Jan
18
anyone have problems with screen wrinkles or waves in manual projection screens? Better of with a DIY fixed?
Filed Under Do It Yourself (DIY)
I am putting together a small home theater for christmass. I have th projector, surround sound.
Looking at screens, I was ready to get a manual pull down one and just leave it open all the time, I have read that they develop waves and are really affected if you leave a window open with a breeze or turn the A/c on. Especially during the day.
I will have some ambient light during the day although my projector is 1300 lumens and seems ok with an 80″ image (16:9)
I have read about diy fixed screens and doesn’t seem all that hard. I figure I could either buy the actual material used and put it on a frame bound tight or use the backing of blackout cloth
I live in an apartment so painting a screen on the wall is not an option.
I was really close to getting the epson duet screen but then read that it sags
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2 Responses to “anyone have problems with screen wrinkles or waves in manual projection screens? Better of with a DIY fixed?”
I have a DIY screen and it works ok for me. The only issue i had with mine is the screen material was wrinkled when I started. I waited for a warm day and stretched it in the sun. If your looking for a cheaper screen, I would look at. They have a 108 inch screen available for relatively cheap.
I am glad you didn’t buy the manual pull down screen. You will not be very happy with it. Cheap ones develop wrinkles fairly quickly and they will blow in the AC distorting your image.
Your best choice is to go with a fixed frame screen or make one yourself. Making one is going to cost you more than you think, especially since you can’t paint your wall. Why not get a good fixed frame screen online. There are two companies that have very high quality fixed frame screens and the manufacturers sell only direct on the internet. Carada and Tribal Screens are the only ones who can give you quality at the lowest price.
I have a 92″ Triba Projector Screen in my home theater with a Mitsubishi 720p HD projector. I love the picture quality. It is incredible!!!! When you move you can take your screen with you. As technology changes, you are going to upgrade your projector faster than you will your screen. It is worth the investment.