Projection Screen
Review of dnp Supernova Epic Screen
The dnp Supernova Epic is designed to compete with the big boys in the world of Home Theater video screens. For those of you who may be caught unaware, dnp Screens is a screen manufacturer based out of Denmark that has predominantly been focused on making high-end projection screens for the professional, industrial and broadcast markets the world over. In the past few years, dnp has been coming on strong in the high-end home market with their Supernova line up of screens. Supernova is dnp’s proprietary ambient light-rejecting projection surface that consists of seven layers of optical film, which doesn’t simply diffuse ambient light but actually rejects it, meaning the viewer can watch a projected image in ambient light conditions, something you can’t effectively do with traditional projection screens.
Since the light-rejection technology is not simply a film or coating, but layers of film bonded to a thick aluminum backing (fixed screens only), the screen itself is rigid and able to be cleaned by common household products like Windex, something you should never do with traditional screens. Also, because of its rigid structure, the screen itself can be configured in a variety of ways, including curved with zero flex, wrinkles or flat spots, which is yet another feat no other screen manufacturer can claim. For manual or motorized drop-down/up screens, the surface is obviously not 100 percent rigid, but it still utilizes dnp’s proprietary seven-layer structure that rejects ambient or overhead light.
Focusing on the Supernova technology for a moment, beyond its seven-layer construction and ambient light-rejection capabilities, its black color layer allows the Supernova Epic to achieve superior contrast and color reproduction levels compared to the competition in both ambient and lightless conditions. The Supernova Epic is a 0.8 gain screen, making it ideal for a wide variety of front projectors, even those with seemingly low light output. Because of its superior color and contrast reproduction, as well as the fact that the Supernova material is completely color neutral, the Supernova screen is ISF certified. The Supernova material also allows for content to be viewed at a wider angle (up to 178 degrees) than traditional screens, meaning everyone in your theater or media room can enjoy the show regardless of where they’re sitting.
While the Supernova classification deals only with the Screen Material itself, the Epic moniker is a whole other ball of wax and is equally impressive. The Supernova Epic is a native 2.40:1 screen that features pre-programmed auto-masking for a variety of standard aspect ratios, such as 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1 and 2.35:1, as well as customizable aspect ratios, should you require them. The Epic’s auto-masking utilizes two thin but rigid velvet curtains that open or close silently at the touch of a button or when commanded via a system controller (RS-232) or 12-volt trigger. The curtains can close completely, another feat few auto-masking screens can claim, for a true old-school cinematic presentation. The Epic comes in a variety of sizes, starting at 96 inches diagonal and ranging up to 156 inches. Custom sizes are also available, should you need something a bit larger. Prices start at around $16,500 for the smallest Epic screen and go up to around $26,000, depending on size and how you have your particular Epic screen configured.
The Supernova Epic can be wall-mounted or placed on a custom stand that dnp also manufactures. Obviously, you can have a custom furniture maker build something to accommodate the Epic’s substantial girth as well. The Wall Mount retails for $535 and the custom stand ranges in price (depending on size) from $2,756 to $3,444. The Epic stand is an attractive aluminum structure that is very modern in appearance and sits low to the ground to ensure the proper height when viewing the screen from a seated position. All standard-size dnp screens come from the factory preassembled and ready for viewing, which is a wonderful feature; however, this does add a bit to the cost of shipping. A 156-inch diagonal dnp Supernova Epic will run roughly $2,300 to ship from Denmark to your door. Obviously, stand-mounting the Epic is the simplest way to go. Should you choose to wall-mount the massive screen, you’ll want to employ the help of a custom installer, for the Epic weighs close to 300 pounds and should be built into a wall as opposed to being hung like a picture on top of it. Another reason why dnp recommends recessing the Epic screen into your wall is because of its nearly 12 inches of depth, which is necessary for accommodating its curving radius and auto-masking system.
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