Stewart vs Dalite Screen

Everyone,


I have just recently upgraded from a Draper to a Stewart screen and the difference in the price is WELL worth it. The Studiotech 1.3 gain maerial is terrific and provides near perfect white field uniformity across the entire screen.


To start with, when I received my screen you automatically see quality workmanship in the packaging of the screen. I know this seems trivial, but I have never seen such care and protective measurements used in shipping a product before. Then, after opening the package you will find that the screen's frame is very solid and sturdy. I opted for the Ve-Lux frame option which is a black velevet material covering all of the frame's exposed parts which makes a dramatic difference. The Ve-Lux fabric creates a razor-sharp edge against the screen and any overscan or light spill (from digital projectors) is completely hidden.


The screen material snaps to the back of all Stewart screens for a classy shadow box look. And the screen material as mentioned above is wonderful. BTW, the screen comes rolled on a core and sealed in a bag, and then further protected sealed inside another external tube. Nice!!!!


I took a look at Da-Lite and another Draper, but when I saw the Stewart screen in my local dealer's showroom it became a no-brainer. All the words I could type here won't give you the satisfaction of actually seeing a Stewart screen. My best advice would be to go see a Stewart screen for yourself, if you don't have one to demo in your area, call Stewart to see if you can get a sample swatch of their screen material.


Needless to say, I am impressed with my Stewart screen. The best thing about the screen is when you watch a movie, the screen disappears...that is a sign of a fantastic screen.



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DMan
The Academy Home Theater


[This message has been edited by DMan (edited 02-28-2001).]

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DMan,


thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds like youare really enjoying your Stewart and congratulations. I must say I am also looking forward to seeing one here despite the high price. Can you tell me the price and the spec of your screen. I just want to compare the price in US vs. Korea, so that I can decide whether to try to get one here or in US... It would cost me at least $4,000 for a Stewart here...

cpark,


I bought a Stewart Horizontal Screenwall Electrimask. This is essentially a fixed mount screen with motorized masking panels on the top and bottom of the screen frame. I chose a 45"x80" (92"diagonal) 1.78:1 screen to go with my CRT projector. This screen allows masking for 1.85, 2.0, 2.35 & up spect ratios. I got a very good deal from an online e-tailer since I have bought from them in the past. Here's a sample shot of the screen...

http://www.stewartfilm.com/new/horiz...all_mask_t.jpg


And here are the specs on the screen... http://www.stewartfilm.com/pdf/hzswem.pdf


I can tell you that a standard Stewart Luxus Deluxe Screenwall w/VeLux covering option can be purchased here in the States for ~1,400.00-1,500.00 USD.




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DMan
The Academy Home Theater

Dennis,


For what it's worth, Stewart makes a manual pull-down screen that is also tab-tensioned to avoid waves and wrinkles. It is called the Luxus Communicator...

http://www.stewartfilm.com/new/luxus_communicator_t.jpg

http://www.stewartfilm.com/pdf/comm.pdf




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DMan
The Academy Home Theater

bkwong73,


As I said in the post above, "a standard Stewart Luxus Deluxe Screenwall w/VeLux covering option can be purchased here in the States for ~$1,400.00-$1,500.00 USD.


You should be able to get a price similar to this at the following websites...

www.avscience.com
www.tawow.com




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DMan
The Academy Home Theater