There are two misconceptions about projection-based home theaters. The first is that they’re only suited to dark, dedicated rooms. The second is that all screens are essentially the same. These things are not true because screen manufacturers have developed a wide assortment of new materials and applications that make projection video systems viable for nearly every room and situation in the home. Projection screens, when installed correctly and matched with the right components, are superior to flat-panel TVs in almost every way. They’re generally bigger, can offer a better picture, are easier to conceal, take no wires (unless motorized), and can be cheaper per square inch, depending on the projector than good flat-panel TVs. They also provide a much greater emotional impact and immersion for the viewer. But what if you want to watch a video in a non-dark room? No problem, there is ambient light rejecting screens for that.

What about outside? Again, no problem—weather-proof and wind-proof screens are available. What if you don’t want your speakers to stand out in the room? Easy, get an acoustically transparent screen and put the speakers behind it. What if you want to hide your screen? There are retractable screens at a wide variety of price options. In the old days, you either went with a matte white screen or a gray screen. White screens were for dark caves and gray screens helped boost contrast on weaker projectors and helped a little with ambient light. However today, fixed screens that look more like flat-panel TVs are the current rage. The industry leader in this is Screen Innovations' Black Diamond Zero Edge. This product works in all types of light and can be hung on the wall like a flat-panel TV. All of this means that picking a screen for your home theater or media room (or bedroom, backyard, library, …) is a lot more complicated than it used to be years ago. That is why it is so important to use a professional home theater installation company such as BRAVAS Atlanta in Atlanta. We can help you select and then install the RIGHT screen for your needs.

For solutions to your Home Theater needs in the Atlanta area call BRAVAS Atlanta at 770-844-5800 or use the convenient “Contact Us” feature on our website.   Featured Image courtesy of Screen Innovations