Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) vs C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)
A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) and Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
8' × 10.5' sized to short-throw projectors. The mainstream Carl's C-Series — DIY savings, real enclosure feel.
Pro-grade impact screen sized to your room. Delivers the 'real enclosure' look most casual builders want.
Buy C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)
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Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Hardware
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Material | 1" EMT conduit (sourced separately) | 1" EMT conduit (sourced separately) |
| Screen Tiers | Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray | Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray |
| Aspect Ratio | Approximately 16:9 — pairs with standard short-throw projectors | — |
| Side Baffles | Included | Included |
- Frame MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)1" EMT conduit (sourced separately)C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)1" EMT conduit (sourced separately)
- Screen TiersC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast GrayC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast Gray
- Aspect RatioC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)Approximately 16:9 — pairs with standard short-throw projectorsC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—
- Side BafflesC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)IncludedC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)Included
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 3–5 hours, two people | 3–5 hours, two people |
| Includes EMT Pipe | — | No — buyer sources locally |
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)3–5 hours, two peopleC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)3–5 hours, two people
- Includes EMT PipeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)No — buyer sources locally
Performance
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Speed Rating | — | Up to 250 mph (Premium screen) |
- Ball Speed RatingC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)Up to 250 mph (Premium screen)
Who each one is better for
Both fit the same buyers.
Neither one wins a persona the other doesn't. The choice comes down to specs, price, and room fit rather than buyer profile.
Both fit
- Recreational Player
- Cost-Effective Buyer
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