Cheap screen discussion

[Troyus_]

So I have been a student for years and have not upgraded much due tp lack of funds. My wife wont let me get a large TV even if we could afford it so I'm considering a pull down projector screen and short throw projector for the coffee table. Cheap/second hand of course.

 

So whats exactly wrong with a cheap screen like this? https://www.catch.com.au/product/excelvan-100-inch-diagonal-16-9-ratio-1-2-gain-manual-pull-down-projection-projector-screen-2905602/?offer_id=17267175&iv_=__iv_p_1_a_932902927_g_45522927094_c_222157859700_k__m__w_pla-357629812019_n_g_d_c_v__l__t__r_1o2_x_pla_y_11248162_f_online_o_2905602_z_AU_i_en_j_357629812019_s__e__h_9070557_ii__vi__&gclid=Cj0KCQiAurjgBRCqARIsAD09sg993-ttUIkF1uNGP5GE4dElsqZ-2l54623SnPrgQy4H7TJAM-FRv2gaAkjFEALw_wcB

or

https://www.catch.com.au/product/excelvan-100-inch-16-9-1-2-gain-wall-ceiling-electric-motorized-hd-projector-screen-with-remote-control-up-and-down-2905605/?offer_id=17267158&iv_=__iv_p_1_a_932902927_g_45522927094_c_222157859700_k__m__w_pla-357629812019_n_g_d_c_v__l__t__r_1o1_x_pla_y_11248162_f_online_o_2905605_z_AU_i_en_j_357629812019_s__e__h_9070557_ii__vi__&gclid=Cj0KCQiAurjgBRCqARIsAD09sg9zvZsS-G_5CwZ73FqanVAFwsIjZPeMT1mhjvmemW1Ou0cG20AWWzYaAsG8EALw_wcB

 

Obviously there are better around but for a pull down to appease the wife, it should be fine, right?

Edited December 10, 2018 by Troyus_

[rocky500]

I have bought cheap screens of ebay in the past and they have been great.

Its really for me just having the big screen that makes the whole experience.

I have used just a wall and be amazed and thoroughly enjoyed watching movies as its just so large compared to a TV!

 

Maybe if you get really hooked and throw some good money at a higher end projector one day, then you could look at better screens too. But until then, just enjoy the big screen on anything.

 

Edited December 10, 2018 by rocky500

[Janjuggler]

8 hours ago, Troyus_ said:

Obviously there are better around but for a pull down to appease the wife, it should be fine, right?

Now that is the $64,000 question 

 

JJ

[betty boop]

if money is an issue just buy 2nd hand, always some good screens going at fraction of new price

[Troyus_]

So I picked up a $50 ex cash converters, no name, pull down 80 inch screen from a guy who used to use it outside for footy matches. Perfect size for my area near the kitchen. I also picked up a BenQ w1080st for $430 off of gumtree as well.

 

mounted the screen as a free floating, pull down attached to chains. I was a bit disappointed at first as it is a bit wrinkly and has some black scuffs but I thought I’d give it a try. Looks pretty dam good to me esp compared to my 42inch old plasma. I don’t notice any of the flaws. 

[hopefullguy]

aaaaaah cheap. great to here. good pickup on the benq for that price.