Elite Screens M106UWH Manual Projection Screen (106 inch 16:9 AR)
I purchased this screen three weeks ago and so far I must say I like it quite well. I purchased it to replace my original 100" DIY screen which I had constructed from some instructions I found on a popular projector review site; it consisted of a wood frame covered in black felt with white seamless background paper (used in photography) stapled to the back. It did me well for six years or so, but unfortunately over time the paper sagged and developed large wrinkles which caused some distortion and "waving" of the image, especially during static scenes and scrolling film credits. I have some of the background paper left over so I could have replaced it, but instead I thought I should look at a better solution.
I purchased Elite Screens model M106UWH which is a 106 inch 16:9 AR manual projection screen. Before I made the purchase I read many reviews, both positive and negative on many of Elite Screen's products. Most of the negative reviews had to do with problems with the retraction mechanism jamming or breaking. Since there were far more positive than negative reviews, I figured I'd give it a try. I paid $125 for it including my state sales tax and since it was Prime eligible, I didn't pay anything for shipping. When it arrived the box had a couple holes in it and a few serious dents and I was certain the screen had been damaged during shipping, but on inspection there was a enough spacing with the foam packing spacers that it was fine.
Pros: I was surprised to find the main housing was metal; for the price I thought it would be plastic.
I have found the retraction mechanism to be very smooth; I had no problem pulling down the screen, locking it into several positions, and then releasing and having it retract. So far the mechanism seems pretty solid. Since I'm going to be leaving my screen down this isn't a big deal to me, but having read many other customer reviews it's important to a lot of other purchasers.
The contrast and overall sharpness are better than my original screen. It's not a huge difference, but enough to be noticeable. I think it is a bit more neutral in color balance as well. It is also a bit brighter, but that wasn't really an issue since my home theatre is in a darkened basement; I have to turn DOWN the brightness a bit to get the image adjusted correctly.
Cons: The included documentation is terrible! It consisted of a Screen Material Disclaimer sheet, which told me about "memory lines", a 'Universal Projector Mount' rebate form, an 'In-Wall Switch Rebate' form, an 'Elite Screens' brochure AND a single sheet about the 'On-Line User Guide or Download'. Since the User Guide is all of eight pages, and the Dimension sheet just a single page, would it have been that difficult to include? Evidently so; you'll have to go to their website to get that info.
While the Dimension Table sheet is quite extensive in giving you just about every measurement you could want or need about their product, to me there were three major problems:
1) The most important dimension, the distance between the wall mounting holes on the end caps was not even included! The measurement you need to determine where you are going to put the screws in your wall so you can mount the screen doesn't exist; you'll have to measure (or calculate) that yourself.
2) The Dimensions Table is in Decimal and not Fractional inches. Excuse me? The vast majority of us that have a tape measure don't have one that is graduated in tenths and hundredths of inches; I know they are available but most people don't own one.
3) The end cap measurements on the Dimension Table sheet are in Metric and not US/Imperial measurements - even more math that will have to be done to get mounting screws aligned correctly.
Installing it by myself was a little bit of a challenge; after I measured the placement of the drywall anchor screws (see the Cons) and installed them, it took a bit of effort to lift and align the screen with the screws to attach it to the wall. Even though the screen weighs only 21 pounds, lifting that above your head and trying to get two small holes on either side of the housing to line up with the anchor screws in the wall is difficult. I managed it after a few tries, but I'd recommend having someone else handy to assist you mounting the screen.
Overall I'm very happy with this screen and I have no problem recommending it. The edge curls and "waves" others have complained about with the various models of the Elite Screens I have not experienced with mine. Also the smell others have complained about in other reviews I have not experienced. Initially there was a smell similar to a vinyl window shade, but it dissipated within a day, so I can't complain.
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Designed to give the television experience but at a much larger view.
The Manual Series features a wide selection of sizes and available aspect ratio formats make it the most complete line of Manual Pull Down screens. Most models are available in either a white or black case to fit your interior décor. Standard features include a lanyard for hard-to-reach applications, black-masking borders all around the entire viewing area, and a dual wall/ceiling mount design.
*** NOT Compatible with Short-Throw / Ultra Short-Throw Projectors ***
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Available in Black / White Casing depending on the models.
Screen Material (Compatible with ONLY Standard Long-throw Projectors)
- MaxWhite 2 front projection material with 1.1 Gain
- Screen material is durable and easy to clean.
- 180° wide viewing angle for commercial presentations or residential home cinema
- 4K Ultra HD, Active 3D, and HDR Ready
- Standard 4-side black masking borders
- Black backed screen material eliminates light penetration for superior color reproduction.
Design and Installation
- Dual wall and ceiling installation design
- Auto-locking system provides variable height settings in any position.
- Screen lanyard for easy operation included - allows screen's pull-down handle to be reached from high areas.
- Comes in black/white color casing depending on the model
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Manual B Series
is an ultra-affordable, high-performance manual screen for home cinema, gaming, business presentation.
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Manual Series
it features a wide selection of sizes and available aspect ratio formats making it the most complete line of Manual Pull Down screens.
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Manual SRM Pro Series
it features a “slow retract mechanism” for hands-free retraction. Its housing comes in a pearlescent aluminum white finish.
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Manual Tab-Tension Series
is a first-class manual screen with a tab-tension system to keep the screen material flat along with a hands-free retraction system.
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | VIVOHOME | VIVOHOME | Mission Education LLC | ZENY Direct | HANGZHOU XIANRUI DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. |
| size | 80" | 80" (16:9) | 80" (16:9) | — | 80''(16:9) | — |
16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | |
| mounting type | WALL/CEILING MOUNT | Ceiling Mount Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount Wall Mount | Wall Mount, Ceiling Mount | Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount | Inside Mount,Outside Mount |
| material | front | Metal | Steel & PVC & Fabric | Metal | Metal+Polyvinyl Chloride | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| screen surface | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte |
| viewing angle | — | 160 degrees | 160 degrees | 160 degrees | 160 degrees | 160 degrees |
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A good, basic, wrinkle-free projector screen
No complaints with the pull-down mechanism, the quality of the white screen (1.1 gain), or the black border.The screen was well packed and arrived intact and undamaged.In short: it's a good basic projector screen, where everything works as expected after 1 month of use. For the price I am pretty happy so far.The edges of the screen do curl in slightly, which causes the bending of the projected image at the corners - you can see this in the attached images. I think this can only be avoided completely with a tensioned screen. I knew this going in, and so far it hasn't bothered me too much.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2013
Color: BlackSize: 106"Style: 16:9, aspect ratioPattern Name: Projector ScreenVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
Color: BlackSize: 150"Style: 16:9, aspect ratioPattern Name: Projector ScreenVerified Purchase
Works as expected, looks amazing and screen was in excellent condition. Screws were missing for installation but I had purchased a mounting bracket kit so not a big deal. There were two small dents in the frame which is disappointing but I imagine it happened during shipping. Hopefully Amazon will make reparations. I'd definitely recommend this screen. I tried another brand and this definitely seemed to be better quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
Color: WhiteSize: 135"Style: 16:9, aspect ratioPattern Name: Projector ScreenVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2013
Color: Black/WhiteSize: 135"Style: 16:9, aspect ratioPattern Name: Projector ScreenVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
Color: BlackSize: 80"Style: 16:9, aspect ratioPattern Name: Projector ScreenVerified Purchase
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Peter K.
Meine erste Leinwand
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