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post #481 of 763
8/28/12 at 7:35am
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Jamestown told me lat week 10 to 15 business days.

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post #482 of 763
8/28/12 at 8:18am
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Originally Posted by cshawnmcdonald View Post



X2, haha. The standard lead time appears to be about a month right now. I was told the same thing. Actually, specifically, I was told 13 business days, lol. If you get it any sooner consider yourself lucky. biggrin.gif

It's overall a very nice product though and surely untouchable for the price range.
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post #483 of 763
8/29/12 at 5:37pm
Just an FYI i ordered my screen on july 25th. I recieved the tracking number today. So its at least a month lead time.
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post #484 of 763
8/29/12 at 6:32pm
I placed my order and paid thru ebay 8/6/12 . Received UpS tracking today 8/29. Now do the math! I just hope that all the hype regarding this screen is worth the wait!
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post #485 of 763
8/31/12 at 7:13am
Anyone bought a Jamestown Gray screen recently?

With a gain of .8, I am afraid the image might be a bit too dark for my Epson pj.

$250 for a 120" screen is just unbeatable.
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post #486 of 763
8/31/12 at 7:14am
Placed 8/15 on their website. Today is 13 business days and no word. So the real 'waiting' starts....
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post #487 of 763
9/2/12 at 8:48am
Hi All....

I am seeking some advice on the screen. I have come across the jamestown screens some time ago. The price and overall feedback from people seem impressive.
So I am kind of leaning on getting the jamestown. I really don't want to spend fortune on the screen.
I have complete light controlled (cave) HT room (built in 2006). I have H9500BD (3D) and Sanyo PLV Z2000. My existing screen is a 90" DIY made from PLASTEX (Parkland Plastic panel bought from Lowes).
I plan to go for 110" screen. I am not sure if I should go for matt-white or gray?
Could you please advice what is preferred in the dark HT room, matt-white or Gray? Any specific recommendation for 3D watching?
Appreciate your response.
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post #488 of 763
9/2/12 at 9:10pm
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Originally Posted by aaranddeeman View Post

Hi All....
I am seeking some advice on the screen. I have come across the jamestown screens some time ago. The price and overall feedback from people seem impressive.
So I am kind of leaning on getting the jamestown. I really don't want to spend fortune on the screen.
I have complete light controlled (cave) HT room (built in 2006). I have H9500BD (3D) and Sanyo PLV Z2000. My existing screen is a 90" DIY made from PLASTEX (Parkland Plastic panel bought from Lowes).
I plan to go for 110" screen. I am not sure if I should go for matt-white or gray?
Could you please advice what is preferred in the dark HT room, matt-white or Gray? Any specific recommendation for 3D watching?
Appreciate your response.

I've got the gray Jamestown. Love it. Nice rich blacks.

If you've got the dark room, why not? It's just a little bit more.
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post #489 of 763
9/3/12 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by cshawnmcdonald View Post

I've got the gray Jamestown. Love it. Nice rich blacks.
If you've got the dark room, why not? It's just a little bit more.

Thanks. I am just a bit worried about reduced brightness due to gray screen?
What size screen do you have and what PJ?
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post #490 of 763
9/3/12 at 9:29pm
If your room is fully light controlled (including dark wall, ceiling, etc.), then go white.
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post #491 of 763
9/4/12 at 7:46am
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Originally Posted by Brad Horstkotte View Post

If your room is fully light controlled (including dark wall, ceiling, etc.), then go white.

This logic is 180 degrees from my understanding of the White V. Grey screen debate, but I'm probably wrong. I'm the newbie around here.
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post #492 of 763
9/4/12 at 7:54am
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Originally Posted by aaranddeeman View Post

Thanks. I am just a bit worried about reduced brightness due to gray screen?
What size screen do you have and what PJ?

I bought the 110 inch white.

Then I realized that a bulkhead on the right side my screen wall + the generous velvet frame on the Jamestown = too much horizontal leftward shift in the screen placement. It made the room look way unbalanced.

So.... Being as my screen was five weeks on order and there was no movement on its creation, I called James and had my order downsized to a 100 incher. While I was at it, I went ahead and changed to gray. The cost differential was like $7 more for the smaller gray screen.

I have an Optoma HD20.

Really though... if you are anything like me, your uncertainty regarding a grey screen is purely psychological. The word "grey" is scary. In point of fact, you wouldn't even know a grey screen is a grey screen unless it was side-by-side next to a white screen. It's not battleship grey. It's more dingy white.
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post #493 of 763
9/4/12 at 8:04am
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Originally Posted by cshawnmcdonald View Post

This logic is 180 degrees from my understanding of the White V. Grey screen debate, but I'm probably wrong. I'm the newbie around here.

Yep. I had it bass-ackwards. Wow.

But I still love my gray screen even if it's in a cave. Sometimes we leave the sconces illuminated to impulse power so the kids can navigate the room as they come and go in shifts.

Trust me. I've got the cheapest of the cheap projectors and the brightness of the colors is dazzling. The blacks are as rich and velvety as the covering on the Jamestown frame.
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post #494 of 763
9/4/12 at 8:25am
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Originally Posted by cshawnmcdonald View Post

I bought the 110 inch white.
Then I realized that a bulkhead on the right side my screen wall + the generous velvet frame on the Jamestown = too much horizontal leftward shift in the screen placement. It made the room look way unbalanced.
So.... Being as my screen was five weeks on order and there was no movement on its creation, I called James and had my order downsized to a 100 incher. While I was at it, I went ahead and changed to gray. The cost differential was like $7 more for the smaller gray screen.
I have an Optoma HD20.
Really though... if you are anything like me, your uncertainty regarding a grey screen is purely psychological. The word "grey" is scary. In point of fact, you wouldn't even know a grey screen is a grey screen unless it was side-by-side next to a white screen. It's not battleship grey. It's more dingy white.

You will definitely notice the difference between a gray screen and a white screen. There's a noticeable difference between a .8 and 1.0 gain screen.

I went from white, to gray, and back to white. While I love the gray screen (deeper colors, better blacks, etc), my calibrated PJ in movie mode didn't have enough lumens to put out a bright enough image on a gray screen. I measured around 9ftL with the gray screen, which was too dark for my taste (or film standard). When I upgrade my PJ with better lumens, I'll go back to gray.
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post #495 of 763
9/4/12 at 3:36pm
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Originally Posted by cshawnmcdonald View Post

Yep. I had it bass-ackwards. Wow.
But I still love my gray screen even if it's in a cave. Sometimes we leave the sconces illuminated to impulse power so the kids can navigate the room as they come and go in shifts.
Trust me. I've got the cheapest of the cheap projectors and the brightness of the colors is dazzling. The blacks are as rich and velvety as the covering on the Jamestown frame.

Ok. so grey for the "dark room" and white for the "not so dark room" is that what I hear?
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post #496 of 763
9/4/12 at 5:10pm
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Originally Posted by aaranddeeman View Post

Ok. so grey for the "dark room" and white for the "not so dark room" is that what I hear?


WHITE for dark room (complete light control).

GRAY for room with ambient light.

HOWEVER, if you have enough lumens, you should go with a gray screen regardless if the room is dark or not.
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post #497 of 763
9/5/12 at 9:22am
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Originally Posted by smokarz View Post

WHITE for dark room (complete light control).
GRAY for room with ambient light.
HOWEVER, if you have enough lumens, you should go with a gray screen regardless if the room is dark or not.

What he said.

Just forget everything I said. I was living a lie.
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post #498 of 763
9/9/12 at 2:21pm
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Originally Posted by cshawnmcdonald View Post

What he said.
Just forget everything I said. I was living a lie.

Thanks for clarification...

I had one more question. What the clearance between the wall and the frame back of the Jamestown screen?
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post #499 of 763
9/10/12 at 8:25am
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Originally Posted by aaranddeeman View Post

Thanks for clarification...
I had one more question. What the clearance between the wall and the frame back of the Jamestown screen?

Are you asking for the thickness of the frame and screen (and the tubing behind the frame that sandwiches the scree to the frame)?
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post #500 of 763
9/10/12 at 4:20pm
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Originally Posted by cshawnmcdonald View Post

Are you asking for the thickness of the frame and screen (and the tubing behind the frame that sandwiches the scree to the frame)?

What I am asking is how much clearance between the wall (where you mount the screen) and back of the frame? or how far is the frame-back (that is facing the wall) from the wall?
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post #501 of 763
9/10/12 at 5:10pm
The front of the frame sits 1.5" out from the wall that it is mounted on - 3/4" thick frame material + 3/4" square tubing. At least mine is: fabric covered frames that surround the screen, framed out of 2x2s (which are 1.5" x 1.5"), are flush with the frame face.
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post #502 of 763
9/10/12 at 7:05pm
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Originally Posted by Brad Horstkotte View Post

The front of the frame sits 1.5" out from the wall that it is mounted on - 3/4" thick frame material + 3/4" square tubing. At least mine is: fabric covered frames that surround the screen, framed out of 2x2s (which are 1.5" x 1.5"), are flush with the frame face.

Thanks. Does the "butt" joint bother you all.
I just realized the JT is not miter cut, but "butt" (ugly).. Does it not take away the appeal of the screen (of course when lights on).
I was closing in on this screen and this is distracting
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post #503 of 763
9/10/12 at 7:44pm
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Originally Posted by aaranddeeman View Post

Thanks. Does the "butt" joint bother you all.
I just realized the JT is not miter cut, but "butt" (ugly).. Does it not take away the appeal of the screen (of course when lights on).
I was closing in on this screen and this is distracting
I love my white screen...but the joints are annoying to me. It may not bother some people, but my guess is that if you are asking it will probably bug you.
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post #504 of 763
9/11/12 at 7:28am
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Originally Posted by aaranddeeman View Post

Thanks. Does the "butt" joint bother you all.
I just realized the JT is not miter cut, but "butt" (ugly).. Does it not take away the appeal of the screen (of course when lights on).
I was closing in on this screen and this is distracting

The butt joint is imperceptible. The crushed velvet on all sides of the joints serve to meld it together. Mounted on a black wall, you'll never see the joints.

I've had two friends ask, "You bought that mail order? How the hell did they ship something that big?"

Once it's assembled, you have to be right on top of the screen to see the joints. Nobody ever steps up on the stage, so nobody gets that close.
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post #505 of 763
9/11/12 at 5:00pm
+1, I have black velvet panels that butt up against the frame border all around, and a dark room, and the seam isn't noticeable at all from the front row. Maybe it would be if the frame was on a white wall though - but that would be a bad idea anyway. smile.gif
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post #506 of 763
9/23/12 at 1:45pm
Ok Guys! the last time I posted was last month while I was waiting for JT screen! Here is the VERDICT. The 120" screen white matte is comparable to Vutec's britewhite gain 1.3 and Carada Britewhite gain 1.4. Very slight difference between Carada's and the JT. It is definitely worth the wait. I used 2 Epson projectors to test the screen. The first one was epson 8700ub which is definitely a great match because of the lower lumens(compared to the 8350) it projects to the screen. No calibration needed for both projectors. The Epson 8350 with its higher 2200lumens is definitely bright with a WOW factor but need to set this projector to at least living room mode becuse the dynamic mode is just to bright for me.Still gives you nice blacks and great whites. I might be able to post pics when I get a chance. Again this JT screen is worth it. you dont have to spend alot of money for the high end screens out there. Trust me ; )).
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post #507 of 763
9/23/12 at 1:52pm
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Originally Posted by aaranddeeman View Post

Hi All....
I am seeking some advice on the screen. I have come across the jamestown screens some time ago. The price and overall feedback from people seem impressive.
So I am kind of leaning on getting the jamestown. I really don't want to spend fortune on the screen.
I have complete light controlled (cave) HT room (built in 2006). I have H9500BD (3D) and Sanyo PLV Z2000. My existing screen is a 90" DIY made from PLASTEX (Parkland Plastic panel bought from Lowes).
I plan to go for 110" screen. I am not sure if I should go for matt-white or gray?
Could you please advice what is preferred in the dark HT room, matt-white or Gray? Any specific recommendation for 3D watching?
Appreciate your response.


you cant go wrong with the matte white. you can choose to set your projector mode if its too bright. with gray screen you might not be contented with its brightness and you ended being disappointed. JT screen is great choice for the money ; ))
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post #508 of 763
9/23/12 at 7:27pm
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Originally Posted by Eddie R View Post

Ok Guys! the last time I posted was last month while I was waiting for JT screen! Here is the VERDICT. The 120" screen white matte is comparable to Vutec's britewhite gain 1.3 and Carada Britewhite gain 1.4. Very slight difference between Carada's and the JT. It is definitely worth the wait. I used 2 Epson projectors to test the screen. The first one was epson 8700ub which is definitely a great match because of the lower lumens(compared to the 8350) it projects to the screen. No calibration needed for both projectors. The Epson 8350 with its higher 2200lumens is definitely bright with a WOW factor but need to set this projector to at least living room mode becuse the dynamic mode is just to bright for me.Still gives you nice blacks and great whites. I might be able to post pics when I get a chance. Again this JT screen is worth it. you dont have to spend alot of money for the high end screens out there. Trust me ; )).

Wow thanks. I was slowly leaning towards Elite sabelframe. You may have brought me back to JT....


Edit : Eagerly waiting to see your pictures. Also let me know if the butt joints are bothersome..
Edited by aaranddeeman - 9/23/12 at 7:46pm
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post #509 of 763
9/24/12 at 6:09am
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Originally Posted by Eddie R View Post

Ok Guys! the last time I posted was last month while I was waiting for JT screen! Here is the VERDICT. The 120" screen white matte is comparable to Vutec's britewhite gain 1.3 and Carada Britewhite gain 1.4. Very slight difference between Carada's and the JT. It is definitely worth the wait. I used 2 Epson projectors to test the screen. The first one was epson 8700ub which is definitely a great match because of the lower lumens(compared to the 8350) it projects to the screen. No calibration needed for both projectors. The Epson 8350 with its higher 2200lumens is definitely bright with a WOW factor but need to set this projector to at least living room mode becuse the dynamic mode is just to bright for me.Still gives you nice blacks and great whites. I might be able to post pics when I get a chance. Again this JT screen is worth it. you dont have to spend alot of money for the high end screens out there. Trust me ; )).


Wow....comparable to Carada?

Btw, throw up some pics.
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post #510 of 763
9/24/12 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by Eddie R View Post

Ok Guys! the last time I posted was last month while I was waiting for JT screen! Here is the VERDICT. The 120" screen white matte is comparable to Vutec's britewhite gain 1.3 and Carada Britewhite gain 1.4. Very slight difference between Carada's and the JT. It is definitely worth the wait. I used 2 Epson projectors to test the screen. The first one was epson 8700ub which is definitely a great match because of the lower lumens(compared to the 8350) it projects to the screen. No calibration needed for both projectors. The Epson 8350 with its higher 2200lumens is definitely bright with a WOW factor but need to set this projector to at least living room mode becuse the dynamic mode is just to bright for me.Still gives you nice blacks and great whites. I might be able to post pics when I get a chance. Again this JT screen is worth it. you dont have to spend alot of money for the high end screens out there. Trust me ; )).

I'm delighted that you are delighted, Eddie.
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