VIVIDSTORM Ultra Short Throw | Ambient Light Rejecting | Motorized Projector Screen | A REVIEW!

[@BuildMontage]

BUY VIVIDSTORM SCREEN: bit.ly/42i5MAs

[@italiang8470]

It’s awesome. Many advantages and features. Motorized, retractable, clear, portable etc.

[@BuildMontage]

Yes it’s a great screen!

[@nonametofame]

Really well done , Tony. You really help sell the idea on ditching TVs for practical projectors in home theatre setups. After living with mine for a month now, Im sold. Looking forward to your ust projector review. I’ve never heard of it until this review so that’s great to see more competition on the market.

[@BuildMontage]

Thanks :) should be coming up very soon!

[@raphdroidt692]

Some reddit topics mention creases and dents because of opening and closing. Also users mention that screen wont stretch perfectly after some time so the image is distorted. Apparently the response from Vividstorm is that they advise the user to leave the screen open at all times. Pretty useless for a retractable screen. How is your experience with this?

[@optimusvader7823]

IT looks awesome , really love that is electric . The price is also Good . Thank you TONY for another great video 🔊🎥!

[@BuildMontage]

Appreciate it a always Eli :)

[@optimusvader7823]

Build Montage is always good my Brother!

[@MrSuperman258401]

I have 100" black model and paired it with a VAVA 4k LASER UST. It was an amazing experience. Just need the wall brackets too.

[@BuildMontage]

I have some coming very soon!

[@terryhammer9493]

How is your motorized ALR screen doing now. Is it still good no wrinkl everything works fine? I'm just about to buy one now Wondering about reliability. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@BuildMontage]

Perfect

[@terryhammer9493]

@Build Montage Awesome thanks for your reply.

[@TorinTPG]

- John Wick - CHECK - Beard on point - CHECK - Run review - CHECK This screen looks pretty nice and I wonder how this would work in my living room. I've considered upgrading from my 65 inch to an 85 inch TV when there is a nice sale (Black Friday?). We have a lot of light inside our living room like yours. I'm curious to see your review on the projector to see how it performs during the day under more testing. The only downside I see about the screen is the location of the power plug and indicator light. That big orange light is just begging for attention when you enter your living room. Perhaps it can be hidden with a well-positioned decoration? It's always fun when you family makes it into your B roll footage!

[@BuildMontage]

I think if you mount it to the wall you can somewhat mitigate the cabling and the light. I'm not sure but someone would be able to work it out I'm sure!

[@TorinTPG]

Build Montage keep me posted!

[@DavidBrown-eo3hw]

Great review. Perhaps a little off topic, but can the Vividstorm UST screen be used with a regular projector? I think EBPMAN used this screen in his Benq TK850 review. Thanks in advance.

[@scotttild]

They make a material for regular projectors now. Its not ALR. I kind of looked into this screen but the alignment and wrinkles along with the wear and tear of going up and down kind of turned me off.

[@DVDfeverGames]

Is there much of a height difference between the screen base and the projector? I think I might have to go with the same sort of setup, but trying to find a small table which matches the height is a big ask. Thanks.

[@BuildMontage]

The additional height is to cater for the throw height of the projector :)

[@FiQQo]

Hi, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the screen. I was hoping to get your opinion on whether the viewing angle was too high when placing the screen on the tv console, or would you recommend placing it on the floor instead for when watching from a sofa?

[@BuildMontage]

You just need to measure to get your heights correct. I would still place on a TV unit as you can lower the screen closer to the opening.

[@FiQQo]

@@BuildMontage you brought up a really gd point there. Thanks so much!

[@AwesomeSauceShow]

Great video Tony! There is just something off with the thumbnail, somehow I didn't recognize first that it's your video. Maybe use a close-up shot of the microstructure of the screen in a part of the thumbnail. And maybe include your BM profile picture in a corner of the thumbnail.

[@BuildMontage]

Yeah just trying something a little different - it's tracking ok for the moment - CTR around 9.5%

[@Manchesterlad85]

Can I ask how you're going to wall mount this with your TV already on the wall, or if you did that as this is old? I've just got a Nexigo Aurora Pro for free and was going to sell it on but love the image and want to get a screen similar to this but only use it for movies. Already have an Oled on the wall and can work out what to do screen wise. Have my TV AV unit under the TV so having this on the floor or unit isn't an option. Getting rid of the unit isn't an option as there's too much equipment in it. I don't want to have the projector on a table in front so the unit top would be where I'd sit the projector. How does wall mounting work? I've seen the brackets online but they'll just sit it flush with the wall and thus it will run into the TV?

[@rudeboyrg]

I have a vava 4K projector and I ordered the Vividstorm 100 inch (hasn't arrived yet). Problem is that my UST projector sits on top of my TV stand and since it is a big projector. It takes the width of it (not length). I don't know where to put the Vividstorm screen. I'm not going to be able to put both the screen AND projector on top of the TV stand as they won't both fit. I could put the screen on the floor behind the stand but since the stand is 16 inch high and the screen base is 14 inches, part of the screen will be below the stand. I don't know what solutions there are. Maybe there are some risers I can put on the floor that I can put the screen on to lift it a few inches off the floor?

[@BuildMontage]

Welcome to the difficult world of ultrashort throw projectors... I literally just did a tour vid of my upstairs UST room, and I put the speaker underneith to help - you can actually buy wall mounts for the vividstorm so you can mount it at the correct height - that would be your easiest solution - amzn.to/3Aq4VkD

[@Marco-ol6ms]

Hi brother please I need your help . I have a pretty bright living room . I just got 72 inch vividstorm rising screen . And I don’t know which projector should I buy that’s under 1000$ with more than 2000 lumens that has usb KZbin Netflix ect .. and plugs in instead of internal battery , and good speakers . any suggestion please that has these features ?

[@TheSpacemanSpliff]

Great video. Do you have any waves visible in this screen?

[@BuildMontage]

No waves at all!

[@kochimurali]

Hi, Thanks for the video, did you get this screen from Australia or overseas. I checked Amazon US, but they don't ship to AUS.

[@BuildMontage]

Yes you can buy it locally. Check on their website as I believe there are links. I’ll see if I can find out for you as well and I’ll comment back here.

[@kochimurali]

@@BuildMontage thank you

[@haris1iqbal]

NOICE, COOL COOL COOL COOL COOL COOL COOL, HOTDAMN, TOIT!

[@eli_il3333]

Great review Tony!

[@BuildMontage]

TYVM

[@MostlyPeacfulRiots]

They have a 700$ version of this but it's made Obsidian Long Throw ALR.... if I use that one vs the one made for UST with the wemax UST would it wash the image out or would it still produce a decent image? 1000$ in savings for something slightly not as good is a hit I would take but I'm not sure how the UST would react on a OLT screen. I've heard alot the difficulties getting a non wavy image even with a framed tension screen can be difficult. Was thinking buying the cheaper floor tension model might be better even if it's Obsidian LT ALR.... any thoughts sir? Love the content btw ty......

[@BuildMontage]

I think standard material is not good for ambient light. Using the proper material will help a lot.

[@gamingingalaxy4011]

Recently purchased vava short throw laser projector with vava alr 100inch screen. I want bigger screen like 120 inch. Do you think just plain white screen will work with short throw laser projector? My room is pretty dark and not too much sunlight. Just wondering if picture quality would be a lot worse just with white screen?

[@BuildMontage]

I just did a video on the VAVA projector paired with the VAVA 100" screen - i think it looks better on a darker screen as i prefer higher contrast images, and the VAVA is super bright. Light will reflect off the white screen if you have anything other than a really dark room. Check my channel you will see the second latest video is on the VAVA screen. I don't know about bigger - it may wash the image out as well as it will have to spread the light further... i think 100" is the sweet spot for the VAVA 4K

[@williammurray4884]

If you buy a 4K short throw Projector and a ALP screen where do you put the centre speaker from your surround sound???

[@BuildMontage]

This is a great point, and as I would consider this sort of screen for a living room, more than a dedicated theater (which is exactly how I will be mounting this screen very soon!) There should be a provision for a center speaker in your cabinet. I'll be placing me RP-250C under it inside my cabinet, filling the alcove with some acoustic material and aiming it upwards. Or you could go with a phantom center as well - which I have seen people do in this case as well! I have my screen offline at the moment and I can tell you I miss having it up - I can't wait to get my projector in so I can wall mount it!

[@DilamDarshandhari]

Hi, i just want to buy this projector screen and i have short SD Leser projector. I just want to know that for the 120" how many distance need from screen base box to projector box ? please can you tell me before i buy, im asking because of im going to use my furniture. Thanks you and i hope you are going to give me nice advice :-)

[@BuildMontage]

Hi, it's impossible for me to know unfortunately as you will need to work out the distances and measure once you get the projector. You can buy wall mounts for it so you can mount it on the wall at the exact height you need to with your furniture so it gets the picture perfectly squared. I hope it helps :)

[@DilamDarshandhari]

@@BuildMontage Thanks, normally which distanced you have them ? and i can calculate :-)

[@mrfreezey1]

Looks cool as hell..but then i remembered I'm more than likely not going to move this thing around and I want to be install those LED lights that change color with what's on the screen behind it. So I geuss i'll get a regular ALR screen to mount

[@moisesabrahamnunez2317]

Can I use a long throw projector too on this screen ?

[@BuildMontage]

You can - I tried with it - it actually makes black levels really good because it does block some light - so if you had a bright projector it will work really well.

[@egyptianplayers1]

How this ALR screen work with a regular (not laser) projector? I am planning to get it for use with LG LED projector (not ultra short throw)

[@BuildMontage]

It won’t work with a standard projector as it’s designed to reject the light from all angles accept up. Like the CHiQ projector I show or the VAVA projector. I’m about to review it very soon!

[@egyptianplayers1]

@@BuildMontage Thank you for the swift answer, great channel you have here. It really helped me as I am in the process of building my home theater. As far as I know, the ALR material will work but not sure how it will perform, all reviews on youtube are testing it with Xiaomi or VAVA but no one showing how they perform with a non-ultra short throw projector. If you can make a video on that, it will really help as I heard that ALR screens give much better black levels than white screens. I am planning to get LG HU70LA 4K UHD LED and was wondering what best screen material would be best for it. I will control the lights in my theater room but I am a big fan of deeper blacks thats why I thought of getting a PET crystal screen or Cinegrey 5D.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

pretty awesome

[@connorj6580]

Can you mount these things upside down on the ceiling?

[@BuildMontage]

I can’t see why not! You have to mount an ultra short throw projector upside down on the ceiling as well though as it won’t work otherwise. Vividstorm fo have regular ones as well for in ceiling.

[@TheChefComic]

Hey Tony Is the demo unit any different from a regular unit?

[@BuildMontage]

No the unit they sent me was not a demo unit but a fully fledged product. Pretty happy with it I must say.

[@TheChefComic]

@@BuildMontage Oh my bad I thought you said it was a one, maybe I misheard you. Genuinely speaking what is a demo unit? is it any different from the one you buy.

[@BuildMontage]

I might have called it that but meaning it’s for me to demonstrate. But it’s 100% the same unit you get if you bought one.

[@TheChefComic]

@@BuildMontage Okay that makes sense. Thank you.

[@coleschubert9868]

What did you use for audio while watching this ust?

[@BuildMontage]

I had it paired with my TV sound bar but the speakers in that thing were surprisingly good for testing purposes. When I decide on a UST I’ll be bringing my Klipsch setup out here :)

[@coleschubert9868]

@@BuildMontage that's what I use in my theater currently. Depending on the space it could work really well.

[@waydejames8483]

Other than the overuse of the word 'super' this was a good review. Nice pool.

[@BuildMontage]

Yeah I tend to use that word a lot without realising it :)

[@kavehnayerhabibi817]

have epson 3800 hoem cinema and looking for screen not sure it needs really but need your advise please

[@nyxsplitter7168]

Great video. Waiting for review chiq B5U.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

So small it’s cute

[@drj7328]

Can you use an ultra short throw screen with a short throw projector that sits on the floor.? I have the LG portable projector laser

[@BuildMontage]

Yes that’s exactly what it’s for :)

[@drj7328]

@@BuildMontage I hope you understand it is a short throw not Ultra short throw projector

[@BuildMontage]

Sorry I misread. Can u specify the model?

[@drj7328]

@@BuildMontage no worries. Its a LG HU80Ka portable 4k laser projector . I project from the floor up to the screen but not at the angle that an ultra short throw projector would. It's about 8' away

[@drj7328]

I am planning on getting an ultra short throw projector in the future fyi

[@joemullan6924]

Can't get it on amazon have tried bad job amazon

[@Michael-oc5hi]

is this screen acoustically transparent?

[@BuildMontage]

No, only ALR. It is paper thing but I wouldn't put speakers behind it especially if front ported as the screen will flap in the breeze!

[@myhomeaudio8751]

hello, where is ask tony Q&A video ?

[@BuildMontage]

I know it’s been a while. So busy trying to make content. Hopefully soon!!

[@jn9550]

I have not seen your video of this projector review like you stated in this video.

[@BuildMontage]

The CHIQ? Yes that has not happened as yet. Reasons.

[@jn9550]

@@BuildMontage ?

[@rokibuca]

nice projector but I wud like to see a dock for remote with wireless charging rather dan USB

[@Soyanation]

First I got my crown back

[@BuildMontage]

Wow!

[@TorinTPG]

You son of a :) I will beat you one day!

[@Bullybeef972]

Wow, the price in your posting is still cheap, now a 100 inch screen is $1,999+tax, I wish they'll have a sale soon

[@AGC828]

If people truly knew what it took to put together a HT room PROPERLY (STEP 1--sound proofing walls and ceiling + acoustic in-room treatment...THEN buy electronics and seating).......Most people skip STEP 1...

[@BuildMontage]

What’s that got to do with this video? It’s a screen review video. If you’ve seen any of my other videos you will know I discuss at length the importance of acoustic treatment. This video is specifically about a projector screen, not setting up a home theater.

[@FelixJM89]

I wouldn't consider the blinds-up test footage watchable. Even with the blinds half down the screen looks very washed out to me

[@BuildMontage]

It isn’t perfect but that room has a LOT of ambient light and also the main issue I discovered during my test is light was coming from behind it which normally you would have it against a wall. I have done other tests and it’s pretty good.

[@cappaofficial]

If only it came in 135” or bigger

[@BuildMontage]

I think they do make it big like that.

[@ChrisKadaver]

Why are you filming from an angle? That's not the smartest thing to do since ALR screens have poor viewing angles. They're mean to be viewed from centre position. But I'm sceptical that it really have any meaningful ALR capabilities. From the looks of it, it reminds me more of a regular grey screen than anything else. Nothing beats a real ALR screen with a long throw projector when it comes to contrast ratio I guess.

[@BuildMontage]

I filmed from many angles if u watched the whole video. It works really well.

[@TL-wu4id]

Will never buy a screen for more than 1k. What a ripoff.

[@saikatbose8370]

Nope. With the lights the picture is Absolutely washed like a ordinary 1080p projector and with the lights of not impressive at all. But not sure if this is for the quality of the screen or the picture quality of the projector.

[@BuildMontage]

saikat bose I disagree. These lights are super bright lights. An ordinary screen would have been zero picture. I was showing the extreme lighting conditions for clarity. This screen works really well with ambient light but direct bright lights any screen will struggle.