Should You Use a Fixed Projector Screen In Your Home Theater?
If you are setting up your own home theater, you may well be considering the option of installing a projector and a fixed projector screen. Many people find that this works well for them, and if you end up buying a second-hand or a refurbished screen you may find that it ends up being quite a bit cheaper than using a DVD player and big screen television.
Other places that frequently use projector screens are schools and offices. Schools usually seem to opt for the electric projector screens however, as that way they can roll them up when they are not being used. Of course the retractable projector screen is more expensive, in most cases, than the fixed projector screen but sometimes it is just so much more convenient to pay a little extra and get something more suitable.
When it comes to any room that uses a projector, with the office meeting room included, the room needs to be quite dark in order for people to clearly see what is being shown on the screen. Depending on the room, this may require black-out blinds being installed on all of the windows–especially in a room that is very light, and has a lot of windows. You should also take this into consideration when you plan out your home theater.
Fixed projector screens work best when the home theater is in a room that does not double as a family room. Many people have their home theaters in the basement, and in many ways this is an ideal situation for a theater. Generally it is not a problem with being too light, and you are also able to leave the screen on the wall at all times.
Of course, if you do use a fixed projector screen, you do need to be mindful that the screen itself does not get damaged at all and you will have to find a way to regularly dust it off also.
If you have a permanent, separate location for your home theater and you are sure that it will not become damaged at all, then the cheapest projector screen would definitely be the fixed projector screen.
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