The official SeymourAV center stage screen thread! - Page 48

Can you get Chris to send you a 2x2 sample?

8.5"x11" is free; 2'x2' is $20 - see his site for more info.

But will/can Chris supply a sample of the pre-XD fabric? Dunno.

Oh shoot, I only saw your post, not the post that it was a reply to on the previous page.

Not sure if Chris has samples of the old material available? If he doesn't, let me know, I have a sample (8.5x11) of both old and new materials, I can send them to you.

Do this at your own risk.... Once you get that goodness In your hands you'll
have to buy it.....

I do have some of the older material samples still available. Let me know if the address to mail one if you want.

If you are sitting at the 8'6" row, I'd definitely want to be watching the XD vs. the older stuff. However, if your row is at maybe 12-13' and the 8'6" is less critical (e.g. kids), then maybe that would work. The XD shows its benefits at closer seating, pushing larger screen sizes/ gain, and duller sounding systems or where that +0.5dB has some benefit.

Cheers,
Chris

Got my Jamestown frame / Seymour DIY material hybrid done - works great!









Thanks for continuing to support the DIY option Chris.

Hmmm thanks for the input. Sounds like I better stick with the XD material....its probably only $80 difference between the two for the material i need...whats 80 dollars in the long run...I'll just save and do it right.

Thanks again though. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply!

Screen looks awesome Brad!

Thanks PT

Just to add one more to the mix (bad camera shot).

120" Seymour XD fabric, tarp clips and zip ties for tension. As PITA as the clips were to get on, I'll just have them cut and grommet for O-rings on the next screen I do (which hopefully isn't for a very long time!) I was very reluctant to go with an AT screen, but am very glad I did, and wouldn't hesitate to order the Seymour CS XD fabric again.

Looks great, and nice screen shot!

Thanks Brad! Camera is good (Canon 7D), but the PS3 has a heck of a time capturing clean stills when pausing, so it takes quite a bit of time to get a good one!

Where can you find pricing on the Elun screens? Al

hi chris,

please check your email from yogi_rb@..... waiting for your response. many thanks

Still trying to decide on a screen material. How do you clean a screen like the Center StageXD material? I have young children, and my biggest feat is grubby fingers fouling the screen. I presume non AT vinyl would be much easier to clean. Any experience or suggestions?

My advice-Don't let your kids touch the screen.

Earlier in this thread somewhere, Chris Seymour describes way(s) to clean an XD screen. Do a search on 'cleaning' or similar.

A woven AT screen is actually much more durable than most non-AT screens because the fiber thread cores reinforce it. You can area-clean the screen using a vacuum brush or rag with the milder cleaners or soap. If you have our fixed frame screen, the o-ring tension system allows you to area clean it or gently spot clean it without stretching it enough to cause waves. The o-rings will just eat it back up like a trampoline. If you really have to scrub something, put the screen flat on a table or otherwise reinforce the back so you're not poking as much of a dimple into the material.

If that doesn't do it, let me know. We have some more aggressive steps that can be used too.

Cheers,
Chris

Chris, I have been enjoying my Center Stage XD screen (DIY) for over a year now. Look forward to meeting you at CEDIA.

Patrice and I will be at booth #631 this year. Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Chris

Got my samples today. Can't believe how fine the 4K material is! Is there an effective difference in gain between it and the XD?

Hi Greg -

There is about a 12% difference in gain between the two, although keep in mind that brightness perception is not linear.

Cheers,
Chris

I enjoyed meeting you Mike, as well as the other AVSers out there that stopped by the S-SE booth and/or demo room with Pro Audio Technology (very impressive performance btw for the price, especially compared to the Synthesis room). I wish at the AVS party, though, that they slapped a name badge with people's sign-on names. I'm sure I knew most of the people in the Tavern by sign-on names but otherwise I didn't get a chance to meet most of them.

Cheers,
Chris

What's the price difference? ...since my screen hasn't shipped yet.

And which is higher gain?

I know what you mean. I have probably posted responses to half the people there, but I did not know who was who. I spent most of the night upstairs.

The XD is higher gain.

Anyone know how long it takes once you place your order that you receive your screen? I ordered a fixed screen on sept 2 and as far as I can tell it has not shipped yet. I was just curious.

Thanks!

I have to apologize to Cris. He spotted me walking around and I didn't stop in till the end of the show. I figured he didn't recognize me, but to my surprise he remembered exactly who I was. The reason I didn't stop is I like walking a show first then coming back and stopping at the booths I want to see. Also, I didn't get a chance to chat at the party.

Now, on to the screen. I was blown away by the 4k material. Another person I was with thought it was a solid screen when he first saw it. I must confess I thought the same when I saw it as well. I think it has less texture than some solid screens out there. You have done an outstanding job on this material and screen. It is well worth the price of admission for those looking for an AT screen.

With your 4k material and SMX's 4k material, I don't see how anyone could look at the other manufacturers. If you are in the market for an AT screen, then grab samples of both of these and forget about the rest. I can personally see the perf on a Stewart at ten feet, as well as other perf screens, which to me is unacceptable.