Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 vs Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122
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Choosing between the Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 and Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122? Both compete in the Screen segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 scores higher in value. The Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 leads in form factor. They score similarly in room fit.
Screen gain differs at 1 vs 0.5, and these screens use different materials (Parallax Stratos 1.0 vs DarkStar). Higher gain (1.3+) concentrates light toward the center for brighter images but narrows the viewing angle. Unity gain (1.0) scatters light evenly for wider seating.
These two Screen options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
These two are closely matched — your decision comes down to your specific room setup and speaker pairing and budget.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92
Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Gain | 1 | 0.5 |
| Viewing Angle | 170° | 170° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Material | Parallax Stratos 1.0 | DarkStar |
| Screen Size | 92" | 122" |
| Screen Type | fixed_frame | fixed_frame |
| Acoustically Transparent | Yes | No |
| Masking | none | none |
| UST Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| ALR % | 80% | 95% |
| Tab-Tensioned | No | No |
| Viewable Width | 80.2" | 106.3" |
| Viewable Height | 45.1" | 59.8" |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| IR Remote | No | No |
| Case Colors | black | black |
Key Differences
- Gain: Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 at 1 vs Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 at 0.5. Higher gain (1.3+) concentrates light toward the center for brighter images but narrows the viewing angle. Unity gain (1.0) scatters light evenly for wider seating.
- Screen Size: Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 at 92" vs Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 at 122". Bigger isn't always better — it depends on viewing distance. THX recommends a 36-degree viewing angle; SMPTE suggests 30 degrees minimum. Our viewing distance calculator helps find the sweet spot.
- Viewable Height: Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 at 45.1" vs Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 at 59.8"
- Viewable Width: Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 at 80.2" vs Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 at 106.3"
- ALR %: Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 at 80% vs Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 at 95%
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 if you want:
- + better gain — higher gain (1
Choose Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 if you want:
- + larger 122" screen for more immersive viewing
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Da-Lite Cinema Contour Parallax Stratos 1.0 92 and Elite Screens Special Edition DarkStar 122 compare to the rest of the field.
Best Screen RankingsSpecifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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