What is the ceiling height and bulkhead height? This tool might help:Hello,
I am finally pulling the trigger on a home theater in my basement. Both integrators I had provide me prices have recommended going with the Sony VPL-VW325ES projector, but are trying to sell me a 110" screen.
I would love to jump up to a 130" screen if possible and have measured so many times to ensure it falls with in Sony's spec in regards to the minimum throw distance. Long story short, after factoring in the finished walls, projectors depth and mounting location, I am precisely at the minimal throw distance for a 130" screen. This is with the units back basically toughing the wall. (In my case, while the room is 26' long, there is a bulk head that sits in the way causing me to have to place the projector this close)
My question is, would it work out just fine being so close to the minimum throw distance, possibly 1 - 2 " too close for the screen, or should I step down to a 120" and give myself a lot more room to play? If the projector ends up being a little too close, would that simply mean a smaller picture on the screen by a few millimeters? I personally rather than a few mm less than to step down and have 10" less. but am worried about it sitting on the minimums.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Thank you. Using the calculator, the rear of the projector will need to be ~3/4 inch off the bulkhead to reach the minimum throw required for a 130".What is the ceiling height and bulkhead height? This tool might help:
Sony VPL-VW325ES-W Projection Calculator - Throw Distance and Screen Size
Find screen size and throw distance for the Sony VPL-VW325ES-W projector.www.projectorcentral.com
but check the data with the owners manual. In any event, you can see how image size varies with distance.
You could feed the cables and power through the bulkhead to minimize the clearance needed or even provide an opening through the bulkhead to allow the lens to project through it.Thank you. Using the calculator, the rear of the projector will need to be ~3/4 inch off the bulkhead to reach the minimum throw required for a 130".
The ceilings are 9 foot and the bulk head runs 14 inches down from the ceiling once drywall is up.
You did not address something that will be very important and that is actual gain of the screen fabric. Even if you can throw that size, you may not want to, due to lack of brightness. What screen fabric are you looking at?Hello,
I am finally pulling the trigger on a home theater in my basement. Both integrators I had provide me prices have recommended going with the Sony VPL-VW325ES projector, but are trying to sell me a 110" screen.
I would love to jump up to a 130" screen if possible and have measured so many times to ensure it falls with in Sony's spec in regards to the minimum throw distance. Long story short, after factoring in the finished walls, projectors depth and mounting location, I am precisely at the minimal throw distance for a 130" screen. This is with the units back basically toughing the wall. (In my case, while the room is 26' long, there is a bulk head that sits in the way causing me to have to place the projector this close)
My question is, would it work out just fine being so close to the minimum throw distance, possibly 1 - 2 " too close for the screen, or should I step down to a 120" and give myself a lot more room to play? If the projector ends up being a little too close, would that simply mean a smaller picture on the screen by a few millimeters? I personally rather than a few mm less than to step down and have 10" less. but am worried about it sitting on the minimums.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Hi, good point. The screen is slated to be a Stewart 4K filmscreen studiotek THX MicroperfYou did not address something that will be very important and that is actual gain of the screen fabric. Even if you can throw that size, you may not want to, due to lack of brightness. What screen fabric are you looking at?
Size and aspect ratio? How much space between the face of the speakers and the back of the screen?Hi, good point. The screen is slated to be a Stewart 4K filmscreen studiotek THX Microperf
I am hoping for a 130", but 120" at a minimum. Speaker face to back of screen will be ~1.3 inches.Size and aspect ratio? How much space between the face of the speakers and the back of the screen?
Did not answer all the questions, but I assume you are talking diagonal, not width and you are talking 16:9 aspect ratio. With 130" diagonal 16:9 and ST130 microperf, you are looking at a maximum brightness of 27/28FL. 30FL and above would be a better starting point. Are you able to give 6" or more between the speakers and the screen? I think 120" to 125" diagonal would be a better choice.I am hoping for a 130", but 120" at a minimum. Speaker face to back of screen will be ~1.3 inches.
Thank you! My apologies for missing some of those questions. You are correct, 130" diagonal (~113" wide). Also yes, 16:9 aspect ratio.Did not answer all the questions, but I assume you are talking diagonal, not width and you are talking 16:9 aspect ratio. With 130" diagonal 16:9 and ST130 microperf, you are looking at a maximum brightness of 27/28FL. 30FL and above would be a better starting point. Are you able to give 6" or more between the speakers and the screen? I think 120" to 125" diagonal would be a better choice.
