Anybody a home theater expert?

[BoldAsLove]

Okay my room is relatively small (its roughly 14 wide x 12 long with a 8 1/4 foot ceiling). I am in the process of buying a Lumenlab Evo V1, and am wondering what size screen would fit well? I am going to be sitting on a futon in the corner of the room(all the way against one wall and i am planning on projecting across on the other wall..from that wall to wall it is appx 12 feet).

The projector stats
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* LCD? Display Technology
* 1000 ANSI Lumens
* 854 x 480 Native Resolution
* 16:9 Native Aspect Ratio (according to actual lumenlab website it says 15:9..mistake on this website?)
* 600:1 Contrast Ratio
* 12.7 lbs
* HDTV Compatible

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With that said, what size screen do you think would be appropriate with what types of features? A brand/model would be helpful too. Thanks!


EDIT - I would project from the 14 wall to 14 wall, but I have shelving on one side and closet on the other.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

mister jello should be in here shortly

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I'd recommend getting it in person before deciding. You can play with the screen size and find something you like.

I'm at about a 40 degree horizontal viewing angle and that's just where I like it.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I wouldn't have been able to go that large with my old 480p projector though. The pixle structure / SDE might be an issue with that one so you should probably see it in person before you decide what you like for size.

You can make your own screen
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1959097&enterthread=y

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
I'd recommend getting it in person before deciding. You can play with the screen size and find something you like.

I'm at about a 40 degree horizontal viewing angle and that's just where I like it.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I wouldn't have been able to go that large with my old 480p projector though. The pixle structure / SDE might be an issue with that one so you should probably see it in person before you decide what you like for size.

You can make your own screen
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1959097&enterthread=y

do you mean getting the screen in person or the projector in person? I bought the projector off a user here, and should be shipping shortly.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
I'd recommend getting it in person before deciding. You can play with the screen size and find something you like.

I'm at about a 40 degree horizontal viewing angle and that's just where I like it.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I wouldn't have been able to go that large with my old 480p projector though. The pixle structure / SDE might be an issue with that one so you should probably see it in person before you decide what you like for size.

You can make your own screen
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1959097&enterthread=y

do you mean getting the screen in person or the projector in person? I bought the projector off a user here, and should be shipping shortly.

Have the projector first and shoot it against a wall. You should be able to get an idea of what kind of image size suits you best. Then get a screen size to match that.

 

[BoldAsLove]

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
I'd recommend getting it in person before deciding. You can play with the screen size and find something you like.

I'm at about a 40 degree horizontal viewing angle and that's just where I like it.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I wouldn't have been able to go that large with my old 480p projector though. The pixle structure / SDE might be an issue with that one so you should probably see it in person before you decide what you like for size.

You can make your own screen
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1959097&enterthread=y

do you mean getting the screen in person or the projector in person? I bought the projector off a user here, and should be shipping shortly.

Have the projector first and shoot it against a wall. You should be able to get an idea of what kind of image size suits you best. Then get a screen size to match that.

What is that machine based on the specs capable of? Is my 8 foot ceiling a problem?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
I'd recommend getting it in person before deciding. You can play with the screen size and find something you like.

I'm at about a 40 degree horizontal viewing angle and that's just where I like it.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I wouldn't have been able to go that large with my old 480p projector though. The pixle structure / SDE might be an issue with that one so you should probably see it in person before you decide what you like for size.

You can make your own screen
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1959097&enterthread=y

do you mean getting the screen in person or the projector in person? I bought the projector off a user here, and should be shipping shortly.

Have the projector first and shoot it against a wall. You should be able to get an idea of what kind of image size suits you best. Then get a screen size to match that.

What is that machine based on the specs capable of? Is my 8 foot ceiling a problem?

Wait... what machine?

 

[BoldAsLove]

The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
I'd recommend getting it in person before deciding. You can play with the screen size and find something you like.

I'm at about a 40 degree horizontal viewing angle and that's just where I like it.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I wouldn't have been able to go that large with my old 480p projector though. The pixle structure / SDE might be an issue with that one so you should probably see it in person before you decide what you like for size.

You can make your own screen
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1959097&enterthread=y

do you mean getting the screen in person or the projector in person? I bought the projector off a user here, and should be shipping shortly.

Have the projector first and shoot it against a wall. You should be able to get an idea of what kind of image size suits you best. Then get a screen size to match that.

What is that machine based on the specs capable of? Is my 8 foot ceiling a problem?

Wait... what machine?

projector

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

The optimal size for where you're sitting is going to depend on the capabilities of the projector and your personal preference.

I don't even know what the zoom is like on it so you might not even be able to get the size image you want.

Before you decide on this, I think you should see it in person and try it out on your wall.

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

The keystone correction is +- 15 degrees celcius
http://www.lumenlab.com/store/

What exactly is that? Im kinda new on projectors...sorry for my incompetence.

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

how tall is your ceiling?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

The keystone correction is +- 15 degrees celcius
http://www.lumenlab.com/store/

What exactly is that? Im kinda new on projectors...sorry for my incompetence.

No celcius on that degree measure, that's an angle

That should be fine for any adjustments you need to do if you're ceiling mounting it.

I see it has manual focus adjustment, but does it have zoom as well? If not, is your only option to physically move it towards / away from the wall?

I haven't worked with or seen this one before in person.

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
The optimal size for where you're sitting is going to depend on the capabilities of the projector and your personal preference.

I don't even know what the zoom is like on it so you might not even be able to get the size image you want.

Before you decide on this, I think you should see it in person and try it out on your wall.

fair enough

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

how tall is your ceiling?

I'm using a stand
https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...edecorating/04-22-2007/Room%20Back.JPG

(apartment)

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

The keystone correction is +- 15 degrees celcius
http://www.lumenlab.com/store/

What exactly is that? Im kinda new on projectors...sorry for my incompetence.

No celcius on that degree measure, that's an angle

That should be fine for any adjustments you need to do if you're ceiling mounting it.

I see it has manual focus adjustment, but does it have zoom as well? If not, is your only option to physically move it towards / away from the wall?

I haven't worked with or seen this one before in person.

darkswordsman should be able to help us out when he gets back from the 24 hour mini mart he just went too haha.

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

how tall is your ceiling?

I'm using a stand
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/redecorating/04-22-2007/Room%20Back.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......orating/04-22-2007/Room%20Back.JPG</a>

(apartment)

Nice screen! Is that link you posted earlier how to make one of those just like it? Did you just mount it like a picture frame? How does it look? Just as good as a bought one from a store? Ceiling mounting is better than a stand correct (id assume so just making sure).

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

The keystone correction is +- 15 degrees celcius
http://www.lumenlab.com/store/

What exactly is that? Im kinda new on projectors...sorry for my incompetence.

No celcius on that degree measure, that's an angle

That should be fine for any adjustments you need to do if you're ceiling mounting it.

I see it has manual focus adjustment, but does it have zoom as well? If not, is your only option to physically move it towards / away from the wall?

I haven't worked with or seen this one before in person.

darkswordsman should be able to help us out when he gets back from the 24 hour mini mart he just went too haha.

:laugh:

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
The viewing distance thing is reccomending a 85'' 16:9 or a 92"" 4:3...If this projector is 15:9 can it use the 16:9 screen effectively? If so, what screen is closest to this 85''? And if it is indeed 85"" give or take a few inches...is my ceiling height okay?

EDIT - I just realized it recommends a 103''. I would think that would strain my neck from moving around.

That 480p native res is 16:9.

I think 15:9 is a typo unless they really did a strange job making the thing.

If you make your own screen, you can make it any size you want. Mine is 102" and I sit about 10 feet from it.

I'm not really familiar with your model for what it can do as far as vertical offset / keystone correction etc.
As long as you ceiling mount it, then I don't think an 8 foot ceiling should be any problem. I guess it depends on whether you have a very specific spot you want the screen vertically and if that projector doesn't have any sort of keystone controls.

how tall is your ceiling?

I'm using a stand
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...edecorating/04-22-2007/Room%20Back.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/redecorating/04-22-2007/Room%20Back.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmcl.........ing/04-22-2007/Room%20Back.JPG</a></a>

(apartment)

Nice screen! Is that link you posted earlier how to make one of those just like it? Did you just mount it like a picture frame? How does it look? Just as good as a bought one from a store? Ceiling mounting is better than a stand correct (id assume so just making sure).

That's how I made the one I'm using right now. The screen itself is hung like a picture frame by two nails.
https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...ng%20System/01%20Original%20Screen.JPG

The border and masking system go around it but are not directly attached to it. You could do it however you want to. The border and masking system really help the image look the best it can by improving perceived contrast and getting rid of the destraction of the image not quite lining up with the screen depending on the source.

I had a cheap commercial screen before I made this one. I guess I'm not picky enough to have been able to notice significant differences in the way screens have changed the way things have looked.

Even a white wall looks fairly good. A lot of people swear by expensive screens though. If you want to look into it, check out AVSforum for different options.

 

[BoldAsLove]

okay thanks mucho!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Good luck!

What kind of sound you have going with it? :evil:

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Good luck!

What kind of sound you have going with it? :evil:

none right now...I was thinking of getting some logitechs cuz im gonna be using my HTPC with it. RIght now all I have is my 460W stereo that I could connect trhough auxiliary.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Good luck!

What kind of sound you have going with it? :evil:

none right now...I was thinking of getting some logitechs cuz im gonna be using my HTPC with it. RIght now all I have is my 460W stereo that I could connect trhough auxiliary.

Fair enough