Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) vs C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)
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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.
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Specifications
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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 | 4:3 — viewable 116.3" W × 87.2" H (145.4" diagonal); a 16:9 picture letterboxes | — |
| Side Walls | BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-ons | BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-ons |
- 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)4:3 — viewable 116.3" W × 87.2" H (145.4" diagonal); a 16:9 picture letterboxesC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)—
- Side WallsC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-onsC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)BlackStop enclosure fabric (sides and top) included; net wall extensions and safety baffles are add-ons
Dimensions
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) |
|---|---|---|
| Frame (outer) | 100" H × 130.3" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth) | 100" H × 100" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth) |
| Viewable Screen | — | 86" × 86" (1:1, 121.6" diagonal) |
- Frame (outer)C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)100" H × 130.3" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth)C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)100" H × 100" W × 59.125" D; the rear fitting adds 8.25" (67.375" of floor depth)
- Viewable ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)86" × 86" (1:1, 121.6" diagonal)
Requirements
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) | At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's) |
- ClearanceC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's)C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)At least 2–3" above and 2–3" each side; 8.25" minimum behind, 12" recommended (Carl's)
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT | About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT |
| Includes EMT Pipe | — | No — buyer sources locally |
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMTC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x8)About 1 hour of assembly (Carl's figure), plus buying and cutting the EMT
- 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)
Persona fitWho each one is better for
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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