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Da-Lite Acoustical Imager Projector Screen Review

by September 01, 2005
Da-Lite Acoustical Imager

Da-Lite Acoustical Imager

  • Product Name: Acoustical Imager Projector Screen
  • Manufacturer: Da-Lite
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: September 01, 2005 00:00
  • MSRP: $ 1925

Frame Dimensions: 5.25" wide x 3" deep
Available Viewing Surfaces: Da-Mat™, Pearlescent, Dual Vision, Cinema Vision, High Contrast Da-Mat™, Da-Tex™; (rear), High Power, and High Contrast Cinema Vision
Frame: Standard with black Pro-Trim fabric frame covering that absorbs light overspill surrounding the viewing area

JBL PSS300.2 Main L/C/R Speakers

Max Amp Power: 100 watts
Nominal Impedance: 8-ohms
Sensitivity: 88dB (1W/1m)
Frequency Response: 100Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
Tweeter: 0.5" titanium-laminate dome
Midrange: Two (2) 3" drivers
Video shielded: yes
Dimensions: 11.5" x 4" x 3.5"
Weight: 3 lbs.

JBL PSS300.2 Subwoofer

Amplifier: 150 watts RMS
Frequency Response: 30Hz - 120Hz (-6dB)
Woofer: 10"
Enclosure: Bass reflex
Dimensions: 20" x 13.75" x 15.75"
Weight: 35 lbs.

JBL PSS300.2 Surround Speakers

Max Amp Power: 100 watts
Nominal Impedance: 8-ohms
Sensitivity: 88dB (1W/1m)
Frequency Response: 100Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
Tweeter: 0.5" titanium-laminate dome
Midrange: Two (2) 3" drivers
Video shielded: yes
Dimensions: 11.5" x 4" x 3.5"
Weight: 3 lbs.

Pros

  • Minimalist, innovative design is elegant and refined
  • Excellent build quality
  • Very good audio & video performance
  • Huge bang for the buck
  • Easy to integrate into room
  • Choice of screen material & sizes (including custom)
  • Great alternative to smaller flat monitor and cube speakers
  • Excellent customer service and support

Cons

  • Binding posts holes not big enough to accept 12 gauge stripped wire

Introduction

For those of you with a smaller budget and design concerns from the other half, a new product recently introduced by Da-Lite may make your dream of having a cinema-sized screen in your home a reality. Da-Lite Screen has partnered with JBL Audio and recently introduced the Da-Lite Acoustical Imager Screen. This is a fixed wall mount screen that incorporates the front left, center, and right speakers directly into the frame of the screen. The screen also comes complete from the manufacturer with a 10 inch, 150 watt powered subwoofer and two small satellite speakers to be used as the surrounds.
About the author:

RLA Home Theater and Hi-Fi began as a hobby and has expanded into a business. Ray took his love of music and movies and turned it into his personal business to bring movie theater sound and quality into the homes of his customers. Ray brought great knowledge and expertise to us from a custom installer/integrator's perspective.

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