Carl's Place
C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)
The mainstream 'real enclosure for under $1,500' — sized to standard 16:9 short-throw projector throw distances. EMT pipe sourced separately at any hardware store; kit ships with screen, fittings, and side baffle fabric.
Released 2023
Who this is for
Honest match per persona.
Good for
- Recreational Player
8' × 10.5' with a Preferred screen lands around $1,319.95 — the sweet spot for a mainstream 16:9 short-throw projector pairing. The 'recreational primary' answer in the cost-effective lane.
- Cost-Effective Buyer
Standard screen at $1,174.95 delivers a real enclosure for the price of a Net Return + Pro Sim Screen combo, and a meaningfully larger image. EMT sourced locally further reduces cost.
Not for
- Space-Constrained
100" × 130" × 60" permanent free-standing footprint. Not feasible for renters or shared rooms.
- Showroom
Functional and honest, not visually anchoring. Showroom builds use SIGPRO Commercial or Carl's Pro Series.
Specifications
The numbers, plainly stated.
Hardware
| Frame Material | 1" EMT conduit (sourced separately) |
| Screen Tiers | Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray |
| Aspect Ratio | Approximately 16:9 — pairs with standard short-throw projectors |
| Side Baffles | Included |
Practical
| Setup Time | 3–5 hours, two people |
Same category, different tradeoff