(Part 2) Best video projection screens according to redditors

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

Bed/Indoor Tent

Pico Projector

Cut to Size

Get a screen and lower the view height.

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.

• BenQ HT2050 for $630
  
• Silver Ticket 16x9 110” 0.95 gain for $420
  
  Leaving like $1400:
  
  
• Denon X1300 for $300
  
• Dual Dayton sub-1500’s from PartsExpress for $200/each ($400 total)
  
  That leaves $700
  
  
• Emotiva B1+C1 for $550. If possible, stetch the budget for the C2 center.
  
• Fluance AVBP2 for $120.
  
  
• Tack on accessories and maybe a Logitech Harmony 650 to control everything.

I just bought this 120 inch screen (M120XWH2) for $140. I haven't unpacked/installed it yet, but the reviews are pretty solid.

I ended up going with the Elite Screens Manual as the price was hard to beat. Nothing special, but it beats having a light switch and a huge wall seam in my "screen" (which were present with the natural wall in my living room). They apparently have some motorized versions as well for not a huge amount more if you're going with one of these smaller sizes.

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Your build is solid. My build contains some suggestion I think you should adapt:

• Get a B150 board with 4 ramslots. The price is close to the H110, but to be mroe free with the ram will be useful in the future
  
• There is cheaper ram you could get
  
• Alternative SSD and HDD
  
• Cheaper case, as 80€ really is not the pricetag of a budget case
  
• Cheaper, still solid R9 390
  
  I'd invest the saved money in better display, like two http://www.amazon.de/LG-24MP47HQ-P-AEU-Monitor-D-Sub-Reaktionszeit/dp/B00Y81219K/, which are IPS panels, bigger and only slightly more expensive.
  
  Edit: I swapped the psu with a cheaper psu since you wanted to reduce the costs for it. The G550M is a worse psu, but one that will still work fine for this build.
  

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.

I have a silver ticket screen, 110” fixed grey, it’s great.

Here is as thorough a review on screens as you’ll find: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-projector-screen/

Hmm, yeah, your head might get in the way if the projector is behind you... There is this thing called keystone correction that might help with that but sacrifices performance a bit, it gets messy.

I believe Other ALR screens are either not as good, but are less particular about their geomertry (i.e. you can do a short throw like in the picture), or they are way more expensive (screen innovations black diamond), but I am not an expert.

Anyway, start googling about ALR screens. I'd worry about the screen material for sure. And yeah, short throw might work with the projector in front of you like in the picture, especially with any other ALR material.


Carl's has a kit you can buy with some mediocre alr screen material, and others: https://www.amazon.com/Carls-Sample-Pack-Projector-Materials/dp/B00XAL65NW

If it was me I'd borrow any projector that has a lumens rating (use a wall and Carl's samples for starters to see how bad it is), get a prototype going and see what screen material and how many lumens you need based on your work environment, figure out where the projector needs to be placed, and then start buying. There are lots of moving pieces and variables unfortunately.


I would for sure NOT plunk down a bunch of money on a projector without doing a prototype first, and if that means buying a used low-res $100 projector first, do that.

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:

• ViewSonic PX800HD for ~$1300
  
• Epson LS100 for ~$3000. Just announced and not yet released.
  
  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:
  
  
• ViewSonic BCP100. ~$1300. 120" version also available. 0.3 gain.
  
• Elite Screens AEON CLR Series 100". ~$1000. 0.6 gain.
  
  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:
  
  
• AVS forum user's thoughts on his ViewSonic PX800HD + BCP120 screen
  
• Reddit user's ViewSonic LS820 + BCP100 setup
  
• Throw distance calculator
  
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  Some of my thoughts / concerns based on my research...
  
  PX800HD Concerns:
  
  
• I've heard the ViewSonic LS820 projector (which is way more expensive than the PX800HD) has a very noticeable rainbow effect. Not sure if the PX800HD could be considered a cheaper version of the LS820 in which case it would be just as likely to have the same problem, but I'd really like to avoid a rainbow effect if possible.
  
• As with any UST projector, I would need to get a specialized screen (Viewsonic BCP100 or Elite Screens AEON CLR 100") for optimal viewing experience. I'm worried that the PX800HD will not be bright enough to facilitate a high quality movie experience when combined with the low gain BCP100 screen (or AEON).
  
  LS100 Pros:
  
  
• Isn't DLP so as far as I can tell, so it would not have a potential rainbow effect
  
• Accepts 4k input. Although, Netflix is really the only 4k source I would have access to, so 4k doesn’t matter too much to me at the moment.
  
• Probably a big jump in image quality and most certainly contrast.
  
• Double the lumen output, so I would probably be safe to assume it would be bright enough for movie watching while still capable of producing inky blacks.
  
• Epson is well known for their quality customer service and warranty support. Same might be true for ViewSonic, but I haven't heard much about them.
  
  Cons:
  
  
• EXPENSIVE!!
  
• No word on a release date other than "this Fall"
  
  

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

Screen: https://www.amazon.com/JaeilPLM-Projector-Compatible-Wrinkle-Free-Projection/dp/B010M0AH0A/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536262179&sr=1-4&keywords=outdoor+movie+screen

Projector: https://www.amazon.com/vankyo-Leisure-Upgraded-Projector-Compatible/dp/B078KF8CSX/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536262210&sr=1-6&keywords=projector

Well its real projection TV, here is what I use

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B11C6HW/

http://www.amazon.com/Screens-F100XWH1-ezCinema-Portable-Projection/dp/B000PHLC7I/


I just saw your username, you aren't going to fap to this are you

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

Called Marshall's (and everywhere else) but all they carry is max 54" blackout clothe. I found what I was looking for on Amazon though!

https://www.amazon.ca/Carls-Blackout-Cloth-16-Projector/dp/B007KA7BAA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2I7IBZ2UWK2Q2&keywords=carls+blackout+cloth&qid=1557239925&s=gateway&sprefix=carls+black%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-3

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.

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 recently got this one and it's honestly pretty great. No issues with ripples. There is a VERY slight one in that classic v shape, but you have to look super hard and know it's there and ONLY could see it during long panning shots. Very slight though.

I think this one might work. You could also DIY yourself one like /u/zeospantera did .

I have more photos, but, this is at least the screen build itself. It's not in any order but looking at the album you'll get an idea.



I bought the following components:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007KA7BAA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052YQE7C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JF7IXXU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Projector: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EU9V3VW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Elite EZ scissor screen?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PHLC7I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420510588&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=414UJcBX2jL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Silver Ticket fixed frame
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZRM9K0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420510775&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41wFnsxmGXL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Silver Ticket Ambient Light Rejecting Silver- Grey Material
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PUWQ444/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1420510775&sr=8-2&dpPl=1&dpID=41Acrp03K-L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

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.

The elite screen you listed is normally cheaper:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BFW6RO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VC1czbJD4EMTB

$240

I agree - I'd go with this first.
But if you really want to DIY, it can be done. You'll want the screen sewn around a heavy wooden dowel on the bottom, which will keep the screen hanging straight without ripples/etc. You could roll it up around a cardboard tube or something to store it. I'd use 2-4 large storage hooks like these to hang the screen from, and to hold it when it's rolled up.
Alternatively, you could do a solid screen mounted on a frame of pine 1x2s. Very easy to make, and quite cheap. I've done this in the past with a 130" screen salvaged from some old tripod screens.
Either way, I'd use this material unless you can figure out a cheaper DIY solution, and I recommend doing a black felt tape or matte black paint border to add a professional look (and it makes it a lot easier to square up the projector and avoid bleedover).
Pinning down blackout cloth over the window seems like the simplest solution for the light problem. (or heavy curtains)

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

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

Sure. Here's an Amazon link. This is my exact model. I didn't want to go much bigger, and the Grey helps because I don't havea light isolated room. It provides a small contrast boost.

The metal frame is covered in what they claim is velvet.

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.

• STR-169110
  
• STR-169110-G
  
• STR-169120
  
• STR-169120-G
  
  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.

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

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.

LG 24MP47HQ-P.

btw - we got this screen: http://www.amazon.com/JaeilPLM-Flicker-free-Projection-Transportable-Recreational/dp/B010M0AH0A?ie=UTF8&keywords=outdoor%20screen&psc=1&qid=1465318216&ref_=sr_1_1&s=tv&sr=1-1-spons

We are very happy with it. We put together just the front with the screen attached and have it secured to the house via hooks. no issues. its been outside for a few weeks now and no issues at all. rain didn't bother it but we will be taking it in if there are calls for wicked wins. We got hit with a major storm this past weekend and it had no issues... plus great price

I guess it depends on your budget. This 120" pull down is $134.00. Thats not so bad. This is with the white frame. The same screen with the black frame is $210 for some reason. Check the options to may sure you get the best deal.

http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-120-Inch-Projector/dp/B000X84VFE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1397959895&sr=8-11&keywords=elite+screens+manual

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.

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.

The link didn't come through, but I'm guessing the screen you have is this one?

https://www.amazon.com/VonHaus-100-Inch-Projector-Screen/dp/B00NWLCQWO

If so the issue you have is the screen isn't tensioned. When you do drop down/pull down screens, in order to prevent "warping" it needs to be tensioned.

Also the issue of "texture" is the reflective material of the screen.

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If you really want to fix all these issues, first get a fixed frame screen, don't do a drop down/pull down screen, second don't get a reflective/high gain screen. Check out Elite Screens, you can get a fixed frame 100" Elite screen for around $300

Your bedroom is probably not super well light-controlled, so you might do well with a BenQ TK800. It's a 3,000 light canon that does "true"* 4k and HDR (some 4k projectors won't do 4k/60hz, so make sure whatever one you end up getting has fully HDMI 2.0 compliant ports).

I'd go with a refurbished one, the one I ordered from BenQ directly had 3 hours on the lamp and comes with the full warranty. It looks brand-new. Here's a purchase link

https://www.benqdirect.com/tk800-refurb.html

It's not a short-throw model though, which I'm not sure if you need or not. We'd need to know how much space between the projector and screen.

And yeah, stop projecting onto a sheet. If your budget is $2k, you'll be fine, most of the entry-level 4k DLP projectors go for around $1,200 - $1,500 (the Epson 3LCD projectors are the ones you want to stay away from because they have crippled HDMI ports) Buy a cheap pull-down screen and thank us later when you see the difference between that and a sheet

https://www.amazon.com/VonHaus-100-Inch-Projector-Screen/dp/B00NWLCQWO/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1549043914&sr=1-9&keywords=elite+screens+pull+down

• XPR 4K is just as good as 4K, in my opinion. Some people will tell you it's not as good, but you're never going to see a difference. I used to hear the same thing about my old 65" DLP TV, it used "Wobulation" to create a 1080p image, and it was indistinguishable from the real thing

I don't own one myself, but elite screens are generally regarded as good quality. That being said, unless the edge free design is important to you, you can have a screen of similar quality for about half the price. Elite screens has a model I think around $200. Also Silver Ticket screens are excellent, and can be had for around $200. I have a silver ticket, and I'm very happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/STR-169110-Silver-Ticket-Cinema-Projector-x/dp/B00I4WSJF4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/145-4712000-0947930?ie=UTF8&qid=1540964301&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=silver%2Bticket%2Bprojector%2Bscreen&psc=1&th=1

This is the one I have. The edge is quite large, that's something I've never minded though. There's also a white model for even less money.

Edit- Just in case you're completely new to researching this, there's a lot of info out there on projector screens. Particularly what color to go with. If you're in a basement with no ambient light, a white screen is probably fine. If you've got some ambient light going on though, a grey screen may work better for you.

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

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?

Check out Da-Lite, or the replacement Elite Screens version. I have a 90” I’ve had for years and it has really held up. I know you’re in the UK, but here’s an amazon link.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PHLC7I/ref=psdcmw_1286610011_t2_B000293RCW

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SZLNUEY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1