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Answered by Nishu's , an ibibo Master, at 4:26 PM on October 19, 2008

Nowadays, the types of home theater projector screen is mind-boggling. The terms used for home theater projection screen is also technical and many people do not actually understand what they are buying.

If you are looking to buy a home theater projector screen, you need to first know the different types of home theater projector screens available on the market. There are 3 types.

1) Fixed Home Theater Projector Screen

These are the most common and the simplest projector screens. They are usually permanently mounted on the wall once the home theater room design and performance is settled. One advantage is you can hide those ugly wires and cables quite easily with this type of installation.

The home theater screen fabric is stretched onto a wooden or aluminum framework and is held into place with fasteners. This creates the smooth and wrinkle free white surface. It’s important that the home theater projection screen surface is smooth and tightly held together to prevent any creases over time.

Typically, the home theater speakers are then placed either behind or at the sides of the home theater projector screen. This will provides a better movie watching experience comparable to your local cinemas.

If you decide to place the speakers behind the home theater screen, you might want to consider using a transparent home theater screen fabric. The main advantage is it allows the sound to pass through the transparent fabric maintaining the acoustic sound of the home theater speakers.

2) Tripod Home Theater Projector Screens

These types of screen are portable and suitable for temporary meeting, outdoor movie screening and conducting training. They can be transported easily since they can be folded and slip inside a luggage for easy carrying.

It is cheaper than a standard home theater projector screen and is smaller so it is not suitable for use if you want to watch movies.

3) Wall Mounted Retractable Home Theater Projector Screen

These types are installed on the wall or even to the ceiling. They can allow the projector screen to be retracted when not watching. It’s available in both manual and electronic versions and can be quite expensive. Unless your home is short in space or you do not have a dedicated home theater room, it is not necessary to have it.

They are probably other hybrid models of home theater projector screens available but these 3 are the most common and widely used at the moment.

Answered by Gyan Singh , an ibibo Master, at 7:57 AM on October 18, 2008

The screen is an important component of your home theater system as it can make or mar your visual experience. It would help to know the different types of screens and what you can expect from each model.

The Four Types

To start with, there are four types of screens that come with home theater systems. These are the permanent, portable, manual pull down and electric.

Permanent screens are fixed screen and the type that gives a perfect flat view, and thus the best bet. These screens come made up of a variety of materials. However this model may not suitable for people who have small children or pets at home. This type of screens is prone to get dirty easily. Moreover, the permanent screens are more expensive than other models. Portable home theater screens were not designed specifically for home theater use. Nevertheless, they can be quite useful for homeowners who occasionally enjoy converting the family room into a theater room, and the screen can be easily stored away afterward.Manual pull down home theater screens are flexible and affordable. These home theater screens are meant to be mounted to a ceiling or onto a wall. They are available in a wide range of qualities, with the most affordable version being the roll up type typically found in a classroom. Manual pull up home theater screens are also available in heavy duty designs with extra smooth retraction capabilities for home use.

Electric home theater screens are very attractive, sleek, and highly functional. When used in a room dedicated entirely to the home theater, these home theater screens make it feel as though one is sitting in a cinema. They are also capable of displaying a very flat surface. They can, however, be somewhat difficult to initially install.
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Answered by Satyakam , an ibibo Master, at 1:03 AM on October 18, 2008

One component of the home theater is the screen. There are four basic types of home theater screens to choose from: permanent, portable, manual pull down, and electric. Permanent home theater screens are fixed screens that are capable of creating a perfectly flat viewing service. As a result, these home theater screens create the highest quality picture. Permanently mounted home theater screens also are available in a wide variety of materials, because it is not necessary for the material to be supported and the material is stretched on a flat surface.

For homeowners with pets or small children, however, permanent home theater screens may not be the best option. They are more likely than other screen types to become dirty or damaged by pets or children playing or running around in the house. In addition, permanent home theater screens are more costly than manual pull down home theater screens.

Portable home theater screens were not designed specifically for home theater use. Nevertheless, they can be quite useful for homeowners who occasionally enjoy converting the family room into a theater room, and the screen can be easily stored away afterward. On the other hand, portable home theater screens are smaller than other types and can be difficult to set up and take down each time they are used. In addition, they are limited in the type of material used to make them. As a result, they have a less professional look when set up than do other types of screens.

Manual pull down home theater screens are flexible and affordable. These home theater screens are meant to be mounted to a ceiling or onto a wall. They are available in a wide range of qualities, with the most affordable version being the roll up type typically found in a classroom. Manual pull up home theater screens are also available in heavy duty designs with extra smooth retraction capabilities for home use.

Electric home theater screens are very attractive, sleek, and highly functional. When used in a room dedicated entirely to the home theater, these home theater screens make it feel as though one is sitting in a cinema. They are also capable of displaying a very flat surface. They can, however, be somewhat difficult to initially install.

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Answered by Mohd Saqib , an ibibo Master, at 1:01 AM on October 18, 2008