I have most of my new gear and wanted to post my thoughts on this screen. This is not a performance review since I don't have the projector up and running. These are my thoughts on the quality and installation of the screen.
I purchased the Criterion 104" screen with a 16x9 format. The criterion series doesn't differ in the quality of the viewing material from their precision series. It does give you a boost in the frame itself.
First, the packaging was first class. Zero concerns about damage in transit unless FedEx decides to throw it off a bridge.
Second, they have made it super easy to construct. If you have ever put together a kids project that involved sliding tab A into slot A and you can screw in 8 philips head screws, then you are good to go. The screen just snaps on to the back of the screen. They even include white gloves so when you handle the screen, you don't get it all dirty. Wow!
Third, The brackets that hold the screen to the wall were easy to install if you have the right equipment. Nothing fancy. If you install in drywall...a level, screws with anchors (use the anchors that screw into the wall), a tape measure and a power screwdriver for ease. The best part about the brackets is that they don't have to be perfectly centered on the wall. As long as they are level and the right distance apart (upper bracket to lower bracket), you are fine. The screen "snaps" on to the brackets and then you can slide it back and forth to properly center it on your wall.
LOOKS GREAT! The velvet wrapped frame is awesome. If I would have tried a DIY project, yes I would have saved $$, but I'm not skilled enough to produce what I have now.
Let me also add that their customer service is first class. I bugged the crap out of David Giles before I finally pulled the trigger. He was alway professional and courteous. Everything is via email, but you get incredibly fast responses to your questions.
If you are in the market, for the sake of your sanity, get a Carada!
Rick
I purchased the Criterion 104" screen with a 16x9 format. The criterion series doesn't differ in the quality of the viewing material from their precision series. It does give you a boost in the frame itself.
First, the packaging was first class. Zero concerns about damage in transit unless FedEx decides to throw it off a bridge.
Second, they have made it super easy to construct. If you have ever put together a kids project that involved sliding tab A into slot A and you can screw in 8 philips head screws, then you are good to go. The screen just snaps on to the back of the screen. They even include white gloves so when you handle the screen, you don't get it all dirty. Wow!
Third, The brackets that hold the screen to the wall were easy to install if you have the right equipment. Nothing fancy. If you install in drywall...a level, screws with anchors (use the anchors that screw into the wall), a tape measure and a power screwdriver for ease. The best part about the brackets is that they don't have to be perfectly centered on the wall. As long as they are level and the right distance apart (upper bracket to lower bracket), you are fine. The screen "snaps" on to the brackets and then you can slide it back and forth to properly center it on your wall.
LOOKS GREAT! The velvet wrapped frame is awesome. If I would have tried a DIY project, yes I would have saved $$, but I'm not skilled enough to produce what I have now.
Let me also add that their customer service is first class. I bugged the crap out of David Giles before I finally pulled the trigger. He was alway professional and courteous. Everything is via email, but you get incredibly fast responses to your questions.
If you are in the market, for the sake of your sanity, get a Carada!
Rick
