[Don_Kellogg]

I currently use a Ultra Flat white painted surfact and it's not bad but... I'd like to get a fixed mount sreen we have da-lites at work and they seem pretty good. Hoever I'm lost I need to know the following and I can seem to find a good thread on it.


First I have a NEC 6200 XTRA CRT Projector which is 1000 Lumens.

Second the room lighting can ran from Pitch Black to ambent. (I wouldlike to have so light on some times)

Third I watch mostly Wide Screen movies, and the occasional 2.35:1 movie (Lord of the rings).

Forth The room is 14' x 31' long in a basement with black out curtains on the windows.



Can someone(s) please recommend vendors if Da-Lite is not a good choice, also what Gain do I want for a CRT? I'm looking at all the different ones Da-Lite has and omfg. I read the thread on Video Spectra and Pearlescent but what about the High Power 2.8 Gain, and Cinema Vision? What are the pro's cons of high gain? How much better will it be then the Ultra Flat White I have now? Should I paint the wall with a Semi Gloss instead?


Any help would be welcomed.

 

[JHouse]

My understanding is that CRT's have extreme contrast ratios but not so many lumens. The typical installation uses a high gain and relatively small screen by digital projector standards. However, research the High Power for any projector. I love mine, as do many knowledgeable folks here.

 

[AVWERKS]

I have 2- 6100's plus (in storage) that I used with the High Power. I'm using an XG135lc at the present time (16/9 92" wide)


You must use with a high floor mount to keep your eyes close to the source of light (CRT's)


Ceiling mounted is out of the question if you want what everybody likes about this material, you will lose all the gain.

Going with a 1.0 to 1.3 gain will be better with this configuration as the HP will light up your ceiling (if it's light in color) whereas the low gain will at least bounce more light in your direction improving your contrast


Great stuff!


David