[Greg94]

I am looking at a Da Lite ( www.dalite.com ) electrical screen spec and would like to know which screen to buy. For HT projection, what kind of screen would be best ? Da Lite has Da Mat, High Contrast Da Mat, and Cinema Vision... Do I presume correctly that it is best for me to buy the Cinema Vision Screen ?

 

[Angeli662]

All depends on witch type of projector you own! If you are like me with a 3000 lumens projector, I would say go for it. I recently purchased a high contrast da-mat from da-lite and I love it. also my projector has 400.1 contrast ratio, using with HC screen the blacks are beautiful and the colers are much more reacher then of a regular mate-white. I had before a 2200 lumens and 1100 lumens witch I used with a mate-white da-lite and with my experience I would keep it using because you end up loosing brightness with HC.

 

[tlastrange]

Exactly! It depends on the projector, ambient light, viewing distance, etc.


Just last week I tested various Da-Lite samples with my new NEC LT150. You can see examples of the various materials at: http://www.lastrange.com/ht/screen.shtml


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Tom L.
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[Stanton]

I just got done hanging my new Da-Lite screen, and while IT DEPENDS ON THE PROJECTOR, here's what I will (eventually) mate with either an LCD or DLP projector (most likely a DLP):

-HC Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol (.8 gain)

-45" x 80" (HDTV format)

-Extra 12" of drop (total of 24")

-Added the remote IR remote control package (includes LVC)

This was a custom job because of the extra drop, and Da-Lite delivered an excellent screen in a timely manner.

I can't wait to check-out some projectors!

 

[Greg94]

I forgot to add that I will be using a SIM HT250 and the screen size is 69 x 92. Since this screen will be in the living room, I will not have complete darkness. The goal is to get a price/quality screen.