[packers037]

Im going to be getting a screenplay 4805 soon and need some help in deciding which screen would be best. The room has no windows and I will be about 8-10 feet from the screen. I was going to ceiling mount the projector but after doing some research I believe my ceiling is too short so it will be on a table.


I was looking at the Da-lite pull down 84in. I need to know if I should get the model B or C (whats the differnece in the two?) and should I get one with a higher gain? Im looking at the high power with 2.8 gain.


thanks for the help

 

[PCARACER]

Highpower would work well in that situation. Just make sure you like an image that bright. The nice thing is you could add a ND filter to tone down the brightness and get some blacks back for movies and then just pop it off for the HD sports.


Now as far as the Model B vrs the C. With the High power material, wrinkles are not as big of a problem. I have a Model B matte white right now and I have not noticed any wrinkle problems and that screen is supposed to be prone to them.


The C offers a larger roller and is more robust so wrinkles are supposed to be much less of a problem.


So if cost is of no concern, get the C. If you want to save a few bucks then just get the B and consider adding the controlled return feature. It helps by rolling up the screen in a controlled manor and reduces the risk of screen damage. I don't have this and don't feel the screen is that hard to roll up manually. I have had mine for over a year and not one problem at all.


FWIW

 

[Thomas Willard]

I have had a 50x50 model B for nearly thirty years and purchased a 45X80 model B a few months ago. Both are matte white. Unless you are going over 45X80 or are going to be constantly retracting the screen, the model B will perform just as well as the model C.

 

[packers037]

thanks both of you for your help. Im going to look at the model B since Ill most likely be leaving it down most of the time.