Projector Screen, Whats the consensus? Options

[collinhack]

I would like to know whether curved scope screens are available from OZTS. If so, how good are they?

As far as I can tell they're not, I'd be potentially interested in one, so maybe Richard can consider them as a future product line (or correct my misapprehension) :-)

[angiep]

Just ended up buying a Stewart 106" Studiotek 130 screen of ebay as part of my project putting together my home cinema. Any suggestions to which projector would be a good match

Regards,
PC

[oliverg]

Just ended up buying a Stewart 106" Studiotek 130 screen of ebay as part of my project putting together my home cinema. Any suggestions to which projector would be a good match

Regards,
PC

It depends entirely on how much you have to spend.

IMHO the Sony VPL-VW60 is an incredible machine for the price. Since the new generation of Sonys, the old Ruby and Pearl have dropped dramatically (around 6k for a VW100 or 3.5k for a VW50) - a bargain!

[angiep]

It depends entirely on how much you have to spend.

IMHO the Sony VPL-VW60 is an incredible machine for the price. Since the new generation of Sonys, the old Ruby and Pearl have dropped dramatically (around 6k for a VW100 or 3.5k for a VW50) - a bargain!

Hi Oliverg

I did see the VW60 in action on a standard screen a while ago and was very impressed. Also went and viewed the JVC HD1 on a Stewart 90” screen the other day with excellent result. Wonder how the Sony would perform on the 106” Stewart screen with a throving distance of 4 meters

Cheers

[brooksy]

Chesty,
I have one of Richard's screens (Majestic with Evo3D fabric) in scope format. You mentioned in your original post "bang for your buck". Well, I can tell you with absolute certainty that Richard's screens are THE best bang for your buck screen around, bar none.

The build quality is superb, the velvet flocking, as Kopthat has said, is a veritable black hole and the Evo3D fabric is 1st class.

I've had mine for near on 12 months, and I still grin from ear to ear when I watch a movie on it.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

Chris

Could not agree more with Chris. Best bang for your buck without a doubt. The Evo3D produces a stunning image and the assembly is very simple. I've had mine for about 15 months and never had to re-tension it, doesn't look like i'll ever have to either. After seeing what mine has been like one of my mates just purchased one to go with his new Sony VW60 and the image quality is sublime.

When I eventually upgrade to a 1080p projector I'll most definitely be keeping the screen.

You can't go wrong with the Evo3D Chesty - you'll be impressed!

[Chesty]

Could not agree more with Chris. Best bang for your buck without a doubt. The Evo3D produces a stunning image and the assembly is very simple. I've had mine for about 15 months and never had to re-tension it, doesn't look like i'll ever have to either. After seeing what mine has been like one of my mates just purchased one to go with his new Sony VW60 and the image quality is sublime.

When I eventually upgrade to a 1080p projector I'll most definitely be keeping the screen.

You can't go wrong with the Evo3D Chesty - you'll be impressed!

Thanks Brooksy.

I notice you have a 100". Can i ask what distance you view it from?

[brooksy]

Thanks Brooksy.

I notice you have a 100". Can i ask what distance you view it from?

Sure, I'll measure it again this evening now that i've got the new recliners in, but I think its about 4m.

What ever the exact distance is i'm pretty happy with the seating location.
You get the big screen experience without the need to turn your head in order to see the entire image.

I've got a thread in the attachments forum (somewhere) with pics, but they need updating now with the new additions to the room.
Was going to hold off uploading more until the cabinet work is installed which will complete the room, hopefully won't be long now.

But yeah, i'll measure the viewing distance again tonight.

[brooksy]

Measured in at 3.8m to eye level.

Reckon i could go to 3.5m but any closer and the screen would be too big.

[mikeh_au]

Just ended up buying a Stewart 106" Studiotek 130 screen of ebay as part of my project putting together my home cinema. Any suggestions to which projector would be a good match

Regards,
PC

I have a Stewart 100" Visionary Studiotek tab tensioned screen mated to a JVC HD1 that is working well.

MH

[chuna]

I am also on the lookout for a screen as I plan to buy the Epson TW2000. I have been looking at OZ Theatre screens and not sure which one to get. The projector will be roughly 4 to 4.5 Metres away. Do you think 120" size screen is too big? This is my first time using a projector so any advice will be appreciated.

Cheers

[angiep]

Hi

I just bought a fixed 106" Stewart screen from the US and was wondering if anyone knows the correct heights to install on the wall. The throw distance being approx 4.5 meters.

Regards
PC

[SDL]

Is there a rough rule of thumb on screen v projector budget? I mean if you went a bought a projector at $2K and a screen at $7K surely that wouldn't give you the same as a $7K projector and a $2K screen. But would $10K projector on a painted wall look worse than a $7K projector on a $3K screen?

I know its not an exact science but is there a rough rule of thumb similar to amps, speakers etc.?

[McKenzieJr]

I've been looking at a whole bunch of screens, from Stewarts to the cheaper Aussie brands for a friend of mine. After 2 weeks of reading, I've decided to recommend he gets himself a SilverStar Vutec screen. Importing it will the problem. They seem remarkably cheap for what they are.

They have lots of gain without the hotspotting issues - check out the review on AVS. Essentially a HP screen with a minimal amount of ill side-effects. Everyone that buys one has been extremely happy with them.

Having said that, I'm using a Dream cheap ($50) screen right now, 92" 1.1 gain, matte white. Its actually quite good!

In terms of "bang for your buck" the OZTS Evo3D is hands down the winner in the Australian market, with one important qualification - you MUST have the ability to totally light control your viewing environment as it has an extremely white and highly reflective surface that will pick up ambient light and wash out your image.

If you have a dedicated HT that you can paint the walls and ceiling a dark colour and put in dark carpet, you can't go past a 120" Majestic Cinemascope Screen with Evo3D and an Aussimorphic lens for circa AUD$1,800 - perfect match for the Sony VPL-VW60.

If you don't have a dedicated HT and the wife has placed a veto on painting the living room walls black, blocking off entrances, putting blackout curtains on all the windows in the entire house, and shipping in some charcoal carpet, all on penalty of castration, you're stuck looking for alternatives.

I have looked at the Vutec SilverScreen online and have heard some good things about it, but have not been able to find an Australian distributor.

I have also looked at:
- the LP Morgan Galleria Noir (extremely expensive - around $9K for the 100" model),
- the dnp Supernova Core (less expensive, but worried about the strength of the DIY "film" screen material), and
most recently, the Planar Xscreen (about $3,999 from Encel Stereo for a 100").

Would love to see the Vutec SS in action, though. Does anyone know who in Australia imports these screens, and if so at what price point?

[oliverg]

I have looked at the Vutec SilverScreen online and have heard some good things about it, but have not been able to find an Australian distributor.

Would love to see the Vutec SS in action, though. Does anyone know who in Australia imports these screens, and if so at what price point?

I've just bought a DaLite HP and am in the process of buying a 120" Vutec Silverstar so I can compare side by side. (VPL-VW60 and G90s).

The Australian dealer for Vutec:
bill@audiovisualengineering.com - PM me for his mobile number or contact him directly.

The Vutec Silverstar is meant to have most of the advantages of a high gain screen but a lot less of the problems. The technology they use doesn't hot spot as much and the viewing cone is excellent with a 'scope screen.

I've found the dealers (in general) have a substantial markup on US based prices, that's taking into account shipping and taxes. The only difference (as usual) is the warranty. I'm not convinced that warranty for a screen is that important but having said that, some people prefer the peace of mind.

I may be selling either of the screens when I'm finished - not for a profit either.

Cheers

This post has been edited by oliverg: Feb 4 2008, 09:40 AM

[Curious]

I've just bought a DaLite HP and am in the process of buying a 120" Vutec Silverstar so I can compare side by side. (VPL-VW60 and G90s).

The Australian dealer for Vutec:
bill@audiovisualengineering.com - PM me for his mobile number or contact him directly.

The Vutec Silverstar is meant to have most of the advantages of a high gain screen but a lot less of the problems. The technology they use doesn't hot spot as much and the viewing cone is excellent with a 'scope screen.

I've found the dealers (in general) have a substantial markup on US based prices, that's taking into account shipping and taxes. The only difference (as usual) is the warranty. I'm not convinced that warranty for a screen is that important but having said that, some people prefer the peace of mind.

I may be selling either of the screens when I'm finished - not for a profit either.

Cheers

I may be interested in the Vutec when you finished with it Oliver, what state are you in?

Cheers,

Curious

[McKenzieJr]

I've just bought a DaLite HP and am in the process of buying a 120" Vutec Silverstar so I can compare side by side. (VPL-VW60 and G90s).

The Australian dealer for Vutec:
bill@audiovisualengineering.com - PM me for his mobile number or contact him directly.

The Vutec Silverstar is meant to have most of the advantages of a high gain screen but a lot less of the problems. The technology they use doesn't hot spot as much and the viewing cone is excellent with a 'scope screen.

I've found the dealers (in general) have a substantial markup on US based prices, that's taking into account shipping and taxes. The only difference (as usual) is the warranty. I'm not convinced that warranty for a screen is that important but having said that, some people prefer the peace of mind.

I may be selling either of the screens when I'm finished - not for a profit either.

Cheers

Thanks for the info oliverg. Are you getting the 120" cinemascope screen, or the 16:9 screen, and will it be the deluxe or standard? Will be interested to hear your thoughts regarding the comparison.

The DaLite HP is out for me as my projector is ceiling mounted, but I too may be interested in the Vutec SS, though am leaning a little towards the Planar Xscreen "daylight screen" for my purposes at the moment.

[chuna]

Well what would you recommend for a room that is not totally dark but has some light and has beige color paint on the walls? Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

[oliverg]

I'm in Victoria.

I'll let everyone know my conclusions after I've tried them both.

The DaLite HP is a 'scope screen approx 120" - the Vutec is a 110" 16:9. If it works out, I will buy the largest 'scope version.

Chuna - rooms with some light don't do so well with white screens - grey screens like the Stewart Greyhawk/Firehawk work well under non light controlled conditions / light painted walls. Personally I don't like grey screens, but that's just my taste.

[collinhack]

I am also on the lookout for a screen as I plan to buy the Epson TW2000. I have been looking at OZ Theatre screens and not sure which one to get. The projector will be roughly 4 to 4.5 Metres away. Do you think 120" size screen is too big? This is my first time using a projector so any advice will be appreciated.

I found playing with the projector and screen size on the wall is useful to get an idea of how big a picture is too big. It's a bit of a preference thing. When you go to the movies, do you sit right up the front, halfway or up the back?

Play around on your wall and watch a movie and find a size that's comfy, then measure it and get a screen to match :-)

[chuna]

ok next question. Now that I have done some measurements, It looks like I may have top put the projector 6 metres away from the screen, And it looks like 100" could be ample enough instead of 120". Im just looking for peoples experiences mainly with the TW2000.