Manufactured Screens

**Fotojoh** · **05-28-08, 03:55 PM**

Hi all, this is my first post. You folks seem to be the experts on everything to do with screens. I've searched and read a lot, but hope someone here can help me with the following:
I'm just finishing a new home with a dedicated home theater. The light is very well controlled and I plan to use a JVC DLA-RS1X projector. The throw will be about 20-21'. I plan to have a 120" diagonal, fixed screen. I don't mind spending a bit for a dedicated, commercial screen and image quality is important to me. I've narrowed my selection to: Carada 118" Critereon with either the Classic Cinema White or Brilliant White material @ $851.94; or, Stewart Luxus Screenwall SN123H with the StudioTec 130 material @ nearly $3000.00.

Everything I've read indicates the Stewart Screens to be the best/industry standard, but I'm not sure I can bring myself to spend $2000 more for the reputation. Is there anyone out there who has actually compared these two products in person or has experience with either of these and can give me some input? Lastly, I want this installed within 3 weeks (4 max). THanks in advance. jj

**mechman** · **05-28-08, 06:17 PM**

Stewart didn't reply to my request for screen materials to review. But Carada did - here's the link. The Brilliant White was very nice in my opinion!

**Fotojoh** · **05-28-08, 10:47 PM**

Mech, thanks for the link. I read a different posting on this site that suggested a grey screen ought not to be compared side by side to a white screen; that the calibration of the projector and the viewing conditions have to be optimized to the sceen type in order to avoid an apples to oranges comparison. Any experiences out there with Stewart? Is it worth the price? jj

**mechman** · **05-28-08, 11:50 PM**

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Fotojoh wrote:

Any experiences out there with Stewart? Is it worth the price? jj

Nope. As I said, they ignored my request for samples... as have some others.

As for the gray and white, look at them separately and see which one fits your surroundings better and gives you the picture you're looking for. You can do a quick brightness/contrast adjustment for each using the THX optimizer or a calibration DVD.

mech

**Fotojoh** · **05-31-08, 09:59 AM**

Thanks for the info. I've bought the Carada Criterion 118" Brilliant White. I'll post some pictures once it's all finished. Joe

**Blaser** · **05-31-08, 11:05 AM**

Hi Joe,

I have been using the Carada BW for a while and I am very happy

. They are business orented and have an excellent customer service.
A review of the JVC RS1 would be very welcome

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