{"product_id":"stewart-balon-edge-ust-120-blackhawk-ust-balg3e120hustflx","title":"Stewart Balón Edge UST 120\" BlackHawk UST Projector Screen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStewart Filmscreen Balón Edge UST 120\" Fixed Frame Projection Screen – BlackHawk UST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: BALG3E120HUSTFLX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStewart Filmscreen Balón Edge UST 120\" with BlackHawk UST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is purpose-built for premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eultra-short-throw projection systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining Stewart’s minimalist fixed-frame architecture with a specialized lenticular ambient-light-rejecting surface. Unlike conventional projection materials, BlackHawk UST is engineered specifically around the steep projection angles produced by UST projectors positioned below the screen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 inches diagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this configuration delivers a dramatically larger image than most flat-panel displays while maintaining a clean, architectural installation. BlackHawk UST's lenticular structure redirects overhead ambient light away from the viewer while returning light from the UST projector toward the audience, helping maintain contrast and image saturation in rooms where complete light control isn't practical. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackHawk UST Ambient Light Rejecting Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackHawk UST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Stewart's dedicated screen material for ultra-short-throw projection. Its lenticular optical structure is designed around the highly variable incident angles produced by UST projectors and specifically rejects light arriving from above the screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.55 peak gain, 80% ambient light rejection, and a 170° viewing angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Stewart and the competitor listing emphasize enhanced center-to-edge uniformity, contrast preservation, and color accuracy. For optimum performance, the UST projector should be positioned below the screen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an important distinction from the StudioTek 130 G4 and FireHawk G5 Balón Edge models: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackHawk UST is specifically engineered for UST projection rather than conventional long-throw projection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120\" 16:9 UST Image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis configuration provides a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120-inch diagonal image measuring 104.5 inches wide × 58.75 inches high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a native \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16:9 HDTV format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Stewart lists 104.5\" × 58.75\" as the maximum BlackHawk UST size, making this 120-inch model the largest standard BlackHawk UST configuration in the Balón family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStewart's current QuickShip information confirms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBALG3E120HUSTFLX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the 120\" 16:9 Balón Edge configuration with BlackHawk UST and, importantly, specifies a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlush Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for this particular model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stewartfilmscreen.com\/en\/news\/2024-quickship-program?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eStewart FilmScreen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Stewart Filmscreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduct Line: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalón Edge UST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Part Number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBALG3E120HUSTFLX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScreen Type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMount Type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWall \/ Flush Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjection: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Projection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjector Type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Short Throw (UST)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eViewable Diagonal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eViewable Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eViewable Height: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAspect Ratio \/ Format: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDTV 16:9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaximum BlackHawk UST Surface Size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104.5\" × 58.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjection Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjection Surface: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackHawk UST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSurface Type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLenticular ALR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSurface Color: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeak Gain: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGain: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eViewing Angle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e170°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAmbient Light Rejection: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAmbient Light Resistance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Throw Distance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.3 × image width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLay Flat Quality: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjection Orientation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUST projector positioned below screen for optimal performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResolution \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4K Compatible: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e8K Compatible: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e16K Compatible: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSupported Resolution: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4K, 8K, 16K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced Center-to-Edge Uniformity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrast-Preserving ALR Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to Reject Overhead Ambient Light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered Specifically for Ultra Short Throw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackHawk UST is not simply a conventional ALR material paired with a UST projector. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elenticular optical structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is specifically engineered around the extreme projection geometry of ultra-short-throw systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight arriving from the UST projector below the screen is directed toward the viewing audience, while overhead ambient light is rejected. This allows BlackHawk UST to preserve substantially more perceived contrast in illuminated rooms than a conventional white projection surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.projectorscreen.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-balg3e120hustflx-fixed-frame-120-58-75x104-5-16-9-0-55-gain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eProjectorScreen.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% ALR and a 170° viewing angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly useful in multipurpose media rooms where viewers may be spread across a wide seating area rather than positioned directly on-axis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 Inches Without a Traditional Projector Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major advantage of this configuration is the ability to create a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120-inch cinematic image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without installing a conventional projector across the room or mounting one overhead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen paired with an appropriate premium UST projector, the projector can sit immediately below and close to the screen. That can make Balón Edge UST particularly attractive for sophisticated living spaces, media rooms, and installations where a traditional projector location isn't desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalón Edge UST Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balón platform is Stewart's progressive wraparound fixed-frame system, designed to keep the image plane within approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½ inches of the wall surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Stewart also offers optional LED lighting capability for the Balón family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stewartfilmscreen.com\/en\/screens\/balon-series?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eStewart FilmScreen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this specific BlackHawk UST model, Stewart identifies the mounting system as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlush Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than the EZ Mount specified for the StudioTek 130 G4 and FireHawk G5 QuickShip models we've been listing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stewartfilmscreen.com\/en\/news\/2024-quickship-program?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eStewart FilmScreen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStewart Filmscreen at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designs complete premium projection systems around the room rather than simply matching a projector to a screen size. With ultra-short-throw projection, screen material, projector geometry, mounting height, viewing position, room lighting, and installation accuracy are particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid can help pair BlackHawk UST with the appropriate premium UST projector and integrate the complete system with immersive audio, lighting, control, networking, seating, and professional installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to build a 120-inch UST cinema? Call The Grid HiFi at (713) 218-8120 and let us design the complete system around your room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart FILMSCREEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55160382554449,"sku":null,"price":4751.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/Balon-Edge-EZMount-Women-Drink-Centered-Reduced.jpg?v=1790985987","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/stewart-balon-edge-ust-120-blackhawk-ust-balg3e120hustflx","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}