Hello AVS forum,
I've been reading this forum off and on for years. This is a great place to find information. I have a question that I am hoping someone with more knowledge in the field could help me with.
I am converting over from big screen plasma to a projector and I am needing assistance on what type of screen to get. Here are my details:
Room Size: 13 x 15
Projector - Optoma HD65 (Upper wall mounted upside down- lens center at 12.5' throw)
Ambient Light - Moderate- Does have windows- using 99% light blocking drapes
Dedicated Theater: No- this is in a living room
Seating Distance - Multiple seats - All within 30 degrees - average of 10'
Type of screen desired: Pulldown (Manual or electric) - Will pull down over a mounted TV that will be used for normal TV viewing.
Screen Size: 106" Diag 16:9
Price Range for Screen: I desire to spend ~$300 or less (I am trying to build on a fairly tight budget)
Hopefully, this will provide the information that you need. What I would like to know is if this was your situation; which screen would you get? What fabric? Color? Should I go grey due to the moderate amount of ambient light in my living room during the day? Would I want low gain or high? I am all new to this projector stuff. I am very excited to have it done, but I want to make a smart purchase decision and need you guys for that.
I would appreciate any and all Input I could get from you guys. Thanks.
I've been reading this forum off and on for years. This is a great place to find information. I have a question that I am hoping someone with more knowledge in the field could help me with.
I am converting over from big screen plasma to a projector and I am needing assistance on what type of screen to get. Here are my details:
Room Size: 13 x 15
Projector - Optoma HD65 (Upper wall mounted upside down- lens center at 12.5' throw)
Ambient Light - Moderate- Does have windows- using 99% light blocking drapes
Dedicated Theater: No- this is in a living room
Seating Distance - Multiple seats - All within 30 degrees - average of 10'
Type of screen desired: Pulldown (Manual or electric) - Will pull down over a mounted TV that will be used for normal TV viewing.
Screen Size: 106" Diag 16:9
Price Range for Screen: I desire to spend ~$300 or less (I am trying to build on a fairly tight budget)
Hopefully, this will provide the information that you need. What I would like to know is if this was your situation; which screen would you get? What fabric? Color? Should I go grey due to the moderate amount of ambient light in my living room during the day? Would I want low gain or high? I am all new to this projector stuff. I am very excited to have it done, but I want to make a smart purchase decision and need you guys for that.

I would appreciate any and all Input I could get from you guys. Thanks.