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HOW TO CHOOSE A PROJECTION SCREEN

There is a danger when you are creating a home theatre and considering your components. The projector you choose is loaded with technology; you will want the latest options and best specifications. The screen, however, is a piece of fabric stretched into a frame. So it seems that this should be only a fraction of the cost of the projector, right? Often the screen becomes a secondary or even tertiary consideration, its value in the system compared against that of the projector.

This attitude is highly prevalent, but it is very wrong. Projectors are indeed packed with technology, and yes, there are screens that are nothing more than fabric stretched into a frame. But the role played by the projection screen is absolutely critical in determining the final picture outcome. A system

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