| With the rising popularity of the use of projectors and | | | | fixed screen is the way to go. |
| fixed projector screens in home theaters, the market | | | | Some of the more popular brands of fixed projector |
| for both of these items has become fairly competitive. | | | | screens include the Elize ezFrame screens, the Da-Lite |
| If you are setting up a home theater and you are | | | | Cinema Contour screens and the Maxstar Premier |
| planning on using a projector and screen, there are a | | | | series. Elite and Draper projector screens are also |
| few options worth considering beforehand. | | | | fairly common and popular. Each brand has its |
| First of all, regarding the projector, it is possible to find | | | | strengths and weaknesses, and basically with each |
| very good refurbished projectors that come complete | | | | type of screen you get what you pay for. If you are |
| with guarantee, for an exceptionally good price online, | | | | willing to pay more, you will generally get a screen with |
| and quite possible at your local home theater | | | | more options and better visibility. |
| accessory shop as well. If cost is an issue for you, you | | | | The one exception to that is the Da-Lite Contour |
| will be happy to hear that you can buy a refurbished | | | | series. This screen has all of the options of the more |
| projector and screen for less than you would pay for | | | | expensive screens, yet it is one of the more |
| a large LCD screen. The quality is comparable these | | | | reasonably priced. Screen size ranges from 60 to 220 |
| days, and the only drawback really is that you need a | | | | inches and they have both video and HDTV format |
| totally dark room for viewing when you use a | | | | screens. They have perforated screens, which allow |
| projector and screen. | | | | you to place speakers behind the screens. If decor is a |
| The next choice you will be faced with is whether to | | | | problem, they also have a variety of different framing |
| buy a fixed projector screen or an electric projector | | | | possibilities including a wood grained type frame that |
| screen. There are pros and cons to both. Again if price | | | | would fit in well with most home furniture. |
| is an issue and you can place the screen in a room | | | | When looking for a fixed screen projector, remember |
| that does not get a lot of traffic but is used primarily | | | | to compare features as well as prices, before making |
| as a home theater for viewing, then you may find the | | | | your final purchase. |