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Projection Screens => Screens (General) => Topic started by: AVSCraig on October 31, 2016, 04:46:47 PM
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I have owned a Stewart Cima Neve screen for just over 3 years now. Anyone else ? I think it's an excellent alternative to the StudioTek 130 G3 screen. Mine happens to be 59.5 x 106 x 122 diagonal - 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
A few screen shots -
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Since you have both a Cima Neve and a StudioTek 130, how would you compare the two?
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Since you have both a Cima Neve and a StudioTek 130, how would you compare the two?
The StudioTek 130 is a little brighter, and a bit finer grained. They are pretty close.
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There is also a good comparison between the StudioTek 130 and the Cima Neve here -
http://www.accucalav.com/wp-content/uploads/accucal_front_projection_screen_report.pdf
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Thanks. I had seen an older version of that report that pretty much was responsible for ending consideration of the Carada Brilliant White.
What I found interesting in this year's report was that the Cima Neve seems to measure out at a higher gain than published. Almost equal to the 130. Do you think the Neve is smoother than the 130 with less shimmering or don't you see any in either material?
From the Stewart web site it appears the Neve is only available in the Cima Neve series with standard sizes. But in 16:9, 123" would be smaller than I want and 135" would be getting to be too large. If I wanted a 130" I would have to go with a custom sized Deluxe Wallscreen and the 130 material.
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Thanks. I had seen an older version of that report that pretty much was responsible for ending consideration of the Carada Brilliant White.
What I found interesting in this year's report was that the Cima Neve seems to measure out at a higher gain than published. Almost equal to the 130. Do you think the Neve is smoother than the 130 with less shimmering or don't you see any in either material?
From the Stewart web site it appears the Neve is only available in the Cima Neve series with standard sizes. But in 16:9, 123" would be smaller than I want and 135" would be getting to be too large. If I wanted a 130" I would have to go with a custom sized Deluxe Wallscreen and the 130 material.
Correct, Cima is not available in custom sizes.
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Thanks. I had seen an older version of that report that pretty much was responsible for ending consideration of the Carada Brilliant White.
What I found interesting in this year's report was that the Cima Neve seems to measure out at a higher gain than published. Almost equal to the 130. Do you think the Neve is smoother than the 130 with less shimmering or don't you see any in either material?
From the Stewart web site it appears the Neve is only available in the Cima Neve series with standard sizes. But in 16:9, 123" would be smaller than I want and 135" would be getting to be too large. If I wanted a 130" I would have to go with a custom sized Deluxe Wallscreen and the 130 material.
The Studiotek 130 is a little smoother. I see shimmering at times - in the brightest portion of the picture - on pretty much any screen with gain. It's the nature of screens that have gain. That said, the increase in brightness and " punch " gain adds to the picture, and the fact it sends less light onto the side walls, ceiling and floor ( which helps to not wash out the picture from room reflections ) offsets the shimmer in my opinion.
We can always send you some screen samples if you want to see them for yourself ! :)
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The Studiotek 130 is a little smoother. I see shimmering at times - in the brightest portion of the picture - on pretty much any screen with gain. It's the nature of screens that have gain. That said, the increase in brightness and " punch " gain adds to the picture, and the fact it sends less light onto the side walls, ceiling and floor ( which helps to not wash out the picture from room reflections ) offsets the shimmer in my opinion.
We can always send you some screen samples if you want to see them for yourself ! :)
Thanks, but not until after I paint the screen wall black. I thought I would have completed that by now but we are having an unseasonably warm autumn so far and the golf course in my back yard keeps me busy.
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Thanks, but not until after I paint the screen wall black. I thought I would have completed that by now but we are having an unseasonably warm autumn so far and the golf course in my back yard keeps me busy.
The rains will be here eventually - winter is always a good time to do some home theater upgrades !
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Thanks, but not until after I paint the screen wall black. I thought I would have completed that by now but we are having an unseasonably warm autumn so far and the golf course in my back yard keeps me busy.
Have you thought about just covering the screen wall with Black Commando cloth? We did this on our wall behind the screen and it worked better than flat black paint did, plus we decided to add Roxul to the whole wall behind the speakers. This IMO helped with the sound of music as it appears to give more separation.
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Have you thought about just covering the screen wall with Black Commando cloth? We did this on our wall behind the screen and it worked better than flat black paint did, plus we decided to add Roxul to the whole wall behind the speakers. This IMO helped with the sound of music as it appears to give more separation.
In addition to painting the screen wall black and side walls a dark gray, I plan to hang floor to ceiling black "velvet" curtains on the screen wall on each side of the screen. The room is not a dedicated theater and has an open 40 foot length with 2 windows and a patio door. So I will hang floor to ceiling black blackout curtains on the side walls from the front to the end of the seating area, and also over the remaining window and door.
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In addition to painting the screen wall black and side walls a dark gray, I plan to hang floor to ceiling black "velvet" curtains on the screen wall on each side of the screen. The room is not a dedicated theater and has an open 40 foot length with 2 windows and a patio door. So I will hang floor to ceiling black blackout curtains on the side walls from the front to the end of the seating area, and also over the remaining window and door.
That will make a huge difference in the image. If people did a viewing test, hanging up dark blankets on their side walls and/or ceiling, I think most would be shocked by the improvement in the image.
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Any other Stewart Cima Neve owners here ? This is a better alternative to the Da Lite HD Pro. screen, in my opinion ( if the stock sizes work for you ).
http://www.stewartfilmscreen.com/cima-by-stewart-filmscreen
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Some screen shots of " The Fall " on my Stewart Cima Neve -
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19148901_10213176068537346_4129263273690775386_n.jpg?oh=38861d7d6ad4f65182c8cd627aad2f4b&oe=5AD3D616)
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19113638_10213176068977357_1355487130213579949_n.jpg?oh=8aa5bacf04f64f2508943876af631733&oe=5ACB935D)
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19060078_10213176070257389_7482366961735681985_n.jpg?oh=be8a1d62dbddfd94075ef5e52de50109&oe=5AD419CF)
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More screen shots on my 123" 1.78:1 Cima Neve -
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The 1964 classic " Goldfinger " !
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More screen shots on the Stewart Cima Neve -
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with the help of craig back in may-I picked up a 133" 2.35 Cima screen. so far its been great. no complaints. paired with a JVC x570R. My only complaint is I probably could have fit the 138"! Black velvet curtains my wife made on sides of screen seem to help pop the image a bit. I would recommend this screen, definitely
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with the help of craig back in may-I picked up a 133" 2.35 Cima screen. so far its been great. no complaints. paired with a JVC x570R. My only complaint is I probably could have fit the 138"! Black velvet curtains my wife made on sides of screen seem to help pop the image a bit. I would recommend this screen, definitely
Nice theater! I'm looking to get the 125" diagonal size, except in the Perforado.
Perf-O-radooooooo, why don't you come to your senses, you've been out ridin' fences for so long now... ;D :P
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Ya, I'm 100% happy with my Cima Neve. :)
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With indirect lighting ( like these recessed can lights ) on dimmers, watching HDTV on a Stewart Cima Neve - even though it's a white screen, looks absolutely fine. This is with about 760 lumens on a 122" diagonal 16:9 screen.
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/26756813_10215103058310886_58445368601049565_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=c68b1f482176109d6a44a1db36d30d39&oe=5C869D76)
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/26678352_10215103059110906_3295321760657315010_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=cbb68d418dccf4f9f5b8014072e2a103&oe=5C7FF0C8)
It's really a bit brighter in the room than it appears in these photos, as it's hard to photograph.
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A few screen shots on the Cima Neve of " Ghost In The Shell " 4K Blu-ray -
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I love this screen - going on almost 5 years of use !
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Some shots of Darkest Hour on 4K Blu-ray on my Cima Neve screen -
(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39001813_10216933688315492_2264171763334119424_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1b338a3c68f4156d376d602f939fa5e0&oe=5BF6639B)
(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39223095_10216933689435520_6026152008950480896_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=ccaf75e9fc3f82f724d030c7759255de&oe=5BF6A8C1)
(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39203603_10216933690075536_7263852044811763712_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7507e692faf98f907cf1181915cab704&oe=5C0566FB)
(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39261699_10216933691235565_1028058795198119936_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=c920935c971a730e19a452c7fbb66423&oe=5BFB672C)
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Since you have both a Cima Neve and a StudioTek 130, how would you compare the two? :(
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Since you have both a Cima Neve and a StudioTek 130, how would you compare the two? :(
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See the 3rd post !
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The Stewart Cima Neve is on " Spring Fling " sale, but only for a limited time. Ends Sat. April 27th. If you are in the market for a great low gain white screen, this is a great option ! Screen shots on mine with my JVC RS4500 -
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A few more screen shots from Darkest Hour on 4K Blu-ray, and my Cima Neve screen ( JVC RS4500 projector ) -
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The Stewart Filmscreen “CIMA Spring Fling Promo”! NOW EXTENDED THRU 5/3/2019. Call for pricing if in the market for a great screen at a great price !!
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I've been watching the Tour De France on my RS4500 on my 122" diagonal Cima Neve screen. With surround sound it's like being there ! Screenshots from moving video ( I didn't bother to pause it ). The only way to watch this !
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150 pound guys with tree trunks for thighs. :)
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150 pound guys with tree trunks for thighs. :)
There are a couple of really tall Germans though. Really, guys with incredible stamina that can hammer 100+ miles and 15K vertical feet day after day for 3 weeks. It's been fascinating to watch so far.
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I bought my Stewart electric Cima Neve screen in September of 2013. It's just as good today as day one ! I shot these photos yesterday. No wrinkles, problems or issues after 6 + years !