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Hi,
I have a Sony HS10 projector preordered but am unsure of what size screen or what type of screen to get. I do know that I am only looking for a HDTV ratio fixed wall screen and not a do it yourself screen. I have been researching these issues on this forum but am confused about what to do in my case.
My room is only 11ft by 13ft with what will be a 10ft viewing distance, eyes to screen. The screen wall is painted flat black and all other walls and ceiling are painted flat deep burgandy. I will only be using the system for DVD movies and HDTV. Also, I will only be using the system in a COMPLETLY dark room with absolutely no lighting. The room is a one man home theater with only one chair in the sweet spot. The projector will be used with cinema black on and mounted on the ceiling.
Screen Size:
I have read in various HT magazines that the ideal viewing distance is a distance that covers 30 degrees of your field of vision. For my 10ft distance the screen would have to be around 66 inches wide. I had originally planned for a screen 72 inches wide but don't know what size would be best for me. Even though I think the 72 would be fine for High Def, I am concerned that DVD picture quality would be compromised. I want size but picture quality is equally important to me. Also, I am concerned about seeing screendoor or seeing convergence errors. What size screen do you think I should go with?
Screen type:
I have been cosidering the .95 gain Stewart Grayhawk, the 1.3 gain Stewart Studio Tech, the DA-LITE 1.0 gain Da-Mat matte white, and the 1.1 Da-Lite High Contrast Cinema Vision.
Having read the threads on gray versus white screens I am more confused than ever. I live in a small town and have only seen one screen in person. They were using a Sony 10HT but the salesman was not sure of the screen brand or model. During bright scenes in the demo, the screen was full of sparklies definately caused by the screen. I found these to be horribly distracting and will only buy a screen that is free from this problem. It looked like the image was being projected on to frosted glass. I would really like a screen that is smooth and doesn't show alot of texture during bright scenes.
1. Are any of the screens mentioned free of sparklies and alot of sreen texture?
2. What type of screen should I go with considering my smaller than the norm screen size, completely dark room and desire for no sparklies?
I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks
Thomas
I have a Sony HS10 projector preordered but am unsure of what size screen or what type of screen to get. I do know that I am only looking for a HDTV ratio fixed wall screen and not a do it yourself screen. I have been researching these issues on this forum but am confused about what to do in my case.
My room is only 11ft by 13ft with what will be a 10ft viewing distance, eyes to screen. The screen wall is painted flat black and all other walls and ceiling are painted flat deep burgandy. I will only be using the system for DVD movies and HDTV. Also, I will only be using the system in a COMPLETLY dark room with absolutely no lighting. The room is a one man home theater with only one chair in the sweet spot. The projector will be used with cinema black on and mounted on the ceiling.
Screen Size:
I have read in various HT magazines that the ideal viewing distance is a distance that covers 30 degrees of your field of vision. For my 10ft distance the screen would have to be around 66 inches wide. I had originally planned for a screen 72 inches wide but don't know what size would be best for me. Even though I think the 72 would be fine for High Def, I am concerned that DVD picture quality would be compromised. I want size but picture quality is equally important to me. Also, I am concerned about seeing screendoor or seeing convergence errors. What size screen do you think I should go with?
Screen type:
I have been cosidering the .95 gain Stewart Grayhawk, the 1.3 gain Stewart Studio Tech, the DA-LITE 1.0 gain Da-Mat matte white, and the 1.1 Da-Lite High Contrast Cinema Vision.
Having read the threads on gray versus white screens I am more confused than ever. I live in a small town and have only seen one screen in person. They were using a Sony 10HT but the salesman was not sure of the screen brand or model. During bright scenes in the demo, the screen was full of sparklies definately caused by the screen. I found these to be horribly distracting and will only buy a screen that is free from this problem. It looked like the image was being projected on to frosted glass. I would really like a screen that is smooth and doesn't show alot of texture during bright scenes.
1. Are any of the screens mentioned free of sparklies and alot of sreen texture?
2. What type of screen should I go with considering my smaller than the norm screen size, completely dark room and desire for no sparklies?
I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks
Thomas