Optoma HD8600 - Projector Screens

Optoma HD8600 - Projector Screens

If your screen is masked you won't notice the what would have been, the letterboxing, because of the dark surface of the mask. Even if no mask, on a larger screen, with a matte white surface, for example, the blacks should still look pretty good.

And there is a downside to high contrast gray screens. They will be a little dark in the corners, etc.

On the other hand, the high contrast gray screens may help if you aren't in a fully light controlled room. The HD8600 is definitely one of the brighter projecrtors, and therefore the HD8600 is a good choice for a family room as well. The high contrast gray screens are good for "rejecting" side lighting.

Myself, I'm a black levels guy. I would, all, else, being equal, pick the high contrast gray solution, unless the room environment definitely pointed to another choice.