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Old 02-05-08, 01:56 AM   #1 (Link)
cfrussin
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Question PJ Newbie needs help on DIY Screen


We just finished building our new apartment. 2200 sq. ft. added on as a duplex with our best friends as renters of the other side. I set up every room with Flex ENT going home run to a video closet right off the HT Room. The Room is 18 x 18 x 8. My projector sits on a custom very deep and well venitlated bookcase just behind us 4 ft. off the floor. The only two windows in the room are two electric w/ electric blinds skylights and a door facing south that has a blind on it. So daytime ambient light is moderate. Everyone calls the room dark. But it is easily darkened even more. The throw distance from the lens to the wall I want to use as a screen is exactly 18'. According to the automatic calculator on projectorcentral.com, I will end up with a 120" diagonal screen. I have a perfectly smooth flat wall for the screen. I've read for hours last nite the pros and cons of Kilz2 and almost perfect neutral grey. I have a new Lowes near me and they said they have the LATEST software to mix whatever I need. I have pretty much exhausted all available funds finishing the apartment. My Projector arrived today and is the Panasonic PT-AX200U. I've run my HDMI cables and power and am ready to start hooking up the electronics. BUT I WANT TO SEE A PICTURE! This is my first projector. I'm coming from a Mitsubishi DLP 62".
SO HERE'S MY QUESTION????
What color screen should I go with? I have a pro painter working for me so applying properly won't be an issue. I just don't know what will give me the best picture. My wife bought the projector for me and I'd really like to shock her!!! Thanks for the patience of any one who's read this entire thread.


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