Audio T Verdict
The Grandview Cyber is designed for a permanent, cinema-style installation where the front speakers can be positioned behind the picture. Its acoustically transparent surface helps dialogue and effects appear to come directly from the action on screen, while the rigid, tensioned frame provides the consistently flat projection surface required for a convincing large image. Correct sizing and installation are essential, so the screen, projector and speaker layout should be planned together before anything is fixed to the wall.
A fixed-frame screen is an excellent choice for a dedicated home cinema or media room. Unlike a retractable screen, it remains permanently tensioned and ready to use, helping maintain a flat surface without the waves or edge curl that can develop in some roll-down designs.
This acoustic version of the Grandview Cyber allows compatible front left, centre and right speakers to be installed behind the image. It creates a cleaner room layout and allows the centre speaker to sit at a natural listening height, rather than being placed above or below a large screen.
Cinema-Style Speaker Placement
Placing the front speakers behind the screen allows voices, music and effects to originate from the corresponding area of the picture. This is particularly useful for the centre channel, helping dialogue remain anchored to the actors rather than appearing to come from below the image.
Acoustically Transparent Surface
The screen surface is designed to allow sound from speakers positioned behind it to pass into the room while still providing a usable projection surface. Speaker calibration and room correction may still be required to achieve the best balance in the finished system.
Permanent Fixed Frame
The aluminium frame holds the material under tension around its perimeter. This helps maintain a smooth, even surface for consistent focus and geometry across the image, making the screen particularly suitable for a purpose-built cinema room.
Light-Absorbing Border
The dark frame provides a defined edge around the projected image and helps disguise small amounts of overscan or alignment error. It also gives the screen a purposeful, finished appearance when installed on the wall.
16:9 Widescreen Format
The 16:9 aspect ratio is suited to television, streaming services, games and most modern home cinema content. Wider films can still be displayed with horizontal black bars, depending on the source and projector settings.
Four Screen Sizes
The range covers rooms of several different sizes, from the 92-inch model to the substantial 138-inch version. The correct choice will depend on viewing distance, available wall width, projector throw distance and usable light output.
Available 16:9 Sizes
- 7ft wide: 92-inch diagonal
- 8ft wide: 106-inch diagonal
- 9ft wide: 120-inch diagonal
- 10ft wide: 138-inch diagonal
Choose the Screen Before Mounting the Projector
The screen determines the required image width, which in turn affects projector throw distance, lens position and mounting height. Check the projector manufacturer’s throw-distance calculator for the exact model and screen size before installing the projector or running permanent cables.
Speaker depth, clearance behind the screen, seating distance, room width and the height of the image should also be considered at the planning stage. Audio T can help assess these requirements before you order.
Planning an Acoustic Screen Installation
An acoustically transparent screen works best when the room has been designed around it. There must be sufficient space behind the screen for the speakers, their connections and any acoustic treatment. The front speakers should also be positioned correctly in relation to the seating area rather than simply fitted wherever space remains.
The exact screen surface can influence projector brightness, visible texture and the acoustic response of speakers behind it. Grandview has offered different acoustically transparent materials over time, so the surface specification and gain of the particular screen being supplied should be confirmed before purchase.
Installation Advice
This is a large, permanently mounted product that requires assembly and a suitable supporting wall. The larger sizes should be assembled and lifted by at least two people. Wall fixings must be appropriate for the construction of the room, and accurate measurement is essential before drilling.
The projector, speakers, cables and installation service are not included. If you plan to use an ultra-short-throw projector, contact Audio T before ordering because these projectors normally require a surface specifically designed for their steep projection angle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a fixed or retractable screen?
It is a fixed-frame screen intended for permanent wall installation. It does not roll away when the cinema system is not being used.
What is the screen’s aspect ratio?
The available Audio T versions have a 16:9 widescreen format.
Can the centre speaker be placed behind the screen?
Yes. Allowing the centre speaker and, where practical, the left and right speakers to sit behind the picture is the principal benefit of an acoustically transparent screen.
Do all three front speakers have to go behind it?
No, although placing all three front channels behind the screen can provide more consistent height and positioning. The best arrangement will depend on the room, speakers and available space.
What is the screen gain?
Grandview has offered different acoustic screen materials, and the old published figure for this Cyber listing conflicts with the company’s current fabric information. Please ask Audio T to confirm the exact supplied surface and its gain before ordering.
Will an acoustic screen affect the sound?
Any material placed in front of a speaker can influence its response. Acoustically transparent fabric is designed to minimise this effect, but measurement, calibration or room correction may still be beneficial after installation.
Can I use it with an ultra-short-throw projector?
Compatibility should not be assumed. Ultra-short-throw projectors normally require a specially designed screen surface and extremely precise alignment. Contact Audio T with the projector model before choosing the screen.
Does the screen require assembly?
Yes. The frame and screen surface must be assembled and tensioned before the completed screen is secured to the wall.
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Why Buy From Audio T?
A projection screen cannot be selected in isolation. Audio T can help you consider screen size, viewing distance, projector throw, brightness, speaker positioning and the space needed behind an acoustic screen. Our store teams can also help match the screen with the rest of your home cinema system and discuss the practical requirements of the installation.
Because the precise acoustic fabric specification should be confirmed for these Cyber models, please speak to your local store before placing an order.
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General
- Product
- Grandview Cyber Acoustic Fixed Frame Projector Screen
- Product type
- Fixed-frame projection screen
- Application
- Dedicated home cinema and media rooms
- Installation
- Permanent wall mounting
- Projection type
- Front projection
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
Screen and Frame
- Screen surface
- Acoustically transparent
- Speaker placement
- Suitable for front speakers positioned behind the screen
- Frame construction
- Rigid aluminium frame
- Surface retention
- Perimeter tensioning within the fixed frame
- Frame finish
- Black, light-absorbing border
- Screen gain
- Confirm the exact supplied screen material before ordering
- Viewing angle
- Dependent on the supplied screen material
Available Sizes
- 7ft version
- 92-inch diagonal
- 8ft version
- 106-inch diagonal
- 9ft version
- 120-inch diagonal
- 10ft version
- 138-inch diagonal
Installation Requirements
- Assembly
- Required before wall mounting
- Recommended handling
- Two-person assembly and installation, particularly for larger sizes
- Projector included
- No
- Speakers included
- No
- Ultra-short-throw compatibility
- Must be confirmed for the intended projector before ordering
Please note: Grandview has offered more than one acoustically transparent screen material. Confirm the exact fabric, gain, dimensions and projector compatibility for the selected Cyber screen with Audio T before purchase. See the fixed-frame dimensions guide for additional sizing information.