Top Things to Consider Before Buying a Motorised Projection Screen


If you’re planning to invest in the best Electrical Motorised Screens, choosing the right one from the wide range of projection screens can make all the difference to your viewing experience. From compact home theatre setups to massive venue installations, the technology and engineering behind each screen type determine how well it will perform for your space and needs.
Below, we explore the most important factors to consider - based entirely on the cutting-edge features available in the premium motorised projection screen models.
Screen Size & Format Options to perfectly match your intended use:
16:9 Format - Best for Cinematic HD viewing for movies, sports, and high-resolution visuals. Available from 100" to 400" in Anchor AV & Pro brand.
16:10 Format - Perfect widescreen option for modern business and education setups. Available in multiple sizes up to 280" in Anchor AV.
4:3 Format - Perfect for standard presentations or use with older projection systems.
Be it for home, office or for a larger venue, you can select the aspect ratio and size range that best suits your space to achieve the intended impact.
Motor Technology
Our screens use two high-quality motor technologies:
Synchronous Motors - Featured in the MS Series, offering smooth, whisper-quiet operation for situations where silence is essential (home theatres, boardrooms, lecture halls).
Tubular Motors - Used in the MR, Supreme, Ultimate, Formulae, Monster, and Vivid Tab Tensioned Series. These deliver powerful performance for large or heavy screens and ensure strength, durability, and reliability in high-frequency usage environments.
Installation Flexibility
Different product series are designed for different installation scenarios:
Standard Ceiling or Wall Mounting - MS and MR Series for compact to large venues.
Suspended Designs - Formulae Series uses dual steel wires for a ‘floating’ visual effect, with drop lengths up to 5 metres.
Fixed, Heavy-Duty Installations - Monster Series built with carbide steel casing for utmost stability in mega venues.
Discreet Professional Fit - Vivid Tab Tensioned Series with sleek housing and neat integration for luxury environments.
Screen Surface Features:
These projection surfaces are crafted for premium image reproduction:
Tab-Tensioned Screens (Vivid Series, Monster Series) - The advanced self-tightening system eliminates the “V” shape in the middle of the screen and ensures a perfectly flat and level surface.
High-Precision Fabric - All series use smooth, durable fabric designed to preserve brightness and colour fidelity.
Extra Top Drop - Supreme and Ultimate Series feature a 30 cm top drop for perfect positioning in rooms with high ceilings.
Usage Environment Match
Home Theatres & Private Entertainment - MS Series (quieter, synchronised motor, compact sizes).
Corporate & Training Spaces - Supreme Series (stylish casing, professional proportions, durable motors).
Large Conference Halls & Auditoriums - Ultimate Series (up to 222", widescreen and cinematic formats).
Event Spaces & Creative Installations - Formulae Series for a custom architectural look.
Mega Venues - Monster Series for audiences in stadiums or theatres.
Luxury Viewing Rooms - Vivid Tab Tensioned for a premium, mirror-flat screen finish.
Screen Longevity & Reliability
Each Anchor AV screen is built for years of seamless performance:
High-grade motors to ensure consistent operation.
Robust casings (including carbide steel in Monster Series).
Premium fabrics that resist warping and provide stable image quality across time.
Choosing the best electrical motorised screens is about matching your intended use with the exact engineering features you need. whether that’s the silent precision of the MS Series, the power of the Ultimate Series, or the imposing scale of the Monster Series. Every series is designed with a specific purpose, ensuring professional-grade performance in any environment.
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