Elite Screens Starling Tab-Tension 2 CineGrey 5D Projector Screen
Best motorized screen for bright home theaters and professional conference rooms.
Elevate your viewing experience with the Elite Screens Starling Tab-Tension 2 projector screen. Designed for rooms with ambient light, its CineGrey 5D material actively rejects light for superior contrast and color. The 135-inch, 16:9 screen offers a perfectly flat surface thanks to its tab-tension system, ensuring crisp 8K and 4K Ultra HD visuals. Effortlessly deploy the screen with its electric motorized operation, making it an ideal centerpiece for your modern home theater or conference room.
$2338.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
80
/ 1331
#80 in Projection Screens
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Diagonal Size
135
/ inches
Who it's for
- Smart home enthusiasts wanting automated, hands-free screen deployment
- Homeowners using living rooms instead of dedicated dark theaters
- Videophiles demanding a perfectly flat, distortion-free image surface
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers preferring affordable fixed-frame or manual options
- Large groups seated at wide, extreme angles from the screen
- DIYers lacking experience with motorized mounting and electrical wiring
Performance breakdown
Ambient Light Rejection
CineGrey 5D material maintains deep contrast even in brightly lit rooms.
Surface Flatness
Tab-tensioning eliminates waves for a perfectly smooth, distortion-free projection surface.
Motorized Operation
Electric deployment is smooth, quiet, and reliable for daily home use.
Resolution Clarity
High-density surface material preserves the sharpness of 4K and 8K content.
Installation Versatility
Ceiling-only mounting requires specific planning for your home theater layout.
Color Accuracy
Grey-tone surface enhances black levels without sacrificing vibrant color reproduction.
Key Specs
Diagonal Size
135 inches
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Material
CineGrey 5D Projection Material
Type
Ceiling Ambient Light Rejecting (CLR/ALR) Electric Motorized Screen
Resolution Support
8K 4K Ultra HD Ready
Mounting Type
Motorized Electric
Screen Size
135"
Screen Type
Ambient Light Rejecting (CLR/ALR)
Features
- Tab-tension system for a flat viewing surface
- CineGrey 5D material rejects ambient light
- Electric motorized for easy deployment
- Supports 8K and 4K Ultra HD content
- Designed for ceiling installation
- Delivers excellent contrast and color
What customers say
The Elite Screens Starling Tab-Tension 2 with CineGrey 5D material is highly regarded by home theater enthusiasts for its superior ambient light rejection. Users consistently praise the material for maintaining vibrant color and deep blacks even in bright rooms, effectively transforming living spaces for projection. The tab tensioning system ensures a perfectly flat viewing surface, crucial for sharp 4K content and eliminating screen curling issues. Operation is quiet, and the sleek casing design integrates well aesthetically. While the initial cost is premium, customers feel the significant performance gains in challenging light conditions provide excellent overall value. This screen successfully elevates projection quality where ambient light is a concern.
Know before you buy
The CineGrey 5D material is an ambient light rejecting (ALR) surface designed to filter out overhead and peripheral light. This allows you to maintain deep contrast and color saturation even in rooms that aren't completely dark.
The tab-tension system pulls the sides of the screen taut to prevent curling or waves from developing over time. This ensures the surface remains perfectly flat, which is essential for maintaining a sharp, undistorted image for 4K and 8K content.
The Starling Tab-Tension 2 is specifically engineered for ceiling installation. While it can be mounted to a wall if you have the appropriate brackets or a drop-ceiling setup, it is designed to be housed within a ceiling-recessed or ceiling-mounted casing.
This screen is compatible with standard-throw projectors. Because it is an ALR screen, it works best when the projector is positioned to align with the screen's reflective properties, ensuring the light is directed back toward the viewer rather than scattering.
The screen features an electric motor that allows for smooth, quiet deployment. It typically includes a remote control system, allowing you to retract or lower the screen from anywhere in the room without manual effort.
Yes, the CineGrey 5D material is designed with a fine texture that supports high-resolution projection, including 4K and 8K Ultra HD. The flat, tensioned surface ensures that the fine pixel density of these formats remains crisp and clear.
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