For any home theater application
Fixed projection screens
Fixed Projection Screens:
If you’re planning on using a fixed home theater screen, you will need to be prepared to spend at least $250 -$600 for a decent fixed projection screens
Fixed Frame Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio – 165in. (Cine White)
fixed home theater screens can get more expensive that motorized home theater screens… Generally, their construction is designed for a specific application therefore technically more goes into the construction of a fixed screen over the motorized home theater screens. If you have a dedicated room for your home theater, I highly recommend installing a fixed screen over a motorized screen.
Hand-made fixed projection screens
Home theater’s can get very expensive and if you are on a shoestring budget, you may want to consider looking at building your screen. I did and it cost me about $75 for all the Screen Materials. You can buy all the materials from your local hardware and fabric store. If done currently, a hand made home theater screen can easily look and perform as well as any production screen on the market. It all depends on the quality of your workmanship (pride) put into it and of course, the screen materials used create it.
Many people look at this as a daunting task and immediately shy away because generally they have more money than time. If this is you and you have a custom install, I recommend using this free service to find a local reputable contractor that can create and install your home theater screen for you.
Production fixed projection screens
There are many companies producing fixed projection screens and if you choose to just go out and buy one. In some cases you could spend as much on just a screen as one would pay for a high end television! Obviously home theater projection systems can get expensive, but the benefits are much greater now that high definition 1080p home theater projectors are being produced.
.One thing to think about, if you are going buy a manufactured home theater screen, you may want to look at either a “pull down or motorized projection screen. these types of screens can also get a little pricey, but you can find some great deals out there, you just have to do a little research in the right places.
If you decide that you will go with the fixed home theater screen, be sure to research your available options. You may even be able to pick up a second hand screen by searching online… For instance eBay. Often, you’ll fine amazing deals on used and new home theater screens and other home theater equipment as well.
My first Home theater projection equipment consist of everything except the projector, screen materials(screen fabric purchased from eBay) and cabinet were purchased from eBay. You see, you can find some amazing deals when it comes to buying second hand equipment, you just have to know where to look.
Here are the most popular home theater screen aspect radios to consider. Generally speaking the the wider you want to go, the more you’re going to pay for a projector that can handle the width. Just keep that in mind when you’re choosing your screen native aspect ratio.
On that note, here are the most common screens that are being used many home theater enthusiasts from all around.
Most Popular Home fixed projection screens
More information on building fixed projection screens.
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#2 written by James 1 year ago
Steven,
First off, let me congratulate you on looking into building your own home theater screen! I can tell you from personal experience that building your own home theater screen is truly amazing when you consider something so cheap and easy to create can bring such great satisfaction not only to you, but to everyone you invite into your home. Its like a fine painting that you created your self… definitely something to be proud of.
On that note…
Actually that is part of my plan for one of my next posts… but unfortunately, my screen is already built so the only thing I can show is a finished product and how it’s assembled. However, I will provide details on what materials were used and where you can get them. I’ll provide the procedures that I went through during construction etc. look for it in one of my next posts…thanks.
James
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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.
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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!!
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Great post… Can you post some pictures of your home theater screen? I’m generally pretty handy when it comes to home repairs and I’ve seen a lot of “do it yourself’ers” trying to show me how to build a screen, but most of them have been nothing more than unsatisfactory at best. I would love to see a quality home built screen form someone… Thanks for the site!