[Review&QnA] KHOMO GEAR Jumbo 20 Feet Inflatable Outdoor and Indoor Theater Projector Screen - Includes Inflation Fan, Tie-Downs and Storage Bag - Supports Front and Rear Projection, Black (GER-1161)
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[Review&QnA] KHOMO GEAR Jumbo 20 Feet Inflatable Outdoor and Indoor Theater Projector Screen - Includes Inflation Fan, Tie-Downs and Storage Bag - Supports Front and Rear Projection, Black (GER-1161)
About this item
- Bigger Screen Size than Similar Products - The white Projection Screen Size is 13 feet by 8 feet with an aspect ratio of 16 9
- Front and back projection capabilities - stunning front & rear projection material accommodates placement of the projector behind or in front of the screen allowing for greater flexibility
- Less 5 minutes to setup - with the quietest and most powerful blower on the market - No screws or tools needed - everything is included inside the box
- Quick 5 minutes to store - unzip the zipper located in the black frame and in a few minutes it will deflate and be ready to get stored inside a convenient included storage bag - the black frame can be wiped clean with any cloth while the white screen is held on by Velcro and it's fully detachable and easy to clean
- Awesome outdoor movie theater - bring your family and friends together for a night of endless fun in your backyard great for tailgates and camping adventures
Reviews
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Love it!
Love the size and ease of setup. Worth every penny paid! It's hard to fit back in the bag so it would probably be best to get a container to put it in. The quality seems sturdy and the product is true to the advertised dimensions. It is good for front AND rear projection. When its actually dark outside, you wont even be able to tell the difference. I would recommend purchasing a tarp to set this up on as to keep the screen clean and looking new. I wasn't sure how 3D movies would look on this screen since there were no reviews that touched on the subject but, IT WAS FANTASTIC! You literally felt immersed in the movie like you were there! The blower was hardly noticeable once the movie started so that was also a plus. It's funny because people would literally stop on the road to see the setup! I would say that more than half of the vehicles that drove by at least slowed way down LOL! The screen definitely catches your attention. All in all I give it an A+++++
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
This screen is legit
I have to admit I was a little skeptical about this screen. I'm an AV nerd and have learned the hard way that you usually get what you pay for. Since it was only ~$200, I assumed that the quality would be flimsy, the blower would be too loud, the screen wouldn't be as big as advertised, etc.
This screen is legit. It looked great and was well-built for the cost. This is obviously not a commercial screen so I wouldn't plan on it lasting forever, but it exceeded my expectations significantly.
I was a little concerned that a screen of that size would need a brighter projector than we have. We ran a 3300 lumen projector, and it as bright enough to see well about 15 minutes before dark (not sunset, actual dark). By the time it was fully dark, the picture was great.
The blower was quieter than expected and, since it sits behind the screen, you don't really notice it all that much. That said, you will need some speakers with a little kick because you have to sit further away from a screen this size. We had our chairs about 15 feet further back than we'd normally sit with our old 120" screen.
You're not going to be able to run this with a tiny bluetooth speaker or computer speakers or whatever unless they are right in front of you. You'll either need powered speakers (like a plug-in boombox or, better yet, an old shelf system you've got in the basement) or a heavy duty battery powered speaker. Although we didn't use it for movie night, we've got a 150 watt Monster Rockin' Roller that would have done the trick, so I'd use something like that. I think you can get that speaker at Sam's Club right now for ~$120.
The initial setup was a little bit of a pain, only because it's a huge screen that you have to velcro to the inflated frame. We tried to do it before blowing up the screen, but it was too hard to alight everything correctly. We ended up blowing the frame up, and then I used a 6-foot ladder to velcro the screen on. Takedown was super simple, we just deflated it, folded it up, and stored it in a tub. I'd recommend against trying to fit it back in the bag it came in - that appears to be a one-way ticket out, not a roundtripper.
Finally, it's as large as advertised. We set it up on our driveway and tied it down to weights. You'll need to do that because it's like a giant sail catching wind. For purposes of comparison, it was about as wide as our 2-car garage, and about 5 or 6 feet taller than the top of the garage. I've attached a picture of it with my 12-year-old son for comparison.
Long story short, it's legit and worth the purchase. Strong recommend from an AV nerd.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Free screen replacement after 2 years
Impressively large and looks nice however there is a seam across the screen from side to side about 18 inches from the top of the viewing area. It looks as if they didn't have enough to cover the area and added a piece. Very annoying and takes away from the viewing pleasure. Judged it before I actually tried it. So I had to come back and make it right. Sorry yall. Blows up quickly, deflates the same way. Very easy to roll up and put away. Tossed the bag and purchased a tote. The video looked great on screen. Friends are already purchasing for themselves.
Called the company to purchase a replacement screen after almost 3 yrs and explained my situation from the original purchase. Screen had a seam across the viewing area. Customer service sent me a new seamless screen and apologized for the inconvenience.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
A Whole Lot of Epicness
The movie screen was awesome! I was amazed at how great it looked - especially when it got dark. The screen went up right away and didn't take long. Wish there was a better way to get it packed back up though - but that is the issue with inflatables - they never seem to fit back into the bag :)
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great screen for the price
I used this for the first time this past weekend. Based on the cost I was keeping and open mind. I must say I was impressed. I knew it was not going to be heavy bounce house grade material but it is good enough for those back yard movies or in my case sometimes at a campground. The only two complaints I have is the tie off ropes could be a little longer and the bag it comes in could be a little bigger because you never get it back in the bag after you use it. So I will just pick up a storage tote and some extra rope for it.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Awesome
This product was outstanding for the price. My only wish was that you could fill up the air and turn off the blower. Blower has to stay on for the duration of the usage.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great!
I was skeptical when I bought mine but I soon learned that this really is an excellent outdoor projection screen.
A few quick points:
1. The orange fan it comes with is excellent. It's not loud at all and is easily forgotten once your movie starts. People have said all kinds of things about these fans, they're loud, they're dangerous, I can't speak for others but I can tell you this one is excellent and probably represents a good brunt of the cost of the unit.
NOTE: One thing that bothered me is that the fan instructions say "DO NOT CONNECTION TO AN EXTENSION CHORD". You're standing there shaking your head when you look at how short the fan chord is. So what I did was run a very high quality 100' (hint, they're yellow and cost $65 each on Amazon) extension chord and connected the female end of the extension chord to the male end of a good surge protector. Then I plugged the fan directly into the surge projector.
2. I think the design could be improved by placing tether hooks on the back side of the unit near where you connect the fan to keep in place for very windy days. Understand that as soon as you put the Velcro screen on, it becomes a sail and wants to sail away on you. In general, the screen stays in place but YOU MUST use the included stakes to keep it in place.
3. I made the mistake of leaving the screen deflated overnight (we got done in my backyard late and I didn't feel like taking it down) on my grass in the backyard and the screen got a little mildewed from the dew on the grass. This should be common sense but trust me it's easy to forget. Pull at least the Velcro screen in your garage so it doesn't get any mildew on it.
It's an excellent screen for the money and much better than other competitor models (I own another one that isn't as good).
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great option for outdoor movies!
Screen came as described. There was some black residue on the white screen that is likely from the frame part of the screen but you cant see it when projecting so it doesn't bother me. The only downside to this screen is trying to fold it up and put it away after use! lol no easy way to fold it. I took the advice of another reviewer and bought a plastic storage tote to make like easier. I would recommend this product, 10/10!
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great quality, great picture, GREAT SIZE!! HOLY BIGSCREENS BATMAN!!!
Honestly even though I read the specs about how big this was, I wasn't expecting it to be so MASSIVE! It's amazing how big this is, and it works great with both rear projection (picture shown is rear projection) and front projection. The fan is pretty quiet. Since we use this outdoors, its noise is negligible in contrast to the regular outdoor noises (road noise, wind, planes, etc) and becomes unnoticeable. Definitely recommend using screen in partnership with a nice sound system for best audio clarity.
We're using this for outdoor drive in events at our church and it seems study enough that it will last us a nice long time as long as we take good care of it. It folds down pretty small to about the size of a sleeping bag, so it doesn't take up much storage room. The bag it comes with is definitely not big enough to fit it in, so I recommend using a large storage bag from a sleeping bag or a duffel to store it.
GREAT deal for the price!! Very happy with this.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Rear projection things to know
I spent 30+ hours of researching on the internet and shopping to find the best backyard movie setup for my family this summer with my budget. I bought the Yaber Y31 projector and Khomo Gear 20ft inflatable screen. By the way if your wondering if a $200 projector would provide a clear enough picture for this 20ft screen, it does! I got the screen because rear projection worked best for where I was going to use it and sounded like the best option since all the wires would be hidden behind the screen. I do have to say that rear projection seems the best choice after watching two movie nights with it setup this way. This screen is awesome and is worth it but there is one negative I have to point out. When using rear projection with this screen (and probably with all rear projection screens) you will be able to see the bright light of the projector bulb through the screen which shows up like a little softball size sun that can be very annoying and distracting from your movie. The good news is that I found a solution. If you setup your projector very low, I mean no more than 5 inches off the ground and angle it up at the screen you will not see the projector bulb. It will be low enough to be hidden behind the base of the screen (the big black tubing part). So if you plan on using a tripod or stand for your projector keep that it mind. I would recommend a very small adjustable stand that stays very low to the ground. I also recommend using a bluray player with both an hdmi port and the yellow,red,white rca out ports on it. Running the hdmi into your projector while being able to run your audio from the red and white (yellow is not used) ports into your external audio speakers is the best option. For high quality movie sound to impress your guests I also recommend getting PA powered speakers but make sure they are not active and not passive. I hope this review helps someone by saving them time it took me to decide on my purchases and setup.
Question & Answer
Question :
How far away does the projector need to be to fill the screen? Does it make a difference rear or front projection?
Answer :
Depends on your projector, mine needs to be about 15’ away to fill the screen
Question :
The item description says it’s 20 feet but the pictures show otherwise ?
Answer :
It is 20 feet diagonally - corner to corner. Large screen and easy to put up.
Question :
Can I use a 100 inch projector for this 20ft inflatable screen?
Answer :
It might be a little overkill you might get the 10 ft
Question :
What kind of projector do you need for a good picture for this screen?
Answer :
I would recommend something at least 3500 lumens.
Question :
Tiene lienzo de proyección trasera? o solo frontal? ¿es fijo o se puede quitar?
Answer :
Si se puede quitar. El lienzo transparenta, como para proyectar la imagen frontal o desde atraz
Question :
Could you leave this outdoors for 4 weeks for a Christmas display and is the blower ok in the rain? The plugs will be water proofed just asking about
Answer :
The blower will probably be fine but the white screen discolors overnight with the dampness or dew. We had yellow drip marks the next morning
Question :
Is the blower somewhat loud that it can interfere the movie sound?
Answer :
It's not crazy loud like a generator or anything like that. It's just an electrical fan. You don't notice the sound until you're about 6 feet away from the fan and it sits behind the screen. Didn't interfere with sound of the movie and games we played on it. Only had the volume at a medium level so we wouldn't bug the neighbors.
Question :
Has anyone had issues with the blower?
Answer :
At this time I have used the unit twice, for over two hours. I have had no issues. I am very happy with this purchase, and would buy again.
Question :
Blower has shut off for no obvious reason. first time i have used this. why? what can i do?
Answer :
Is it on a flat surface? Is the fan and motor unobstructed? The entire unit must have adequate air flow. Those are things I look for.
Question :
Can you order another screen?
Answer :
It is Velcro. Not sure if it comes separate
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