Which projector screen would you decide on if you had to pick out of these 2? (1 Viewer)

[ng4ever]

If you had to decide on this screen non tab tension Elite floor rising screen F107XWH2 107" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HYH13HG/ or Elite Tripod Tab-Tension Pro 110 Inch Diagonal 16:9 Portable Screen https://www.projectorpeople.com/Elite-Tripod-Tab-Tension-Pro-TTP110UWHD/Screen/51375which would you pick ?

This is with a BenQ HT3550 projector.

 

[Martino]

Looking at the two choices you have given -- and have a few questions

• Both of these are portable/pop up screens -- how are you going to be using them?
  • Do you have a light controlled dedicated room?
  • Do you have a surround system to go with the projector/screen?
  • How are you planning on using your projector/screen system?

I see that just looking at the two choices - what has a 1.3 gain and one is 1.1 gain. I believe that the higher gain screen will make the image a little brighter but may effect the dark areas of the picture. If you need more light output based on your setup - then the higher gain would be a plus....

You also didn't mention your throw distance to the screens for your projector...

Looked it up, and for a 100" screen, you have to be 2.5 meters away to fill up the screen... so you setup/room must be able to be big enough to make that happen...

Projector Screen Material: MAXWHITE 2 (matte white) 1.1 Gain FRONT projection material. Wide viewing angle allows viewers to see a clear picture with equal brightness over a full 180° angle. Active 3D, 4K/8K Ultra HD, and HDR ready!


CineWhite® UHD-B is a 1.3 gain, tensioned matte white front projection material

FYI - proctor links I used for above:

• https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...pecs?msclkid=dec3b454d3b714247e15d726ae6b587f
• https://www.projectorpeople.com/Ben...=benq ht3550&utm_content=BenQ: Model - HT3550
  
  

 

[ng4ever]

Yes I have a light controlled room

No I use headphones

Movies and tv shows

8 to 9 feet throw distance

 

[ng4ever]

I guess my main question is does a tab tension screen make a difference for a non short throw or ultra short throw projector like a BenQ HT3550 ? I know for short throw projectors it makes a huge difference.

 

[Martino]

Looking at the comments from the Amazon screen -- from someone who has one..

"I would not recommend this screen if you have a short throw projector (mine is a Optoma GT1090HDR). Definitely DO NOT BUY if you have an ultra short throw. The screen is simply not flat enough for ultra short throw. It would require a higher tension string, especially near the top. Or maybe they could have a taller black area at the top."

Don't think it will be such a big deal for a "normal" projector...but your 8 to 9 feet throw distance should work for either one. If you do have a light control room, I would go with the 1.1 gain system - no need to add additional brightness if you don't need it...

I would go with this one:

Projector Screen Material: MAXWHITE 2 (matte white) 1.1 Gain FRONT projection material. Wide viewing angle allows viewers to see a clear picture with equal brightness over a full 180° angle. Active 3D, 4K/8K Ultra HD, and HDR ready!

As always -- this is just my suggestion, and you can wait for others to chime in - maybe someone who has a similar setup. I have a projector in a light controlled room - but I use a fixed screen that I installed on the wall - so I don't have a portable one...

Link to a picture of my budget room/setup: https://www.hometheaterforum.com/community/media/dscn2708-jpg.2848/