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jewozzy
06-15-2007, 09:11 PM
Where is a good place to buy a good projector screen for cheap? And if im wanting one mainly for sports and movies i would wanna go with a 16:9 correct? I went and bought a pretty good projector and am in the process of building my "game room"
jewrrick
06-16-2007, 01:45 PM
how much are you looking to spend on a screen and what kind of screen do you want, fixed or a pull down. I have made a "few" of fixed position screens in the past and can give you some insight into buliding one.

Garrick Moore
jewozzy
06-16-2007, 10:14 PM
not too much i guess the least ammount possible for a good looking screen?
jewrrick
06-18-2007, 05:49 PM
just go get some thickish white cloth and anything you want to frame it that goes with what you want it to look like, the options are limitless. They are easy to make with a little practice so just take your time.
Tiny Tim
06-18-2007, 10:51 PM
get the paint.
Mychael101
06-22-2007, 06:09 AM
What projector did you go with? Carada has some nice and reasonable priced screens. Have them send you some samples so you can see which material looks best with your projector. Or you can make one yourself out of blackout cloth and some paint, which is what I did.
jewozzy
06-22-2007, 03:51 PM
i went with one of the benq hd projectors. i have the model number at home. those of you that have made your own do you like it better? I would assume making your own would make it easier to do exactly what you want it to as opposed to having extra space or anything like that left over.
kangol
06-23-2007, 12:39 AM
If you are near dallas, you should buy mine.

I will sell it to you for $30---->clicky (http://www.dfwstangs.net/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=57445&sort=1&cat=27&page=1)
Mychael101
06-23-2007, 10:27 AM
After getting the screen materials from Carada and comparing it to my painted screen I'm deadset on getting a Carada screen in high contrast grey. They will let you exchange within 30 days if you decide you would rather have the a different screen material.
KOZMO
06-26-2007, 12:17 AM
Plus, isn't that the company that saves a sample of your screen in an air tight tube so If it ever fades or gets damaged they replace it for free with the EXACT same material and color?

I can't remember the company name, but I know they are expensive.
Mychael101
06-26-2007, 03:22 PM
Plus, isn't that the company that saves a sample of your screen in an air tight tube so If it ever fades or gets damaged they replace it for free with the EXACT same material and color?

I can't remember the company name, but I know they are expensive.
Screw that just go with goosystems paint and call it a day.
Juiceweezl
06-28-2007, 10:35 AM
www.bigscreencenter.com
rcdsupra
06-28-2007, 12:15 PM
I work in Keller and sell home theater systems. I can get you a good deal on a screen. I'll pm you with my info.
ClockwrkOrangeS4
06-28-2007, 12:47 PM
Carada makes the best screen for the money, period.
Mychael101
06-28-2007, 01:40 PM
Carada makes the best screen for the money, period.
I sure hope so, since they will be getting my money.
rcdsupra
06-28-2007, 01:42 PM
Carada makes a great Screen, I sell the Stewart Film screens which are really pricey and I also sell Screen Innovations that are a great screen for 1/3 of the price with a lifetime warranty. I'm putting in a 100" Screen Innovations screen in my house, we have one on display and I really enjoy it. I've been doing this now for 8 years and have sold everything from Dalite,draper, stewart, carada, and the best value with picture quality is the Screen Innovations.
rcdsupra
06-28-2007, 01:43 PM
Screen Innovations are based out of Austin aswell and are very cool guys. I can usually get them if in a standard size in a couple of days!
jewozzy
06-28-2007, 02:56 PM
how much do the screen innovation screens run?
rcdsupra
06-28-2007, 03:04 PM
What size are you looking for? We sell the 100" with a 2.75" velvet border for $799, and the 92" for $699. Just lmk and I can give you a better deal.
Mychael101
06-28-2007, 03:11 PM
I always thought that screen innovations was know for an very expensive clone of the sony chromavue screen that you could use even with plenty of ambient lighting.
ClockwrkOrangeS4
06-28-2007, 03:17 PM
What size are you looking for? We sell the 100" with a 2.75" velvet border for $799, and the 92" for $699. Just lmk and I can give you a better deal.

I would be interested in a Screen Innovations for the right price. PM me the 100" price.
rcdsupra
06-28-2007, 03:34 PM
Screen Innovations has a screen that is like the Sony that is called the Visage, but the one that is basically a copy and expensive is the Stewart.

I'll send PM's

By the way does any you guys know where I can get a set of MT radials and some draglites for a good price?
jewozzy
06-28-2007, 05:29 PM
i'd be interested in the 100". if you can pm me a some prices.
Mark04
06-28-2007, 05:39 PM
sorry to highjack...
Screen Innovations has a screen that is like the Sony that is called the Visage, but the one that is basically a copy and expensive is the Stewart.

I'll send PM's

By the way does any you guys know where I can get a set of MT radials and some draglites for a good price?
I'm having a house built. It has a media room without windows (it gets really dark). What type of 100" screen and projector combo should I use? I am new to all of this. I'm broke because of the house. But I've talked the wife into getting a projector and screen if the price is right. Thanks in advance.
Mychael101
06-29-2007, 09:37 AM
Lots of options out there. The determining factors will be DLP or LCD and resolution.