Choosing the Right PROJECTION SCREEN

摘要

Which comes first-the screen or the projector? Many uninformed folks pick out their projectors and throw in screens almost as afterthoughts. This is, of course, an egregious mistake that would leave you with a subpar, or even bad, home-theater experience. In fact, a screen is in no small part responsible for the quality of your two-piece rear- or front-projection system's image. You should think of your projector and screen as a dynamic duo whose fate largely depends on the conditions of your room. Depending on your screen-projector combo, if the room is too bright, your image could suffer, if the room is too narrow or too wide, the image could suffer. Like Goldilocks, you want something that is going to look "just right" in your room. The process of selecting a screen can be complicated and highly technical, so you will need the help of your neighborhood custom installer. Joaquin Rivera, North American sales manager for Stewart Filmscreen Corp., says, "The process of selecting a screen can be so complex, we train all of our dealers—and then, when they order a screen from us, we ask them questions to make absolutely sure they are selecting the right screen. That's how tricky it can get."