While the projector screen or home theater projection screen may not be the most glamorous aspect of the home projection theater system, it is indeed a very important factor in the overall home theater experience. While there are many projector screens available, not much information is readily available in regards to the screen itself. The more common projection screens are whiteboards, reflective screens, gray screens and white screens. Some of the major details about the screens and some of the deciding factors in selection will be discussed here. While it is quite common for some people to use any blank spot on a wall to project their images or multimedia, this is not the preferred solution.

A projection screen will come with specifications just the same as any equipment. Some of them are more relevant than others depending on the uses of the projector and screen. Contrast is one of the most common measurements in the projector screen. While the contrast ratio will always be the same based on the projector, a high-contrast screen is usually the most effective and flexible screen available for multi-purpose projectors and theater environments.

These high-contrast screens actually lower the light levels of the projected media making the darker colors easier to see and differentiate. When this happens, it makes viewing of the lighter materials easier as well, allowing the viewer to experience a sharper color separation and decreasing some of the more common problems of blurs, rainbows or screen doors (Resulting from