help with BLACK DIAMOND SCREEN ZERO EDGE .8gain

[mannyg35]

This is very expensive purchase so I need help not making stupid error. I want to purchase the BLACK DIAMOND SCREEN ZERO EDGE .8gain 115 screen 16:9. I want the LOUNGE opinion on this.
should I purchase this or go different brand. what aspect ratio 16:9 or 2.35:1 should I go with? Which ratio be best for 4k display (near future upgrade)
what gain should I get? 0.8 gain is the darkest screen from BLACK DIAMOND ZERO EDGE. (kind of like that) I will be using Epson 5030ub or Panasonic PT-AE8000U Projector.

The room with screen will be in my living room I have a lot windows. Just installed some Comfortex Cellular SlumberShades www.comfortex.com/slumbershades/slumbershades_cell.php the shades are fantastic blocking light. The screen will replacing my LG LX9500 55inch
the screen is 12 feet away from sitting area and the projector 3.5feet behind the sitting area but installed on the ceiling..

[gmeyer]

I have the Epson 5010 with a SI matte white screen and would love to try the 5030 with a Black Diamond.

I found this users photos to be helpful:

polkabecky.tumblr.com/post/37219732681/screen-innovations-black-diamond-photos

My setup is in the basement with a black ceiling and the screen wall is black. I tried a few screens but they had visible grain on bright scenes then I tried the SI Matte white and it is crisp with no visible artifacts.

[gmeyer]

I think with the black diamond I would stay 16:9 the Black Diamond screen should lessen the distraction from the bars when watching a movie.

If you get an Epson projector and want to get a 2.35:1 screen you would need to get the 6030 and an anamorphic lens.

I hope to get a auto masking system someday but they are expensive.

[mannyg35]

thanks for the help.gmeyer

[mannyg35]

Purchased the BLACK DIAMOND ZERO EDGE .8gain 115 inch screen

[gmeyer]

I would love to hear what you think of it? What projector are you getting?

[mannyg35]

so I did not purchase a HD Projector yet. my budget is 4500 U.S dollars NOW. I really like the Panasonic 8000 and the Epson 5030 but I will wait for 2014 projector that should come out late 4 quarter 2014. hoping for 4k projector around 4 grand

BAD NEWS is that Panasonic is out of consumer projector and television. WELL that is the rumor. Also looks like Sony is out of the television/projector game or they are retooling their portfolio. this is very bad for consumers.