Many people believe anything goes when it comes to putting together a home theatre. This might be the case for some, but those who want optimum viewing know one of the most important things is actually the item many try to skimp on. The fact is the sound system, the projector and even the furniture can found on a budget, but the screen should not be compromised if quality is a concern. If the screen is bad, it won’t matter how much has been spent on the projector, it won’t look right.
There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to screens, too. The only one that can say what is best is the person doing the viewing though. Some might prefer screens that make the blacks blacker while others like things to show up a bit brighter. With this in mind, let’s look at some of the different choices in screens:
Blank wall: A lot of people choose to project straight onto a cream colored or white wall. While this will work, many say the images tend to wash out. The fact is movie theatre screens are pretty complex devices and a blank wall just can’t compete with the quality a good screen will provide. When a blank wall is the choice for money...