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Fixed frame screen?

Nelbert · 2017-06-05 15:25:07

Hi all, Any advice on fixed frame screens? Looking at a fixed frame and the optomo gt5000 ultra short throw to replace the current main tv. Have a pull down screen with the Benq W1070 in the front room but like the idea of a fixed frame with the short throw for the back room layout wise.

05-06-2017 3:25pm

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Nelbert

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Hi all,

Any advice on fixed frame screens?
Looking at a fixed frame and the optomo gt5000 ultra short throw to replace the current main tv.
Have a pull down screen with the Benq W1070 in the front room but like the idea of a fixed frame with the short throw for the back room layout wise.

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#2 14-06-2017 1:26pm

mossym

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budget?

highly recommend carada this is my setup and the carada screen is still perfect after 10 years.

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#3 16-06-2017 12:22pm

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No idea what my budget should be.

I've seen some well reviewed 92" ones for around 300 so around that I suppose?

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#4 17-06-2017 3:39pm

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Rules carada out so, they're pricier than that.

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#5 17-06-2017 6:19pm

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Nelbert wrote: »

No idea what my budget should be.

I've seen some well reviewed 92" ones for around 300 so around that I suppose?

Use your wall if its in good nick with a black border / frame around it.

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#6 18-06-2017 1:00pm

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Go the DIY route, see here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055239216 or loads of other places on the net for other examples. You can use blackout lining used in curtain making as a starter screen material, or buy purpose made material online - here for example https://www.leinwandbau.info/en/screen-fabric-sold-by-the-meter/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3LDq8LjH1AIVgr_tCh10PQ33EAAYASAAEgIGdvD_BwE. I'm pretty sure they do velvet for a screen surround too. Going this route should stay well within your budget and should perform as well as a fixed screen costing many multiples of the cost.

Just bear in mind to calculate the exact screen size correctly first so that everything lines up properly when you're done.

Ritz.

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#7 20-06-2017 12:41am

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I've got a Carada screen in the for sale thread, open to offers.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057694555

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