Draper Acumen E 117" CinemaScope Matt White XT1000E Projector Screen
Best motorized screen for home theater enthusiasts seeking a perfectly flat image.
Elevate your viewing experience with the Draper Acumen XL V, a large-format electric projector screen designed for demanding applications where both image quality and aesthetics are paramount. Its tab-tensioned Matt White XT1000VB surface ensures a perfectly flat display for superior image uniformity. Housed in an attractive, curved aluminum case with a standard white powder-coated finish, this screen offers versatile wall or ceiling mounting options. Installation is simplified with included floating brackets, and it comes ready to use with a low-voltage controller and wall switch, supporting 1080P resolution content.
$6562.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
80
/ 1331
#80 in Projection Screens
Price vs Category Average
+39%
Above average
Projection Surface
1000
/ Matt White XTVB
Who it's for
- Home theater enthusiasts prioritizing color accuracy and uniform brightness
- Movie buffs seeking a true widescreen cinematic experience
- Users wanting a seamless, high-quality motorized screen solution
Who should skip it
- Owners of rooms without total light control capabilities
- Viewers who frequently watch standard 16:9 television content
- Budget-conscious buyers or those avoiding complex professional installations
Performance breakdown
Surface Flatness
Tab-tensioning ensures a perfectly smooth canvas for distortion-free cinematic projection.
Installation Flexibility
Floating brackets make wall or ceiling mounting straightforward for large-format setups.
Build Durability
Robust aluminum housing and RF-welded tabs provide long-term structural integrity.
Maintenance Access
Removable fascia design allows for quick, hassle-free servicing of internal components.
Control Versatility
Standard low-voltage switching offers reliable operation with room for system upgrades.
Visual Uniformity
The XT1000VB surface delivers consistent light reflection across the entire screen.
Key Specs
Projection Surface
Matt White XT1000VB
Gain
1.0
Format
Cinemascope [2.40:1]
Viewable Width
191.25 inches
Viewable Height
80 inches
Viewable Diagonal
208 inches
Case Dimensions
9-1/4” h x 8-1/8” d
Mount Type
Wall and Ceiling
Features
- Tab-tensioned surface for perfect image flatness
- Durable RF welded tabs resist separation
- Easy-access removable fascia for maintenance
- Floating brackets simplify installation
- Includes low-voltage controller and wall switch
- Attractive, curved aluminum housing
- Compatible with 1080P resolution
- Wide control and motor options available
What customers say
Dedicated users praise the Draper Acumen E screen for its uncompromising quality and cinematic immersion. The Matt White XT1000E material delivers exceptional image fidelity, superb color neutrality, and wide viewing angles ideal for 4K and HDR content. Enthusiasts love the specialized CinemaScope aspect ratio, which creates a true theatrical experience without masking. Reviewers consistently highlight the motorized system's robust, quiet, and reliable operation, maintaining excellent screen flatness even at this large size. While the premium price demands scrutiny, the consensus is that the superior material science and mechanical reliability justify the investment, establishing this as a benchmark product in the high-end projection market.
Know before you buy
Tab-tensioning uses side cables to pull the screen material taut, preventing the curling or waves that often occur on large, non-tensioned motorized screens. This ensures the surface remains perfectly flat, which is critical for maintaining image geometry and uniformity.
Yes, the Acumen E is designed for both wall and ceiling installations. It includes floating brackets that allow you to slide the screen horizontally to find the perfect mounting position on your studs or joists.
This surface has a gain of 1.0, which is a neutral gain designed for rooms where you have good control over light. It provides a wide viewing angle and accurate color reproduction, but it is best suited for dedicated home theaters or rooms where you can effectively darken the space.
The 2.40:1 format is designed specifically for widescreen cinematic content, allowing you to watch movies in their original aspect ratio without black bars at the top and bottom. It provides a more immersive, theater-like experience for modern film viewing.
The housing features a removable front fascia. This design allows you to access the roller, motor, and screen surface easily without having to take the entire unit down from the wall or ceiling.
Yes, the screen includes a low-voltage controller and a wall switch. You will have the necessary hardware to operate the motorized retraction and deployment immediately upon installation.
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