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Wow, nice setup you got there! Your review of the ST100 in that environment and with the equipment upfront is positive to hear for anyone in doubt that the ST100 needs a completely blacked out room.My system has changed and it has been quite some time since I have posted pics.
NOTE #1 : I do not have a room large enough in my townhome for a nice theater.
NOTE #2 - I am female. Not male. I like audio and video about the same. Both are important to me.
I now have a StudioTek100. I still have a 120" SNDQ frame. (I started out with a FireHawk G3, then a G4, which I still have but they are rolled up currently behind the couch in livingroom)
I also went with a Sony VPL-VW675es Projector. https://hometheaterreview.com/-sony-vpl-675es-4k-sxrd-projector-reviewed/
I used to have a JVC projector. My throw distance is 13.5 feet from the lens to the screen.
I could not be happier! (I think!)
I do not have a dedicated theater room. My theater is in my living room, which has white walls, white carpeting, etc. Light coming from everywhere. All the no-no's for a home theater. I even have a giant picture window that I have to block with thick, dark drapes.
Guess what? It works. If I can do this, anyone can put a theater in their home and you don't need a dedicated black out room. I am proof.
Photo attached were taken with my Google Pixel 3XL:
- gaming in the afternoon. Not much light control. but some.
- evening movie watching. almost full light control. (Aquaman photo and GOT screenshot)
- The picture with the letterbox format and the boat is in the afternoon with some light in the room. You can tell, because you can see the wall.
- The golf photo is obviously in the afternoon with drapes partially open. Not the best image, but it IS still possible to watch something with ambient light. Amazing!
In the beginning of starting the theater-like room, everyone said get a FireHawk. And it is perfect for this room. We just decided that since we watch stuff 98% at night and getting a new brighter projector, we don't really need the FireHawk.
Hi folks...my understanding is Stewart has 115” and 125” versions of the Cima Neve Tab tensioned electric drop down...is 120” a custom build and therefore more $$ or will it fall in between the pricing of the 115” and 125”?
Also, can u get the motorized version with black casing or does it only ship with white casing? Thanks folks...
I believe the StudioTek 130 has been refined a few times. I have a current sample here if you want one to compare to yours - PM or email me. As for the masking screens, what's not to like ? I've only owned Stewart electric screens, but the masking screens are top notch too.I have had a Stewart studiotek 130 100 inch diagonal for about 16 years. I started out with a Runco 720P DLP and then on to an Epson 6020. I am now due to upgrade to a 4K projector. I also want to upgrade to a bigger screen and have it masking.
Question to you experts out there:
1. Has Stewart screen upgraded their studiotek 130 screens in the last 16 years?
(It has been an amazing screen but I was curious if anything has been changed)
2. Can anyone comment on the masking screens by Stewart? I read through the whole thread and did not see any comments about the masking screens. I know they are 3-4 X more expensive. Was it worth it? Because my first Stewart screen performed so well and so long I am trying to justify the purchase! I know Seymour makes a way less expensive masking glacier white screen that could be comparable possibly?
I am a fan of Stewart. Based on the quality of Stewart screens this could be my last screen but definitely not my last projector!
So, I am leaning toward the Stewart studiotek 130 electric masking screen. Any input or comments about the electric masking screens would be helpful. Thanks!
No, you can't add masking. And they are quite a bit more money. Which is one reason I have 2 electric screens !Is there anyway to add masking to a Stewart retractable screen? Was never given the option when I ordered. Have a 110” 16:9 ST100 as we use our theater for lots of sports and gaming in addition to movies. I was thinking of adding a roller shade in front of the screen housing (with black material) as the entire mechanism is completely hidden behind a soffit so you wouldn’t see it. Plenty of room to add an electric roller. Since I have a Lumagen Pro, I can shift the entire image down to the bottom of the current screen (for 2.35 material) and therefore would just need to mask the top. I doubt Stewart sells anything, so may need to go DIY if I decide to pursue. Thanks. SJ
I have the same screen and I’m surprised you have anything missing, I was amazed at the quality of packaging and all the materials when I received mine. All the screws needed to assemble the frame were already in place, just needed to be removed to connect the pieces and then screwed back in. Hope you get it resolved quickly, it’s a great screen.After some months of extensive research into such an important HT component as the screen, I decided to take the plunge and significant investment over other screen options into Stewart Screens.
I decided to go with StudioTek 100 over the trusted StudioTek 130G3 with some adjustments to the lighting in my theatre. I finally received my custom 130" diagonal 2:40:1 Baylon Borderless product after a grueling +3wks wait.
I was excited to put the screen together this Labour day long weekend and finally sit back and cap the project off with a nice movie with the family. Started to assemble the frame and i could NOT locate the bolts that attach the framing members together! I cant believe something as important as the fastening screws would be missed as part of Stewart's QA, but things do happen. I couldnt help but also notice even some areas of the frame where screws would get assembled appear to be previously been fastened. The black paint appears to be ingrained with previous assemblers work.
I never had an issue with any of my products until today, so really bummed i have to postpone the viewing party and tell my younger kids that its a no go .
I have emailed the support folks over at Stewart so hopefully they can resolve this and another item i had ASAP.
On the Stewart Cima line of retractable screens, when ordering with the AT option, the black screen drop between the housing and top of the viewing area is also AT.Is the black mask material on the Stewart Cima AC line AT? Looking to install one with a 12" drop and the center channel could potentially be behind the mask if it's AT.
I'm looking to buy a used Stewart Screen, 140" 2.35:1, for a good price. I actually need it a little smaller. Anyone know if I can send it back to Stewart and have them adjust the size for me and send it back?
Second, is it possible to add the micro-perf to add acoustical transparency? I assume the answer is no, that they perf larger sheets and then cut down. But thought I'd ask.
I need something more in the 125" to 130" diagonal range in a 2.35 ratio, or perhaps even going to a 2.0 ratio.
Maybe someone from Stewart is watching this thread.
The firehawk has a published gain of 1.3, but I understand with the dark screen material, measures gain actually might be less.
I have the ST130 (2.35 152") in a light controlled theater room with a calibrated JVC RS600 projecting from about 19 feet and the picture is amazing on the screen and I have never seen the sparkles you speak of.All,
Apologies in advance if this is an oft repeated question - I did search the forum but didn't get a conclusive answer. Also have read Jeff Meir's report on screen materials.
I am looking to redo my HT which will be a bat cave 100% light control. I have a JVC NX7 that I will be using to project on a 125 - 135 inch (130inch most likely) 16:9 screen from a distance of ~16ft.
I am looking at Stewart Cima Neve and Studiotek 130 screen material for the new screen.
I know Stewart screens are best in class, but I wanted to know from real world users the incidence of sparkles on the screens.
Any thoughts on how pronounced the sparkles are on these screen - would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance!