The fixed projector screen is perfect for using in the home theater, or in any other location where you are able to leave the screen in place. For a 92 inch fixed projector screen you should be prepared to pay anywhere from around $350 to $500 or more for your screen depending on the projector screen material, making it an ideal choice for the budget conscious family, who want all the benefits of watching movies and television on a big screen, but cannot afford a flat panel television, and surround sound.
It has been estimated that for around $2,500 you should be able to set up a complete home theater with great sound, providing you use a fixed projector screen as opposed to paying out close to that total amount for the television alone, and if you buy a refurbished projector as opposed to a new one. If you are operating on a shoestring budget, and yet you would like to have a professional looking setup, this could really be a great option for you. Keep in mind that even were you to go with a refurbished cheap projector, you would be able to upgrade later if you wanted to, once more cash was available.
Of course, whether or not this option is suitable for you would depend on the size of your living or family room. Obviously you do need quite a large room in order to properly enjoy the large size of even the smallest of projector screens. While ‘bigger is better’ may be true for some appliances and equipment, it really is not the case when it comes to a fixed projector screen. Aside from the size of your viewing room, another important factor to remember is that the image becomes progressively dimmer the larger the screen gets. Not only does the image become dimmer, but the dimmer it gets the more two-dimensional it looks. For most people the standard 92 inch (or slightly smaller) screen should suffice, and should actually give you the best picture when using a standard home style projector.
While it is certainly possible to buy all of the necessary pieces of equipment yourself, and then install them yourself, it is not such a good idea to do this unless you are fully aware of what you are doing. This type of equipment is expensive, and as such you should really try to make sure that first of all you buy compatible projector and fixed projector screen, and that you buy the right sized projector screen for your situation. It can also be quite overwhelming situating all of these items in place, especially when you factor in your sound system as well. If in doubt, you should probably hire someone to come and set it up for you–or work out with a friend, to trade off, where he sets up your home studio and you do something in return.
Fixed projector screens really do offer a great viewing experience though, in your home theater and if you buy the right one and set it up properly it will give you thousands of hours of viewing pleasure.