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 Nov 22 2006, 08:40 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 12 Joined: 21-November 06 Member No.: 27,219  |
Well that was very long to get to submitt a new topic anyhow
I have had my Sanyo projector for a few years now and love the quality of the picture. I have finally just built a new house with a theatre room and am looking at different brands of screens, I have seen the cheap ones on e-bay and past experience has told me to stay away however I am interested in anyones opinion on this. The main screen that I am considering is a Rondo LP Mogan electric retractable screen, not cheap but guessing good quality. Anyone no much about this brand or can recomend a alternate brand thanks in advance |
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Nov 23 2006, 03:08 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 1,371 Joined: 17-November 03 From: Melbourne Member No.: 1,614 |
I strongly recommend you buy a fixed screen since you have a dedicated HT room.
A fixed screen guarantees you'll always have a perfectly flat surface especially if you use one of these Screen Science models. They don't use a material stretched on a frame, unlike most fixed screens. A single piece of a solid material (don't know what they use) is covered with reflective coating. Great PQ without hotspots and 1.2 gain and wide viewing angle. I have a 90" digital gray version as my room is not 100% light controlled. |
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Nov 23 2006, 09:23 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 12 Joined: 21-November 06 Member No.: 27,219 |
thanks for that but I need a retractable for other reasons in the room. do you no this brand
cheers |
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Nov 23 2006, 10:40 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 1,078 Joined: 3-March 06 From: Perth Member No.: 17,664 |
Although I haven't seen one (mine's on order), the new tab-tensioned electric Cina-max screen comes highly recommended. I believe new stock will be arriving before Christmas (James can you confirm??), and will be priced at a fraction of what an LP Morgan will cost you.
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Nov 24 2006, 07:52 AM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Senior Member Posts: 9,098 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Up North... Member No.: 4,039 |
Like many here I've a Cinemax 100" motorised screen and can't falt it, stays flat and works perfectly. I was the first on this forum to buy one.
It was noted on this forum a few months back some had problems, apparently is was a faulty batch and they were replaced, so good service too. In the past I've had a big name brand but this one is a rippa for the price. I think they sell around the $250/300 mark on eBay and are an absolute bargain IMO. Can see mine under sig. |
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Nov 28 2006, 03:50 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: New Member Posts: 2 Joined: 28-November 06 Member No.: 27,571 |
Guys i have just bought the Sanyo Z5 and looking for a screen. I cant seem to find any reference to the Cinamax screen you guys are talking about, any links, assistance would be appreciated.
cheers Andrew |
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Nov 28 2006, 04:36 PM
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DTV Forums Guru Group: Senior Member Posts: 21,750 Joined: 9-November 05 From: Perth, Western Australia Member No.: 14,647 |
QUOTE (Drewboy @ Nov 28 2006, 01:50 PM)  Guys i have just bought the Sanyo Z5 and looking for a screen. I cant seem to find any reference to the Cinamax screen you guys are talking about, any links, assistance would be appreciated. I have not looked to see if this helps directly but I did see this link to a thread on Cinamax screens.QUOTE (jamiep @ Oct 5 2006, 02:39 PM) See this thread in projector forum.
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Nov 29 2006, 12:18 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 57 Joined: 12-October 06 Member No.: 25,643 |
Maybe I'm confused...but is this right? Is it really $1400?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/100-16-9-Motorised-...1QQcmdZViewItem Also, from the following list (eBay screens), can anyone recommend a good quality PJ screen, preferably less than $500? http://electronics.listings.ebay.com.au/Pr...ListingItemList This post has been edited by ssnan2: Nov 29 2006, 12:18 AM |
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Nov 29 2006, 12:48 AM
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DTV Forums Guru Group: Senior Member Posts: 21,750 Joined: 9-November 05 From: Perth, Western Australia Member No.: 14,647 |
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Nov 29 2006, 06:41 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Senior Member Posts: 9,098 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Up North... Member No.: 4,039 |
Go here:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/90-16-9-Motorised-H...1QQcmdZViewItem He posted elsewhere the 100" is now back in stock. The Tab Tensioned ones are on eBay too, they look the goods, but my standard 100" is still flat as a pancake after 7 months use. |
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Nov 29 2006, 09:49 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Senior Member Posts: 2,635 Joined: 15-February 06 From: Brisbane Member No.: 17,217 |
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Nov 30 2006, 12:42 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 382 Joined: 19-September 06 From: Fremantle Member No.: 24,797 |
2nd UP for Oz Theatre Screens.
Absolutely beautiful picture with the Sanyo Z4 I checked out one of the LP Morgan fixed screens but reckon i got better bang for $ with the Majestic frame and Evolution3D fabric from OzTS. Huge jump in picture quality over my mates home made screen with 3-pass blockout fabric. Side by side testing we reckon up to 60% increase in overall pq. |
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Nov 30 2006, 02:38 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 123 Joined: 18-August 03 From: Melbourne Member No.: 66 |
QUOTE (brooksy @ Nov 30 2006, 01:42 PM) Huge jump in picture quality over my mates home made screen with 3-pass blockout fabric. Side by side testing we reckon up to 60% increase in overall pq. brooksy, I would be really interested in seeing pictures of side by side testing. I'm using home made 3-pass blockout fabric screen and wandering what I'm missing out on with the real screen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) cheers, Vad. |
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Nov 30 2006, 03:46 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 382 Joined: 19-September 06 From: Fremantle Member No.: 24,797 |
QUOTE (vadimz @ Nov 30 2006, 12:38 PM) brooksy, I would be really interested in seeing pictures of side by side testing. I'm using home made 3-pass blockout fabric screen and wandering what I'm missing out on with the real screen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) cheers, Vad. Ok, i'll see what i can do pic wise over the w'end. The testing we did was at my mates house with is projector (Pana AE500), not my Z4 and we were using offcuts of my screen material placed straight over his screen. HT room has dark walls, but a white ceiling and the testing has to be done at night, bit too much ambient light coming in during the day. |
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Dec 1 2006, 09:48 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 123 Joined: 18-August 03 From: Melbourne Member No.: 66 |
QUOTE (brooksy @ Nov 30 2006, 04:46 PM) Ok, i'll see what i can do pic wise over the w'end. The testing we did was at my mates house with is projector (Pana AE500), not my Z4 and we were using offcuts of my screen material placed straight over his screen. HT room has dark walls, but a white ceiling and the testing has to be done at night, bit too much ambient light coming in during the day. Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) , I'm sure other people would be interested too. |
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Dec 4 2006, 04:17 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 382 Joined: 19-September 06 From: Fremantle Member No.: 24,797 |
Sorry vadimz, no dice this w/end gone. Will try and get it done this week.
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Dec 4 2006, 04:26 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 123 Joined: 18-August 03 From: Melbourne Member No.: 66 |
QUOTE (brooksy @ Dec 4 2006, 05:17 PM) Sorry vadimz, no dice this w/end gone. Will try and get it done this week. no probs, do it when you get a chance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jan 23 2007, 05:03 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 382 Joined: 19-September 06 From: Fremantle Member No.: 24,797 |
Just giving this a little bump as i've finally managed to get some pics, sorry for such a long wait vadimz.
Will post them up tonight, but don't expect too much, it was quite difficult to do with just the offcuts of the evo3d fabric. |
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Jan 23 2007, 10:12 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 382 Joined: 19-September 06 From: Fremantle Member No.: 24,797 |
Here's a link to the post with the comparison pics...
http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?s=&...st&p=578499 |
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Jan 23 2007, 11:10 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Senior Member Posts: 6,183 Joined: 5-February 05 From: Sydney Member No.: 8,274 |
Nice job Brooksy. It certainly makes a compelling argument.
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