Wall Projection Screen

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Wall Projection Screen

Review of dnp Supernova Epic Screen

The dnp Supernova Epic is designed to compete with the big boys in the world of home theater video screens. For those of you who may be caught unaware, dnp Screens is a screen manufacturer based out of Denmark that has predominantly been focused on making high-end projection screens for the professional, industrial and broadcast markets the world over. In the past few years, dnp has been coming on strong in the high-end home market with their Supernova line up of screens. Supernova is dnp's proprietary ambient light-rejecting projection surface that consists of seven layers of optical film, which doesn't simply diffuse ambient light but actually rejects it, meaning the viewer can watch a projected image in ambient light conditions, something you can't effectively do with traditional projection screens.

Since the light-rejection technology is not simply a film or coating, but layers of film bonded to a thick aluminum backing (fixed screens only), the screen itself is rigid and able to be cleaned by common household products like Windex, something you should never do with traditional screens. Also, because of its rigid structure, the screen itself can be configured in a variety of ways, including curved with zero flex, wrinkles or flat spots, which is yet another feat no other screen manufacturer can claim. For manual or motorized drop-down/up screens, the surface is obviously not 100 percent rigid, but it still utilizes dnp's proprietary seven-layer structure that rejects ambient or overhead light.

Focusing on the Supernova technology for a moment, beyond its seven-layer construction and ambient light-rejection capabilities, its black color layer allows the Supernova Epic to achieve superior contrast and color reproduction levels compared to the competition in both ambient and lightless conditions. The Supernova Epic is a 0.8 gain screen, making it ideal for a wide variety of front projectors, even those with seemingly low light output. Because of its superior color and contrast reproduction, as well as the fact that the Supernova material is completely color neutral, the Supernova screen is ISF certified. The Supernova material also allows for content to be viewed at a wider angle (up to 178 degrees) than traditional screens, meaning everyone in your theater or media room can enjoy the show regardless of where they're sitting.

While the Supernova classification deals only with the screen material itself, the Epic moniker is a whole other ball of wax and is equally impressive. The Supernova Epic is a native 2.40:1 screen that features pre-programmed auto-masking for a variety of standard aspect ratios, such as 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1 and 2.35:1, as well as customizable aspect ratios, should you require them. The Epic's auto-masking utilizes two thin but rigid velvet curtains that open or close silently at the touch of a button or when commanded via a system controller (RS-232) or 12-volt trigger. The curtains can close completely, another feat few auto-masking screens can claim, for a true old-school cinematic presentation. The Epic comes in a variety of sizes, starting at 96 inches diagonal and ranging up to 156 inches. Custom sizes are also available, should you need something a bit larger. Prices start at around $16,500 for the smallest Epic screen and go up to around $26,000, depending on size and how you have your particular Epic screen configured.

The Supernova Epic can be wall-mounted or placed on a custom stand that dnp also manufactures. Obviously, you can have a custom furniture maker build something to accommodate the Epic's substantial girth as well. The wall mount retails for $535 and the custom stand ranges in price (depending on size) from $2,756 to $3,444. The Epic stand is an attractive aluminum structure that is very modern in appearance and sits low to the ground to ensure the proper height when viewing the screen from a seated position. All standard-size dnp screens come from the factory preassembled and ready for viewing, which is a wonderful feature; however, this does add a bit to the cost of shipping. A 156-inch diagonal dnp Supernova Epic will run roughly $2,300 to ship from Denmark to your door. Obviously, stand-mounting the Epic is the simplest way to go. Should you choose to wall-mount the massive screen, you'll want to employ the help of a custom installer, for the Epic weighs close to 300 pounds and should be built into a wall as opposed to being hung like a picture on top of it. Another reason why dnp recommends recessing the Epic screen into your wall is because of its nearly 12 inches of depth, which is necessary for accommodating its curving radius and auto-masking system.

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70INX70IN Model B Manual Screen Wall/ceiling Matte White
70INX70IN Model B Manual Screen Wall/ceiling Matte White
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Perfect for classroom and meeting room facilities. Easy pull-down system locks at intervals to fit a variety of projection formats. Nylon bearings provide smooth quiet operation for the life of the screen. Case design allows for hanging from a ceiling or flush mounting to a wall. Matte White, Glass Beaded and Video Spectra 1.5 fabrics will be seamless in all sizes. High Power fabric up to and including 6' high will be seamless.

Features

  • Viewing Angle: 50°, Gain: 1.0
Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-120in - Black
Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-120in - Black
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Manual Pull Down Screen for residential, business, or education application. Features an auto locking mechanism to provide variable height settings. Its designed for wall and ceiling installation, L-Brackets are optional. Black backed screen material eliminates light penetration for superior color reproduction. 120"Inch Diagonal, 1.1 Gain Matte white material with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Features

  • Dual wall and ceiling - perfect for home / business
  • Designed for wall or ceiling installation
  • Matte White Screen
  • Advance auto locking system - easy lock to all position
  • Black back screen material - block rear light through
Epson Duet  80-Inch Dual Aspect Ratio Projection Screen, Portable 4:3 and 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen (ELPSC80)
Epson Duet 80-Inch Dual Aspect Ratio Projection Screen, Portable 4:3 and 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen (ELPSC80)
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One screen two sizes The first ultra portable projection screen to offer both standard (4:3) and widescreen (16:9) formats, the Duet ultra portable projection screen from Epson provides the perfect solution for both business presentations and home theater applications. Use the included floor stand to set up your screen. Or, mount it to the wall with the included bracket. Then, pull the screen out to the size that works best for you, 65 inches for standard viewing or 80 inches for widescreen viewing. With the innovative, patent-pending, design, setup couldn¿t be easier. In no time at all, you¿ll be ready to sit back and enjoy brilliant images on a bright white screen. When it¿s time to shut down, Duet stores quickly and easily.

Features

  • Use with any home theater or business projector
  • Enjoy fast, easy setup with the innovative, patent-pending design
  • Expand Screen to the size that best meets your needs - Standard 4:3 or widescreen 16:9
  • Mount on the included floor stand or on a wall with the included wall bracket
  • When closed, Duet forms its own carrying case (just 43" long)
FAVI 16:9/120-Inch Electric Projector Screen (HD-120)
FAVI 16:9/120-Inch Electric Projector Screen (HD-120)
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Extremely quiet electric motor with up, down and stop buttons. Also includes adjustable top and bottom auto stop limiters.

Features

  • Perfect projection screen solution for your home theater; Comes equipped with L bracket for easy ceiling or wall mounting
  • Extremely quiet synchronous, electric motor
  • Operate with control pad or use one of the two remote controls (IR and RF) included
  • Easy to adjust electric up/down stop limits
  • 1 year manufacturer warranty (full parts & labor)
No. 6 Wall Bracket White 6IN for Manual Screen Up To 75LB
No. 6 Wall Bracket White 6IN for Manual Screen Up To 75LB
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- Product Name: Wall Mount Bracket - Product Type: Bracket Product Information - Load Capacity: 75 lb Maximum

Features

  • Da-Lite No. 6 Wall Bracket, White 6" for
  • Manual Screen Up to 75 LB
Draper 207010 Luma 4:3 Manual Wall Projection Screen
Draper 207010 Luma 4:3 Manual Wall Projection Screen
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207010 Size: 10' diagonal A spring-roller projection screen of the highest quality that can be mounted to the wall or from the ceiling. Housed in a pentagonal steel case with a scratch-resistant white polyester finish and matching endcaps. This offers the highest quality spring-roller projection screen for wall or ceiling mounting. Features: -For small to medium sized groups -Comes with white case -Spring-roller operated, with pull cord -Pentagonal steel case and endcaps -Heavy-gauge end caps for universal hanging brackets for attachment to wall, ceiling or map rail hooks -NTSC, HDTV and WideScreen format screens have black borders on all four sides -Warranted for 1 year against defects in materials and workmanship Installation Instructions Need mounting brackets, carrying cases, or other screen accessories? Shop our selection - call us with any questions! View All Screen Accessories

Draper's Luma projection screen is an attractive, dependable manual screen for the classroom or conference room. Ideal for small to medium-sized groups, this variation of the Luma screen features a fiberglass matte-white surface and offers a 120-inch diagonal viewing size (96 x 72 inches, W x H). The screen's standard 4:3 aspect ratio is well suited to computer presentations and projections of TV programs and many VHS and DVD releases, and its heavy-gauge endcaps form universal hanging brackets for attachment to a wall, ceiling, or map rail hooks. The screen is housed in a friction-free enclosure. It's washable as well as being resistant to both mildew and flames. Its steel case and endcaps are finished in a scratch-resistant, white polyester. The endcaps feature integral roller brackets to conceal the roller ends and matching universal mounting brackets (mounting hardware not supplied). The screen's seamless fabric securely attaches to a 1-piece rigid steel roller, while the bottom of viewing surface is fixed to a weighted dowel. You can mount the screen on a wall or suspend it from the ceiling or use extension brackets to suspend the screen several inches in front of a wall. The screen (or extension brackets) should be mounted into studs or blocking in the wall/ceiling, or in drywall. The screen's reflective surface is laminated to a woven textile base, and the screen surface hangs suitably flat because of the stability of the material and the weight of the bottom dowel. Good for all types of projection, the Luma is most commonly used for single-lens video projection as well as for CRT video and data-graphics projection. The screen's matte-white vinyl reflective surface is laminated to tear-resistant woven fiberglass. A matte-white surface diffuses projected light in all directions, so viewers can enjoy images seen from nearly any angle. The screen provides accurate color rendition and superior clarity. Draper recommends the Luma for use with all high-light-output projection devices. The screen requires control of ambient light in the audience area. What's in the Box Screen (with steel case) and a user's manual with warranty information. Note: Wall-mounting hardware is not included. You'll need different mounting gear depending on how you intend to mount it.

Features

  • Fiberglass matt white viewing surface
  • Ideal for overhead projectors and high light output projection devices
  • Gain of 1.0 and a viewing cone of 180°
  • Pentagonal steel case and endcaps and spring-roller operated
  • Includes universal hanging brackets
Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-150in (Matte White)
Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-150in (Matte White)
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Manual Pull Down Screen for residential, business, or education application. Features an auto locking mechanism to provide variable height settings. Its designed for wall and ceiling installation, L-Brackets are optional. Black backed screen material eliminates light penetration for superior color reproduction. 150"Inch Diagonal, 1.1 Gain Matte white material with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Features

  • Dual wall and ceiling - perfect for home / business
  • Designed for wall or ceiling installation
  • Advance auto locking system - easy lock to all position
  • Available in Black or White case color
  • Black back screen material - block rear light through
Elite Screens EzFrame Fixed Frame Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio - 120in. (Cine White)
Elite Screens EzFrame Fixed Frame Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio - 120in. (Cine White)
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Home Theater Screen with full tension uniformity. Comes with an anodized black aluminum 2.36" frame thickness with pro-trim black velour surfacing to enhance the appearance with the stylish marked border that absorbs light overshoot. 120" Inch diagonal with our 1.1 Gain Cine White, Black backed material, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen. It provides sliding wall mounts to ensure the installation is properly centered.

Features

  • True-flat tension screen surface
  • 4:3 16:9, and 2.35:1 aspect ratios available
  • Black backed material eliminates light penetration
  • Anodized black aluminum 2.36 inch thick frame with black velour surfacing
  • Sliding wall mounts to ensure the installation is properly centered
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