Many projector screens are also specifically designed to heighten contrast or otherwise improve image quality, which can be a big help in rooms with lots of ambient light or other constraints. Few homes have many completely blank, white walls the size you’ll want for a projector screen. The importance of the screen to your viewing experience can not be understated. If you’re setting up an entire home theater, though, it’s worth it to invest a portion of your budget into a high-quality screen.
In a pinch, you can project the image from a projector directly onto a wall, or hang a white bedsheet. Most projector companies offer screen size calculators on their websites, letting you figure out how far back you can place the specific model you’re considering for the size screen you want. And unless you mount the projector on the ceiling, you won’t be able to sit in the path of the beam, so consider the seating arrangement.
Keep in mind that larger images will be dimmer and, depending on the projector, may start to expose the individual pixels (aka “screen door effect”), especially if you sit close to the screen.īigger images also require you to move the projector further back. Projectors can deliver images as small as 40 or 50 inches and as large as 300, measured diagonally.
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You’ll need enough space for the projection itself - either a screen (recommended) or a patch of blank wall (as close to white as possible).
The first step is figuring out where you’re going to put the thing. Check your sound and content sourcesĪs someone who has used a projector as his main “TV” for over 6 years, not to mention reviewing them professionally even longer, I’ve set up countless projectors. Introducing the Projector in The Designated Area