Projection Screens with Installation
Professional installers of home automation and home cinemas
At UK Home Cinemas, we offer a range of Acoustically Transparent Projection Screens with Installation to suit all Cinema Rooms.
Projection screens professionally installed by UK Home Cinemas
Is a bigger screen alway better?
Deciding the Perfect Screen Size for Your Cinema Room
At UK Home Cinemas, we take a technical yet practical approach to selecting the right screen size. A well-balanced setup ensures an immersive experience without causing discomfort and fatigue or compromising image quality.
Key Factors We Consider:
Viewing Distance & Angle – The ideal screen size is based, on multiple factors such as the screen wall, with on a recommended industry standards from THX and SMPTE, based of 36° to 62° degrees from the centre viewing point. With reference at 45° at viewing angle. This ensures a cinematic feel without straining the eyes or making the image appear too large to take in comfortably.
Seating Position – Whether you have a single-row layout or multiple rows with tiered seating, we calculate the correct screen size and position to provide a clear, unobstructed viewing from every seating position.
Projector Throw Distance & Lens Shift – Every projector has a specific throw ratio, determining how large of an image it can project from a given distance. We ensure your screen size matches the projector’s capabilities while making use of lens shift and zoom features to achieve proper alignment.
Ambient Light & HDR – A larger screen may require a higher-lumen projector to maintain the optimum Nit Brightness to achieve a HDR image (<80 Nits).
When you buy a projector and projection screen package from us, will assess factors like the room lighting conditions, to ensure the best possible image quality.
UK Home Cinemas ensures your screen size is optimised for your space, delivering a truly cinematic experience.
For expert advice, contact us today to design the perfect Home Cinema for you, with our Projector and Screen installation packages.
Choosing the Best Screen for You: 16:9 vs 2.35:1
When setting up your dream home cinema, one of the biggest decisions is choosing the right screen aspect ratio.
Do you go with the standard 16:9, which matches most TV content, or the ultra-wide 2.35:1, designed for a truly cinematic experience?
Each has its strengths and drawbacks, and the best choice depends on what you enjoy watch and how immersive you want your cinema to be!.
16:9 – The Versatile Standard
A 16:9 screen is the same shape as most TVs and is ideal for binge watching your favourite TV series, sports and gaming. If your content is mostly in this format, a 16:9 screen ensures no wasted space and no black bars.
However, most big blockbuster movies are shot in 2.35:1 (Cinemascope), a super wide image ratio, Which will cause black bars at the top and bottom; which can reduce immersion.
2.35:1 – The Ultimate Immersive Movie Experience
A 2.35:1 screen is designed for films shot in Cinemascope, giving you a wider, much more immersive image without black bars. If you’re a movie lover, this is the ultimate way to recreate a true cinema experience at home, viewing the movie just as the director intended.
However, TV shows and 16:9 content will then have black bars on the left and right sides of the image.
So what is the solution?
A projector with a motorised lens
If you choose a 2.35:1 screen, you’ll need a projector with a motorised lens and lens memory settings. This allows the projectors lens to zoom in and out, switching between different aspect ratios, at a press of a button. Without this feature, you’ll be stuck dealing with content not fitting properly and causing black bars.
We can help you choose a subtle projector for your room and screen.
Solving the Black Bar Issue, with an image processor.
One of the best ways to manage aspect ratio changes is using a Mad VR Envy, a incredibly powerful video processor that can automatically detect the contents aspect ratio, and adjust your projector’s settings.
With a Mad VR Envy, you can:
- Automatically zoom the lens: The MAD VR Envy detects the aspect ratio and sends a signal to your projector to adjust the zoom, shifting between 16:9 and 2.35:1 effortlessly.
- Non-Linear Stretch (NLS): For those who want to fill the entire screen without losing content, the Mad VR Envy also has a game changing feature called non-linear stretch, combining horizontal expansion with vertical compression, avoiding the typical distortion of traditional stretching methods, whilst filling a 2.35:1.
More Than Just Aspect Ratio Control
But the Mad VR Envy isn’t just for handling aspect ratios – it also enhances image quality in other ways, allowing you to get the very best from your projector, such as:
- Dynamic Tone Mapping: Ensuring HDR content looks its best by adjusting brightness levels in real time.
- Superior Upscaling: Using advanced machine learning, to provide unrivaled 4K, 5K and 8K upscaling. It also provides the highest quality chroma upscaling (4:2:0->4:4:4)
- Motion Interpolation: For smoother motion and reduced judder. Using the world’s first AI-based motion interpolation. The Mad VR Envy allows fine control over the soap opera effect.
You can learn more about ‘Mad VR Envy’ and how it can elevate your home cinema, Here.
Final Thoughts: Which Screen is Best for You?
If you watch a lot of TV, Sports or you’re an avid Console Gamer then going with a 16:9 screen, may be the right choice for you.
If you mainly watch films and want a true reference cinema experience, then a 2.35:1 screen might be the way to go. But make sure you have a projector with a motorised lens and lens memory, or ask us about the Mad VR Envy to get the best from your projector and 2.35:1 screen.
Whichever you choose, we can help ensures you get the most out of your Home Cinema, with our expert installation packages !
Projection Screens with installation Packages
The perfect screen for you Cinema, installed by professionals
Acoustically Transparent 16:9 Fixed Frame Fabric Screens
- 92″ 16:9 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 106″ 16:9 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 136″ 16:9 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 158″ 16:9 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 185″ 16:9 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 202″ 16:9 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
Can't find the Screen Size or Ratio you are looking for?
Theses screens are available in a range of sizes and ratios
Acoustically Transparent 2.35:1 Fixed Frame Fabric Screens
- 91″ 2.35:1 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 104″ 2.35:1 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 117″ 2.35:1 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 130″ 2.35:1 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 143″ 2.35:1 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
- 166″ 2.35:1 Acoustically Transparent Screen – Designed for superior audio-visual performance, featuring a black velvet frame for enhanced contrast. Professional installation included.
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