Projector Screen Advice

Posted April 15

Hi guys,

After a buddy of mine swung past the house the other day with his new XGIMI Horizon Ultra, I think I've got the bug and am probably gonna put this on my shopping list.

As I have never given much thought to screens and projectors, I'm a bit out of my depth.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good screen?

It will need to be ceiling mounted (but not recessed) as my ceiling joists run perpendicular to the screen.

The screen doesn't need to be motorised but can be if its not going to costs the world extra.

The screen will need to be around 2300mm wide give or take.... More give than take.....

Projector will be fitted to the ceiling inside recessed window to the rear of the seating position and will be dead centre on the screen.

Screen will be an addition to a 65inch LG OLED and will be used in dark room with 4k HDR / DV content only. As the XGIMI can't do 4k @ 120 + VRR then I'll likely keep the gaming to the OLED.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

UK based.

Cheers

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