Been enjoying my G3 ST130 4-way Electrimask. Not only are Stewarts products first rate but the service from Hideki and company is first rate. Upgrading to the G3 material was one of the mot noticeable improvements I've made to my theater;-)
With a Deluxe Wallscreen with a width in the 130" range, do the top and bottom frames pieces normally each come as a single piece or do they normally come in 2 sections that are then joined together as part of the on-site assembly? Or is the 2 piece version strictly a custom order option?
I've had the ST100 screen for nearly 2.5 years now and couldn't be more happy. Prior, I went through two Da-Lite HD Pro screens and learned I am allergic to even slight screen sparkle.
I've had the ST100 screen for nearly 2.5 years now and couldn't be more happy. Prior, I went through two Da-Lite HD Pro screens and learned I am allergic to even slight screen sparkle.
I know it is off the subject but would like to say Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Nice to see the new forum. No ads! Moving this post over from the old forum:
So I am audiophile and a videophile trying to get the best of both worlds with my screen, impossible I know.
My speaker are going to be in front of the screen as they are dipoles. However, ideally I would have a screen which would allow me to put acoustic products (diffusors or absorption) behind the screen in order to treat the front wall.
I have tested every weave/mesh based product that I can get my hands on and to be honest I haven't been too excited about the visual quality. The artifacts are typically lowered sharpness, visible pattern, or sheen/sparkle. I often use my screen for computer work so the drop in sharpness is noticeable.
So I'm considering these options:
1) Forget about treatments and go with Studiotek 100 in a fixed frame. Perhaps build some mobile treatments on stands that I can position during music listening.
2) Go with Studiotek 100 microperf X2 in a fixed frame with treatments behind the screen. Concerns are visible texture due to the holes and I'm not sure how effective the treatments will be behind the screen? I'm mostly interested in 600-4000hz so high frequencies aren't a huge concern.
3) Go with Studiotek 100 in an electric screen which comes down in front of the treatments. My concern here is finding a way to have a nice black overscan area when aspect ratios are changed.
My plan is for a 2.40:1 screen approx 14-14.5' wide. Closest seating distance is around 12 feet.
Thoughts?
Nice to see the new forum. No ads! Moving this post over from the old forum:
So I am audiophile and a videophile trying to get the best of both worlds with my screen, impossible I know.
My speaker are going to be in front of the screen as they are dipoles. However, ideally I would have a screen which would allow me to put acoustic products (diffusors or absorption) behind the screen in order to treat the front wall.
I have tested every weave/mesh based product that I can get my hands on and to be honest I haven't been too excited about the visual quality. The artifacts are typically lowered sharpness, visible pattern, or sheen/sparkle. I often use my screen for computer work so the drop in sharpness is noticeable.
So I'm considering these options:
1) Forget about treatments and go with Studiotek 100 in a fixed frame. Perhaps build some mobile treatments on stands that I can position during music listening.
2) Go with Studiotek 100 microperf X2 in a fixed frame with treatments behind the screen. Concerns are visible texture due to the holes and I'm not sure how effective the treatments will be behind the screen? I'm mostly interested in 600-4000hz so high frequencies aren't a huge concern.
3) Go with Studiotek 100 in an electric screen which comes down in front of the treatments. My concern here is finding a way to have a nice black overscan area when aspect ratios are changed.
My plan is for a 2.40:1 screen approx 14-14.5' wide. Closest seating distance is around 12 feet.
Thoughts?
I was looking at the installation diagrams for the Cima fixed wall screens. Looking at the wall mounting bracket, does it allow the screen frame to slide to the left or right for precise positioning? If so, how wide is the mounting bracket for a 138 inch 2.35 screen? I didn't see any measurement in the diagrams.
Mike, I will check tomorrow on ship date release. Just a reminder. Please make sure your customers have the proper throw distance for this screen. For successful use, the minimum throw is 1.8 X screen width.
Mike, I will check tomorrow on ship date release..
So I received my screen sample of StudioTek 100 today and i am a little confused. The sample has two sides, one with a label that says "Studiotek 100" and the other side which is blank.
If I view the labeled side, the result is noticably brighter than my Da-Lite Matte White sample. The image also has a slight sparkly look to it which is evident on bright scenes with panning. This is the artifact that I'm looking to avoid.
If I flip the sample over and view the other side, the image is a little bit dimmer and has zero sparkle texture that I can identify. This side looks amazing and it is what I want.
So which side is correct? Or did I accidentally receive a sample of Studiotek 130 instead that was not labeled properly? Or do I just prefer the backside of Studiotek 100?
Without seeing the sample I can only speculate. The Studiotek 100 has zero sparkle. Either you received a mis-marked
sample or the sample somehow got contaminated by the guy or gal who was cutting the samples. (A small amount of contamination could happen if the sample cutter was handling some very high gain material prior handling the Studiotek 100). With that said, if you PM me your mailing address, I will personally get you a new sample and do a visual inspection of the materiel prior to sending. Hope that helps.
Best,
Don
Done! Thanks Don.
I don't see anything weird when viewing the sample under normal lighting. Only using the projector was showing what I described.
Done! Thanks Don.
I don't see anything weird when viewing the sample under normal lighting. Only using the projector was showing what I described.
How flat do the retractable screens hang? Are they competitive to a fixed screen in this regard even ten years later?
FYI - I have posted a review of the Stewart Deluxe Wallscreen outfitted with SnoMatte 100 fabric (essentially the same as StudioTek 100) at the following URL:
http://www.projectorreviews.com/stewart-filmscreen-2/stewart-deluxe-wallscreen-wsnomatte-100-fabric-fixed-frame-projection-screen-review/
Anyone going to the InfoComm show in Orlando? If so, please stop by our booth, #3121. The exhibit hall dates are June14-16. For those not familiar with InfoComm, it is like a CEDIA for the commercial markets.
You can register for a free pass here. https://l.feathr.co/infocomm-2017-stewart-filmscreen-l
Photo below of our crew setting up a 40 foot wide retractable Snomatte 100 screen above our booth.
Hope to see you there.
Don
That screen is huge Don. What projector are you guys going to light it up with ?
Hi All,
If you are attending the CEDIA show, please stop by our booth, #5329, and say hi.
Best Regards,
Don Stewart
Here is a photo of the new masking panels -
Hey Craig, is there anyway to mask a Stewart 2.35 electric screen?The cheapest way to mask an electric 2.35:1 screen is to do what I did - buy a 2nd 16:9 screen !
They look almost exactly like the ones I made. I should have filed for a patent :)$ 410.00, plus shipping ( MSRP ).
Craig, how much are they charging for them (just curious). If you want to send in a PM, that's fine.
The cheapest way to mask an electric 2.35:1 screen is to do what I did - buy a 2nd 16:9 screen !I guess THAT would be my 85” 1000 nit Sony ;)
$ 410.00, plus shipping ( MSRP ).Mine cost less than $40 :) I like mine better!8)
I guess THAT would be my 85” 1000 nit Sony ;)Too small - mine is 122" ! 8)
Hello I am purchasing a JVC NX5 Projector, and am looking for a good match in an Acoustic Transparent screenThe current version of StudioTek 130 is G4. Microperf will be much smaller holes.
I have 146" width, and 64" height to work with for a 2.5 aspect ratio white 1.3 gain screen - preferably with no frame or small 2.5" frame:
I was looking at the following
Stewart WallScreen 2.5 WS25150CST13G4EZMX Fixed Frame - 150" (57.75x138.5) - [2.40:1] - 1.3 Gain - states it is StudioTek 130 PerfStewart WallScreen Deluxe WSDQ150CST13G4EZMX Fixed Fame - 150" (57.75x138.5) - [2.40:1] - 1.3 Gain
or Stewart Balon Borderless BAL158CST13G4EZM Fixed Fame - 158" (60.75x145.75) - Cinemascope [2.40:1] - 1.3 GainMy question is this - what is the difference between the Studiotek 130 G4 (Microperf) and StudioTek 130 Perf? The price is significantly, yet with the desire to place three towers behind the screen, and use a 4K projector, 21+ feet back, I would like some advice on trying to match up for the best picture and sound. (Towers are B&W 600 anniversary series). Any help is greatly appreciated. Rick
Hello I am purchasing a JVC NX5 Projector, and am looking for a good match in an Acoustic Transparent screen
I have 146" width, and 64" height to work with for a 2.5 aspect ratio white 1.3 gain screen - preferably with no frame or small 2.5" frame:
I was looking at the following
Stewart WallScreen 2.5 WS25150CST13G4EZMX Fixed Frame - 150" (57.75x138.5) - [2.40:1] - 1.3 Gain - states it is StudioTek 130 PerfStewart WallScreen Deluxe WSDQ150CST13G4EZMX Fixed Fame - 150" (57.75x138.5) - [2.40:1] - 1.3 Gain
or Stewart Balon Borderless BAL158CST13G4EZM Fixed Fame - 158" (60.75x145.75) - Cinemascope [2.40:1] - 1.3 GainMy question is this - what is the difference between the Studiotek 130 G4 (Microperf) and StudioTek 130 Perf? The price is significantly, yet with the desire to place three towers behind the screen, and use a 4K projector, 21+ feet back, I would like some advice on trying to match up for the best picture and sound. (Towers are B&W 600 anniversary series). Any help is greatly appreciated. Rick
Who here has a Stewart StudioTek 130 G4 screen?I now do.