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Centerstage XD screen - what to do?

post #1 of 14
6/8/10 at 1:58pm
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We built a new house. We have a media room. I was ambitious to build a false wall etc. Bought a centerstage XD screen material (120" with 20 degree tilt - precut). Have not even opened the package yet.

In the meantime, I installed the projector and started watching on the wall. Wife says this looks good. I don't need a screen! I kinda agree with her because I don't have time for a big project with false wall etc. What do you guys say. The thing is my wall has knockdown texture in it and is dark grey. Still the picture looks good. I am thinking of removing the texture, sanding it down and painting it with some grey mix. My projector is Epson 1080UB.

Any ideas of what I should do. I already bought SyFabrics triple velvet and 1x4 Poplar wood also. I thought I could still wrap the wood with fabric and nail it to the wall to make it a framed look.

I figured I could sell off the 120" CenterStageXD screen to someone on AVS. I have never sold anything on avs before. I am in the Orlando area (actually an hour from there in Melbourne, FL).
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post #2 of 14
6/9/10 at 7:42am
In my opinion, if your that impressed with a textured wall the screen material will be leaps and bounds above that. Yes you can make the wall work as you describe and you will be able to get better performance from it with a proven paint mix, however I think you will spend more time and effort trying to get that wall de-textured and smooth. Building a simple frame for the screen material should be easy enough and you can still just hang it on the wall rather than building a false wall.

Also what if you decide to sell or move, buyer may not want a screen for a wall and be easily turned off.

Good luck.
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post #3 of 14
6/9/10 at 8:22pm
Sent you a PM if you decide to sell the material.
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post #4 of 14
6/10/10 at 5:45am
We've communicated before.

Sell the stuff! Do the wall thingee. It's not any real bother except for those who just don't want to bother. However....opposite of what was said earlier, the right choice in a DIY Screen surface will be leaps & bounds above the CS material. It's really not all that good anyway unless you absolutely require acoustical transparency...and at larger sizes...even less so.

Just state what you want to wind up with as far as gain and shade, any you just know you'll get directions on how to getter dun.
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post #5 of 14
6/10/10 at 5:55am
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Originally Posted by MississippiMan View Post

It's really not all that good anyway unless you absolutely require acoustical transparency...and at larger sizes...even less so.

Hmmmm... really not that good? Hey like I said above the op will get better performance out of a proven paint mix, however I wouldn't knock the CS material but whatever. My point was that the op didn't want to take on a big DIY project and smoothing out a textured wall can be quite a burden and end up with horrible results.
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post #6 of 14
6/10/10 at 7:16am
I just finished (well not completely done, but its usable, lol) building a curved screen with the Centerstage XD material, all I can say is WOW. Its a must have, sound from the picture cannot be out-down by anything else, not to mention the way the colors look on this thing. I love it, and suggest you build the wall and hang the screen!

-Sean
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post #7 of 14
6/10/10 at 6:20pm
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Man - you guys are really pulling me in all directions. Deep down, I want to do the false wall and have a clean look. However, I was getting overwhelmed. I talked with my neighborhood who travels between Puerto Rico and here quite often. He is busy until July, but he said he will help me with this. He has experience with this stuff. So, I think I am going to go for it!! I will post back with some more questions though since I have two windows in this room including on one the side close to the screen wall. I need to handle that somehow without permanently sealing it. Also, I am not looking for the ultimate in sound treatment and setup but some sound treatment.
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post #8 of 14
6/10/10 at 8:02pm
Its not as hard as you think, mainly just time consuming. My setup is in an apartment, so I had to build an external false wall, and the curve was pretty simple as well. If I hadn't curved it, it would have been much easier and probably been done sooner. Again, the picture on the XD is sweet, I am comparing it to the exact same equipment that was being used on a Sintra Board Screen painted with Behr Silverscreen. It blows the old screen away. Go for it, you will not be disappointed!

-Sean
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post #9 of 14
6/11/10 at 6:35am
Yes it really is not all that difficult and if your having a buddy help you it will be that much easier.

Check out the construction part of the forum for ideas on false walls and window plugs. Do a search over there for thos terms.

Good luck.
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post #10 of 14
6/14/10 at 7:44pm
This thread is funny. You don't choose an AT screen for video performance. It is chosen for audio performance. If you don't care about the compromise in audio performance then go with a solid wall.
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post #11 of 14
6/16/10 at 2:12pm
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Originally Posted by Ericglo View Post

This thread is funny. You don't choose an AT screen for video performance. It is chosen for audio performance. If you don't care about the compromise in audio performance then go with a solid wall.

I don't understand you. My debate was between a solid wall with speakers in the front vs false wall/AT screen with speakers behind it. I consider both to have slight pros/cons but neither is drastically compromising.
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post #12 of 14
6/18/10 at 5:11pm
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Originally Posted by bommai View Post

I don't understand you. My debate was between a solid wall with speakers in the front vs false wall/AT screen with speakers behind it. I consider both to have slight pros/cons but neither is drastically compromising.

Yes, they are a compromise. I think Cris has done a great job with his screen material, but a solid screen offers better visual performance. The only AT screen that I have seen that is close to a solid screen is SMX. A solid screen is compromise for audio performance, because you have to place the speakers around the screen.
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post #13 of 14
6/24/10 at 7:19am
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Originally Posted by Ericglo View Post

Yes, they are a compromise. I think Cris has done a great job with his screen material, but a solid screen offers better visual performance. The only AT screen that I have seen that is close to a solid screen is SMX. A solid screen is compromise for audio performance, because you have to place the speakers around the screen.

You haven't seen the XD material yet I take it? I have a sample of both the SMX and the XD and chose the XD material and frame from Seymour AV. The XD material is much tighter with smaller woven strands.
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post #14 of 14
6/29/10 at 9:51am
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Originally Posted by yamahaSHO View Post

You haven't seen the XD material yet I take it? I have a sample of both the SMX and the XD and chose the XD material and frame from Seymour AV. The XD material is much tighter with smaller woven strands.


I have seen the XD material and it is sitting in my lap right now. I have also spoken with Cris and his brother at Cedia. I do not have a sample of the SMX, but saw their latest material at Cedia. It has been nine months, but I thought the SMX was superior at that time. For the DIYer, the XD is an excellent choice, as I believe SMX doesn't offer just the material.
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