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Work on the HT is starting up again and it's time to get serious on picking out projectors and screens.

The top projector on my list is the LG HU810PW. A laser DLP with excellent spec's for under $3k USD.

The screen is a bit harder. Trevor suggested I consider an AT screen and put my center and a diffusion panel behind it. Think this is a great idea as long as the diffuser doesn't screw up the ALFRs (something to check into). He also recommended Elite screens as being decent unfortunately after doing some research I discovered that their AT screens need a 1.5x (of screen width) seating distance. Unfortunately my MPL is at 1.1x and I'm not moving it!

So, before I start spending time on a AT screen search I thought I'd open up a discussion and see what ideas came out.

I'm not up to speed on the HT lingo, what is an "AT" screen?

I'm looking at twisting a room to a true media center room so I would like to know what you end up with.

I had my mind set on a short throw projector. Have you looked at those? The research i've done is a few short trips to a BB magnolia center. I thought the short throw was better. Please steer me in the right direction if i'm off here as I need to land on something very soon.

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well that makes sense.

My homemade 115" AT screen is made from milliskin spandex (black under white). Cost was $63usd plus shipping (2019). items 795 and 796 from Spandex World . I'm using a cheap Optoma projector HD142x and it looks great once the projector warms up!

Thanks for the link!

I forgot when we were talking Rich, Elunevision is another good option. But a little more pricey. Lots of great choices in their line if you can find a local vendor.

I like Stewart. I've had a Firehawk G3 for at least 10 years now, and have no complaints whatsoever. I like this screen as I do not "need" to have complete light control. It also has a positive gain, which is rarely a bad thing, especially now with 4K and HDR. Can't comment on AT screens. I have not had a setup with speakers behind the screen, so no personal experience to share. If you go to Stewart's website, they have a nifty screen selection tool that guides you through the selection process.

What aspect ratio are you going with? I'm a big fan of 2.35, or 2.4 if you prefer..... It does come with a cost, but well worth it IMO.

Laser DLP is probably the way to go, assuming the tech is there now. It wasn't when I bought my last projector, so I ended up with a JVC RS2000. It's been a great projector so far. I use the Panamorph Paladin DCR lens in front of it.

Kind of funny as the first thought that went through my head was projecting on used under garments. Then my head cleared and I googled it ... it’s a thing. If it’s inexpensive enough might be worth trying it even if it’s just to check out the concept.

I’ll give them a look

This has really been bugging me. Undergarments OK but why used?