Help me choose a projection screen

hochpt21
hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
edited September 2017 in Music & Movies
I currently have a motorized drop-down 100" FAVI screen. Long story short it got damaged and it's time for a new one.

I think I want to go up to a 120". 16x9 format.

I have found basically the same one I have in a pull-down format for around $200. My main concern, however, is at that size (120") it seems the screens are more prone to wrinkles or edge-bend. I was thinking possibly a fixed-frame screen would be better?

Budget is $250 max and preferably under $200. I know that limits my options quite a bit, but I would like to get everyone's input.

Fixed, pull-down, drop down does not matter to me. I think I want a low-ish gain similar to what I have (I think currently 1:1)

Current projector is a BenQ HD w1070

Anyways, let me know what you all think!!

Thanks,
Paul
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    edited September 2017
    Have you thought about painted? No edge wrinkles. I have a friend who used a paint and it looks darn good.
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited September 2017
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Have you thought about painted? No edge wrinkles. I have a friend who used a paint and it looks darn good.

    I hadn't thought about that, but where I have my screen it is partially covering a blacked out window, so that wouldn't work.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    It was a thought
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    It was a thought

    And probably a much cheaper thought at that :)
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2017
    http://www.carlofet.com/build-your-own-projector-screen

    I built my own with pretty good results several years ago. Mine wasn't nearly as nice as the one I linked, but as I said, it worked well.

    It should be noted that if I can build one, anybody can. I'm not what anyone would describe as handy. Handsy, maybe, but not handy.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    http://www.carlofet.com/build-your-own-projector-screen

    I built my own with pretty good results several years ago. Mine wasn't nearly as nice as the one I linked, but as I said, it worked well.

    It should be noted that if I can build one, anybody can. I'm not what anyone would describe as handy. Handsy, maybe, but not handy.

    Thank you, sir. I'll check it out.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Paul,

    I have the 92" version of this screen and have absolutely no complaints. It is very well made, easy to assemble and install, and looks like it should have cost a lot more. Only downside is it's at the limit of your budget...

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYLOTPK/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    When I was looking it was between Elite Screens and Silver Ticket. They both were darn near identical when I bought, and the price was almost exactly the same. IIRC, the reason I went for Elite Screens was because Silver Ticket were back ordered. So, here's another option that will be closer to the $200 'wish' budget:

    https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-StarFrame-120-inch-Projector/dp/B01B53Q8M4/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1506456638&sr=1-12&keywords=120+fixed+frame+16:9

    I can't vouch for the Elite Screens version though, but reviews are very favorable for both.

    -Al
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    @scubalab I looked at a few options on Amazon. Also looked at the DIY that @PSOVLSK recommended. Looked at the DIY quite a bit. Thank you both for the input.

    I love DIY projects and they are very rewarding, but right now with work and life, I ultimately decided to go with a kit route. Since I don't NEED a drop down screen, I feel like the quality vs value was with the wrap around tension kit, so I clicked BUY on the Elite 120" Fixed Frame.

    Very much looking forward to the extra 20 inches.

    :):):)
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,021
    Too lazy to look at the model I had, but I was very pleased with the Elite screen that replaced my DIY. I suspect you will be happy with your purchase. Congrats!
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • I built a 92x69 4:3 for my first pj around 15 years ago and still use the original blackout cloth on my 16:9 87x50 basically a 100 inch diagonal that I might have $50 total in the 2x4 frame hung permanently on my theater room wall. It is a 1:1 gain factor and serves me well. Here is a vendor that a 120 inch screen could easily be done without seams.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carls-Blackout-Cloth-DIY-Projector-Screen-Raw-Material-Fabric-66x110-inch-Ma-/202045249357?epid=710128596&hash=item2f0ad5d74d:g:AJYAAOSwK31ZrDXf
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Truly sorry I forgot to update this thread...

    Ended up with a 120" fixed frame screen from Elite.

    Couldn't be happier!
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited December 2017
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