Sala Projector and Screen

I. Suggested equipment 

1.) Projector: 
Option A - Epson EH-LS800B (manufacturer's website) *ORDERED*
Price: £2,799.00
Suppliers: 
• richersounds.com (recommended supplier)
• amazon.co.uk
• avpartsmaster.co.uk
• atlanticelectrics.co.uk
Note: This ultra-short-throw (UST) projector has the following advantages:
1.) It's very bright (roughly twice as bright as comparable projectors), which is essential if projecting in a room which can't be blacked-out (where ambient light can't be eliminated) - which is our use case
2.) It supports 4K source playback, which is a welcome feature
3.) It can positioned very close to the screen
4.) It's from a reputable brand and is a recent model (ensuring it will stay relevant longer)
It's disadvantages:
1.) It's expensive
2.) It's bulky and heavy
3.) Our ability to make full use of it's features is uncertain
or
Option B - TBC

2.) Screen: 
Option A - 160″ Matt Grey 16:9 Electric Screen *availability and suitability for a UST projector questionable*
Price: £219.95
Supplier: platinumhomecinema.co.uk
Note: This screen is designed for areas where ambient light can't be eliminated and improves the image quality compared to when using a regular white screen. With our current white screen we have always have had an issue with the projected image appearing "washed out" - this grey screen will help with that issue.
Examples of the benefit of using grey over white projection surface in a room which can't be blacked-out:
Example 1: https://youtu.be/FrxZydcqiDA?t=177
Example 2: https://youtu.be/po60aU4Iifw?t=70
Example 3: https://youtu.be/BVQoQHn8F_w?t=786
Example 4: https://youtu.be/mRgXCwEJe_o?t=131
or
Option B - Celexon HomeCinema Tension 135" 16:9 (it might need to be fully extended for tab tensioning to work - 30cm top border including - is this doable?)
Price: £716.93
Supplier: www.avpartsmaster.co.uk
Note: White, tensioned screen, recommended for UST projectors over regular screens (might be required instead of just recommended, more information here).

3.) Projector stand/cart: LINK

4.) Lockable storage for the projector: something like this (has to fit under the shelf in the AV room)

5.) Portable stand for the computer/laptop something like this (has to fit under the shelf in the AV room)

6.) Padded protective transport case for the projector like this *ORDERED*

II. Location of the screen 

more resources:
Regular white screen material vs CLR: https://youtu.be/8h4T8Ut-OKU?t=228
Regular screen vs tensioned: https://youtu.be/PStApGHSOnc?t=9
Info about screens: https://strongmdi.com/blog/planning-for-a-motorized-screen-avoid-these-common-mistakes/
Reviews for the Celexon Tab Tension screen: https://www.amazon.co.uk
Epson LS800 daytime test: https://youtu.be/MJgFxpMtB9o?t=276

Updated 26/9/24 by Jalito Bhikkhu