What Is an ALR Projector Screen and Why Would You Want One?

May 14, 2022

If you’ve been looking into getting a projector, then you’ve also had to consider another facet of that purchase: the projector screen. And these days, there are many options, and not just how big you go either. One option you might have seen is ALR screens, and they probably look odd (and grey).

ALR is short for “ambient light rejecting,” but what does that mean? And should you even spend all the extra money to get one? We have those answers and more in the top story.

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-Josh

Home theaters are ballooning in popularity, and projector owners are now obsessed with ALR or  “ambient light rejection” screens. Unlike standard white screens, which are shockingly affordable, ALR screens cost well over $600 and promise to improve image quality in unfavorable theater environments—particularly in rooms with lots of unwanted light. Read More »

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Whether you’re in a dim practice room at school or you just don’t have enough light at home, this clip-on music stand light is here to save the day. It fits on most traditional music stands, and you can even clip it onto a piano’s built-in sheet music stand if needed. It features nine lighting options thanks to three color temperatures (3000K warm, 6500K white, and 4200K mixed) and three brightness levels (low, medium, and high). The lamp has 19 LEDs for extra-wide coverage that won’t flicker, a rechargeable 1800mAh lithium-ion battery, and a back fin that directs light away from the audience’s view.

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