Testimonials
I just wanted to write to you and tell you how impressed and happy I am with the Black Diamond II 1.4 gain screen.
I did some extensive research into various projectors and screens for my home theater. I knew I wanted the best possible picture quality for my budget. Like most people with home theaters, I planned on watching movies with little to no ambient light. I also knew I wanted to go to a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with the screen to enjoy movies in cinemascope format. I also, however, wanted to watch sports with some ambient lighting. With my old home theater set up, the projected image would just get washed out with even a little bit of ambient lighting. I was also worried about the black bars on the side while watching 16:9 content. I also knew that the masking screens available from other vendors were quite expensive. So, after months of research on the internet and seeing the BD II screen in person, I went with a 142″ diagonal 2.35:1 aspect Black Diamond 1.4 gain screen. My projector of choice was the JVC HD-950. The combination of this screen and projector is flat out awesome! It is like watching a 142″ plasma or LCD. Even with some ambient lighting there is no significant washout of the image. With the lights off, the picture just jumps off the screen and looks almost 3-D. The black bars are not noticeable at all while watching 16:9 content. There is essentially no reflection off of the walls or ceiling so that the picture looks like it “floats” on the wall. The viewing angle is extremely wide for a high gain screen as well. Everyone who sees my theater is blown away. Thanks again!
Jaynish Patel
Best Buy – MHT
Just wanted to say thanks for the help with my Black Diamond projection screen , I got in yesterday and I installed it on my wall. Now my expectations were high on getting this screen and all I have to say is your screen surpassed that. What a CRAZY CRAZY projector screen . Thanks again for getting it to me so quick . I showed it off to my entire staff already lol .
Jeremy Strycharz
Customer Solutions Manager
Best Buy – Magnolia Home Theater
Saber Electronics
The Black Diamond Screen is exceptional. After trying two other
screens that were reflecting too much light for my room Saber
installed the Black Diamond Screen. The reflected light disappeared
and the screen image with the Epson Projector looks like a plasma
display. Blu-Ray images are beautiful and even with the lights on
the images are outstanding. Truly the right – and only choice – for my new media room.
- Cam McMartin
SIM2 USA Inc
Hello Blake,
The projected image quality was pretty spectacular in the suite, despite the sunlight streaming in and the room lighting being on, every visitor was impressed by the projection system.
Many thanks for your help with this project, I knew we were onto a winner!
Best regards
Mark Franks
Marketing Manager
SIM2 USA Inc
Black Diamond Screen is up and looking great.
Black Diamond 1.4 screen is up and looking great. The Epson 9500/Black Diamond combo is really nice. I am especially happy that the off-axis viewing is so good for a high gain screen.
Thanks again for all your help.
Mark Tompkins
This is the best screen I have ever seen in my life – especially with light in the room !
This is the best screen I have ever seen in my life – especially with light in the room !
The resolution and fidelity are amazing.
The best black levels I have seen and really rich saturated colours.
At least now I have a picture like a plasma but at over 100″ !
With a sharp 1080P movie or sports the picture has a 3D depth and feel to it !
Romy
Screen is incredible!!!
Screen is incredible!!!
Love it, love it, love it!
I was worried about those black bars on the sides of the screen when watching 16:9 material…however, you really don’t even notice them…and if the lights are out…forget about it…you just can’t see them.
For wide-screen movies, the contrast and blacks are just unbelievable with Blu-Ray source material. I actually have some pretty bright pendant lights on the bar (to right of screen) and when I have them on full blast, they do cast just a little light onto the screen, but not enough to obscure the picture. It’s obviously better if they’re off, but even with them on, the screen is perfectly watchable. Also, I might add that I have a 50″ Pioneer plasma upstairs, and when the windows are open in the living room, you can see their reflection on the display. SO, you just can’t get it perfect…and I might also add that the small amounts of light being cast on the 119″ BD 1.4 from my bar lights are less noticeable than the window reflections on my Pioneer plasma!
I’ll send you some pics soon…it’s just amazing…family and friends are absolutely stunned.
And thanks for getting the screen to me so quickly. You rock!
– Jay
Customer (End User, 2) Black Diamond Projector Screen Review
SI Black Diamond screens must been seen to be believed, I’ve been knocked out with my 123 inch screen, from the black crushed velvet frame to the new snap system which only took around 15 minutes to complete & achieve perfect flat screen fabric. My Black Diamond has taken centre place in my lounge & has everybody gasping at it’s size & beauty. Then watch as this dark material comes to life with such vibrancy & depth of colour, it’s hard for them to believe it’s not a large flat screen TV, until I show them the projector.
This screen is truly a piece of art, HD movies look as fantastic on my black diamond as on my 50 inch plasma only that it’s two & half times the size!!!. Whether Movie watching or playing the latest games the pictures produced are just stunning. I’ll only use Black Diamond screens from now on, white screens are gone for good for me. Well done SI.
Martin Palmer (UK)
Tom Kane
“I’m in the Movie Industry, so my standards are pretty high. My projector throws 113″ image onto the wall of our theater… and even with no screen, it looked awesome. So much so, I didn’t think I needed a screen. The guys at SI convinced me otherwise. My son and I went from “box to box-office” in less than 30 minutes. Assembly was a breeze, and the quality of the materials and workmanship is the best. And the picture? SI was right – it now rivals any professional theater in the area. My wife calls it a “Party Killer”, because if we have anything playing, within 15 minutes the whole crowd is ‘ooh-ing’ and ‘ahh-ing’ in the theater. We’ve lost count of how many times someone pokes their head in and we hear “Holy S**t!”
- Tom Kane, www.tomkane.com
Spelman Data Services
I was able to staple all three samples to the wall side by side. I turned the projector on and immediately noticed a huge difference between all three, but then I opened the blinds … The Black Diamond blew my wife’s mind! Awesome job with that stuff!
Thanks, Todd Spelman
