Oh wow. Glad it came at the right time! It made a difference with my previous projector, but I just got a new BenQ TK850 (3000 lumens compared to 2000 on the BenQ HT3550) and the combination of that and this Elite Screens ALR screen is perfect. I've only seen a brighter projected image with the 2500 lumen VAVA UST Projector and specialized ALR screen by Vividstorm.) But that was with the projector very close to the screen which introduces its own problems. I am very content with this setup right now.

Joe N Tell just a quick question though as the video did show it a little. Did you notice the drop in brightness a lot when viewing in the dark compared to the white screen? Or did the gray material make it look a lot more contrasty

@@Zoranurai13 Hey man did you ever find out what screen did you end up going with?

@@TheChefComic well this one has been out of stock here for a while so.. not upgraded yet

@@Zoranurai13 okay so you are still using a white screen?

Thanks. Just evolving in different ways

Thanks man. My next is video is with my new projector with 1.5X lumens. Game. Changer.

a white wall does almost the same, and it costs 1-2k USD less...

@@HunGerMovies okay 🤣😭

@@keepingupwiththejones2933 why crying, I have this set up in my living room, just perfect colors and level of contrast, it cost me 10 cents.

@@HunGerMovies I am glad you enjoy your setup. Different things for different people. You enjoy projecting onto a white wall. Nothing wrong with that. It isn't for me.

@@keepingupwiththejones2933 I understand, but is there any 1-2k worth pro for the screens? I mean if you have like endless money, it is a different story, of course I would also buy everything just for fun, but I really do not see the benefit of a screen. I have screen too, the only reason it had better quality, because it had smaller image than the image I could project on the wall. Some screen might have like 1.1 or 1.2 gain, ok, or slightly better contrast, which means usually slighlty darker image, or the surface is a bit more even, but I can barely see any difference when comparing the images, so I am really curious. I even saw comparisons saying that the image was better on the wall, because it was brighter.

You're welcome!

Not necessarily true. Grey is the way to go. Also I could have mixed you paint for $50 and have gotten the same results as that $$$ screen.

not true. black level will be better on grey in a dark room.

If you have a lot of ambient light, this BenQ TK850 is the way to go!

@@joentell Oh really? It looks like the same specs just brighter but the same price. So this is what you are using with your setup?

What type/brand of projector/lumens?

I like that shock! Like when you step outside after watching a movie! 😮

@@joentell not so good for eyes tho in long run ;p

@@mustardman2035 any medical research on this or just common sense?

@Szymon Kucharski my optometrist said something along those lines so I'm going to fall on the line of medical research. Basically the dramatic change in lighting puts extra stress/strain on your eyes.

@@roboteen Your optomostrist has no data behind this. He's just making it up. The nits on a display are dramatically lower than the nit values in real life. For a TV screen to even come close to approaching true HDR, it'd need to have 10,000 nits brightness for example. And outside sunlight is far far brighter than that. The dynamic range from a projector, even with absolutely no backlight, is nowhere near the contrast in day to day life. It's all definable by nit values, not just random guessing and old age advice.

I'm not sure, but the Vava also looked decent on my matte white screen. It just didn't reject ambient light. ALR screens for UST projectors are special because it is meant to accept light from that extreme angle.

@@joentell Thank you for your response. Someone else suggested looking into ordering the one of the Elite Screen sample packs ( amzn.com/B01E9LMJCC ). Scrolling through that page, I noticed this from Elite Screens: "CineGrey3D: 1.2 Gain. Angular-reflective material with ambient light rejecting technology. ISF Certified, 90 Degree viewing angle, polarized for Passive 3D, 4K Ultra HD & Active 3D Ready. *NOT COMPATIBLE with Ultra/Short Throw Projectors " . Would you happen to know if the CineGrey3D is a different material than the Aeon Cinegrey3D that you reviewed here? Thank you.

Unboxing today at 4pm PST including their new center channel

Joe N Tell awesome!! I’ll be watching! Thx bro

Yes, ALR helps with white rooms at night…

There must be something off in that calculation or something you've entered. My projector is 10ft away. I just measured it with a laser distance meter. Maybe it's because you're going based on what Elite Screens is saying the distance should be for optimal viewing, but it looks great the way I have setup now. Give them a call.

@@joentell got this from Elite the other day. Thank you for contacting Elite Screens. The 1.5x lens throw ratio has been modified per our most recent material update. For standard throw projectors, make sure to simply follow this. Since this is an angular-reflective material the projected image will reflect at the mirror-opposite angle. 1. Adjust the screen height 2. Adjust projector height and zoom in/out until you fill your screen. If your projector does not have zoom in/out then just go back as much as possible and go to step three. Table top projects in an upward level. Ceiling mounted projects in a downward level 3. adjust item 1 & 2, to meet projection in/out angle to sweet spot (viewer’s eye level)

Thanks for posting for others in case they have the same question. If it isn't clear to others, the angle the light comes in, is the angle it comes out the brightest.

It works in a dark room too. Helps improve black levels.

@@joentell Thanks, that makes me feel better about my purchase

So for a dark room would be better the white screen, does white has deeper colors?

Yup, if you have light control, you don't want an ALR screen

@@joentell I have a white screen from vevor. 120 inches but I am sat 2.5 metres away which is pretty close. It hurts my eyes so I was wondering if a grey screen would be better for eyes or am I going lose out on picture quality. I dont mind watching it pitch black in my room..although the ceiling is white.

You will get a brighter image if you go white, but you have to have no ambient light. Even light reflecting off-white walls can affect the image. I'm a fan of ALR just because it gives deeper blacks and there's always a bit of ambient light in most rooms. Dedicated theaters with painted walls are suitable for white screens.

White screen if you can completely black out the room.

Thank you and yes, you're correct

Any way to counteract that. I was thinking of buying a JVC NX5 @@joentell

I think the NX5 is made for light controlled rooms. The only way to counteract this is to have an extremely bright projector, with great black levels, and accurate colors. I'm not sure if we're there yet. OLED's are better in that respect. But if you want a large screen, you will probably want to figure out if your priority is being able to watch with ambient light, or if you can light control your room for ultimate picture quality.

Between JVC Nx3Z vs AU810PB is there anything one does that the other does not. @@joentell

Sorry, I'm not very helpful at this moment. I haven't had hands-on time with either. I would ask Phil Jones at projectorreviews.com. Let him know I sent you.

he doesn't speak Spanish bro

I've never tried the Silver Ticket grey so I can't say

UST requires a specific type of screen called a CLR ceiling light rejection screen. This type reflects light best at the opposite angle it came in at. For a UST, it would show the brightest viewed from the ceiling which wouldn't be optimal.

The projector that he was using in the video the Ht3550 from Benq is a Dlp projector…. Also I’m fairly sure all projection screens are compatible with all projector types.

Yes - check out crow1176 screen paint on KZfaq

I would like to know that too.

What did you go with? I turned one of my garages into a theater room no windows & black ceilings aswell

if you are doing a dedicated home theater then please do yourself a favor and get a white screen. I would personally recommend StudioTek 130 IT IS AMAZING IF you have a dedicated room. Pair that with a JVC, Epson UB, or Sony that has excellent contrast and you will be amazed. I have seen samples from all the major players and nothing beats that material if it is a dedicated room. My second choice would be seymour screen Radiant White. Its a nice balance. Good luck. FYI most will give out free samples so do that as well.

@@Jrfeimst2 I have asked around and the general consensus I got is that a gray screen is better. That was shocking to me because I always thought movie theaters had White screens. I have also asked around when two different stores reached out to different stores and nobody is offering free samples.

@@TheChefComic hmm I know for a fact you can get samples from screen innovations, Stewart film screens, da-lite, and Seymour. Those are all considered higher end as far as price though. I can tell you if you get a projector that has superior contrast. AKA JVC like I have and it’s in a dark room your blacks will be just as black with a white screen as it is with a gray screen. This is if you have dark walls and ceilings, etc. I have alr samples from all those companies and the studiotek 130 is a baller if you have a dark room. If you call them direct they can either send them out themselves or get you in contact with a dealer. Hope this helps on any decision. I’ll say a gray screen does help if you have a projector that doesn’t have a high native contrast. I’m not sure what your price range is but say if you got something around the 1,000 dollar then yes a gray screen can enhance contrast but if you spend 5,000 plus on a high end Sony or JVC then it won’t help nearly as much and just be over all darker in a dark room. Sorry for going on here. Just trying to tell you what I personally went through. Anyways good luck to you and wish the best of luck on your new room

@@Jrfeimst2 Thank you man yeah I'm on a budget. I don't want to spend more than 400 okay maybe 500 Max. I know that's not a lot considering their higher-end models out there costing thousands of dollars. I got the BenQ tk850i. I am thinking of getting it 135 inch gray screen. From my viewing distance I could get a hundred and fifty inch screen but it's a hundred something dollars more and I just don't know if 15 in is worth $100 more.

@@TheChefComic you’re welcome. You could consider a DIY. You can get Seymour material and make the frame yourself. They have very nice stuff. Jon is a great guy. www.seymourscreenexcellence.com/company.php the website with email links. I talked to Jon and is super nice. Not sure what the price of material would be but it might be in your budget

It is

@@joentell I am thinking of getting it I am just worried about its color accuracy. Do you have any tips on calibrating it or which mode to use it on? Thank you.

I don't have a theater room it was mainly going to be used in the living room and some backyard viewing at night.

I'm sorry, but I haven't tried that screen material you linked to

@@joentell ok what screen material can you recommend or diy paint for under £50 that can get good colour reproduction and contrast.

@@joentell do u think this will be good stagegearstore.co.uk/rosco-2110-screen-2-4m-wide-per-linear-metre-grey.html

Sorry about that. That's the first time I've heard that from someone.

Yours was from Elite Screens? To be fair, I was also trying to record the process, but it took a while.

Joe N Tell yea I have the120in

Plus recording, but still. The other projector screen probably took me 45 minutes max.

@@joentell you are the hero we need

@Joe N Tell This is pretty disappointed. If you look at older video reviews, the screen used to come with the grommets installed and the hooks pre-installed in the frame pieces. The center grommets and hooks were also color coded to make it easier. I'm sure it was a cost cutting measure, but it still sucks.

3D is highly dependent on the projector and how dark your room is. I've tried it and it works. You sound annoyed that I didn't test it so you may want to look at other reviews. 3D is not a big deal to me.

What are you even talking about? Seriously? What do you mean you didn't test it?

@@joentell Like connect the screen the screen to projector, play a movie or something to show us the picture quality instead of just talking to sale. The thumbnail is click bait, it does not appear anywhere in the video timeline!!!!

Did you even watch the video? Around the 4:40 mark, there's the split screen video. You should actually watch the video before complaining next time.

@@joentell I am so sorry. I feel so stupid. Sorry for wasting your time. And for that matter I just subscribed.

I accept. Thank you for that! So many people don't admit to mistakes. It takes a lot to do that and I respect that! 🙏