[ClayDawg]

Ok, thanks to the wonderful help of this forum, I have just about decided upon getting an AE700. Just wanted to know if anyone has any screen suggestions for this PJ for under $500.


Here's my set up situation. The room will always have some light during the daytime. Near complete dark at night. Seating will be 15-18' from the screen (depending on which seat you're in). PJ can be mounted anywhere from 10'-20' from the screen. My ceiling is white (5' higher than the top of the scren) and all my walls are medium tan.


If you guys have any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.


Thanks!

 

[JimP]

 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hreadid=453026

 

[ClayDawg]

Thanks, I had already seen that thread. Good info there, but that guy is not looking for the same thing I am. I need one for under $500 and I think my viewing situation is different from his.

 

[Tryg]

search my name and matte white

 

[Varick]

I'm using a Da-Lite model B with CSR High Contrast with my AE700 and the picture, especially hi-def, looks fantastic.


I regularly use it with lights on while gaming or when our 9 month old is in the room with no problem. Sure it doesn't have that 'pop' as when the lights are completely off, but it's perfectly usable with dimmers at 80-90% on. I did replace the lights directly in front of the screen with 45 watt bulbs, while the rest of the in-ceiling lights have 60 watt bulbs.


I have a low ceiling and white walls with lots of full sized movie posters. The projector is ceiling mounted 17 ft back. Seating is at 16', I'm projecting a 92" image. I chose the smaller screen size so I could watch with lights on at a reasonable level for the reasons stated above.


Hope this helps!