Elite Screens
Elite Screens AR123H-CLR-X Aeon CLR Ultra-Short Throw Projector Screen
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The Elite Screens Aeon CLR AR123H-CLR-X delivers a 123-inch ambient-light-rejecting surface that makes ultra-short throw projection viable in real-world lit rooms.
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Overview
Key Features
【123 inch Projector Screen】123 inches Diag. 16:9 Aspect Ratio. View Size: 60.2" H x 107" W. Screen surface Dark Gray - 0.6 Gain, Ceiling Light Rejecting Front Projection, black backing - Ultra-Short Throw bottom placement
【Screen Material】StarBright CLR, Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting (CLR/ALR) Technology Features a 180° Viewing Angle with 0.6 Gain - Exclusively for Ultra-short Throw (UST) tabletop/bottom mounted projectors – 8K/4K Ultra HD and Active 3D Ready. Rejects 95% of Overhead Light while Enhancing Contrast 100x Compared to Standard Matte White Screens. Black backing eliminates light penetration.
【Sleek EDGE FREE Design】Enhances Your Viewing Experience with its Zero Edge Finish Mimicking a Flat Panel T.V and Multiplying the Size, Allowing the Viewer to Truly Submerse Themselves in their Entertainment!
【Kits Includes】Full Installation Kit with Optional Use Ultra-Thin Bezel Frame, Color Changing LED Kit for Enhanced Halo Glow Effect and Sliding Wall Mount Brackets for Easy Hanging and Centering
【US Based Company Warranty】 2-year Manufacturer's /3-year-ENR-G enhanced warranty for any purchases made by Educational,Non-profit, Religious or Government/Military organization by Elite Screens if purchased NEW, an ISO9001 manufacturer since 2004 and Lifetime Tech Support by Elite Screens' Professional Service Team
Specifications
Brand
Elite Screens
Model
AR123H-CLR-X
Screen Size
123 inches diagonal
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Viewable Area
60.2" H x 107" W
Screen Material
StarBright CLR (Ceiling/Ambient Light Rejecting)
Gain
0.6
Viewing Angle
180°
Ambient Light Rejection
95% (overhead/ceiling sources)
Projector Compatibility
Ultra-Short Throw only
Resolution Compatibility
8K / 4K Ultra HD / Active 3D Ready
Frame Design
Zero Edge / Edge-Free
Included
Bezel frame (optional), LED back-light kit, sliding wall mount brackets
Warranty
2-year standard / 3-year ENR-G (educational, nonprofit, government, military)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- StarBright CLR material rejects 95% of overhead ambient light, making a 123-inch image genuinely viable in normally lit living rooms without blackout curtains.
- The 180° viewing angle ensures consistent image quality from wide seating positions — no hot-spotting or color shift at off-axis seats.
- Edge-free zero-bezel design creates a clean, flat-panel TV aesthetic at 123 inches that bezel-framed screens cannot match visually.
- Included sliding wall brackets allow lateral centering adjustment post-installation, reducing the need for precision drilling.
- The optional LED back-lighting kit adds bias lighting that reduces eye strain during extended viewing and enhances perceived contrast.
👎 Cons
- Strictly UST-only compatibility means this screen becomes unusable if the projector is ever replaced with a standard throw model — it is a committed ecosystem choice.
- 0.6 gain produces a dimmer image than standard screens when used in a fully darkened room, meaning this screen underperforms its potential in a dedicated dark home theater.
- Ambient light rejection is optimized for overhead sources; lateral window light or floor-level lamps can still partially wash the image.
- At 123 inches, the screen requires significant wall space and careful room layout planning — it is not repositionable once installed.
- The CLR micro-lenticular surface texture can show hotspots or artifacts if a UST projector is placed outside the specified throw distance and angle range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this screen work with a standard throw projector, or only ultra-short throw?
The AR123H-CLR-X is exclusively compatible with ultra-short throw (UST) projectors — this is a hard requirement, not a preference. The StarBright CLR material uses a micro-lenticular optical structure that rejects light coming from overhead and behind the viewer while accepting the steep upward light angle of a UST projector placed directly below the screen. A standard throw projector's light angle will be rejected by the screen surface, resulting in a dim, washed-out image. Do not purchase this screen for a ceiling-mounted or long-throw projector.
How much does the 0.6 gain affect image brightness compared to a standard white screen?
A 0.6 gain screen reflects less light back to the viewer than a standard 1.0 gain white screen — intentionally. The trade-off is that the CLR material redirects that "lost" gain into aggressive rejection of ambient and overhead light. The net effect in a lit room is that a UST projector on this screen will appear dramatically brighter and more contrasty than the same projector on a standard 1.0 gain screen, because the ambient light that would otherwise wash out the image is being absorbed rather than reflected. Gain matters less than ambient light rejection in real-world viewing conditions.
What overhead lighting conditions does "95% ambient light rejection" handle?
The CLR material is specifically engineered to reject ceiling-sourced light — recessed cans, ceiling-mounted fixtures, and diffuse overhead ambient. It is highly effective in rooms with overhead lighting. It is less effective against light sources that are at or below screen level (floor lamps, windows directly beside the screen) — for those scenarios, blackout curtains or repositioning of light sources is still advisable. Direct sunlight through windows at screen level will partially overcome the CLR rejection.
What is included in the installation kit, and what tools are needed for wall mounting?
The package includes an ultra-thin optional bezel frame, a color-changing LED back-lighting kit for ambient halo effect, and sliding wall mount brackets for positioning and centering adjustment. Installation requires standard wall-mounting tools — stud finder, level, drill, and appropriate wall anchors for your wall type. The sliding brackets allow lateral adjustment after initial hanging, which simplifies centering without re-drilling.
Is the screen 8K and 4K ready, or is that primarily a marketing claim?
The screen material itself imposes no resolution limit — it is a passive optical surface, not a pixel grid. "8K/4K ready" means the material's texture and gain characteristics do not introduce visible grain or moire patterns at 4K or 8K projector resolutions at normal viewing distances. The resolution ceiling of your setup is determined entirely by the projector and source, not this screen.
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