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PostLink    Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:10 pm    Post subject: opinions on this screen Reply with quote


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theres one local to me, guys says its a 1.0 gain 105". it can be had for around 100....

or should i go with the DW screen?

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PostLink    Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They're calling it a "high contrast gray" and with a 1.0 gain... I definitely wouldn't use that screen with a CRT. If you really want to go commercial, there are better, slightly higher-gain matte white screens for similar money.

But, if you don't have a DIY aversion, I do think it's hard to beat a DW... For $150-200, you'll get a 30% brighter image than with a 1.0-gain screen, and once you collect the materials, it's really just a Saturday project.

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PostLink    Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's a grey screen. You're still using CRT right? If so you'll want a white screen.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

original post edited, didnt realize that was a link to high contrast. im still using the g70. Ecrabb, you getting my pm's?
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

you should really look at Hurley screen. You can get 1.3 gain material at any dimension you want for ~$150. Thats cut to your dimensions and grommeted, so all you have to do is make your border. I just made a cinemascope screen for maybe $200 in total parts, including the screen material.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

well, im thinking if i diy id rather go with the DW, i plan to glue it to 2" thick foam insulation board and trim with felt. should be fairly light and i will never have the need to break it down. my local shop has 5x8 for 90 bucks. foam board for 30. and allot of people seem to like it. and i like the idea of getting it when i want it and not having to order it. but this focupix screen is already a screen, i can get it for roughly the same price, maybe a little cheaper. im using blackout material now, and i have total light control....
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Whatever you do, don't use contact cememt. It melts rigid insulation.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

good to know, any advice on adhesive to use?
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