Home Theater Projector

Both big screen TVs and home theater projectors can handle today’s 4K. But, there is more to resolution than just a number. In fact, with 4K, it can be hard to notice the difference it makes unless you watch it on a huge screen. Cramming that many pixels on a smaller screen like a TV versus a projector, makes them inherently small and hard to distinguish. On the other hand, home theater projectors really shine here! That’s because the screen is large enough to show the detail that comes with 4K content.

So, if you want to enjoy the all the details that 4K offers, you’ll probably want consider a home theater projector over a TV. And, as you already might know, the more pixels you can fit in, the crisper and more detailed the picture will be. The higher the resolution, the closer you can sit to the screen, and visa versa. For this reason, getting a home theater projector that offers 4K HDR will project an impressively sharp picture for all of your shows and movies!

This is an obvious and easy win for home theater projectors. In fact, today’s TVs tend to max out around 85 inches. While that number will continue to rise, there is however a practical limit to how big TVs can be. Especially when you consider that someone has to get the TV into your home and mount it on the wall. Keep in mind, a home theater projector is only half of what you will need. That’s because you need a projection screen to capture and display the projection. With this in mind, we offer some insight on projector screens and things to consider.

The projector screen is just as important as the home theater projector. After all, you watch the screen not the projector. The right high quality projector screen reproduces an image without losing quality. Since the screen reflects back light, it works together with your projector to make colors and images pop off the screen. Or put simply, it maximizes the light coming from the projector and in turn reflects the image on the screen so that everyone in the room can see it clearly. Every screen is rated according to its gain factor, or how efficiently it reflects light. And, the higher the gain, the brighter the image will be on the screen. Also, keep in mind the projector and projection screen need to match the size and purpose of your room.

Types of Projection Screens (each have a range of styles & fabrics): 

• Manual Projection Screens: this type of movie screen is a pull down screen
• Electric Projection Screens: this type of screen is has a motor that allows you to raise or lower your screen with a switch or remote control
• Fixed Projection Screens: for those who need a screen to be available at all times, this is the best solution
• Portable Projection Screens: this type of screen varies in size, and style ranging from table top to wall sized
• Curved Screens: this type of screen have some distinct advantages like delivering a more uniformly illuminated image when seating is more centrally localized 

Knowing whether or not you need a manual, fixed, or electric screen is really a question of room environment.