Television equipment is increasingly retreating under the onslaught of projectors. There are still promising directions for the development of new generation TV devices, but they will hardly be able to compete with the proposals that are produced by leading manufacturers of projection equipment. Trying to win the competition with TV manufacturers in all performance qualities, the developers began to offer a special screen for the projector. Reviews about the combination of the projector with the screen confirm that this solution significantly increases the image quality. It remains only to choose the most optimal device option.
Projection screen features
It should be emphasized right away that such screens have nothing to do with television displays. As a rule, they are a white matte canvas designed to evenly distribute the broadcast "picture". Moreover, not every material is capable of reflecting the image of the light flux from the projector with full depth. To do this, manufacturers use special solutions, including those that increase the brightness of the image and smooth its structure. NecessaryIt should be noted that the issue of screen selection in this case is not secondary to the main equipment. It is optimal if the choice of the projector and the screen is made at the same time, which allows you to take into account and compare the characteristics of both components of the home theater. But if the choice is made first in favor of one thing, then experts recommend starting it from the screen. In any case, it is important to determine the optimal material for the canvas. The ability of the projector to reveal its potential as advantageously as possible during the broadcast will already depend on it. At the moment, the best solution in choosing a screen material is a translucent polymer. This option can be called universal, as it is suitable for watching movies at home, and for lectures with presentations.
Screen specifications
The main characteristics of projection screens are expressed in size - in particular, the format of the canvas with proportions in width and height is taken into account. So, the following formats are common:
- Square. So-called 1:1 overhead projectors.
- Multimedia format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
- 35mm slide view format - 3:2 ratio.
- HDTV format with 16:9 aspect ratio. Ideal for watching movies.
A win-win choice of screen format can be a model that matches the parameters of the broadcast image. The projector itself may provide for the possibility of changing the "picture" format, soIt is worth focusing immediately on the characteristics of the image with which the screen for the projector will work. Reviews also recommend using 1:1 or 4:3 as a universal format. Such screens can be unrolled from a roll to the desired height, while achieving a cinematic presentation of the image.
Cover type
Today, two types of coatings are used for projection screens - standard matte and beaded. In the first case, a unity reflection coefficient will be provided, eventually allowing the light to scatter equally over the entire area. For the viewer, this will mean the perception of the "picture" from a wide viewing angle. Also, the matte finish is characterized by high color rendering and a clear image. The bead coating is superimposed on the existing matte surface. Beads in this case are microscopic spherical elements made of glass. This coating allows you to reflect most of the directional light within the spatial sector. What are the practical benefits of a beaded projector screen? Reviews note that compared to conventional matte screens, it has a small viewing angle. However, for viewers who perceive the image at right angles and even with small deviations, a richer and deeper "picture" is provided.
Reviews of the Cactus Wallscreen model
Under the Cactus brand, there are several options for practical projection screens on the market. The 187x332 CS-PSW model deserves the most attention, as it offers a wide range of dimensional parameters and is distinguished by high-quality materials. Users note the strength of the supporting structure made of steel, as well as a convenient wall mounting method for the canvas. It is also worth noting the working qualities of this screen for the Cactus projector. Reviews indicate that the matte finish, in addition to wide viewing angles, conveys the saturation of the “picture” and the detail of the display. The material is based on a combination of polyvinyl chloride with terylene, which also makes it easy to clean. The owners emphasize that the canvas can be washed and does not lose its basic working qualities. The manufacturer used refractory and antistatic layers as protective coatings, which is also an undoubted advantage of the screen.
Reviews about the Projecta Descender Electrol
This is a whole family of low cost projection screens that are ergonomic and structurally sound. First of all, users note the original method of attaching the canvas with slats fixed directly to the ceiling. This makes the mounting nodes almost invisible and creates the feeling of a continuous cinema screen. At the same time, once installed, the Projecta projection screen is highly customizable without the need for disassembly.
According to users, a non-modular design can be rebuilt and maintained even in the processimage viewing. If necessary, you can use additional Projecta complete brackets, which allow you to implement the electrical installation of the structure in any configuration, taking into account the operating conditions.
Reviews of the Scorpius model from Classic Solution
Classic Solution is one of the first manufacturers of projection screens, so it's no surprise that they have some of the most technologically advanced offerings in their lineup. The Scorpius model, in particular, attracts users due to the presence of an electric drive and an advantageous 16:9 working area format. However, there are modifications with other sizes. The ergonomic advantages of the model home movie fans include convenient elements for carrying and fastening, the presence of an infrared receiver and high quality manufacturing materials with a black enamel coating of the body. Using the included remote control, the user can remotely adjust the screen for the Classic Solution projector. Reviews about image quality are also favorable to this series. Image clarity and balanced viewing angles are also noted. The disadvantages of the owners of Scorpius include the lack of the possibility of masking the power cable for the electric drive.
How to choose the right projector screen?
Variety of projection screens allows you to choose the best model for specific conditions. But before that, the future user must decide on individual requirements. In particular, it is necessary to designate the correspondence parametersprojector (if it was purchased first), determine the format and design characteristics, and select the type of canvas. Together, these criteria will help you choose the best screen for your projector. User reviews of screens also recommend not to save money by purchasing frankly budget solutions. Practice shows that low-quality canvases can please the “picture” for the first time of use, but after a couple of months they wear out and become unusable.
Conclusion
The combination of a cinema canvas and a projector can provide a truly deep penetration of the broadcast video. Nevertheless, many connoisseurs of home theater are still not sure about the advisability of abandoning television technology. Of course, reviews of projectors, projection screens and modern capabilities of such equipment convince us of the justification of this particular solution as optimal in terms of image quality and depth of image transmission. But there remains an unpleasant aspect in the form of cost. Large-format TVs are not cheap, but high-quality projectors are priced at 20-30% more. Therefore, it is especially important not to miscalculate in choosing a screen so that it can squeeze the maximum out of the potential of projection equipment.
