So, I've been lurking here for a LONG time. I finally took advantage of the Projector People Sale of the Sony VPL-HW40ES and have now turned my focus to which screen to get for my application. Here is my situation:
If you require any additional information to help with your feedback, let me know and i can add it. Given this information, what screen would you suggest?
I was looking at the Stewart Neve screen but they only produce it in 110" (too small) and 123" (too big).
any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
- Projector is mounted 14' from where screen will be. I cant mount it closer due to a ceiling fan that i have to clear. The projector is ceiling mounted.
- Seating is 15' from where screen will be.
- This is in a non-theater room that is semi-light controlled and opens to the kitchen. I have plantation shutters that do a good job of blocking light but there is still some bleed through. I also have 2 dim-able lights within ceiling fans. The way this room and adjoining rooms are set up, it can get decently dark in the afternoon and very dark in the evening.
- I am OK with a little wash out due to ambient light. I am not OCD about needing pitch black but i want to be able to see the picture if i have a little sun shining through. I was thinking a screen with around 1.0 or 1.1 gain?
- White ceiling, evergreen colored walls (for now. will be light gray at some point), and beige carpet.
- I would like for the screen to be between 115" and 120" [16:9 diag]. 120" would be preferred but don't really want to go bigger due to close seating distance.
- I want it to be a fixed screen.
- This is my primary source for entertainment. 60% HDTV + 25% Movies + 15% sports (except for football season. I spend all day rotting in front of the TV during football season)
- Max budget is around $1500. While I am not looking to spend top dollar for a screen, i am also not looking for a walmart special.
If you require any additional information to help with your feedback, let me know and i can add it. Given this information, what screen would you suggest?
I was looking at the Stewart Neve screen but they only produce it in 110" (too small) and 123" (too big).
any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated.