The official Elite screen thread. - Page 46

That looks awesome except for the 2 light fixtures. They stick out like a sore thumb...

I had heard about the clips being a pain and when I put my 120" Sable screen together I thought it was a piece of cake. Didn't get any help or anything to stretch it. I just did it in the order it shows on the directions and pushed the clips in with my fingers.

Was shocked at how easy it was to put it together w/out any help. The stories I heard from people on here scared me lol.

My 120" is up! Had a hand from a friend from HTF and we knocked it out in about an hour and a half. I was confused, thought there was something that would clip the bottom in, but we figured out to let it hang on the two rails side by side.

https://twitter.com/Navesink/status/276530511608958976/photo/1

With the image on the wall, where do you position the clips? I'm just in the planning stages at the moment, taping out the corners of where my image currently falls on the wall.

I hope to get a 135" screen sometime during the first part of the year: can't beat Amazon Prime free shipping.

Mine had red dots where they recommended you place each clip, very helpful

My 120" screen just arrived!

That's awesome CR! Can't wait to see the pics.

Here we go!






And here some pics using my projector.

WOW...looks great CR! And you've got some amazing media equipment!! I've been really happy with my screen, I just need to change my projector the viewsonic is nice, I just need a little more.

Gorgeous setup! Should be ordering my 110" Elite next week. (my room is SCHEDULED to be completed this weekend- cross some fingers for me! )

Thanks Joe! It took a lot of effort to be able to grab all those toys. But, I'm really happy with the end result. I was not 100% sure about the projector, specially when you are going to have a 120" screen. But, oh boy, this Panny was able to exceed my expectations while comparing it against my 2011 Samsung 51" 3D Plasma HDTV.

So, if you are able to upgrade your projector, man...........go for it!

Thanks!

You will be very pleased with this screen. Well, it is my first experience having a projector/screen on my HT, so you can consider myself a noob in this area; but, I based on previous TV's owned if you are able to match a good projector with this screen, then you are golden.

I have two windows to the side of my room and even with daylight the projector is able to project a really nice image. Of course, when the room is pitch black, then the Panny is just amazing.

Looking forward to read your comments and see the pics of your room.

Oh one more thing, don't be surprised if you are not able to hang the screen to your wall (drywall) at first (using the brackets provided). As other forum member did mention before, usually these walls are not even and you will have to find a pair of studs that are aligned. Or, you can do what I did: simple use a piece of the carton board box and put it behind the bracket, that should compensate the difference or unevenness on the wall. Sorry, a couple of more things, if you have at home drywall screws, use them instead of the ones provided with the screen. Chances are you will strip them (these things really suck). And as always, make sure you are able to screw them to a stud and drill pilot holes to simplify the process.

Have fun!
Edited by cr136124 - 12/10/12 at 11:38am

Thanks for the tips! I have indeed read in multiple threads that the drywall screws are pretty bad. I think I have some extras here I can use.

I am pairing my screen with an Epson 8350, which I hope makes a good combo.

I will definitely get some pics up once everything is up and running!

I searched this complete thread for information on the Elite Screens FE floor-rising models, but no-one seems to have posted about this line of products. I hope that anyone chiming in on this thread might find the following information useful:

I purchased a Cinemascope aspect ratio Kestrel FE85C floor-rising screen from Amazon for a very good price. This screen replaces an aging NEC 720p commercial grade plasma. My home theater is on a mezzanine level and my equipment cabinets push up to a half wall. So, other than acquiring a ceiling drop screen, my only option was to go for a floor-rising model. It should be said that the FE85C is a beautiful product with a sturdy, attractive case and solid motorized sizzor action lift mechanism. The 2.35 aspect ratio is perfectly formed and frames zoomed scope Blu-ray titles perfectly.

However, the screen would never get flat. The manufacturer told me that keeping the screen at its full open extent for 24 hours might help iron out the rather large waves in the material. This did actually help somewhat, but title crawls and parallel lines - particularly on slow camera pans - would still oscillate across the screen.

Anyway, the upshot is that I don't think this product is quite right for a home theater if any of you are considering getting one. It would be fine for a classroom or boardroom, but it's just not quite right for us home theater perfectionists! I have decided to order a fixed 235 Elite screen instead and somehow find a way to mount it flush to my half wall.

By the way, does anyone on this thread have any experience of the curved Lunette series screens?

I think I screwed up my purchase.
I bought a fixed 120" 1.1 Gain. I'm thinking I should have gone 1.8. I currently have a Optoma HD20 but plan on upgrading to Epson 5010 or 5020 in January. According to Elite the 1.1 is good for high contrast but the 1.8 is good for 3D and non dedicated home theaters. The 2.0 gain is too much money IMO. I'm shooting about 14' away.

Did I get the wrong screen type? The setup will mostly be used with 2D with occasional 3D. I am wondering how bad the 3D experience will be for my first time going into the 3D world at home.

Please help so I have time to correct my purchase if need be.
Edited by C!t!zen - 12/14/12 at 7:31am

Thanks for the review on this floor rising model. $2200 is a lot of money to pay for what turned out to be an unsatisfactory screen. For that amount of money I would have shipped the screen right back.

Can I see some pictures of elite screens with low ambient lighting to get an idea if they would work for my situation? Thanks
Edited by MYHOMETHEATER - 12/14/12 at 9:40am

I don't have any lights turned on but there are 2 window wells in the basement that had some light coming through at this time.



That's a 120" sable screen with a Panasonic 8000 in the REC079 mode (which is one of the least bright, if not the least bright).

And keep in mind this is with a iPhone 4 camera, so nothing special on the camera front.

(and no that is not me, it's my brother lol)

So, if you don't mind asking you: what is your situation?

Here is a picture with lights my lights on (6 can lights in total). So, please keep that in consideration. I'll try to take a couple more during the weekend with daylight.

I'm building a new home that will have a 12x20 theater with 10' ceilings, no windows But I will have 6 canned lights on dimmers and halo lighting via led rope lights . I have 4 small children and when we watch a movie as a family it is never totally dark. I was considering a black diamond but hate to spend that much on a screen and if elite screens will do the job I would be doing the happy dance. I want to use either a Panasonic 8000 or a mid level JVC .

Thanks again for any and all pictures, info, suggestions and help.

Mike

See my post above (#1358), I do have 6 recessed lights (6" can lights) as the ones that you will have in your HT. Also, I'm using the Panny 8000U (purchased few days ago). So, I'll take a couple of pics this night with the lights dimmed to different levels to give you a better idea.

Thanks so much

CR, that is a seriously clean HT room. The lighting, equipment, screen is just astounding. Awesome just amazing job, I know first hand it takes a lot, more like a ridiculous amount of time to get it all pieced together like that. The elite screen looks great, of course your latest gen Panny might be helping it out a bit .

Ok. Sorry for the delay and also forgive me about the pics (using my mobile phone as my regular camera is missing in action).

I'm posting this pics in order so you can have and idea about the lights dimmed at different levels.











And these final two without lights!

Thanks taskman!!!

You are totally right on the time required to build my HT, specially when you don't have all the budget available at once. Oh well, at least I can say that I really enjoyed this fun ride.

See, some of the gear was acquired on road trips, other pieces purchased on classified sections at multiple sites, of course some others pieces (most expensive ones) were direct buys from manufactures or authorized resellers.

Bottom line, I'm really happy with the end result after all these months of hard work.......

Thanks again and take care!

Thank you for the pictures

I will be getting an ER135WH1 Sable Fixed Frame Projection Screen delivered next week: can't wait. Are these (the 135" in particular) being phased out?

You are very welcome. BTW - As soon I have a decent camera, I'll update the pics. They are not making any justice to the PJ/Screen nor the lighting. If you want to keep enough light for your kids to walk safely in the room without any concern, then I think picture number 3 (top to bottom) it will be ideal for you (light dimmer at 50%).

Congrats on your purchase. The one that I purchased is 120", so make sure you have an extra set of hands to help you assembling and hanging the screen on your wall.

Not sure if they are phased out or not. But for the price, these screens are a really good deal. Congrats again and don't forget to post back on your initial impressions on the screen.

Will do. To date, I'm surprise how well my blank wall is doing in the meantime: imperfections and all.

Wait to be nicely surprise when you are projecting over your new screen. Yes, the difference is huuuuugggeeee.....

What kind of PJ are you using and what is your throwing distance?

It's my first ever FRONT projector, just sold my beloved Mitsubishi 92" WD-92840 RPTV.
I wanted 3D and just to "dip my toe in" until real 4K is cheaper. So, I went with the Optoma HD33.
The throw distance is about 17 feet on the ceiling.
For the entry price, the image is 75-85% of the way there and of course large. Black levels and contrast are a step down from the Mits but still great for my current needs and budget.
The 3D looks awesome.