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I use the PVC screen from of this brand from Amazon and I got it for < 30. I know it is more than this, but the picture turned out great. The PVC is almost like cloth, but it doesn't let any light through and the brightness is really good. (Better than the blackout cloth that I used as my first fixed projector screen.) It claimed a 1.2 gain or something like that. (I don't know if that is accurate, but it at least a 1.0, based on the comparison to blackout cloth.)
When I was looking for an outdoor screen earlier this year, I noticed a lot the cloth screens allowed you to see the picture from 'wrong' side. Meaning they let a lot of light bleed through to the screen. This is an issue for a few reasons. First by letting light through that dims the picture, and second ambient light from behind the screen will significantly reduce your contrast. Ruining the effect you are going after. Recently there was the Vinyl version of the 120 inch screen also by this brand on sale for a lot less. I did purchase it to compare. And the problem with the Vinyl is that it is rigid (you have to roll it, no folding). Even though it was rolled, it holds the waves from the rolling. I believe when it is appropriately stretched it will be fine. But it wasn't as easy to work with as the PVC material. I am not saying this is a bad deal, as much as I am saying the PVC version is really good, and definitely worth $30. |
No, that is the velcros version. Here is the one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714MK...B00SZ Edit, this one I linked is a PVC screen, and this one is cloth. I would definitely stay away from this deal (I am not a fan of cloth screens). |
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When I was looking for an outdoor screen earlier this year, I noticed a lot the cloth screens allowed you to see the picture from 'wrong' side. Meaning they let a lot of light bleed through to the screen. This is an issue for a few reasons. First by letting light through that dims the picture, and second ambient light from behind the screen will significantly reduce your contrast. Ruining the effect you are going after.
Recently there was the Vinyl version of the 120 inch screen also by this brand on sale for a lot less. I did purchase it to compare. And the problem with the Vinyl is that it is rigid (you have to roll it, no folding). Even though it was rolled, it holds the waves from the rolling. I believe when it is appropriately stretched it will be fine. But it wasn't as easy to work with as the PVC material.
I am not saying this is a bad deal, as much as I am saying the PVC version is really good, and definitely worth $30.
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I suggest buying one of these, ironing out the creases and hanging from a gazebo, fence, pvc pipe, etc. Make your own set up.
I dont have this exact brand, but they look extremely similar. Very pleased with it.
That said, the throw distance on my projector makes 120" very tough. I need to keep the projector very far from the screen. 80" works well, but I might try a 100" for outdoors and 120" for indoor theater
It comes with velcro. I've read some reviewers on Amazon state they've used thumb tacks as well. You could also construct a frame out of PVC pipes but that seems like a lot of work.
If it's anything like the other ones I've purchased like this, they are a cheap vinyl. I tried multiple things to get out the creases with little difference made. Steaming didn't work, ironing with a towel over didn't work, and ironing directly would likely melt the material. That said, it's hard to see the creases when the projector is on, but you can still spot them occasionally. It's an ok starter screen.
In my experience the Velcro's adhesive fails. I've had success with strong double sided tape
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