Elite Screens
Elite Screens IHome106HW2-E18 Evanesce 106" In-Ceiling Projector Screen
★★★★★
UHD4K
A 106" acoustically transparent in-ceiling motorized screen that disappears when not in use — 4K/8K ready with RF/IR control and full plenum-rated installation hardware included.
$4,291.00*
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Overview
Key Features
140-inch Diagonal, 68.8-inch H x 166.0-inch W Viewing Size, 16:9 HD Format Aspect Ratio with a 6-inch Black Masking Drop in a White Finish Case/Housing.
Screen Material: AcousticPro UHD, 1.0 Gain. 4K Ultra HD and Active 3D Projection Ready. Acoustic transparent front projection screen with a 180˚ wide viewing angle. The dense synthetic weave is moire-free and has a mean attenuation of -2.36db. Compatible with Standard Throw UHD/HD projectors.
Concealed In-Ceiling Recessed Front Projection Screen with Swift Operating Tubular Motor, Designed for Commercial and Residential Installations. Safe and Secure with NFPA 701 Flame Retardant, GreenGuard Gold Certified, and is Plenum Rated.
Includes Full In-Ceiling Installation Kit, Infrared (IR) & Radio frequency (RF) Remotes, 3-Way Wall Switch, and 5-12 volt trigger.
2-Year / 3-Year ENR-G, Manufactures Warranty by Elite Screens' an ISO9001 manufacturer since 2004 and Lifetime Tech Support by Email, Web Chat or Toll Free Phone Call by Elite's Professional Service Team.
Specifications
Screen Size (Diagonal)
106" (140" housing diagonal)
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Viewable Area
68.8" H x 122" W
Housing Width
166.0 inches
Black Masking Drop
6 inches
Screen Material
AcousticPro UHD
Gain
1.0
Viewing Angle
180°
Acoustic Attenuation
-2.36dB mean
Resolution Support
4K Ultra HD, 8K, Active 3D
Projector Compatibility
Standard Throw UHD/HD
Operation
Electric motorized (tubular motor)
Control
IR remote, RF remote, 3-way wall switch, 5–12V trigger
Certifications
NFPA 701, GreenGuard Gold, Plenum Rated
Housing Finish
White
Warranty
2-Year / 3-Year ENR-G + Lifetime Tech Support
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- AcousticPro UHD material supports center-channel speaker placement behind the screen with only -2.36dB mean attenuation — a credible acoustic transparent option for dedicated theater builds.
- Plenum-rated and NFPA 701 flame retardant certified, satisfying commercial installation code requirements without requiring additional fire-rated enclosures.
- 5–12V trigger input enables clean integration with AV control systems and receivers, allowing the screen to deploy automatically with projector power-on.
- Full installation kit included — IR/RF remotes, 3-way wall switch, and trigger wiring — reducing jobsite procurement overhead.
- GreenGuard Gold certification supports installation in schools, healthcare facilities, and occupied commercial spaces.
👎 Cons
- Designed for Standard Throw projectors only — ultra-short-throw installations require a different screen product entirely.
- At 140" diagonal housing with a 166" wide viewing surface, rough-in ceiling preparation must be precise; retrofitting into an existing ceiling is a significant carpentry and structural job.
- 1.0 gain is neutral and correct for light-controlled rooms; any ambient light in the viewing environment will visibly wash out the image — this is not an ALR (ambient light rejecting) material.
- The 6-inch black masking drop must be accounted for in ceiling height calculations; installations in rooms with lower ceilings may find the image position unfavorable.
- Motor and housing service access requires ceiling access, making post-installation maintenance more involved than wall-mounted alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IHome106HW2-E18 screen material compatible with 4K and 8K projectors?
Yes. The AcousticPro UHD material is rated 4K Ultra HD and Active 3D ready, with a dense synthetic weave that is moire-free and maintains a mean signal attenuation of just -2.36dB, keeping the acoustic transparency penalty minimal for center-channel placement behind the screen.
What throw type projectors work with this screen?
The AcousticPro UHD material is compatible with Standard Throw UHD/HD projectors. It is not designed for ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors, which require a different gain and surface geometry.
What control options does the IHome106HW2-E18 support?
The screen ships with both infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) remotes, a 3-way wall switch, and a 5–12 volt trigger input for integration with control systems (Crestron, Control4, AMX, or AV receivers with trigger outputs).
What safety and compliance certifications does this screen carry?
The screen is NFPA 701 flame retardant certified, GreenGuard Gold certified for chemical emissions, and is plenum rated — allowing installation in air-handling ceiling spaces without additional fire-stop measures in most jurisdictions.
What is the actual viewable image size at 106" diagonal?
At 16:9, the viewable area is 68.8 inches high by 122 inches wide. The housing includes a 6-inch black masking drop below the case before the image begins.
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