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A 65" screen puts me into the same price range as the Benq 1070 + a decent 90"-100" fixed frame screen. That's what got me thinking projector in the first place.

My 8' x 11' piece (on a roll) cost $349.25 with tax and duty.

Looking at my credit card statement online to confirm, I think I had series amazon issues back then...(I remember joking about only being aloud one item in transit at a time).

A 65" screen puts me into the same price range as the Benq 1070 + a decent 90"-100" fixed frame screen. That's what got me thinking projector in the first place. [/quote]

I think TV's still have their place, like a lit living room.
Our 8000 is in a very dark cave (on eco), I don't need masking on my wall of screen.

If I were continuing with every day casual use, I would probably go with a flat panel. With my son gone most of the time, this is now primarily for movies, usually at night. To me, that screams projector.

I'm thinking the loss of a little black level/contrast to get an additional 30-40" of screen at roughly the same price is worth it.

At that price, I can buy a 100" fixed frame and modify it slightly for my purposes.

Hmmm, just realized I'd have to figure out something for my center channel. Time for a ceiling mount VP180?

I wanted the freedom to select my screen size once it had an image projected on it. This seemed the easiest way.

Looking back (just posted this elsewhere here at axiom) this DIY screen stood out. Black spandex with white spandex over top.

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-digital...ml#post27315562

Go back a page to see the construction details.

That's a good point. If I build too big, I can mask. Too small is hard to fix.

I've read quite a few DIY threads now, but there is one thing missing from all of them: a direct comparison to commercial offerings. I've not seen a post that says "my spandex build is as good as a Carada xyz screen. The gain seems to be $ saved over very expensive commercial offerings, but its not clear at all what is being given up to achieve that low low price.
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-digital...ml#post27315562

Go back a page to see the construction details. [/quote]

I wrote a long blurb explaining what I found but I couldn't find the link. I found it though so I'll just let you read it for yourself. Includes metered test results. Although I don't know how much weight the graphed margins of difference carry.

laminate screen info plus test comparisons

I'm extremely satisfied, if that counts for anything. Plus if a kid powerpukes on it, you can just wipe it clean! Ya... it happened.

With an acoustically transparent screen you can have the best of both worlds (get a matching center, you won't regret it).