Video Components

Da-Lite	DVDO	Extron
Kaleidescape	Meridian/Faroudja
Runco	Stewart Filmscreen	Wolf Cinema

What can I expect from a Home Theater?

A high quality home theater can create a visual and sonic experience that surpasses what you would normally experience here in Boston-area cinemas. A properly setup multi-channel audio system will easily surpass the cinema in terms of clarity, resolution, freedom from distortion, imaging, tonal balance, and the impact of special effects. The very best home theater video products will surpass the film quality in Boston-area cinemas. (Of course, the very best cinemas, in Hollywood for example, can present a very high resolution picture that can rival the finest home theater projection systems. Boston-area cinemas have not, in our experience, achieved this.)

Please note that while we have listed a few manufacturers below, we actually use a number of other manufacturers as well such as certain products from Denon, Pioneer, Panasonic, JVC, Sharp, etc. We haven't even tried to list them all as there are simply too many and they change too fast for us to keep any listing up to date. Suffice it to say that we can provide the very latest BluRay players, plasmas, video projectors, video processors, projection screens, etc. The best thing is simply to call us when you are ready to start discussing your home theater project so that we can give you the most up-to-date advice!

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● Da-Lite

Da-Lite makes quality video projection screens for a wide variety of applications. The selection in sizes and styles is extensive. A few sample sizes are shown below. Da-LIte offers front and rear projection screens in all formats: square, 4:3, 16:9, 2:35, etc. They can be fixed-mount or tensioned, motorized roll-up. A range of masking solutions and screen materials are also available. Please call and we will help specify a screen for your needs.

Da-Lite Motorized Roll-down Screens.
Da-Lite Contour Electrol motorized roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling hanging, wall mounted, or behind-valance motorized screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Mat surface. Tensioned: $Call. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Designer Contour Electrol motorized roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling hanging. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Cosmopolitan Electrol motorized roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling hanging, wall mounted, or behind-valance motorized screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Mat surface. Tensioned: $Call. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call..
Da-Lite Director Electrol motorized trap-door roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling mounted surface-mount trap door dual motorized screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Mat surface. Tensioned: $Call. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Advantage Electrol motorized roll-down front projection screen. Recessed Ceiling-mount motorized screen. This screen comes in two pieces. The case in installed early in your construction project. After the finish work in the installation is done and the dust is gone, the insides are delivered and installed. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Mat surface. Tensioned: $Call. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Advantage Deluxe Electrol motorized roll-down front projection screen. Recessed Ceiling-mount motorized screen. This screen comes in two pieces. The case in installed early in your construction project. After the finish work in the installation is done and the dust is gone, the insides are delivered and installed. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Mat surface. Tensioned: $Call. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Horizon Electrol motorized trap-door roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling mounted or Wall Mounted surface-mount trap door triple motorized screen. Masks widescreen on the top/bottom for multi-aspect viewing (constant width) from 4:3 (1:1.33) through CinemaScope (1:2.35). 80" width, Da-Mat surface. Tensioned: $Call. 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Dual Side Masking Electrol motorized trap-door roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling mounted or Wall Mounted surface-mount trap door triple motorized screen. Masks widescreen on the sides for 4:3 viewing. (Constant height) 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Mat surface. Tensioned: $Call. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Boardroom Electrol motorized roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling mounted, recessed, or wall mounted motorized screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Designer Electrol motorized roll-down front projection screen. Ceiling mounted, or Ceiling Hanging motorized screen. Wood veneer case. Specify case style: Concord, Lexington, Cambridge, Hamilton, Lancaster, York. Specify wood finish: Light oak, Medium Oak, Natural Walnut, Heritage Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry. Note: Cambridge is laminate, available in Figured Mahogany, Light Oak, or Gunstock Walnut. 4:3 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Matte surface. Tensioned: $Call. 4:3 aspect ratio, 80" width, Da-Matte surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite Ascender Electrol motorized trap-door roll-down front projection screen. Bottom mounted, trap door ascending motorized screen. Rather than rolling down from above, this screen rises up from below. 16:9 aspect ratio, 92" width, Matte White surface. Non-tensioned: $Call.
Da-Lite manual roll-down screens. $Call.
Da-Lite Fixed Screens
Da-Lite Cinema Contour fixed screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width. Da-Mat surface. $Call.
Da-Lite Da-Snap fixed screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width. Da-Mat surface. $Call.
Da-Lite Perm-Wall fixed screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width. Da-Mat surface. $Call..
Da-Lite Imager fixed screen. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width. Da-Mat surface. $Call. With Pro-Trim light absorbing trim. Add $Call.
Da-Lite Pro Imager Masking fixed screen. 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width. Da-Mat surface. Vertical Masking (top and bottom move). $Call. 16:9 aspect ratio, 80" width. Da-Mat surface. Horizontal Masking (sides move). $Call. With Pro-Trim light absorbing trim. Add $Call.
Da-Lite Rear Projection Screens
Da-Lite rear projection screens and mirror systems are available. Call for details.
Da-Lite Projector Lifts and TV mounts
Da-Lite projector lifts and TV mounts are available in a wide variety of options. Call for details.

● DVDO

DVDO makes critically acclaimed and very popular video processors.

The VP50 Pro is pictured at the left.

DVDO Processors

Here is data sheet on the new iScan Duo.

Here is Product Comparison between the 3 current DVDO video processors.

Please call for help selecting and specifying an DVDO product.

● Extron

Extron makes a wide variety of professional video switcher, distribution amplifiers, computer interfaces, video processors, and other video products. The System 7SC is pictured at the left (front and back views).

Extron Components
Please call for help selecting and specifying an Extron product.

● Kaleidescape

Kaleidescape makes movie and music servers. Most of us are familiar with the concept of music stored in flash or on a hard drive and "served" from there. Thanks to the dedication of the folks at Kaleidescape, the same capability became available for video. From the one box, multi-zone Mini System to he full blown server/players packages, they can satisfy the video demands of owners of even the largest DVD libraries. They offer various packages of classic and contemporary films form Academy Award winners to Preschool and Sports collections. Best of all is their extraordinarily easy to navigate user interface. It is so much fun just to use that it makes you want to find a movie to watch! Plus this can simultaneously be your music server too. You're welcome to come in so we can show you this very special product. We know that you'll be impressed once you see it for yourself!

The Kaleidescape 3U server is pictured above.

Kaleidescape Components
Please call for help selecting and specifying a Kaleidescape product.

● Meridian/Faroudja

Meridian/Faroudja makes video processors and projectors.

Meridian/Faroudja video products
Please call for current products and availability.

● Runco

Runco International is a world leader in the manufacture of video projectors and processors. They make plasma and LCD panels along with their extensive line of video projectors. They introduced the "CineWide" phenomenon to the DLP projector world, bringing high quality movie theater formats into the home. They have DLP projector models ranging from the single-chip RS440 which is under $5k on up to the reference 3-chip SC-1 at $250k. CineWide is available in most all models along with in most cases a variety of lens choices.

Runco DLP Projectors and Processors
Runco Reflection CL-440 DLP video projector. $Call
Runco Reflection RS-900 DLP video projector. $Call
Runco Reflection RS-1100 1080p DLP video projector with video processor. $Call
Runco Reflection VX-6000d DLP video projector with video processor. $Call Multiple lens options. $Call
Runco Reflection VX-8D DLP video projector with video controller. $Call Multiple lens options. $Call
Runco Reflection VX-2c 3-chip DLP video projector�including choice of lens. $Call
Runco Reflection VX-22i 3-chip DLP video projector�including choice of lens. $Call
Runco Reflection VX-22D 3-chip DLP video projector�including choice of lens. $Call 1080p resolution. $Call 1080p resolution w/Rainier anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/McKinley anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/autoscope & Rainier anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/autoscope & McKinley anamorphic lens. $Call.
Runco Reflection VX-44D 3-chip DLP video projector�including choice of lens. $Call 1080p resolution. $Call 1080p resolution w/Rainier anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/McKinley anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/autoscope & Rainier anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/autoscope & McKinley anamorphic lens. $Call.
Runco Reflection VX-55D 3-chip DLP video projector�including choice of lens. $Call 1080p resolution. $Call 1080p resolution w/Rainier anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/McKinley anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/autoscope & Rainier anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/autoscope & McKinley anamorphic lens. $Call.
Runco Reflection SC-1 3-chip DLP video projector�including choice of lens. $Call 1080p resolution. $Call 1080p resolution w/anamorphic lens. $Call. 1080p resolution w/autoscope & anamorphic lens $Call
Runco Plasma Displays
Runco CinemaWall XP-50 1080p 50" diagonal plasma television. $Call
Runco CinemaWall XP-65 1080p 65" diagonal plasma television. $Call
Runco CinemaWall XP-50DHD 1080p 50" diagonal plasma television. $Call
Runco CinemaWall XP-65DHD 1080p 65"diagonal plasma television. $Call
Runco CinemaWall XP-103DHD 1080p 103"diagonal plasma television. $Call
Runco LCD Displays
Runco CR-32HDi 32" widescreen display. $Call
Runco CX-40HD 40" widescreen display. $Call
Runco CX-46HD 46" widescreen display. $Call
Runco CX-47HD 47" widescreen display. $Call
Runco CX-52HD 52" widescreen display. $Call
Runco CX-57HD 57" widescreen display. $Call
Runco CX-65HD 65" widescreen display. $Call
Runco CX-70DHD 70" widescreen display. $Call

● Stewart Filmscreen

Stewart Filmscreen makes high-quality projection screens in a wide variety of style, options, sizes, and screen materials. Screens are available in a broad range of materials to accommodate any home theater environment. For instance, for front projection systems the available materials include Grayhawk RS G3, Firehawk G3, SnoMatte 1.0, StudioTek 130 (1.3 gain), Ultramatte 150 (1.5 gain), Videomatte 200 (1.8 gain), and Ultramatte 200 (2.0 gain). All Stewart screens are custom made; there is no additional charge for non-standard sizes. Prices are a function of screen size and options. Options include: size, native aspect ratio, screen color, blackdrop, frame covering, control system, masking, and motorization. The Stewart Electrimask is shown here as the side-masking is descending. Today many home theaters are now being installed with constant-height screens. Alternatively if you want the same screen that a top Hollywood director or producer might have in their own home then you can even get a Stewart Directors Choice�a fixed screen with independently and completely variable horizontal AND vertical masking!

Screens can be manufactured in either fixed mount versions with several masking options, or in a motorized tensioned roll-up style with or without masking. Side-masking models also exit for simple, elegant, constant-height masking. Their CineCurve models actually utilize a gentle curve of the screen from side-to-side in order to focus the light from the projector more towards the center of the room.

Note: The pricing below is given simply as a general guide to indicate the variety of price ranges that Stewart screens range in. There are a slew of variables which will affect the final price of a given screen. Please call and we will help specify a screen for your needs.

Stewart Fixed Constant-Height Front Projection Screens with variable symmetrical side masking

Stewart Director's Choice: four-way independently variable masking
Stewart VistaScope Screenwall T&G (VTCTG) Model#: VTCTG176CSM10WX "Constant Height Masking" Native Image Size:67.50" X 162" (2.40:1) Minimum Masked Image: 67.50" X 90" (1.33:1) Screen material: Snowmatte 100 LS, Front projection seamless Mounting Wall, BRIC Controller $22,603
Stewart CineCurve CC143CFHG3WX Image Size: 55" x 132" (143" diag.) Aspect Ratio: 2.40 : 1 Min. Masked Image Size: 55" x 73.25" (91.5" diag.) Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1 Material: FireHawk G3 or SnoMatte - Front Projection Seamless Screen Overall Dimension: 62.5" x 135.375" Frame Overall Dimension: 67.125" x 150.625" Finish: VeLux Mounting: Wall with Perimeter Cover BRIC Controller (BRIC-CineCurve) $21,371.
Stewart Director's Choice Native Image Size:67.50" X 162" (2.40:1) 1.33:1 to 2.76:1 independently constantly variable horizontal and vertical masking $47,500
Stewart Fixed Front Projection Screens
Stewart Luxus Screenwall fixed front projection screen. 1.5" frame. 16:9 aspect ratio. 87" width with Ve-lux. $1,707.
Stewart Luxus Deluxe Screenwall fixed front projection screen. 3.25" frame with bevel inside corners. 16:9 aspect ratio. 87" width, with Ve-lux. $1,750.
Stewart Screenwall Electrimask fixed front projection masking screen. Vertical masking 16:9 87" width with Ve-lux and standard controls. $3552. Horizontal masking 16:9 87" width with Ve-lux and standard controls. $4612. Vertical and Horizontal 4-way masking 16:9 87" width, including Ve-lux and standard controls. $7371.
Stewart Roll-down Front Projection Screens
Stewart Luxus Communicator Screen manually operated pull-down front projection screen. 16:9 aspect ratio. 87" width. $2.021.
Stewart Luxus Model A Electriscreen electrically operated, ceiling mount roll-down front projection screen. 16:9 aspect ratio. 87" width. With standard control. $3031.
Stewart Stealth electrically operated, ceiling mount roll-down front projection screen. Hinge-less trap door and quiet motor for the most concealed recessed mounting applications. 16:9 aspect ratio. 87" width. With standard control. $4866.
Stewart Visionary Electriscreen electrically operated, ceiling mount roll-down front projection screen. Two-piece design allows case rough-in, followed by screen installation during final installation.. 16:9 aspect ratio. 87" width. With standard control. $3,468
Stewart ABT Trap Door electrically operated, ceiling mount roll-down front projection screen. Heavy-duty screen designed for very large screens. 16:9 aspect ratio. 144" width. With standard control. $7,152.
Stewart Electriscreen Electrimask electrically operated, ceiling mount roll-down front projection screen. Vertical masking 16:9 87" width with Ve-lux and standard controls. $8,029. Horizontal masking 16:9 89" width with Ve-lux and standard controls. $8,065. Vertical and Horizontal 4-way masking 16:9 66"x88", including Ve-lux and standard controls. $8,250.
Stewart ABT Trap Door Electrimask electrically operated, ceiling mount roll-down front projection screen. Heavy-duty screen Electrimask screen with vertical masking panels on the sides of the image. 3 separate motors for trap door, screen, and masking panels. Includes low voltage control system. Vertical masking 16:9 87" width with Ve-lux and standard controls. $5,346. Horizontal masking 16:9 89" width with Ve-lux and standard controls. $5,398. Vertical and Horizontal 4-way masking 16:9 66"x88", including Ve-lux and standard controls. $5,753.
Stewart Rear Projection Screens
Stewart OptaScreen 5.0 gain Fresnel/Lenticular rear projection screen. Call
Stewart OptaWave 4.0 gain Fresnel/Lenticular rear projection screen. Call
Stewart MicroWave 3.0 gain Fresnel/Lenticular rear projection screen. Call
Stewart Rigid Rear Diffusion rear projection screen. Please call us and we will have the factory prepare a quote for you.
Stewart Rear Projection Mirror System. Please call us and we will have the factory prepare a quote for you.
Stewart Specialty Products
Stewart Cable Climber electric screen lowering mechanism. Call.
Stewart Custom made rear projection cabinets with mirror and screen. Call.

● Wolf Cinema

Wolf Cinema makes state of the art video projectors. They have a range of very high performance 3-chip DLP video projectors utilizing Xenon arc lamp technology. Because the realm of video projectors can get highly technical we won't even try to get into describing all of the aspects that go into making a great moving image. But you can be assured that Wolf Cinema did the R&D necessary in order to give you the finest quality moving image!

One thing that is especially important to know is that these projectors utilize top quality lenses, which if you know anything about lens optics you know that the best are very expensive�and well worth it if you value a high quality image. In addition the color gamut of these projectors is wider (a wider color space is better) than other projectors using UHP (Mercury arc) lamps.

These projectors can reach their optimal color characteristics after 10 or 15 minutes of operation, unlike many other projectors which can take up to an hour and a half to get up to full operating color potential, by which time the movie may be half over! The accuracy of the color balance, black level, and gamma make for a quality of image that is simply spectacular! We invite you to come and see for yourself.

Wolf Cinema 3-chip DLP video projectors w/Xenon arc lamp technology

Wolf Cinema DCX-500i. $65,000: DCX-500FD. $72,000

Wolf Cinema DCX-1000i. $85,000: DCX-1000FD. $92,000

Wolf Cinema DCX-1500i. $110,000: DCX-1500FD. $117,000

Wolf Cinema projector options

For each projector there are a number of lenses which can be paired as well as other options including:

VariScope 2.35 Plus. $15,000

Wolf WARP. $13,000

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