Home theater projection screens are one of the hottest home accessories today. They not only give that lavish look, but they also make watching TV a memorable experience.
The projection screen is one of the most important parts of a home theater system, apart from the projector. Home theater projection screens also can be of various types. The most basic classification is the front projection screen vs. the rear projection screen. Front projection screens can be further divided into curved screens and fixed flat screens. Each of these has certain advantages; for example, curved screens are lightweight and hence easy to install. The image is also much brighter, with better resolution and contrast since the curve can reject the lighting in the room.
On the other hand, flat screens are ideal for front projection. They give the look of a real theater. There are also retractable flat screens that can be simply rolled up when not in use. Another interesting option is the motorized roll-down screen, which can be rolled up or down using a simple ‘switch’ mechanism. Tab-tensioned motorized roll-down screens have external suspension cables that make the screen very taut. Then there is the floor-mounted motorized screen, which fits into a small square box when retracted. However, rear-projection screens provide more image clarity and sharpness. Moreover, the projector is completely hidden from view.
Most screens these days are covered with velvet trim to absorb any light from the projector. They have a 3-inch wide and 1xbd-inch deep frame that keeps the screen strong and smooth.
The common screen size ratios are 4:3 and 16:9. Projection screens are available in a wide range of sizes: 30″, 34″, 42″, 50″, 56″, 62″ and 70″. The ideal type and size depends on the kind of projector being used, seating distance of the audience, the size of the room, the placement of the screen and the projector, and the ambient room light. Home theater projection screens also have several advanced features such as three levels of contrast, variable gain, non-interference pigments to reduce color shift, and a broader reflected light spectrum. They are also very easy to install. Some manufacturers are also offering customized screens.
Prices of home theater projection screens start from $700. Some of the top brands in Home theater projection screens are: Carada, Da-Lite, Draper, Dukane, Elite Screens, Goo Systems, Grandview Crystal Screen Canada, Large Screen Displays, Optoma, Stewart Filmscreen and Vutec.
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