Projector screen

MatsyLR · 1 Jan 2016 at 21:38

I got a Optoma HD141X alittle while ago.
The room I want to put it in for movies is completely dark, matt black walls, dark brown floor and no light at all, its completely bitch black inside.

What would be the best screen for the projector in terms of contrast production (while not being really costly) I'm used to a Panasonic plasma so I like blacks to be as dark as possible so something that will let the blacks be as dark as they can while keeping the pop of the image is what I want.

Or I can paint the wall with a specific paint, that wouldn't be a issue if it work out better.
Looked around and grey paint seems to be popular?

robgmun · 1 Jan 2016 at 22:58

How does it look on the black wall? I have a Optoma HD141X as well and i painted my wall light grey, unfortunately Optoma's blacks are a little grey by nature and no amount of fiddling will fix it, but it's a great picture overall, especially for the price.

But i am curious what the blacks are like with an Optoma projected on it

Paul11 · 2 Jan 2016 at 14:02

I believe a dedicated screen will be better than painting a wall

KelDG · 2 Jan 2016 at 19:41

Got this projector coming in the post, did a lot of reading beforehand, best check out the avforums website there is a wealth of information on screens/paint. If your blacks are not deep enough for you in a completely dark room with dark walls you are going to want a grey screen. Have a read up over there (the diy screen thread has masses of info on paint types and surface finishes)

TL;DR Get a grey screen, darker the grey the darker the blacks. Too dark a screen affects white brightness.

SGTMASON · 2 Jan 2016 at 20:35

I tried using a grey projector screen once with my Optoma HD33... Hated it!
The blacks may improve but to massive loss of color vibrancy IMO...

Matte white screen works best for me personally!

easyrider · 3 Jan 2016 at 09:23

This works well with my setup

Phoenix211 · 3 Jan 2016 at 09:53

Where did you get the hooks from?

easyrider · 3 Jan 2016 at 09:54

Phoenix211 said:
Where did you get the hooks from?

Local DIY store. They are just white shelf brackets .

Phoenix211 · 3 Jan 2016 at 09:55

And then how did you attach to the screen? I need to push mine put in front of wall mounted tv

easyrider · 3 Jan 2016 at 09:58

Phoenix211 said:
And then how did you attach to the screen? I need to push mine put in front of wall mounted tv

The screen came with metal loops on each end. My TV is behind the screen as well.

Phoenix211 · 3 Jan 2016 at 11:54

yeah sorry I mean how did you attach the loops to the bracket

easyrider · 3 Jan 2016 at 13:07

Phoenix211 said:
yeah sorry I mean how did you attach the loops to the bracket

Ubolts

Phoenix211 · 3 Jan 2016 at 13:08

Got you. What do you think the weight of the screen is? Mine is 19kg so the brackets need to take that!

easyrider · 3 Jan 2016 at 13:14

Phoenix211 said:
Got you. What do you think the weight of the screen is? Mine is 19kg so the brackets need to take that!

Not sure on mine ...it's a 120" one so it ain't light !

MatsyLR · 3 Jan 2016 at 17:00

easyrider what screen is that? link?
Also if its not too bothersom could you show a widescreen movie? I would like to see the black bars.

easyrider · 3 Jan 2016 at 20:54

Can't link mate...it's a competitor

It's an Elite 120"