What projector screen should I buy for my Home Theater Projector??

Question

Is this one good enough?

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHEAPEST-100-DRAPER-84-X-84-MANUAL-SCREEN-1-1-GAIN_W0QQitemZ200198201859QQihZ010QQcategoryZ48655QQcmdZViewItem

This is my projector:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=310021031156&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

Thanks!!! I NEED it to be cheap...do they really make a difference if I'm not a TV expert?

Answer 1

They make a HUGE difference. It can enhance the quality of any projector. But yes, the short answer is that it makes all the difference. A good fixed 100' screen is about $2,500 so you can imagine how good that $50 is. Quality wise wont be any better than hanging a sheet but I guess the installation will look nicer.

Answer 2

Screens are not all the same. Anything under a few hundred dollars is likely to be questionable.

I'd suggest making one. I've made two -- one by painting a drywall surface, and one on a wood frame using Blackout Cloth -- for under $100 each.  Comparison to $1000 commercial screen material showed little difference.

See the links for some ideas.

The big advantage is you get a lot of satisfaction out of doing it, and you save a bundle.

If you want to buy one, consider Carada (4th Link) or SeymourAV (company at third link).