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So, what does one cost?
Elite primarily sells through dealers, so MSRP isn't going to help you much. Let's just say that discounting out
there is significant, and 20% off would not be shocking. (But don't forget - freight on screens will eat up some of
those savings).
Here are a few MSRP prices, to give you a rough idea of what an Elite CineTension will set you back. These
prices are for 16:9 aspect ratio projector screens:
84 inch: $699
92 inch: $889
100 inch: $949
106 inch: $999
120 inch: $1,199
135 inch: $1,299
150 inch: $1,499
Now, to put that in perspective, a quick look at my Da-lite catalog (it's a 2005 catalog, but prices on screens
don't change much) shows a price for Da-lite's Cosmopolitan Electrol Tensioned 106" 16:9 diagonal of $2107,
and then, you have to pay extra to equip it with a remote control. Now, that's a pretty substantial difference! -
More than twice the price even when the Da-lite isn't equipped witha remote control. It's possible that Da-lite
may now have a lower cost line of tensioned designed for the home, but to the best of my knowlegde, the
"Cosmo Electrol Tensioned" is their lowest cost.
Perhaps more to the point, is the pricing of the Elite CineTension compared to a non tensioned motorized
screen from Da-lite and others. Again, I consult my old Da-lite catalog.
The Da-lite Cosmo 106" 16:9 projector screen base price (no remote, matte white surface), is $997 MSRP, so
basically (assuming similar discounting) the Elite provides you a tensioned screen with remote control for the
same price as a Da-lite without tensioning or remote. BTW last I heard, all Da-lite screens are US manufac-
tured.
The projector screen I received from Elite, for this review is the 92" variety. (The part number is the TE92HW1)
Basically, in reviewing this projector screen, my primary concerns are:
Projector Screen Gain
(brightness)
Color Accuracy
(does the screen reflect back the same color balance as the light hitting the screen)
Effectiveness of the tensioning
- does the screen lay completely flat)
Roll-off of brightness
as you move to the sides, and is the image darker in the corners than the center, due to
the angle)
Installation, Ease of Use
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