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Factors to consider when setting up your projection screen.

What projector type is required?
The first consideration is the image projected, the projectors features and special functions. Another important factor is the image brightness, is the picture too bright or too dull. So it is important to make sure that the continuity between the projector and the screen work together.

What screen size is best?
Many people ask what is the best projection screen size and format to purchase for their room? Do you require a native HDTV 16:9 format? What size screen do you need, bear in mind bigger does not necessarily mean better, the best way to work this out is to measure the distance between the front of the projector and the area you are projecting onto. The position of your projector and its light output together with the ambient lighting levels and conditions of your room. You may want something to cover the entire wall, but the quality of the outcome will depend mainly on the projector you purchase, so know this first!

Lighting conditions?
Home theatre lighting always plays a vital role when choosing the correct screen. Do your lights have separate controls so you can have one one while having others off or dimmed, do you use a dimmer in the room? Do you have curtains hung that prevent light coming into the room from a variety of windows?

What kind of material do you choose?
This is a very important consideration and depends on a variety of things such as the viewing angle, the usage and its environment. There are primarily four kinds of fabric to choose from below are some examples to help you identify an optimum surface for your projection application.

Matte white:
Matte white is an affordable option but dont always give the best image quality.
Standard choice of material best suited to multipurpose applications where the emphasis is on functionality. The surface has less than 5% reflectivity; black is very dark grey to black but the image is not very bright.

Silver:
Silver screens are better, but they tend to have a few problems projecting darker colors which can output quite dull, 30% reflectivity; image is normally very bright.

Pearlescent:
Pearlescent screens are considered by many as the best choice of surface, reflectivity is typically 15%; black is dark gray and image is bright, and provides best overall contrast.

Excellent advice on choosing the right home cinema equipment I'm sure you will agree.