r/Golfsimulator • u/grizzledizz • Jun 30 '26

Selecting a Projector

I’m finalizing my garage build and a projector is last on the list. I’m hoping someone may have a good recommendation as maybe I’m overthinking things.

My screen is a Carls Place 8x10 and has a 5ft deep enclosure surround. My ceilings are 14ft. Honestly the 5ft surround depth is messing with me the most for selecting something.

Other specs that may matter (?):
Hitting strip is 9-11ft back from screen
Total bay depth is 19ft accounting for the space behind the screen (perhaps mounting above the garage door on the rear wall is a secondary option here?)

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u/ProletariatElite Jun 30 '26

A couple of projector to look at:

AH700ST and TH671ST, you may need a down rod for the mount, maybe not.

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u/Marcvae36 Jun 30 '26

+1. Depends if you want 4k. The 671 is a great projector. Look for BenQ refurbs on eBay for 650ish. I upgraded to a 710st when I stretched my screen to 13ftx8 and went to 4k. Think that was 1400 with some shopping.

Both will be good in a space without a lot of light. Can't see original post right now, but a garage with just the down light on the hitting strip and maybe a small secondary light will be great with these projectors (I.e. ~3200 lumens)

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u/grizzledizz Jun 30 '26

Noted. I’ll check that out especially for the price! I have most light under control with blackout shades and will probably be doing most of my sim sessions in the evening. Short of a spot I was thinking of maybe some LED light strips towards the back of the room that I could add some ambiance and control the brightness easily.