Search Results for ‘ambient’

Don't notice to much of the texture 135 size image and we watch from about 12 feet back you only notice from right couch as it sits perpendicular to us and the image and is about 5 feet from the screen lol.. Again we sit mostly in front of and at 12.. Wall is a beige color.. Wife would like me...

Hi guys, I'm a BW user from a few years ago (I posted this, many moons ago: and ).. but now I have moved into a new place which happens to have a dedicated home theatre room :D Here is a pic of it: http://imgur.com/ErJMMgW. The room is very well light controlled at night, with almost...

All, I measured the light hitting my potential screen position with my windows open (measured in direction of proposed projector position) and get a consistent 5 lux. 5 lux = .46 footcandles 5 lux = .47 footlamberts My proposed usage is an Epson 3050 from 11.5ft onto 100" diagonal. Using...

Lakehouse Build - Ambient light? we've got your ambient light right here. Please help us fight it! Just joined forum to share an interesting projection project and get some advice. We also have posted around AVS forums and gotten some good feedback on how to spray and possible colors/ blends to...

I currently have an Elite Screens ezFrame Gray Screen that does a passable job in my living room. However, we're gonna be moving soon and the ambient light situation will be a lot worse in the new place (ie: screen will be closer to the windows and there will be more windows). Ideally I'd love...

Hello there guys. I live in BRazil and I'm meaning to buy me a screen for my w1080st. Thing is, taking it on a plane from the US to BRasil with the frame and all... can't do. So I was thinking, I buy the fabric only and have it installed here, in BRaziland! But I'm not sure which brand, where...

Here’s a warning to your eyes: Watching television in a dark room might not be a great idea. You might think this sounds crazy, and it could be. But don’t tell that to Woodenshark, a trio of open-source designers and engineers, which has recently launched a crowd-funded product on Kickstater...

So my father really wants to get into world of projectors and so I am tasked with picking out a projector/screen combo and setting up the room for him. I currently have my own setup which i really like, except I used Rsmaxxmudd in my particular setup and found it to be expensive and a pain in...

I've been reading a lot over the last week. Glad I found the resources here as I was about to pull the trigger on the silver fire. I'm still a bit confused though & need some guidance on my extreme situation. This is a living room install, seating distance will be 12'. 16:9. Max diagonal due...

I know the general consensus is that ambient light viewing should utilize a grey screen to help darken the blacks, but with a higher contrast projector (such as the Panny AE-7000u) could decent blacks be achieved in an semi-ambient light condition?

My Screen Shots of Epson 8350 with Lights On Well now that I have my first projector and after countless hours of reading online to find the right one and from the help of you guys on the forums, its time i start lending a helping hand as well. My biggest concern for a projector was how it...

So this is my first post and actually the reason i created this account. I am working on my 2nd HT room after selling my last house. My new basement has a walkout w/french doors. My problem is I want a projector but I like my light. I know they don't exactly jell but that's why I am here...

Hi All - I have been surfing around the DIY Screen board for the last couple of weeks. The amount of information I have found is just overwhelming. I really enjoy reading about all the testing people have done on the various types of screens. There seems to be a lot more going on here than...

I live in NYC (East Harlem) next to a 24hr car wash so my ambient noise can be really high. But in the absence of someone going through the car wash with subs ablazing it is 54dB with no A/C and 61dB with. How about you?

I have a PT-AE3000 Panasonic and am deciding on a screen. Options include mechanical tab tensioned (Elite or other brand) screen or a DIY custom size screen. I am looking over various options, but was looking for feedback from owners of this projector for suggestions re: the best screen or...

So I started a project today. It is sort of the result of the following facts; 1. I've been looking into open baffle and transmission lines a lot recently. 2. I have extra parts (things I bought because they were interesting / on sale) lying around. 3. My dad needs "ambient" speakers for...