Fixed-frame UST
Vantage
Make the screen part of the room.
A 0.5-gain lenticular ALR surface built for a UST projector below the screen. A strong starting point for a permanent living-room setup.
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Spectra Projection screens
A bigger picture. A better place to watch.
From everyday living rooms to dedicated theaters, Spectra brings the screen, the surface and the way you watch into focus.
Find your kind of big screen.
Start with your projector and how you want the screen to live in your room. Explore a representative size from each Spectra series below.
Fresnel UST
Helios
Put more light toward your seat.
A 1.35-gain Fresnel ALR surface for UST projection. Compare seating positions and room lighting when choosing between Helios and Vantage.
Floor-rising UST
Phoenix
Movie night, on demand.
A motorized UST ALR screen that rises from its housing and retracts after the show. Plan the case position, power and screen travel together.
Standard-throw ALR
ShadowScape
Bring contrast to your media room.
A 0.6-gain ALR surface for a projector positioned farther from the screen. Available in 16:9 and Cinemascope formats. Confirm your projector placement before ordering.
Large-format floor-rising UST
Equinox
Go big. Then put it away.
Choose 133 or 150 inches with a motorized, tensioned UST screen. Allow room for the full housing and support arms, as well as the image.
Controlled-light cinema
Element Gray
Settle in. Turn the lights down.
A 0.9-gain matte gray surface for UST or standard-throw projectors. Designed for controlled-light rooms, with an anti-speckle formulation for laser projection. This is not an ALR screen.
The surface makes the difference.
An ALR screen manages light by direction. Match the material to where your projector sits and where unwanted light enters the room.
UST light comes from below.
Vantage, Helios, Phoenix and Equinox use directional surfaces designed for ultra short throw projection. Follow the specified screen orientation and projector position to send the image toward your seats.
Control the light you can.
ALR can help preserve contrast, but direct sunlight still needs shades. In a dark theater, Element Gray offers a matte alternative. For standard-throw ALR, start with ShadowScape and check placement.
Get the screen and projector right, together.
Tell us your projector model, wall dimensions, seating distance and room lighting. Our specialists can help with the screen, size and installation details, including UST furniture and the Spectra Slider.
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Buying questions answered
Are all Spectra Projection screens made for UST projectors?
No. The current collection includes UST products such as Vantage, Helios and Phoenix, plus ShadowScape screens listed for standard-throw projectors. Begin with your projector’s placement and throw type, then compare compatible materials and sizes. Selecting the brand first without checking the surface can lead to the wrong optical pairing.
Further reading: Product specifications
How do Vantage, Helios, Phoenix and Equinox differ?
Use the family names to start a shortlist, then read the exact product specification. Current listings identify Vantage as a UST ALR/CLR screen, Helios as a Fresnel UST screen, and Phoenix and Equinox as motorized floor-rising UST screens. Compare material behavior separately from storage mechanism. A retractable design solves a room-use problem; it is not automatically an image-quality upgrade.
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Which Spectra screen should I choose for a wide seating area?
Evaluate brightness and image consistency from the outermost seats, using the viewing-angle information for the exact material. Also account for where room light comes from. A center-seat demonstration alone cannot establish performance across a sectional sofa. When possible, compare the relevant surfaces under lighting and projector placement similar to your room.
Further reading: Projector buying guide
Should I choose the largest available screen?
Choose a size that fits the projector’s supported image range, your viewing distance and the complete installation. A larger image changes brightness demands and, for UST, projector position and image height. For floor-rising products, check case width and extended height too. Confirm the system geometry before using diagonal size as the deciding factor.
Further reading: Projector buying guide
How should I compare the Spectra Projection options?
For Spectra Projection, compare the exact configurations rather than the category label alone. Current example listings include “Spectra Projection Vantage 120" UST ALR CLR Projector Screen for Ultra Short Throw Projectors” and “Spectra Projection Helios 120" Fresnel ALR Projector Screen for Ultra Short Throw Projectors - 1.35 Gain”. Use their individual specifications to separate differences in size, construction, source compatibility or supplied components. Start with the configuration that solves the job in your room, then compare the relevant alternatives. Collection membership is not verification of every feature implied by the category name.
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Does the Spectra Projection name identify both the screen structure and surface?
Check the full model, surface designation, viewable size, aspect ratio and mounting structure on each listing. A material name and a housing or frame family describe different parts of the screen. A listed gain or image diagonal does not identify the complete outside dimensions. Match the exact Spectra Projection configuration to the room rather than transferring specifications from a similar-looking size or fabric variant.
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