Fixed frame screens Fixed frame screens, require a section of empty wall space, ideally for dedicated home theatres. You can roll up retractable screens when not in use. The fixed frame screen material is stretched over a metal frame covered in black velour. The screen is framed in black, the perceived contrast of the image is improved. It is not easy to make the image fit on the screen; the black border material will absorb the image that spills over onto the frame. Motorised projector screens can be Wall Mounted, Ceiling Mounted, Floor Mounted, or Ceiling Recessed. When mounted on a wall, ceiling or in-ceiling, motorised retractable screens roll up into a metal case. The case houses an electric motor that can raise or lower the screen at the touch of a button. Motorised projector screens Motorised projector screens use an electric motor that raises and lowers the screen via remote control, wall switch or trigger input from a projector. A Projector with a low voltage trigger is required. Manual projector screens Manual projector screens are less expensive than electric screens. These models can be relatively easy to use and install. Manual projector screens extend and retract manually by pulling the screen down by hand. To retract the screen, pull down the handle to release the rolling mechanism. The screen material doesn't match motorised screens' quality, but your image will look much smoother than projecting onto a bare wall. Projector Screen Paint Projector Screen Paint is applied like any other interior paint and requires care to create a smooth screen surface, but the result is a clear and sharp image for any application. Painted screens are permanent fixtures and can only be removed by repainting the wall.

Home Theatre Home theatre rooms are becoming popular in Australian homes, Add a home theatre to your new or existing home. Consider the size of the room. Is there enough room to warrant a home theatre with a projector and screen, or would a large screen TV be more suitable? If you decide on a projector, you don't want to sit too close to the screen. Your room size will determine how far away you should sit for optimum viewing. As a general rule, seats should be no less than double the width of the screen and no more than five times screen width, the furthest seat from the screen. With a 4K Ultra HD projector, you can sit up to one times the screen diagonal.

Sound Systems Do some research on the different sound systems as this creates the movie's atmosphere. Speaker systems can be free-standing, wall-mounted, ceiling recessed or speaker combination. A 5.1 sound system has a central speaker, two front corner speakers, two rear corner units, and a subwoofer. For Atmos-enabled systems, add two speakers for the 7.1 sound system, or add another two for the 9.1 sound system. The more speakers , the more you will feel immersed in sound. Please don't overdo it in smaller rooms where 5.1 surround may give a good effect. Make sure your speakers face where you'll be sitting – you can even fix them to the ceiling. You can opt for nearly invisible or completely invisible speakers if budget allows.

Control & Lighting Automate and manage your enjoyment and enhance your entertainment experience with intelligent lighting. Lighting can be recessed downlights LED strips to encircle the room, uplights or a combination. Your theater can be a place of isolation to draw you away from the outside world. Create a space for that perfect viewing experience, bringing it all to life at the push of a button with Control4 smart home system.

Media Content Media content for your home theatre, you can use 4K Blu-ray players with built in streaming services to stream your favourite content. Once connected to your network, you can start watching. Apple, Google and Amazon each have premium 4K media players that can give you a 4K theatre experience in your home. The Sony PlayStation and Xbox stream to your theatre systems. A 4K internet speed and account are required to stream 4k video.

Projectors To select the projector, room size, the projector's position, and the maximum distance to the screen are considerations. In small to medium homes, the distance from the projector to the screen is between 1.5 and 2.5 meters, and a short-throw projector can project 100-inch screens in small spaces. In larger homes, a standard throw projector fills a 100-inch screen from a distance between 2.5 and 4 meters. Today's projectors can deliver home cinema experiences in various lighting conditions. With all lights off or a small amount of ambient light, choose a model with a brightness output of 2,000~2,400 lumens of brightness. A high-brightness output home theatre model with more than 3,000 lumens is the best choice with lights on. Use the projectors online screen distance calculator for projector placement.