I posted this in the Stewart thread with no luck so thought I would try my own thread. Any help would be great.

I am upgrading my current system to Runco's VX-22d(~2500ANSI). The viewing width of my screen is going to be 175.75" after taking the frame in to account. Runco's site says they recommended picture size widths of 80"-180" on a 16:9 screen and the Max width is 300" for the VX-22d. I am at the top end of what they recommend but I am going with a 2.35 Stewart microperf screen so I should have less over all screen area than a 16:9 screen of the same width.

My question is:

What is the best screen material to match up with the size and PJ being used? Still looking at the FireHawk G3 Microperf that has a 1.25gain or would it be better to go with a Ultramatte 150/200 giving a 1.5/2.0 gain white screen? The set up is in a dedicated room and I have 100% light control. At times the lights are on in the room while watching sporting events or during parties.The lights are dimmable. Right now I am at a 18' throw but could go all the way back to 34' if needed and would that be advised? I hear that may help me not get the hotspots in the screen. I am going with the cinawide with autoscope options as well so that can shorten things some on the throw. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Waterbeast