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Bring the big-screen experience into your living room: that real blockbuster feeling in the comfort of your own home
Cheers, heart-pounding excitement, goosebumps – with a projection screen and projectors, your home becomes the perfect place for unforgettable moments with films and TV series.
With a projector and the right projection screen, you’ll experience every image much larger, more immersive and more gripping than on a traditional TV. Whether it’s a compact home cinema setup in the living room, flexible projection in the hobby room or a big screen for your next TV series marathon: with a projector, projection screen and audio components, you can put together exactly the right home cinema bundle to suit your room, seating distance and requirements.
Type of room: What level of brightness is suitable for which lighting conditions?
Projector resolution: 4K or Full HD
Short throw and ultra-short throw projectors: immersive, large images at close range
Short-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors are particularly useful when there is little space between the projector and the screen. Whilst short throw projectors can produce a large image even from a short distance, ultra-short throw projectors are usually positioned directly in front of the screen or wall. This makes them ideal for living rooms, smaller rooms or set-ups where you don’t want to place the projector in the middle of the room.
The advantages of short throw and ultra-short throw projectors at a glance:
- Large image at close range: Ideal when there is little space between the projector and the projection screen.
- Living-room-friendly setup: Ultra-short throw projectors can often be placed directly on a lowboard.
- Less shadow cast: As the projector is positioned close to the projection surface, people are less likely to walk across the image.
- Flexible integration: Particularly suitable for living rooms, smaller rooms, gaming set-ups or spontaneous home cinema evenings.
- A TV alternative with a cinema-like effect: Large screen sizes provide a significantly more immersive experience than traditional televisions.
- Tidy setup: No projector in the middle of the room and no complicated ceiling mounting required.
- Ideal with a suitable projection screen: For the best picture quality, a special UST or ALR projection screen is recommended for ultra-short throw projectors.
- Precise alignment is important: even small misalignments can affect the image, so the projector should be positioned carefully.
Our recommendations for short throw and ultra-short throw projectors:
| LG CineBeam HU715Q | LG CineBeam S PU615U | Epson EH-LS800B | |
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| Brightness | 2,500 ANSI lumens | 500 ANSI lumens | 4,000 ISO lumens |
| Resolution (native) | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Lens type | Ultra-short throw | short throw | Ultra-short-throw |
| Light source | Laser | Laser | Laser |
| Contrast | 2,000,000 : 1 | 450,000 | 2,500,000 :1 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Diagonal | 80"–120" | 40"–120" | 80"–150" |
| operating noise | 30 dB | 29 dB | 32 dB |
| Weight | 11.1 kg | 1.9 kg | 12.3 kg |
| Features | AirPlay, Bluetooth, built-in speakers, HDR10 and HDR Dynamic | Dolby Atmos, HDMI-CEC, HDR10, HLG, built-in speakers, built-in media player, automatic keystone correction | Built-in speakers, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Android TV™ and Yamaha Sound |
Projectors with a standard projection distance: flexible, powerful and ideal for a large image
Do you have plenty of space in your living room, party room or hobby room and want to maximise that cinema experience? These classic projectors are positioned a few metres away from the screen.
The advantages of projectors with a standard projection distance at a glance:
- Ideal for larger rooms: Perfect when there is sufficient distance between the projector and the projection screen.
- Flexible image sizes: Depending on the model and projection distance, different screen sizes can be achieved.
- Very well suited to large projection screens: Particularly exciting for home cinema, hobby rooms or large-scale football nights.
- Excellent value for money: Often a wide range of models available with different brightness levels, resolutions and features.
- Ceiling mounting possible: The projector can be permanently installed and remains correctly aligned at all times.
- Flexible placement in the room: Depending on the zoom, lens-shift and installation area, the projector can be integrated flexibly.
- Important to bear in mind when planning: The projection distance must match the desired image size and projection screen.
- Accurate alignment is crucial: Keystone correction, zoom and lens-shift can help, but they are no substitute for the most precise initial positioning possible.
Our recommendations for long-throw projectors:
| XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max | ViewSonic V52HD | XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro | Epson EB-FH54 | Acer HL6512i | LG CineBeam HU710P | Acer HL6820G | XGIMI HORIZON 20 | Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K | Nebula Cosmos 4K SE | Nebula Capsule 3 | |
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| Brightness | 5,700 ISO lumens | 5,000 ANSI lumens | 4,100 ANSI lumens | 4,100 ANSI lumens | 4,000 ANSI lumens | 2,000 ANSI lumens | 3,500 ANSI lumens | 3,200 ISO lumens | 2,000 ANSI lumens | 1,800 ANSI lumens | 300 ANSI lumens |
| Resolution (native) | 4K UHD | Full HD | 4K UHD | Full HD | Full HD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | Full HD |
| Lens type | Standard (Long Throw) | Standard (long throw) | Standard (long throw) | Standard (long throw) | Standard (Long Throw) | Standard (Long Throw) | Standard (Long Throw) | Standard (Long Throw) | Standard (Long Throw) | Standard (Long Throw) | Standard (Long Throw) |
| Light source | Laser | Laser | Laser | Lamp | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser/LED hybrid | Laser |
| Contrast | 20,000:1 | 2,000,000 :1 | 20,000 :1 | 16,000 :1 | 1,500,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 | 10,000 :1 | 20,000 :1 | Dynamic laser contrast | N/A | 500:1 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Diagonal | N/A | up to 300" | 40"–200" | 19"–497" | 27"–241" | 40"–300" | 28"–299" | up to 200" | N/A | up to 200" | up to 120" |
| operating noise | 28 dB | 32 dB | 28 dB | 37 dB | 32 dB | 28 dB | 30 dB | 28 dB | 24 dB | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 3 kg | 4.9 kg | 3.1 kg | 3.3 kg | 6.5 kg | 3.45 kg | 4.8 kg | 13 kg | 4.4 kg | 0.95 kg |
| Features | 3D, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, built-in speakers, lens-shift, interpolation | 360° projection, built-in speakers, Instant On/Off function, 1.3x optical zoom, H/V keystone correction | 3D, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, built-in speakers, lens-shift, interframe interpolation | Miracast, Wi-Fi | 360° projection, built-in speakers, optional Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, built-in speakers, webOS 6.0, Apple AirPlay 2 & HomeKit | 360° projection, HDR, built-in speakers, automatic keystone correction | 3D, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, built-in speakers, lens-shift, interframe calculation | Built-in speakers, lens-shift, HDR10, X1 Ultimate processor, IMAX Enhanced, Triluminous Pro | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Google TV integration, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 15,000 mAh battery for up to 2.5 hours’ video playback / 8 hours’ music playback, Android TV 11.0 |
Image size & projection distance explained simply
Every projector has a fixed projection area within which it can produce specific image sizes. Technically, this depends on the projection ratio. However, when planning your home setup, a very simple rule of thumb will suffice as a guide:
- Greater distance = larger image
- Shorter distance = smaller image
Choosing the right projection screen: size, installation and visual impact
Things to bear in mind when choosing a screen:
- Suitable screen size: The screen diagonal should be appropriate for the room size and viewing distance.
- Comfortable viewing distance: In smaller rooms, more compact screen sizes are advisable so that the entire image remains clearly visible.
- Larger projection screens for larger rooms: In living rooms, hobby rooms or open-plan living areas, the projection screen can be correspondingly larger.
- Consider the projector type: For ultra-short throw projectors, a particularly flat projection screen is recommended, ideally a suitable UST or ALR projection screen.
- Plan the installation in advance: ceiling, wall, floor or portable use should suit the room layout and the desired setup.
- Visual impact in the room: The better the projection screen, projector and seating position are coordinated, the more immersive the experience will be.
Finding the right screen size for your home
The ideal screen size depends primarily on the viewing distance and the space available in the room. This is because the desired cinema experience is only achieved when the screen size and viewing distance are in harmony – without the image appearing too small or details being lost.
As a rule of thumb, the viewing distance should be approximately 1.5 to 2.5 times the width of the projection screen. For example, at a distance of around 3 metres, a projection screen measuring approximately 100 to 120 inches is ideal for an immersive film experience.
The format also plays a role. For sports broadcasts and standard content, the 16:9 format is the best choice, as it reflects the standard for modern broadcasts and makes optimal use of the screen.
Which type of screen is best suited to your setup?
The perfect home cinema sound: soundbars and subwoofers
With perfectly matched soundbars and subwoofers, you can bring the sound of a real cinema into your home.
Soundbars – compact, stylish and powerful
- Crystal-clear dialogue: Voice reproduction is optimised. You’ll understand every word of the dialogue perfectly, even when the action is raging in the background.
- Immersive experience: Modern soundbars support Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional sound that draws you right into the action.
- Smart versatility: Perfect for films, but can also be used as a powerful Bluetooth speaker for music.
Subwoofer – feel the action
- Full power: Whether it’sepic soundtracks, explosions or spaceships on the projection screen – the subwoofer makes the bass physically palpable in the room.
- A complete sound experience: A subwoofer perfectly complements your soundbar by taking the heavy lifting off its hands when it comes to the low frequencies. The result is a harmonious, powerful sound that effortlessly fills even larger rooms.
Stadium sound in just a few steps: your connection options
- Wired: The best way to connect is via an HDMI cable (using the eARC/ARC connection on your projector or signal source) or via an optical digital cable. This guarantees completely synchronised picture and sound transmission without any delays.
- Wireless: Many soundbars support Bluetooth. This allows you to pair them directly with your streaming stick, receiver or smartphone without any visible cables. Incidentally, with modern systems, the external subwoofer usually connects to the soundbar completely automatically via wireless – so you simply need to plug it into the mains.
The big question: a projector or a traditional TV after all?


The projector: for a real cinema experience
- Maximum screen size: No conventional TV can match the immersive screen sizes of a projector.
- Gentle viewing experience: Our eyes find the indirect light reflected from the projection screen much more pleasant and less tiring – ideal for long film nights or story-driven gaming.
- Discreet placement: With a motorised retractable or ceiling-mounted screen, your home cinema disappears at the touch of a button. This keeps your living space free of large, black screens.
- Please note: Forthe best picture quality, particularly in terms of contrast, the room should be able to be darkened effectively.


The television: an allrounder for everyday life
- Maximum contrast & perfect blacks: Modern OLED and QLED TVs deliver brilliant colours and perfect black levels. This picture quality remains consistent even in a sun-drenched living room.
- Ready to use straight away: switch it onand get started. The TV is the ultimate plug-and-play device; it requires no warm-up time and no need to dim the room.
- Things to bear in mind: The screen size is limited by the physical dimensions of the set. Furthermore, the set is permanently mounted on the wall or placed on a piece of furniture. In strong, direct light, the glass may cause reflections.

















