Which manufacturer will you select? However, buying the projector is only one component of your home theater. Almost equally important are the projector screens, which affect resolution, contrast and color accuracy.
Next, you will have to consider screen surface to determine how sharp and bright your projected image will be. Matte white surfaces are the most popular option, offering fine and vivid detail. Smooth silver or white pearl surfaces are sometimes also used for the sharpest image for video or computer, although they're not recommended for overhead projectors because hotspots may appear.
Glass beaded surfaces may be used for video, slide and film projection, but cannot portray sharp minute detail needed for computer projection. If you're in a classroom with window light and you need a screen for video and slide projection only, then lenticular surfaces may focus projected light and deflect ambient light in the best way possible.
Now that you know what to look for, let's talk about some of the top projector screens below $500 on the market. The Elite EZ Frame White is a popular projection screen on the market for $420. Setting up the screen is easy and takes just over a half hour. The surface is perfectly smooth, although the seam in the horizontal frame bars is a bit unsightly.
The Elite White doesn't reflect very much light and is 17% brighter than comparable products, although the color balance is slightly cooler. Other top performing projection screens include: Grandview Fixed Frame White, Da-lite Screen Company's Affinity HD or the Stewart Grayhawk RS.
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1 comment:
I know a thing or two about the BenQ projectors you mention. They are known for really good contrast ratio. Where can I buy them for the best price?
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