This review is of the 1080p3 version 150" diagonal.
I've been using projectors for about 10 years now. Previously I was using a Dalite High power which was great. Now I'm transitioning to a more dedicated theater which necessitates an acoustic transparent screen. Many hours of research on AVS narrowed my options down to Falcon, Seymour, and Elite. The Elite was by far the cheapest and easiest to obtain (via Amazon).
FRAME
-Given the low price, the frame was surprisingly well made and well thought out. It was structurally easy to assemble. There is a single center support beam for my 150" frame. The frame ended up perfectly square.
-Locking the screen fabric into the frame was easy. Little red marks are even provided so you know where to put the dozens of mounting tabs.
-Attention to detail is impressive as a velvet tape was provided to cover the center support bar to prevent light reflection. The entire border is wrapped in velvet as well. A black fabric backing is provided to cover the entire backside to prevent reflections. Very nice.
-Mounting the frame onto my screen wall took a bit of work. You get 3 small z-clips for the top and 1 for the bottom. Unless your screen wall is perfectly plane, you will need to shim 1 or more of the clips. I had to shim 1 of the clips with some cardboard. Since there are 3 clips, you will also need to make sure they are all the same level. The bottom clip I have mounted on a 10ft long piece of 5/4 wood which has enough flex to pull down and clip onto the frame. This installation method creates a bit of tension on the bottom which helps lock the whole screen in place. The result is a rock solid screen that won't fall off.
-With a screen this size (150" diameter), you will definitely need 2 people to mount and dismount it.
-You can download the installation instructions at the Elite frame website under the ezFrame series.
SCREEN
-My projector is the Sony VPLHW40ES.
-The main worry is moire especially with limited reviews online and some confusion as to the Elite model numbers. I'm happy to report no moire is visible at all on the 1080p3. Elite also offers an Acousticpro-4k screen which is available via dealer only. Just don't get the 1080p2 model which reportedly has moire.
-The overall image quality is very good. I see no discernible difference from non-AT Dalite screens I've used in the past.
-Brightness is just fine if you have some degree of light control. Don't expect it to be able to handle any sunlight or direct artificial light though. If you need a brighter image, you might consider the Seymour XD or a brighter projector.
-Acoustic transparency is perfectly fine.
OVERALL
I'm very pleased with the end result which is a moire-free image on a rock solid frame. The fact that it is the cheapest and most reliably available option is a big plus. Make sure you get the 1080p3 model and not the p2 model which reportedly suffers from moire. Getting the mounting clips installed in the exact right location is the biggest obstacle but once this is done, you shouldn't have to worry about it any more.
Currently 130"W is the largest size available. If you need it bigger, consider Seymour XD.
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Product Description
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Sable Frame 2 Series
Fixed Frame Projection Screens
- Black Backing eliminates light penetration
- Outstanding picture quality at any viewing angle with no compromise in resolution or brightness
- Active 3D, 4K Ultra HD, and HDR Ready
- *** COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD THROW, SHORT THROW, ULTRA SHORT THROW PROJECTORS.
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Sable Frame 2 Series Installation
The Sable Frame 2 Series uses Elite Screens’ ISF Certified CineWhite UHD-B 1.3 gain material within a velveteen-coated frame. CineWhite UHD-B provides extra gain for HDR content in a dark room environment. Installation brackets are included that permit the frame to slide horizontally.
Product Features
MORE OPTIONS
Available in the following diagonal sizes:
* 100" - 200" in 16:9 format
* 138" and 158" in 2.35:1 format
DESIGN
- 2.4” width frame and is velvet coated
- Split-frame design facilitates lower shipping costs without sacrificing quality
WHERE IS THE BEST?
It is best for Home Cinema, Boardrooms, House of Worship, Media Rooms, Living Rooms.
SCREEN MATERIAL
CineWhite UHD-B
- Gain: 1.3, Viewing Angle: 180°
- Wide diffusion uniformity. Easy clean with soap, water and a soft cloth
- 4K/8K Ultra HD ready
- ISF certified
Special features of our products
ISF-Imaging Science Foundation
ISF endorses products that contribute to systems with “High Fidelity Video” through formal licensing programs.
ISF endorses products that contribute to systems with "High Fidelity Video" through formal licensing programs. They have two licensing programs:
- One is based on compliance with standards for video performance
- Two is ISFccc for HDTV products that are Engineered for Calibration.
Fixed Frame Projection Screens Comparison Chart
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Price
| $395.99 | $337.00 | $633.50 | — | $1,820.00 |
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Screen Material
| CineWhite UHD-B | CineWhite UHD-B | CineGrey 3D | CineGrey 5D | StarBright CLR16 |
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Gain/ Viewing Angle
| 1.3/180° | 1.3/180° | 1.2/90° | 1.5/80° | 1.65/80° |
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Aspect Ratio
| 16:9/ 2.35:1 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
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Diagonal Size
| 100"-158" | 100"-150" | 100"-150" | 103"-165" | 123" |
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Recommended Room Lighting
| Controlled Lighting | Controlled Lighting | Ceiling Ambient Light (65%) | Ceiling Ambient Light (75%) | Ceiling Ambient Light (90%) |
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Frame Width
| 2.4 | 2.75 | 2.2 | Zero Edge | Zero Edge |
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Compatible Projectors
| Ultra, Short, Standard Throw | Ultra, Short, Standard Throw | Standard Throw Only | Standard Throw Only | Standard Throw Only |
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ISF Certified
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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STAR FRAME SERIES
The Elite Screens Star Frame series is the perfect choice for a sleek home theater experience.
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SABLE FRAME 2 SERIES
Outstanding picture quality at any viewing angle with no compromise in resolution or brightness
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SABLE FRAME B2 SERIES
Elegant velvet covered frame absorbs projector overshoot and increases picture contrast
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ISF Certified for accurate color reproduction
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SABLE FRAME A1080P3 SERIES
AcousticPro1080P3 screen material allows speaker placement behind while allowing an exceptional acoustically transparent performance.
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Elite Screen Superior Acoustic Transparency with Enhanced Picture Quality
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SABLE FRAME STARBRIGHT 9
It provides reference-grade video performance in either dark rooms or rooms with high levels of interior lighting.
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Active micro-structural filters absorb 95% of ambient light from above and below. ISF Certified for accurate color reproduction
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SABLE FRAME CINEGREY 3D
True ALR technology for a vivid image, even with the ambient light present
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Capable of improving brightness, color, and contrast under ambient light conditions
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ISF-Imaging Science Foundation
ISF endorses products that contribute to systems with "High Fidelity Video" through formal licensing programs.
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GREENGUARD/ GOLD Certified
Using UL GREENGUARD Certified products can help reduce VOCs in indoor environments and help create healthier indoor air in your home.
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Flame Retardant Standard
Complies with NFPA 701 Standards, NFPA 701: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
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| size | 100"/16:9 | 120-inch / 16:9 | 100-inch / 16:9 | 135-inch / 16:9 | 125-inch / 2.35:1 | 135-inch / 16:9 |
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| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| material | front | CineGrey 3D | CineGrey 3D | CineGrey 5D | CineGrey 3D | CineGrey 3D |
| screen surface | — | Silver Gray - 1.3 Gain, Angular-Reflective Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting Front Projection, Standard Throw | Silver Gray - 1.3 Gain, Angular-Reflective Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting Front Projection, Standard Throw | Silver Gray - 1.5 Gain, Angular-Reflective Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting Front Projection, Standard Throw | Silver Gray - 1.3 Gain, Angular-Reflective Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting Front Projection, Standard Throw | Silver Gray - 1.3 Gain, Angular-Reflective Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting Front Projection, Standard Throw |
| weight | 24.1 pounds | 24.38 pounds | 18.1 pounds | 27.7 pounds | — | 24.74 pounds |
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Quality product and a flawless fabric.
This is my first projector screen and I am extremely satisfied, no moiré on the fabric, the acoustically transparent attenuation is not noticeable, it's about the same attenuation as if you left your speaker grill covers on and the package was well insulated from the journey through hell that it endured with FedEx.The only mistake I made was not understanding that I would need to "mask" part of the projector image because movies with 1.85:1 aspect ratio, movies with IMAX shots, TV shows and applications like Netflix (I only use it for movies and it's phenomenal) the image will overshoot about 5 or so inches above and below the screen because it is a 2.4:1 aspect ratio screen, but all movies/content in 2.35:1 to 2.4:1 will fill the entire frame perfectly.
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Erik Niemi
150" is huge, but awesome. Acoustically transparent is very cool.
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2019