Which screen material?

[ivseenbetter]

I’m looking at purchasing an Elite Cinetension2 screen for my theater room. So far it seems they are the best deal for a first-time buyer. Anyway, I am wondering what folks think regarding what screen material I should get? I have a Mitsubishi HC1500 on the way and it will be ceiling mounted at about 13’ – 15’ from the screen. The room is pretty much light controlled. I am thinking I want either 106” OR 120”. I will use this for movies and games but will also host sporting events there which will introduce some ambient light. My question: Do I buy the CineGrey material or the Matte White material? The white seems like a good all around solution but I wonder if having the grey would enhance the blacks noticeably and give the picture some extra umph? The HC1500 is supposed to be pretty bright so I would imagine that brightness on the grey screen wouldn’t be an issue. Any guidance would be helpful!

Thanks!

 

[AVRat]

The screen gains aren’t that different, Grey because you’ll have ambient light at times and 106” because of mounting distance.

 

[ivseenbetter]

I'm already leaning toward 106 because of the distance. I plan on projecting it up on the wall and watching a movie in 106 and then watch it in 120 to see which I feel better with. I don't want to "wish" I had gone bigger.

Thanks for the reply AVRat. I was thinking the same thing.