Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation Re: 140" fixed projector screen (16:9) recommendations? 12Oct 27, 2010 2:29 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 6:38 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 11:52 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 Are you saying that these consultants are involved at key-points of the building, and perform site inspects at the stages, or only after building is completed to point… 4 8987 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 8 2222 So AFAIk the outcomes of the BAL ratings form part of a clause that allows them to pass these costs on to you. However the more relevant detail is how did it go from 19… 1 832 |