Does anyone know anything about Dragonfly screens by SnapAV? They look pretty good and I have a bud that can get me a good price for one. They also appear to have a pretty good ceiling mount as well. Any thoughts? I would post the link but I think thats not permissable here.

Thanks all!

Figured I would bump this one time. Thanks!

We got one in to try but haven't opened it yet. I heard the matte white is very good and pretty much the equivlent of most other matte white screens. I probably won't have time to evaluate anytime soon.

Bob

I just got through putting one up in my room. Easy install, like the tension
poles around the edges have not put an image on it yet, waiting for new PJ. Looks nice on the wall, my only complaint would be the actually mounting to the wall. It sounds easy but it was harder than I thought. Could not get the top and bottom hangers on at the same time. Did the top and worked the bottoms one in next.

Just wanted to know if anyone had anything further to say on these screens. THe HT room is near to the point I need to order it. Anyone that has used them please let me know.

My thanks,

Bart

Here is the link:

http://www.snapav.com/catalog/list.aspx?ListType=S&DisplayType=L&MNFCode=58&CategoryCode=116&Keywords=Dragonfly%20Film%20Screens

I have been using a DragonFly92" high contrast for 2 months with a Mitsubishi HC3000u projector and love it. Like the velvet border that blocks reflecting light from the screen. All my guests and friends that have come for a movie night have been in awe.

Hope that helps.

Mr Ian B

I purchased the 106" to go with my optoma hd72 and absolutely love it! I have nothing to compare it with because this is my first screen but I am very pleased with it. Mounting was a little difficult because of the lower brackets. PM me and I can tell you what price I paid. Im curious about the pricing. Don't know if I paid too much.

I thought I'd bump this up.

I have the 92 inch matte white screen with my hd1000u. I had a cheapy screen before this. no comparison. The velvet around the borders soak up any light overspill.

Excellent product.

Anyone know where it is possible to purchase them online or brick-n-mortar? I'm curious...

i purchased locally in salt lake. There were alot of b&m's carrying the product line. Online I could only find a wholesaler who wouldnt sell to me.

edited the link for wholesale. Someone posted it about 3 or 4 post previously

Good luck

We were previously a "B&M" store in Georgia but have gone "strictly custom" like many others, in the last few years. I picked up Dragonfly a few months ago to sell along with some of our more popular, budget prices 1080p and 720p projectors.

We were mainly a Stewart Filmscreen house in the past but now only sell them with our more expensive and higher quality projector offerings. While the image quality of the Dragonfly product isn't quite in the same league as Stewart, it is so good that I did some investigation on the screens material quality.

One of the principle partners (of Dragonfly's parent company) informed me that they are manufacturing their screens in the same Chinese factory that DaLite Screen Company used for most of their "fixed" screens until they brought all their mfg into the U.S.

The main difference between Dragonfly and DaLite is that Dragonfly has selected only a few standard HDTV sizes (no custom orders) which significantly reduces their costs, plus they are more interested in the Home Theater 16x9 market than the 4x3 presentation and educational sales market, further reducing their on hand stock and mfg costs. They also present a truly fantastic value compared to other similarly priced Home Theater screen makers based on quality of materials, construction and ease of installation.

Lastly, Draper, Elite, Vutec and a few other manufacturers choose to use standard sign vinyl for their screen material, resulting in "hot spotting" color abnormalities and reduced black levels. Not true with either Dragonfly -or- DaLite products.

Sorry so long . . .

Has the Dragonfly High Contrast or the Matte White proved to the best match for 1080p single chip projectors at 106"?

For those who read this thread on the forum, please be aware that the following is untrue and extremely incorrect:
Taken from dwixsom's post above:"One of the principle partners (of Dragonfly's parent company) informed me that they are manufacturing their screens in the same Chinese factory that DaLite Screen Company used for most of their "fixed" screens until they brought all their mfg into the U.S. "


Da-Lite has, since its beginning in 1909, and continues to make it's projections screens in the USA. With locations in Warsaw, IN, Cincinnatti, OH and Wichita, KS, Da-Lite manufactures every projection screen with pride here in the USA. We have never had production in China nor do we have any plans to do so. We even manufacture our own fabric right here in the US.

So, when someone tries to tell you that a Da-Lite product is not made here in the U.S., or tells you that we made them in China at one time, DO NOT BELIEVE THEM!

Thank you,

there is a local seller here wanting $300 for a brand new unopened 92" matte white dragonfly screen. is that a good deal? what do these go for normally?

Looks an awful lot like focupix screens from htdepot.

That is a good price for that screen, MSRP $1199. Although, they are rarely sold for reatail. I don't know anything about focupix so I can't compare.

Bob

Does anyone know anything about Dragonfly screens by SnapAV? They look pretty good and I have a bud that can get me a good price for one. They also appear to have a pretty good ceiling mount as well. Any thoughts? I would post the link but I think thats not permissable here.

Thanks all!

Looks like I will be picking up a slightly used Dragonfly tab tensioned high contrast screen 84" and look forward giving my .02 worth.

Ok I did purchase the Dragonfly 84 tab tensioned high contrast gray screen from a dealer who needed a larger size. I paid 200.00 + 40.00 for shipping $240 out the door. It is mounted and I have watched a few movies.

My first thought is that is if you love elite's high contrast gray screen material you will love dragonflys high contrast grey material. You will like it exactly the same.:cool:

The motor and remote control work well and the screen lays perfectly flat once down. I did have to adjust the drop of the screen but it was very easy and was just turns on a allen wrench in a hole in the front of the screen (you do have to pull the screen up and then let down to see what the adjustment did).

I have the dalite high power screen as well but it no longer suits my set up as the projector is ceiling not eye level mounted. I evaluated and have screen samples from elite (matte white and high contrast grey), stewart (firehawk sst, and g3, as well as studiotex) and dalite (high contrast matte white, silver scree...forgot the name). All else being equal I would have gone with stewart but even used the screens garner big bucks....for 200.00 the dragonfly tab tensioned was to cheap to pass up. Once again the fabric on dragonfly high contrast grey is exactly the same (texture, tint) as one of my other samples.

Any other questions about the screen I would be happy to answer....I am not affiliated with any of these companies..

Forgot the projector is panny ax200u...

It looks like they have an acoustically transparent screen coming soon!!!


http://www.snapav.com/snapav/DetailView.aspx?itemCode=DF-120-AW

I am the Product Manager of Dragonfly Screens for Snap AV. I am happy to say our AcoustiWeave screens will be in stock toward the end of May and ready for sale. We are very excited to release this line and they will be available in 92, 100, 106, 110 and 120". However, we only sell commercially so you will need to visit your local custom A/V house to see if they carry it. If you get ahold of one or see it in store, I am very interested to hear your feedback!

Thank you,
Nick Lievano

I am the Product Manager of Dragonfly Screens for Snap AV. I am happy to say our AcoustiWeave screens will be in stock toward the end of May and ready for sale. We are very excited to release this line and they will be available in 92, 100, 106, 110 and 120". However, we only sell commercially so you will need to visit your local custom A/V house to see if they carry it. If you get ahold of one or see it in store, I am very interested to hear your feedback!

Thank you,
Nick Lievano

I see they are only available in 16:9 format. Are there plans for 2.35:1 screens?

I see they are only available in 16:9 format. Are there plans for 2.35:1 screens?
Though I can not validate the time frame they will be available, it is an option we are considering.

Has anyone seen one of the acoustically transparent dragonfly screens yet?

Hi all...

Does anyone know how the CARADA (Brilliant White) stacks up against the Dragonfly...I have a custom HT installer offering me the screen at the same price point..

Thanks!

Max

I am in the process of building my Home Theater. I just got a great deal on a new in box Dragonfly HC 106 inch. I am going to use it with a Optoma HD72. The Optoma 72 is a pretty bright projector so I am hoping that it will mate with this screen.

Has anyone seen one of the acoustically transparent dragonfly screens yet?

I'm installing an AT screen for a client in the next two weeks and will report back.

FWIW: I've used Dragonfly screens for clients for a while and have been happy (as have my clients). They're not a Stewart, but having worked with several other budget screens, I can say they are a good value and compare nicely to the less expensive models I've used.

I am being offered a Matt White Fixed Mount 106 inch dragonfly screen for $1399. Is that too much? Also, does any one know of any good AV stores that sell screens in Northern VA/D.C./Rockville MD area? Thanks

The Dragonfly screens are a very good choice and comparable in quality and picture. This is my go to screen when it comes to the budget minded clients.

Steve
Instinctive Engineering

I just got a 110" dragonfly and love it so far no problems. Works like a champ and looks great.

Has anyone seen one of the acoustically transparent dragonfly screens yet?

Installed a 120" AT Dragonfly screen this week. Screen material looks similar to what is used by other manufacturers (SMX, Vutec, SeymourAV, etc). Went together nicely (just like other Dragonfly screens), included a black scrim and all mounting hardware...

Projector is a JVC DLA-HD350. No signs of Morié. Looked really nice.

As a reference, I also installed a masking 129" 2.35:1 VisionX screen this week. It had similar material as well, but was significantly more work to get installed (as I would expect from a masking system). Both were similar in character as far as the screen material looked (neither has been calibrated yet)

Biggest difference in the general appearance of the screens was in the borders: 2.25" versus ~6"... It did make the VisionX screen look a little nicer overall. One small annoyance with the VisionX was that it had a plastic logo on the lower right side... not a fan and will delete it on future orders.

For a budget AT screen, I think that the Dragonfly is going to be hard to beat. It will certainly make it easier for me to upgrade my budget-minded clients into an AT option as the competition is a bit more price-wise.

I would like to purchase a 100" High Contrast Dragonfly fixed mount screen but can't figure out how.

If I need to go to a dealer, than which one?

I went to snapav.com but it suggested "dealers only" could purchase.

I don't understand.

Can someone enlighten a novice consumer here?

I am a dealer and could have one drop shipped to you. I also have a 92" screen in stock.

Steve
Instinctive Engineering

Steve,

I received a private e-mail via AVS but couldn't open it.

You can contact me at:

ben@mayerson.com
610-864-0127

I see they are only available in 16:9 format. Are there plans for 2.35:1 screens?

2.35:1 are now available (and in stock) for the following sizes in "FIXED" screens:

103"

115"

125"

I have not placed any of these as of yet, but I am sure the quality would be equal to the 16:9 and 4:3

Hi all...

Does anyone know how the CARADA (Brilliant White) stacks up against the Dragonfly...I have a custom HT installer offering me the screen at the same price point..

Thanks!

Max

Bump. I have the same question.

Anyword on the quality or comparison of Dragonfly™ 133 in. High Contrast Film Screen with Black Velvet Frame (16:9 Aspect Ratio)?

My local audio buys dealer wants to make me a deal on this screen...

Go for it, if the price is competitive.

My customers like them a lot, and I use the 120" in my own Home Theater.

Does anyone know where I can buy a corner bracket for a Dragonfly 106 screen. Thanks

Great screen, I have a 92" Matte but it is my first one. The only thing is that I wish it was a little bigger. Any one want to down size?

Does anyone know any place online or retailers in the Twin Cities area that sell the Dragonfly screens? I'm in the planning stages for my theater and am still debating between a DIY AT screen or purchasing one (as long as the price is right). I'd be looking at a 2.35:1 115" screen, but i can't seem to find much information on what the going rate is for one.

Hi all, great and informative site. So much products and info out there, it's enough to make your head spin. A new user here, and will soon be "popping my cherry" with making my own dedicated home theater. I was getting a couple of estimates from a number of installers and 2 of them were recommending to me dragonfly screens, maybe because of my budget constraints of about $10,000.00 total for the whole room. Then another installer was recommending da-Lite. Anyway, after some discussion with the installer who was recommending da-Lite, he said that he recently had lunch with a Da-Lite representative who told him they did some testing with the dragonfly fly screens and found that after, I think 3 years, the dragonfly screens were turning yellow. I don't know how true this is, seeing as how custom installers are particular about using certain brands that they "trust" I myself decided against the dragonfly screen. Just thought I would let you guys know what I heard. If anyone who owns these screens tell us if there is any truth to this. I didn't end up going with the installer who was recommending the da-lite screen, but found that information interesting because these projector screens aren't cheap.

I'm an installer and our company specializes in projection systems, and I do the testing for our company. So I see a lot of projectors and screens. We carry Stewart, Seymour-Screen Excellence, Da-Lite, Draper, Vutec, Screen innovations and Dragonfly. We used to do Screen Research. Screens are about the right screen for the right application and of course budget is part of it.

We haven't had a problem with any of the screen manufacturers including Dragonfly. Dragonfly has only been out for about 3 years so it is tough to say if they yellow but I haven't seen it yet. I've seen some yellowing with older screens say 15+ years old but not 3 years. The Dragonfly is what I call a basic vinyl screen, nothing special about it. They are very similar to many other companies that don't manufacture their own screen materials. It is a good value brand for what they offer and can be found for some very good pricing.

I'm backing up what Bob posted.....
I've seen Dragonfly but have not tested how reliable it is after so many years. I have seen screens turn yellow but it wasn't because of the material, it was because of the material in a certain application.

I wouldn't be too concerned about it but I would say that if i had to choose between the two, i would definitely go Da Lite.

Benito

Have had a 120" Dragonfly in my own system for almost 4 years (received one when they first came out)and it is as white as the day I hung it.

If a screen seems to yellow over the years, it might also be due to environmental factors like the owner leaving the windows open for airbourne contaminants, or if it is close to a kitchen where foods are fried or cooked in a way that places particulates in the air that will eventually coat everything, including a screen.

And I have placed many of them over the last few years and not one complaint (of any kind)

The few times i've seen screens turn yellow were due to age. This process took nearly 15 years to happen. Other than that, the only other reason i've seen a screen turn yellow is from casinos and smoke.

I once worked on a 16ft wide screen that was returned from a casino in Russia. Screen was yellow and the smell was so strong. Even after it was shipped back, it smelled up the are for over a month.

Benito

I am a dealer and could have one drop shipped to you. I also have a 92" screen in stock.

Steve
Instinctive Engineering

Ordered my 106' Dragonfly screen from Steve...got a great price and showed up fast. Have it setup on the wall and ready for my new projector that gets here ndt week.

Thanks Steve!

Glad I could help! Enjoy.

Post some pictures of your setup and the screen if you would.

Thank you,
Steve
Instinctive Engineering
248.514.0566

smifsud [Steve], PM sent. Thanks.

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