Some questions on a new Projection screen

randyPar · 03-17-2005, 12:24 PM

Hello,
Just getting ready to convert my garage into a theatre room.

I am totally new to the home theatre thing.

I have started looking at some screens. I have looked at the motorized onee, the home made ones etc....

Any suggestions on where to start? prices seem to be all over the place from $200 to make your own to > $2000 for motorized one.

Are there some things i need to know , or is there somewhere to learn about what i need to get the bang for my $$

Thanks

Parker Clack · 03-17-2005, 02:23 PM

Randy:

Other than making your own you may want to talk to David at Carada. They make fantastic screens at a great price. Talk to him about what you are wanting to do, what projector you are planning on getting and he will fix you up with a great screen.

Parker

drobbins · 03-17-2005, 06:50 PM

I made my 91" screen out of blackout cloth and wood frame for under $70.00. My rebate screen arrived 2 months later. I over lapped 1/2 the DIY screen with the other screen and played a movie. I really couldn't tell any difference. I am sure that the rebate screen is not a high-end screen though. My DIY screen is flat with out any wrinkles. Some pull-down screens won't lay flat. You can check it out here if would like:
Basement Theater
Dave

Darren Mortensen · 03-18-2005, 05:20 AM

Elite Screens are quite affordable for the budget minded shopper. The electric models INCLUDE either IR or RF Controllers at no additional charge.

DaveMcFar · 03-22-2005, 04:43 AM

OK this seems too good to be true!! What's the catch is it a piece of junk or what??

taken from Tigerdirect website

Elite Screens VMAX92UWH 92in 16:9 Electric Screen

Item #: E110-1028
Price: $269.99

Compare at $469.99
You Save $200.00

Availability: In Stock

thanks for the help

DaveMcFar

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DaveMcFar · 03-23-2005, 04:06 AM

Bump

Anyone out there with an opinion???

DaveMcFar

Bryan Williams · 03-28-2005, 11:20 PM

I too would like to know anyones experience with these screens as I am considering purchasing one.

TimG · 03-29-2005, 09:53 AM

They seem to be ok for the price. A few have had to return their screens for replacements due to waves and wrinkles, but it sounds like their customer service is good. There is a big post on the AVS forum about them in the screens section.

Tim

Bryan Williams · 03-29-2005, 09:15 PM

Would you happen to have the link to that thread on AVS. I have run a search and not come up with much.

Thanks

TimG · 04-01-2005, 11:57 AM

Try this:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...ighlight=Elite

Tim