Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 4Oct 22, 2010 11:14 pm gobrien182 I have an OZTS 16x9 90" Majestic with Evo3D fabric which I got about a month ago. Fantastic screen IMO, have you got any specific queries? Have a look on dtvforum.info, everyone there rates this screen as fantastic bang for buck. Thank for the response gobrien! Mind if i ask how much you picked it up for and where you bought it? I guess I'm trying to work out whether it's necessary to shell out more $$ on a more expensive screen (e.g. LP Morgan, Screen Technics) or whether some of the more affordable brands, such as OZTS do a good enough job! Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 6Oct 25, 2010 3:49 pm I got it a couple of months ago when they had a 20% off sale for just under $1000 (purchased directly through their website http://www.ozts.com.au/). A 140" screen from OZTS will come in at around $1500 delivered id think, so OZTS arent really cheaper screens. Check out their website (and the posts on DTV forum). The general concesus on DTV forum is that the OZTS's are the best screen in this price range in Australia (and they actually outperform screens which are considerably more expensive). OZTS also sell cheaper screens (for around $500) which are made in China, I think Selby does a decent screen in this price range as well. I can sympathise with you, as I know it is very hard to make an informed decision on a screen (its not like you can compare them all next to each other like you would a plasma because shops arent set up for this). What I narrowed it down to was if I was going to get a screen over $1000 I would definately go for the OZTS Majestic Evo 3D, based on the consistently good reports on DTV forum (after reading the comments on there, you couldnt really go with anything else). If I was going to get a cheaper screen, I would have got the OZTS Aurora or one from Selby (these are supposed to be decent $500 screens). In the end I decided that I wouldnt be replacing the screen for a considerable amount of time (unlike technology based stuff like a projector which will be superseeded) so I went for the Majestic. Note that is you go for the Majestic, you do need to put it together yourself (Im not sure if you need to do this with the other ones), but it is pretty easy. On the projector, I bought the Epson 3500 which was around $2300. You need to decide on LCD vs DLP which will depend in a large part on where you want to place the projector compared to the screen (LCD's are more flexible in this regard) along with a number of other things. Good luck! Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 7Oct 26, 2010 8:10 am Thanks for the the responses guys! Serentity - yep, I do a fair bit of reading on dtv forum and avs forum; I'd just recalled that a number of people on here are fairly regular Selby customers, so thought I'd ask! Gobrien - thanks again for the advice! From the sounds of it, can't go too far wrong with an OZTS screen - now I'll just have to try and haggle for a good price!! Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 8Oct 26, 2010 3:50 pm I'm pretty sure Selby Acoustics have a 133" 16:9 Deluxe fixed screen - which means it comes standard with black flocke velvet borders. Those screens are really good quality and a bargain for the $$ being asked. How far back are you going to be sitting? Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 9Oct 26, 2010 3:56 pm BuildingACT but to be honest, I'd rather invest the extra money is a high quality projector than spend more on a screen! Unfortunately that won't work in practice. The improvement you get from a more expensive projector won't make up for the improvement in quality from a good screen. For instance, you could paint an area on the wall white: cost = tin of paint. But any PJ you buy will be completely wasted. A bad screen can make a good projector look bad, but a good screen at least won't make a projector look *worse*. Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 10Oct 26, 2010 6:51 pm Thudd Unfortunately that won't work in practice. The improvement you get from a more expensive projector won't make up for the improvement in quality from a good screen. For instance, you could paint an area on the wall white: cost = tin of paint. But any PJ you buy will be completely wasted. A bad screen can make a good projector look bad, but a good screen at least won't make a projector look *worse*. Hi Thudd Absolutely take your point and agree, which is why I was after some advice/recommendations on screens! At the same time, I'm working to a fairly strict budget and in general trying to balance quality with value for money. For example, I won't be able to afford a $10k projector, so will shop around and see what I can find within my $3-4k budget. I've heard lots of good things about the OZTS screens, in terms of being good 'bang for the buck' - but with limited $$ it means I have to make a few decisions about how to split up the budget! In any case, if you have any more advice and particularly recommendations for screens/projectors in that sort of budget, please let me know! Quote: I'm pretty sure Selby Acoustics have a 133" 16:9 Deluxe fixed screen - which means it comes standard with black flocke velvet borders. Those screens are really good quality and a bargain for the $$ being asked. How far back are you going to be sitting? Rodda - only going to be sitting about 5m back....a 140" screen might be a bit big for some, but I've marked it out on the wall (in masking tape! ) and am very comfortable with the size:seating distance ratio....and it's also within the THX/SMPTE recommended range I realise i'm sort of working in reverse, but the next step will be finding a suitable projector to throw a 140" image from 5.3m....so again, any advice appreciated!! P.S. If anyone is in the market for a new big screen LCD TV and likes the new Sony Bravias...I got a pretty good deal the other day and happy to pass on details Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 11Oct 27, 2010 11:26 am In my opinion and experience (I've installed many home cinemas and sat in even more), at 5m back, for me, 120" is a very good size and 133" would be the biggest I would want to go. I've been in a 4.8m long room with a 120" screen and it actually felt like it was bordering on too big. Also, you really, really should do some research on the projector you want before committing to a screen of that size becasue I can guarantee you for one thing a DLP projector will not be able to fill that screen from only 5m back (might not be a problem for many LCD projectors though)... and I for one am getting myself a DLP projector (again). Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 12Oct 27, 2010 1:29 pm Rodda In my opinion and experience (I've installed many home cinemas and sat in even more), at 5m back, for me, 120" is a very good size and 133" would be the biggest I would want to go. I've been in a 4.8m long room with a 120" screen and it actually felt like it was bordering on too big. Also, you really, really should do some research on the projector you want before committing to a screen of that size becasue I can guarantee you for one thing a DLP projector will not be able to fill that screen from only 5m back (might not be a problem for many LCD projectors though)... and I for one am getting myself a DLP projector (again). haha yeh, as I said - completely understand that it may seem far too big for some and a bit limiting in terms of projector choice etc, but I have done a fair bit of reading and research and the seating distance is both well within "recommended" ranges as per THX, SMPTE, etc and in fact, from 5m, a 120" screen is almost too small to maximise the benefit of a 1080p picture (i.e. Can't discern difference between 1080p and 720p based on 'visual acuity'). At the end of the day, I think it comes down to what is comfortable and preferable for the main viewers. P.s. Looking at something like the JVC HD950 (D-ILA) which will throw a 140" picture from 5m without the slightest problem and is considered to be a pretty exceptional HT projector! Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 13Oct 27, 2010 5:38 pm FYI I sit around 3.2m back from my 90" screen (similar viewing angle to what you are thinking of) and find it pretty much perfect. I must admit I was a bit worried that it was going to be too big but I find it perfect. Only problem is it is hard to watch a movie on the 50" plasma now because it looks so tiny! Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 14Oct 28, 2010 10:52 am Thanks for all the feedback and advice guys! I've put an order in for a 140" 16:9 'Majestic' screen with fidelio velvet and evo3D fabric from OZTS...will hopefully arrive in about a week!! I'll let you know how it goes once I've had a chance to get it all set up!! Thanks again Adam Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. 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