Electric or Manual? Screening Projector Screen Options

Everything you need to get started planning your home theater screen!

Odin Halvorson
2 min readMar 24, 2023

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I’ve become an expert in home theaters the last few years. Ditch that awful old TV and join me in the light, the light of the projector, that is! You can read my full guide to home theaters here, or check out my guide to understanding projectors here.

Fixed screen

Fixed screens are, well, fixed. You attach them to the wall, and you’re done! As long as you don’t mind not using that wall for anything else, this is a pretty great option, and it ensures the highest quality — which is why the top-notch home theaters often go this route.

Electric retractable projector screens

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Odin Halvorson
Odin Halvorson

Written by Odin Halvorson

A futurist/socialist/fantasist writer, editor, and scholar. MFA/MLIS. Free access to my articles at OdinHalvorson.substack.com | More over at OdinHalvorson.com.