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As noted in the screen recommendations section, going with typical screens – up to 1.3 – 1.4 gain, I don’t feel either projector can begin to handle a 144″ screen. That doesn’t mean you can’t go that route, but if so, you’ll probably need at least a 2.0 gain screen. With normal type screens I don’t believe either of these can be realistically pushed beyond 110″ diagonal. A 144″ screen needs about 60% more lumens to have the same brightness. A 2.0 gain screen provides a little less brightness at 144, as a 1.3 gain at 110″ (off the top of my head).
A 2.5 gain screen will do the trick. But you’ll have roll-off issues to consider.

If you are movies only, you might want to look at projectors that are brighter in best mode, such as the JVC RS1(x), which is at least 50% brighter in best mode. Problem is, for other watching requirements, the JVC is not as bright, so if you want to watch sports with some lights on, you can pretty much forget it. The InFocus IN83 comes to mind as an excellent choice, but it’s far more expensive. It may not match the black levels of the other two, but, I’d say, overall, is superior at just about everything else, including natural image quality, skin tones…

hope that helps! -art

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I haven’t but I spoke with them about two weeks ago, and requested one for review – approximately mid-May. Still waiting to hear back. -art

http://www.inflix.com

J

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Hi, and thanks. I’ll check out your site as well. -art