejecting Technology Features a 90° Viewing Angle with 1. 2 Gain. ISF Certifi...
Specs:
Height | 12.6 inches |
Length | 80.3 inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 7.9 Pounds |
Width | 14.6 inches |
22. STR-169120-WAB Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 120", Woven Acoustic Material)
(Recommended) Watch the online videos with this listing for assembly and installation. The Video shows how to properly attach the black backing.The woven acoustic screen material allows speakers to be placed behind the viewing surface with no sound loss - the material is 1.1 gain with a wide viewing...
Specs:
Color | Woven Acoustic Material |
Height | 65.18 Inches |
Length | 110.8 Inches |
Size | 16:9, 120" |
Weight | 33 Pounds |
Width | 2.66 Inches |
23. Carl's Sample Pack (11) Industry-Grade Projection Screen Materials, White & Gray, Front & Rear, 8.5x11-in. Swatches, Limit 1/Customer (ALR, FW, FG, UW, UG, WR, GR, BC, PW, PG, SS + BFT)
Specs:
Weight | 15 Pounds |
24. STR-169135-G Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 135", Grey Material)
- Wall Mounted Fixed Frame Projection Screen (Overall Size 70.75" Tall x 122.25" Wide) (Viewing Area 135" Diagonal x 66" Tall x 117.5" Wide) No option for Legs or Stands with this product. Recommended for projectors with Native 16:9 Resolution
- Shade of the material is light grey & 1.0 gain. Material may appear white because of the special reflective properties. Compare with white paper to see the shade of Grey. Works great with Long, Short and Ultra Short Throw projectors.
- 2 3/8" heavy duty beveled aluminum frame wrapped in light-absorbing black velvet material for a beautifully crisp viewing image; Enjoy beautiful movies, pictures, and games in FULL HD, 4K / 8K and Active 3D
- Quick and easy assembly with tensioning rod system ensures that you can bring cinema-quality entertainment to your home in just a few minutes. Secure top and bottom mounting brackets that allow horizontal adjustment
- Before purchasing, project an image on wall to determine the size works for the projector and watch the step by step instructional video listed.
- Some UST projectors are not compatible with the STR frame. If using a UST projector it is recommended to purchase the S7 frame series.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Grey Material |
Height | 70.75 Inches |
Length | 122.25 Inches |
Size | 16:9, 135" |
Weight | 37 Pounds |
Width | 1.85 Inches |
25. STR-169110 Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 110", White Material)
(Recommended) Watch the online videos on manufacturers website and video websitesThe screen surface provides a 1.1 gain and an exceptionally wide viewing angle at 160 degrees with no resolution loss at any viewing angleOverall Size - 100.75" Wide x 58.75" Tall. The Frame is a 2 3/8" heavy duty bevel...
Specs:
Color | White Material |
Height | 58.75 Inches |
Length | 100.75 Inches |
Size | 16:9, 110" |
Width | 1.85 Inches |
26. Elite Screens Aeon CLR Series, 100-inch 16:9, Edge Free Ambient Light Rejecting Fixed Frame Projector Screen, Ceiling Light Rejecting Projection Material for Ultra-Short Throw Projectors, AR100H-CLR
- 100-inch Diagonal, 49.2-inch H x 87.3-inch W Viewing Size,16:9 HD Format Aspect Ratio. Overall Assembled Size: 50.0-inch H x 88.1-inch W.
- Screen Material: StarBright CLR, Ceiling Light Rejecting ALR Material with Rejecting Technology Features a 180° Viewing Angle with 0.6 Gain - Exclusively for Ultra Short Throw Projectors – 8K/4K Ultra HD and Active 3D Ready. Rejects 95% of Overhead Light while Enhancing Contrast 100x Compared to Standard Matte White Screens.
- Sleek EDGE FREE Design Enhances Your Viewing Experience with its Zero Edge Finish Mimicking a Flat Panel T.V and Multiplying the Size, Allowing the Viewer to Truly Submerse Themselves in their Entertainment!
- Aeon CLR Screen Kits Includes Full Installation Kit with Optional Use Ultra-Thin Bezel Frame, Color Changing LED Kit for Enhanced Halo Glow Effect and Sliding Wall Mount Brackets for Easy Hanging and Centering
- 2-Year / 3-Year ENR-G, Manufactures Warranty by Elite Screens' an ISO9001 manufacturer since 2004 and Lifetime Tech Support by Email, Web Chat or Toll Free Phone Call by Elite's Professional Service Team.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 50 Inches |
Length | 88 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | January 2016 |
Size | 100-inch / 16:9 |
Weight | 22.8 Pounds |
Width | 87.2 Inches |
27. Elite Screens Sable Frame, 120-inch 16:9, Sound Transparent Fixed Frame Projection Projector Screen, ER120WH1-A1080P2
120-inch Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio. View Size: 59.0" H x 104.7" W. Overall Size: 63.5" H x 109.3" W.Screen Material: AcousticPro 1080P2, 1.0 Gain. Angular weaved, acoustically transparent front projection screen material with 160 degree viewing angle. Designed for 1080P projector resolutions, offe...
Specs:
Color | AcousticPro1080P2 |
Height | 63.5 Inches |
Length | 1.6 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | July 2012 |
Size | 16:9, 120-inch |
Weight | 34.6 pounds |
Width | 109.3 Inches |
28. Elite Screens Manual Series, 120-INCH 16:9, Pull Down Manual Projector Screen with AUTO LOCK, Movie Home Theater 8K / 4K Ultra HD 3D Ready, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, M120UWH2
SIZE: 120-inch Diagonal, 16: 9 Aspect Ratio. View Size: 59. 1" H x 104. 7" W. Overall Size: 76. 1" H x 111. 9" W x 3" D. Black Case.MATERIAL: MaxWhite 2, 1. 1 Gain. Multi-layer weave, 180 degree wide viewing angle, fully black backed front projection screen with textured surface. 4K Ultra HD and Act...
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 69.4 Inches |
Length | 110.09 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | September 2004 |
Size | 120" |
Weight | 22.9 Pounds |
Width | 3.1 Inches |
29. Elite Screens Manual Series, 150-INCH 16:9, Pull Down Manual Projector Screen with AUTO LOCK, Movie Home Theater 8K / 4K Ultra HD 3D Ready, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, M150UWH2
SIZE: 150-inch Diagonal, 16: 9 Aspect Ratio. View Size: 73. 6" H x 130. 7" W. Overall Size: 90. 4" H x 137. 9" W x 2. 9" D. Black Case.MATERIAL: MaxWhite 2, 1. 1 Gain. Multi-layer weave, 180 degree wide viewing angle, fully black backed front projection screen with textured surface. 4K Ultra HD and ...
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 84.6 Inches |
Length | 138.6 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | August 2018 |
Size | 150" |
Weight | 32.9 Pounds |
Width | 3.5 Inches |
30. LG 24MP47HQ-P 23.8IN Widescreen IPS LED Monitor 1920x1080 5ms 5000000:1 D-SUB/HDMI Black
31. Elite Screens Spectrum AcousticPro1080P2, 125-inch 16:9, Sound Transparent Electric Motorized Projector Projection Screen
- 125-inch Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio. View Size: 61.3" H x 109" W. Overall Size: 72.7" H x 122.2" W. Black Case.
- Screen Material: AcousticPro1080P2, 1.0 Gain. Angular weaved, accoustically transparent front projection screen material with 160 degree viewing angle. Designed for 1080P projector resolutions, and offers superb off-axis luminance and optimal color neutrality.
- Features a durable casing that easily installs to your wall or ceiling with the included install kit. Ships fully assembled, plug and play ready.
- Includes infrared (IR) remote, detachable 3-way wall switch and 12V trigger cable.
- 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Features:
Specs:
Color | AcousticPro1080P2 Series |
Height | 72.7 Inches |
Length | 3.1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 16:9, 125-inch |
Weight | 30.9 Pounds |
Width | 122.2 Inches |
32. Carl’s ProGray Projector Screen Material (16:9 | 71x126 | 145-in | Rolled) Wall Mount or Roll Down DIY Movie Screen, Low Light Environment, Non-Tension, High Contrast Grey
ProGray Projector Screen Material is an excellent solution if you plan to staple the material directly onto drywall, without building a frame, and you have low light concerns. It also works well if you are designing a roll down mechanism. ProGray's front projection, thicker and stiffer properties ar...
Specs:
Color | High Contrast Gray |
Height | 1.6 Inches |
Length | 29.1 Inches |
Size | 16:9 | 71x126 | 145-in | Rolled |
Weight | 11.99 Pounds |
Width | 1.6 Inches |
33. VIVO 100 inch Diagonal Projector Screen, 16:9 Projection HD Manual Pull Down (PS-M-100)
DURABLE METAL CASING for Dual Wall and Ceiling Installation Design perfect for home or businessCRISP VIEWING ANGLES up to 120 degrees with a matte white surface diffusing light in all directionsSCREEN MATERIAL 1.1 GAIN with standard black backing to eliminate light penetration. Four side black borde...
Specs:
Height | 5 Inches |
Length | 95 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 100 inch |
Width | 5 Inches |
34. STR-16992-G Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 92", Grey Material)
Shade of the material is light grey. In some rooms the material may appear to be white because of the special reflective properties. Compare the material with white paper to see the shade of Grey.The grey screen surface provides great picture contrast even in rooms that are not completely dark - the...
Specs:
Color | Grey Material |
Height | 49.75 Inches |
Length | 84.75 Inches |
Size | 16:9, 92" |
Width | 1.85 Inches |
35. STR-16992 Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 92", White Material)
Overall Size 84 3/4" wide x 49 3/4" tall. 92" Viewing Diagonal Fixed Frame projection screen to be wall mounted. No leg or stand options.The screen surface provides a 1.1 gain and an exceptionally wide viewing angle at 160 degrees with no resolution loss at any viewing angleOverall Size 84.75 inch x...
Specs:
Color | White Material |
Height | 49.75 Inches |
Length | 84.75 Inches |
Size | 16:9, 92" |
Width | 1.85 Inches |
36. Best Choice Products 119in HD Indoor Pull-Down Manual Widescreen Projector Screen for Home Theater, Office - White
HIGH QUALITY DISPLAY: White matte, 1:1 high gain screen, and black border allow for a high-resolution display perfect for slideshows and TV marathonsPERSONAL MOVIE THEATER: Perfect for at home use in living rooms, bedrooms, and recreation rooms, or professional use in businesses and classroomsSTABLE...
Specs:
Color | White |
Height | 6 Inches |
Length | 96 Inches |
Weight | 17.6 Pounds |
Width | 6 Inches |
37. Carl's Blackout Cloth, Projector Screen Material, White, Gain 1.0 (16:9 | 66x110 | 128-in | Rolled | FBA) Projection Screen/Movie Screen Fabric
Blackout Cloth is our top-selling Projector Screen Material making it a budget-friendly, do-it-yourself screen building favorite!This front projection blackout fabric surface is the standard to which all other screen surfaces are compared. Blackout Cloth's matte white surface and gain of 1.0 diffuse...
38. Elite Screens Edge Free Ambient Light Rejecting Fixed Frame Projection Projector Screen,Aeon CineGrey 3D Series, 100-inch 16:9 for Home Theater, Movie and Office Presentations AR100DHD3
100-inch Diagonal,49.0-inch H x 87.2-inch W Viewing Size, 16:9 HD Aspect Ratio with a Black Velvet Finished Frame. Overall Assembled Size:49.5-inch H x 87.6-inch W x 1.3-inch D.Ceiling Ambient Light Rejecting Material (CLR/ALR) CineGrey 3D with 65% rejection ratio and Features a 90° Viewing Angle w...
Specs:
Color | Grey |
Height | 49.5 Inches |
Length | 87.6 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | October 2018 |
Size | 100-inch / 16:9 |
Weight | 21 Pounds |
Width | 1.3 Inches |
39. Visual Apex Projector Screen 120HD Portable Indoor/Outdoor Movie Theater Fast-Folding Projector Screen with Stand Legs and Carry Bag HD4K 16:9 format
- 120” 1-piece-fast-fold frame. Easy set up in minutes! No frame assembly required. Material snaps onto frame with a tight fit to avoid wrinkles.
- View size: 120" diagonal, 104"w x 59"h. Overall size (with Legs attached) 112"w x 93.5"h. Legs are 26.5”h and detachable for hanging applications - 2 wall mounts are included!
- PVC Screen Material: Cinema Matte White 1.1 Gain, 4K Ultra HD, 2D and 3D with black backing. PVC Material is hand washable!
- Included - sturdy carry bag, stakes to place through frame feet and guide ropes to provide extra stability. Hanging grommets to hang screen and 2 wall mounts are provided to wall mount hang.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Portable projector screen 16 9 |
Height | 93 Inches |
Length | 112.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2013 |
Size | 16:9 format 120" diagonal image |
Width | 36.5 Inches |
40. STR-169110-HC Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 110", High Contrast Material)
- Wall Mounted Fixed Frame Projection Screen (Overall Size 58.75" Tall x 100.75" Wide) (Viewing Area 110" Diagonal x 54" Tall x 96" Wide) No option for Legs or Stands with this product. Recommended for projectors with Native 16:9 Resolution
- 0.95 Gain Dark Grey screen surface with an exceptionally wide viewing angle at 160 degrees with no resolution loss at any viewing angle. Works great with Long Throw projectors, Not Recommended Short and Ultra Short Throw projectors.
- 2 3/8" heavy duty beveled aluminum frame wrapped in light-absorbing black velvet material for a beautifully crisp viewing image; Enjoy beautiful movies, pictures, and games in FULL HD, 4K / 8K and Active 3D
- Quick and easy assembly with tensioning rod system ensures that you can bring cinema-quality entertainment to your home in just a few minutes. Secure top and bottom mounting brackets that allow horizontal adjustment
- Before purchasing, project an image on wall to determine the size works for the projector and watch the step by step instructional video listed.
Features:
Specs:
Color | High Contrast Material |
Height | 58.75 Inches |
Length | 100.75 Inches |
Size | 16:9, 110" |
Weight | 31 Pounds |
Width | 1.85 Inches |
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Yeah, it's an amazing projector except the 4K60Hz HDR gaming :(
It's big, but quality projectors are big for a reason heh.
I use Carls FlexiWhite myelf in a completely light controlled room and it's great.
FlexiGrey should be nice with a lower contrast projector like that (compared to an expensive Sony or JVC I mean) and if there is some light.
Your seating is too wide for an ALR screen with gain IMO.
If you want something simpler though you could just go for this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4WTFM0/ref=twister_B01J29Z4G4
My friend has that screen and it's nice. 1.0 gain, grey, but not too dark. Feels the same as my Carls material.
All these cheap vinyl screens are pretty much the same material and performance IMO.
I wouldn't do OLED over 65. Price point makes the price/value ratio drop like a rock. I know it's weird, but consider a projector once you're thinking $2500 and up. If your space is somewhere you can control light pretty well, you can have a 150" screen for 300 bucks and a decent projector for $750!
If you wanna get into the early stages of researching projectors, definitely check out Wirecutter. Their TV review articles are stellar too.
As for Costco, I'd honestly say you can't go wrong with LG at the large sizes, but depending on how picky you are about visuals, you might not want to go with "entry level" (clumsy term, but the quickest) ones like the Samsung 6/7 series. I also don't know that Vizio is that unreliable of a brand. With the warranty, you practically don't have to worry about it, but if you're swearing them off, you've probably got good reasons.
I'd start with checking out the cheapest LGs at the size you like at your local warehouse. If you want to get really bold, ask for a remote so you can poke around the settings menu and see what the TV can do when it isn't in stupid, bright, saturated, overblown "Standard" or "Dynamic" mode. But keep in mind, for the price you'll spend on an 82 inch TV (they don't carry 80s), you could do a mid to high-end projector and make it as big as you want. Just something to think about! Does that help at all?
You should look into a UST (Ultra Short Throw) projector. You can put it a foot or so in front of the screen and still get a 100" picture with decent brightness during the day. I haven't actually gotten one, but currently researching it.
There aren't that many options but the two I'm looking into getting are:
There's also the LG PF100U if you're on a tighter budget, but it won't be as bright.
If you do opt for a UST projector, you'll want to make sure you get the right type of screen which rejects most ambient light:
I've been researching the hell out of this stuff the past few days and still having trouble making up my mind so if anyone has any thoughts to add or reasons why this is a good/bad idea, that'd be awesome.
Here's some helpful links:
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Some of my thoughts / concerns based on my research...
PX800HD Concerns:
LS100 Pros:
Cons:
It's an IPS display (says so in the Overview section) and I don't think it has FALD. It may have looked great in the store, but at night, it won't be close to OLED.
Since you may be considering a projector. With blackout curtains, you can enjoy a >100" screen. Take note that it'd be 1080p, but it would look fantastic. Here is Zeos' DIY 21x9 setup. Now, that's on an ivory screen (white has worse contrast), if you got a grey screen, the contrast would be better (you just need a brighter projector, and his is only 2000 lumen, so that's easily accomplishable).
You could get this projector for $2500.
As for the screen, assuming you want 16x9 and a fixed screen, you can get either a grey screen (1.0 gain vs 1.1 of white) or a high contrast screen (0.95 gain). Now, 0.95 is better of course (and more expensive), but once you calibrate it, it loses some lumen output, so grey is better.
Screen size:
120" for $300, projector would probably need to be 13ft-18ft (depending on how much lumen loss there is after calibration).
135" for $380, projector would probably need to be 13ft 2in (can't do 13FT due to zoom lens not going that close at that screen size) to 17ft.
150" for $500, projector would probably need to be 14ft 7in to 16ft away.
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If wanting a tv, get the best 2017 Sony you can afford.
Sure! Let's see.
I think the essence is that I would recommend to the build I recommended in https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/48a5a3/first_gaming_build/d0i0bfz, switch the mainboard to the Bazooka or the H110 if you want to save on it, and pick whatever case you like.
If your projector zoom setting is already at the widest setting you will need to re-mount it further back.
Is it a pain in the ass? Yup. But, here is a handy tool for you to use that will get you very close when making measurements!
https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
Regardless of which size screen you end up with, here are some US sources for both traditional & ALR screens that would work well for you.
https://elitescreens.com/
https://www.screeninnovations.com/
https://www.projectorscreen.com/Grandview
If you'd like to save a more than a few bucks, and don't mind waiting a bit, I would order from XY Screen via their website or Alibaba. Ordering via Alibaba will give you some room to negotiate and break up your payments via PayPal to circumvent the current Chinese good tariffs currently in place. This is a bit riskier, but with PayPal being on the buyers side most of the time in payment/return/damaged item resolutions, I liked my chances and ordered one last week. Here is their website: http://www.xy-screen.com/xy_en/products/index.asp
Keep in mind that these are not ALR screens, but XY Screen does have grey options that will help with contrast in ambient light conditions. (They do have Ultra Short Throw specific ALR screens, but do not confuse these with ones that will work with your projector.
Hope this all helps! If you have more questions, feel free to DM me.
OH! Here's the TL:DR for ya -
100-120" ALR Screens: https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Aeon-CineGrey-100-inch/dp/B00YJG5XYO/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=100%22+ALR+Screen&qid=1574637824&sr=8-7
\^ That will work with your current projector
Thanks. Projector is a BenQ HT1075. It's 1080p and 3D capable. Cost around 800 but it looks like the price went down. We bought glasses too (see link below). Screen is a white Silver Ticket 110". That's around 200.
It's an incredible viewing experience, I wouldn't go back to a television after this. Only downside is you have to be diligent about light control. We have blackouts on most of the windows which work well. But need to find a solution for the high windows.
BenQ HT1075 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LTMPOUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TCw.ybE6YDEMC
STR-169110 Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 110", White Material) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUQPFLS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nEw.ybH5JTAK5
2 Pack SainSonic GX-30 3D Glasses Active Shutter 144Hz Rechargeable for Universal DLP-Link Ready Projectors, BenQ, Optoma, Dell, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Acer, Vivitek, NEC, Sharp, ViewSonic - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ES8TC4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NDw.ybQBJ83ED
yeah the sound transparent ones are more expensive:
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Sable-Frame-120-inch/dp/B008M11Y9U01
Anyway, it's your choice but I'd drop a bit more money to make it so you have a big screen. Big is beautiful, especially with such a long room. If you can fit the speakers next to the screen instead and save money that's great though of course.
We show movies outside during the Summer and set up a popcorn machine and a snow cone machine and it's a lot of fun. Probably have 20-30 people over at times too.
I purchased a BenQ W1070 for our indoor home theater and take it outside and place it on an end table and project it onto a 120" Visual Apex ProjectoScreen. Then just hook up a blu-ray player into the projector. For sound I ran a headphone cable from the output of the projector to an old guitar amp I had and it works well.
We're very pleased with the picture quality and the screen but of course the sound could use some upgrading. It works just fine for outdoor use but not high quality by any means. With your budget I'm sure you can figure out something nice but for the screen and projector we are very pleased.
I doubt you'll have to spend that much for a decent screen. My go-to's are from Silver Ticket. They're good quality, super easy to set up, and easy on the wallet.
If your room is completely light controlled and dark, I recommend going with a white screen. If not, a grey screen may help with your contrast and color performance.
So I did a bit of MSpaint with one of your photos using the suggestions below. Let me know what you think...
https://imgur.com/a/4M00r3a
Since your LRs are in wall, you could go with a larger screen that's acoustically transparent. This for example...
https://www.amazon.com/STR-169120-WAB-Silver-Ticket-Cinema-Projector/dp/B00I4WT9Q2
If you want to have a clean look in conjunction with a acoustically transparent screen, buy another in wall speaker as your center and install that at the same height as the LRs, eliminating the need for any center stand. You could go a step further by placing the AV gear to the side on a little media shelf/rack, or just an entertainment center below. Would require a bit of cable channeling if you go with the rack idea of course.
Audio/media racks
[Cable channels](
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Management-Channel-Organizing-Wall/dp/B0781J9Q2S/)
[Entertainment centers](
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=entertainment+center+wide&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aentertainment+center+wide)
This is the exact entertainment center I use and love it - https://imgur.com/cIqIE5T
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HY6R7E/
gonna want them lower is the main thing. if possible bring the seating you are going to have into the room. sit down in it and measure to where your ears are from the ground and center appx on that. it will seem way too low, but you'll thank me. surround is specifically mixed to be played at ear level unless its a sub or a height speaker. might even consider raising the screen, or buying an acoustically transparent screen and putting the center behind it to keep all the speakers on the same level. it would have to be in-wall, which is tough with studs, but doable, or super low profile with a deepish screen for the latter, which your neck will thank me for. the absolute most important thing in surround is to put the speakers where they were when it was mixed which is at ear level and all even.
Projector:
Epson Home Cinema 725HD, HDMI, 3LCD, 2800 Lumens Color and White Brightness, Home Entertainment Projector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EU9V3YO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k4fhAbN5YT0S0
Screen:
VIVO 100" Projector Screen, 100 inch Diagonal 16:9 Projection HD Manual Pull Down Home Theater VIVO (PS-M-100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MR57IBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_d6fhAbM67RY8Y
I bought the projector over a year and a half ago for $350 refurbished (normally $600). It's only 720 but looks fine since my couch is 12 feet away. Currently have almost 4000 hours on the projector. I got the screen a year ago, had a 75" screen before. The 100" screen also is ceiling mounted and retractable. I have a 36" Sony Trinitron you can see sitting on the floor that I'm using for my older consoles for a better picture. It weighs 220 lbs so that's why it's currently on the floor, I need to get someone to help me pick it up and put it on the tv stand.
You have a fairly large budget, so I'd go with a separates system. Here's what I would go with that will get you a very, very good system:
Speakers: Hsu Research Bookshelf Speakers $1059 for a 7.0 system. Chane Loudspeakers would also work here.
Subwoofers: 2 Hsu Research VTF-15H subwoofers $1709 for both. SVS subwoofers are also excellent here.
Amplifier: Outlaw Audio Model 7125 $999
Pre-Amplifier: Marantz AV7702 $1499 for a pre-amp with dolby atmos (in case it becomes popular). If you wanted to go cheaper here, you could pick up an Emotiva UMC-200
Projector Screen: Elite Screens Acoustically Transparent $470
Blu-Ray Player: Panasonic Blu-Ray Player $100 (unless you just want to go for a PS4, or my personal preference, an HTPC.
Cables: Monoprice 12 Gauge Speaker Wire 5 Aurum HDMI Cables Emotiva 7-Channel RCA Cable All cables add up to ~$90
Subtotal: $5926 plus shipping.
As far as anything else goes, I'd look into either padding the walls with acoustic dampening material, or putting up some other form of room treatment, which would be another couple hundred dollars. Other things you might want are speaker stands, a universal remote, a calibration disk (I like Disney WOW), and maybe a couple other cables for other audio equipment, etc.
This may be a bit out of your price range, but I use a BenQ TK800 on this screen at 92".
I have not noticed any input lag and the projector is great for rooms that get more light like my living room. It may be too bright if you are looking to put this in your basement/room with no windows.
If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can purchase the projector in 5 monthly installments instead of all at once.
I am willing to answer any more questions if you have any.
I have this one it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B7BRIQ?psc=1
Then when I want to go movie theater style I bought something like this. Mine is the 200x50 I hang it from my eaves on my house with an eyelet kit I bought. I can find the link for the one I have when I get home if you are interested.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CX3AILC?psc=1
Not sure if they deliver to India, but for blackout cloth I'd recommend Carl's blackout cloth (and not some curly curtain):
https://www.amazon.com/Carls-Place/b?node=6276953011
They have a lot to chose from, so make sure you order their sample first and then choose whichever works best for your taste and circumstances: https://www.amazon.com/Carls-Sample-Pack-Projector-Materials/dp/B00XAL65NW
I couldnt agree more. The one thing I would say is that if an 8" velodyne was left behind, I bet those in walls aren't too bad. Here is a link to a solid 120" AT screen. I installed this one for a friend about 6 months ago. It took about an hour to put together, but well worth the $370 price. Take the front 3 grills off the speakers and mount the screen over. Make sure your receiver has a way to calibrate the audio characteristics of the screen.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I4WT9Q2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468898317&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=STR-169120-WAB
Projectors are cheaper than LCDs nowadays. This projector is fantastic:
Epson Powerlite 8350
and then just buy this screen and you have a great 10 foot screen for under $1500. The only drawback to projectors is you need a dark(ish) room.
Check out the pictures from people's comments on Amazon. That will give you a great indication of the sort of light people are working with. Also... take into consideration, all of there pics look better in person. Taking pictures of white projector screens washes out the image.
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Sable-Frame-120-inch/dp/B008M11Y9U?th=1
Any reason why you're going with the thin bezel over the standard for $175?
I have the standard one and it's amazing. You can either get more screen for your money or save alot.
This one is a 120'. It was right around 3K. I think it was overkill for this application. I have a dedicated room with no windows. That being said the picture is showstopping. I got it for the very thin border, but i've since seen others with the same thin border for much less. I don't know how they handle well they handle ambient light but the price is right and they look just as good. https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-AEON-CLR-Diag/dp/B01ATS97L0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494142950&sr=8-6&keywords=elite+screens+aeon
yeah I don't really need anything super fancy cause I'm still in college and live with my parents when I'm not at school. I was thinking about going with this projector https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJ3S1A0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2BDH439PXAY7L
and this screen https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057AGM5K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2GUMCXR7HBXM2
For what it's worth, I have the VPL-HW40ES and a SilverTicket 92" fixed frame white 1.0 gain screen. It's well reviewed,, was relatively easy to assemble with two people, and I've been happy with the results. There is a slight speckle to the screen but it's not distracting to me.
What I did for a cheap screen was to buy "Carl's blackout cloth" and tack it directly onto the wall with finishing nails. Then I bought 4" wide felt tape and taped off the edges. Works perfectly. I'll link the things I bought, but with your size screen you might be able to just go down to a fabric store and buy "blackout cloth" which would be even cheaper. (I had to get carls because my local fabric store didn't sell large enough cloth, but i'm out at 125" so you should have better luck.)
https://www.amazon.com/Carls-Blackout-Projector-Screen-Material/dp/B00K7ILLC6
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCTQIR1/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this screen in 110"
https://www.amazon.com/STR-169120-WAB-Silver-Ticket-Cinema-Projector/dp/B00I4WT9Q2
Behind it I run a Klipsch R-5502. Sounds really good and I would highly recommend.
Well, once you get a projector, the only significant limit on the screen size is the size of your wall and how dark you want to get the room. Larger screen sizes aren't very expensive.
eg, my 120" screen was only $158 and upgrading it to a 150" screen would only bring it up to $350. Either screen uses the same projector ($800) vs a
90 inch 1080p tv for $6000. As soon as you get into large format TVs, it's always going to be way cheaper to just get a projector. The only downside of a projector is I probably wouldn't want to run it for more than 4 hours at a time regularly, and probably not ever more than 6 hours at a time.
Looking around online a bit further, it appears that it isn't until you're looking a TVs that are 60" or smaller that the TVs will start to be cheaper than a good projector + screen.
Yes. I am thinking about going this route. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093E81FA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SDLS9D18M6UH&coliid=IHBMO65T9UZZJ&psc=1
my only concern is that the gain is only 1.1 and with the throw being so far on the projector it might be lower level colors....
This stuff:
amazon link ?
Also have you noticed any issues with the slightly smaller viewing angle?
I'll message when I have all my dimensions! Thanks moldyeggos
116" screen. I picked up this cheapie from Amazon to hold me over until I can afford something nicer. I've spent WAY too much money over the past week already, so this will have to do for now.
Dude! That's so cool. I've always wanted to do something like this. Great job. Congrats.
Have you thought about hanging screen cloth? It's not super cheap, but not over the moon either.
https://www.amazon.com/Carls-Blackout-Projector-Screen-Material/dp/B00K7ILLC6/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=white+projector+screen+material&qid=1565792253&s=gateway&sr=8-7
The acoustic is a little more expensive. I was considering the DIY route but the prices of these were not too far off what I would have to pay for the DIY and I knew for me they would turn out looking better.
Grab yourself a good screen to go with it. It will make a world of difference.
Elite Screens 120 Manual Pull Down Screen
I bought something like this and currently use it as my regular screen because my basement is shit.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07899MJLN?aaxitk=r7Ue5BBQUrT-ypFclOEwAA&pd_rd_i=B07899MJLN&pf_rd_p=9420597b-7dad-4cbd-a28d-7d676ac67378&hsa_cr_id=5348535500801&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F71TI09PI5AL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B07899MJLN
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It's easy to move and setup and picture quality is decent because the screen is stretched to be flat.
Edit: that's just a portable roll up , this is more of what I bought
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G03V1UO/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B00G03V1UO&pd_rd_w=EcfZ8&pf_rd_p=8dbd62ec-d8d3-48e5-b85d-16f701719d81&pd_rd_wg=wvMSU&pf_rd_r=F37F2EKHJ1YZWMPGYWSH&pd_rd_r=bcc58274-8e93-44cb-b7eb-aff4c1690efb&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVzE3MkIzQ1lOQ1E3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDk4ODI5MUxUQjc1SVVHTDdYNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDM2NDExMTBVWERNNjFVTUtPVyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Front Speakers- Klipsch R-26F Dual 6-Inch Floorstanding Speaker (Brushed Black)
Center - Klipsch RC-52 II Reference Series Center Channel Loudspeaker - Each (Black)
Screen - [STR-16992-G Silver Ticket 92" Diagonal 16:9 4K Ultra HD Ready HDTV (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen Grey Material] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4WSAL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AzMGxbAY501SQ)
Wondering the same thing.
Anyone have any feedback on the Silver Ticket screens?
STR-169110-HC Silver Ticket 4K Ultra HD Ready Cinema Format (6 Piece Fixed Frame) Projector Screen (16:9, 110", High Contrast Material) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8TAP15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FmPUAbTA6YGP8
I'm planning on getting the 2k Lumen Short-Throw BenQ Projector you mentioned along with building my own screen. I was planning to buy Carl's ProGray since there will be ambient light at times (living room with windows).
My question is: Will this material and projector be bright enough for a ~120" screen to be comfortably viewed from 9 or 10 feet? They don't list a gain factor for this material, but maybe you have seen it in person?
Thank you I just ordered this
edit: FUCK shipping doubles the cost. Gonna shop around for a better deal.
edit: Changed it to this it costs more initially but I make it up in shipping.
The elite screen you listed is normally cheaper:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BFW6RO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VC1czbJD4EMTB
$240
Try one at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Projector-Screen-inch-Diagonal/dp/B00MR57IBK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542431312&sr=1-3&keywords=pull+down+projector+screen
LG 24MP47HQ-P.
STR-169135-G Silver Ticket 4K... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4WTFM0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is the ones I’ve got.
I suggest this https://www.amazon.com/Carls-Blackout-Projector-Screen-Material/dp/B00K7ILLC6
You can get some of their felt tape and hang it with tacks or command strips.
There is this one.
LCR mounted behind this screen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4WT9Q2
Found it.
Elite Screens Manual, 120-inch 16:9, Pull Down Projection Manual Projector Screen with Auto Lock, M120UWH2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PHLB88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.n59ybNN9RPNN
I know nothing about photography. Credit goes to my realtor.
Meyoung Portable Projector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8WU4VI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jqRBzb6J71BTY
Best Choice Products Manual Projector Projection Screen Pull Down Screen, 119"L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057AGM5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4qRBzbAJHYTTD
Get a long 3.5 mm cable to connect to external speaker. I'm going to hook up to a soundbar and sub, but for tonight, just a Bluetooth speaker. I have a fire TV stick plugged in. Will use laptop w hdmi for baker's.
heh, I was looking at this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Designer-135-inch-ZRM-135H-CINEGREY3D/dp/B01CX3AILC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501776763&sr=8-1&keywords=cinegrey+3d
I went with the 5d in my setup (a tinge pricier, but a bit more gain) and had done black widow in a previous house. Paint might be the right choice if it's a kinda non-permanent college situation though. You just gotta be really deliberate in mixing and rolling it on as the aluminum in the paint mix will exaggerate any imperfections in your painting or the wall you're painting on.
Get a screen and lower the view height.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7ILLC6/ref=psdc_1286610011_t1_B007KA07YM
I used this one. I got the folded one and stretched it over the frame. No visible wrinkles.