Best motorized screen under $250?

neokeelo

I will be using a Mitsubishi HC1500 (1280x720) 2500:1 contrast, 1500 lumens
I need a screen from around 94" to 108". There are many ones to choose from on amazon and Monoprice. What kind of gain level should I opt for? Anyone have experience with these?

Thanks for any advice you can give me.

Sherardp

www.htdepot.com I recommend focupix. Check them out.

Sherardp

And to answer the rest of your questions, gain should be around 1.5 so a Matte White screen should do you well. Focupix screens have gotten great reviews and the customer service has been pretty good based on other's reports from AVS.

Edit: And if the budget allows I highly suggest you go for a tab-tensioned screen, so that you wont get any waves in the screen. Price goes up but is very well worth the extra coin.

neokeelo

you think a gain of 1.3 is not enough for 1500 lumens? This projector is really bright for me. also , if i do get waves in the screen do most companies pay for the shipping to exchange for a non defective model?

Sherardp

1.3 gain should be plenty with that PJ. As for waves it is common for motorized screens thats why I suggest the tensioned version so you dont see waves in it when watching movies, etc.

neokeelo

my budget is only around $200-$400 though..

Sherardp

go for

http://www.htdepot.com/Focupix_Flexio_16_9_Electric_Motorized_Screen_103_p/fxo169a-100-wh.htm

http://www.htdepot.com/Focupix_Flexio_16_9_Electric_Motorized_Screen_103_p/fxo169a-100-bk.htm

Sherardp

or
http://www.htdepot.com/Focupix_TensionFlat_16_9_Electric_Screen_92_p/fxt169s-92.htm

neokeelo

Thanks, that last one looks nice. Its for my dad to be placed in the living room with 16ft ceilings and my mom wants something nice that can be put away that wont destroy her decorating.

Sherardp

Then definitely the last one if its for the parents. They will love it, as it is a quality item. 92" inch screen is plenty big for living room setup, its pretty common size actually. When you start talking over 110" screens youre talking huge and even though the HC1500 is bright you will loose brightness, also keep in mind that most PJ bulbs dim by as much as 30% once the bulb settles. So for your application the last one will be great for that type of setup.

neokeelo

ok, i think that one will work good. Now I just need to find some reviews of this screen..

Sherardp

more than enough reviews here

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=799126&highlight=focupix