Comments for Home Theater Screens

Comment on Key components to building a media PC – HTPC by James

James — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:34:49 +0000

Hello,

thanks for commenting! Have you tried attaching another Comcast modem or TV tuner? I will need to know a little more about the problem that you’re having in order to help you. Second, I don’t mind hosting outbound links, but please return the favor by writing the most relevant comments.

Thanks!

Comment on Key components to building a media PC – HTPC by Mac TV Receiver

Mac TV Receiver — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:48:32 +0000

I do not think it is totally the card, I think I am having problems because I have Concast, oops I mean Comcast cable box.

Comment on Fixed projection screens by Steven

Steven — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:16:51 +0000

Nickr: whats the eta on your home-made screen post? I am also considering this path. Funds are tight and I’ve been watching movies on the wall and tired of looking at wall texture. I’ve thought about trying some that home theater screen paint, but that seems a bit cheezy. I would really be interested in a tutorial on the subject. thanks.

Also, would really really like to see those pics of how your screen is assembled too!!

Comment on Fixed projection screens by Nickr

Nickr — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:40:51 +0000

whats the eta on your home-made screen post? I am also considering this path.

Funds are tight and I’ve been watching movies on the wall and tired of looking at wall texture. I’ve thought about trying some that home theater screen paint, but that seems a bit cheezy.

I would really be interested in a tutorial on the subject. thanks.

Comment on Motorized Home Theater Screens by James

James — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:25:30 +0000

Hello Dehal,

congratulations! Most people won’t attempt this project because it seems too complicated, but it really isn’t… To answer your question, if I had to do it all over again (and I probably will at one point) . I would build a 178:1 or 185:1 aspect ratio screen…
Something to keep in mind about wider aspect ratio screens is that your projector will need to have the ability to throw the aspect ratio. Generally speaking the greater the aspect ratio, the more the projector will cost. The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8500 UB LCD Projector (V11H337020)
has everything except high light output… You will need controled lighting otherwise you won’t have the ability to watch during the day.

About screen color… Go with white… A lot of people will disagree with this, but in my eye, silver screens washout bright colors. If you watch a lot of dark shaded movies then maybe silver would be best for you? You can get screen material from eBay at a very reasonable price. Also, go to your local lumber store and get 1×4 Pine for the framing and while you’re there pick up your brackets and screws. Then go to your local fabric store and get velveteen fabric for covering for the frame.

I will be doing a complete article on how to build a quality home theater screen from scratch. So stay tuned. )