Comparison
C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) vs SPG-7 Pop-Up Net
A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) and Spornia SPG-7 Pop-Up Net 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.
Pops up in under two minutes. The cheapest credible portable net for tight spaces.
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Specifications
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Hardware
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | SPG-7 Pop-Up Net |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Auto Ball Return | — | Yes |
| Includes Impact Screen | — | No |
- Frame MaterialC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)1" EMT conduit (sourced separately)SPG-7 Pop-Up Net—
- Screen TiersC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)Standard / Preferred / Premium / High-Contrast GraySPG-7 Pop-Up Net—
- Aspect RatioC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)Approximately 16:9 — pairs with standard short-throw projectorsSPG-7 Pop-Up Net—
- Side BafflesC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)IncludedSPG-7 Pop-Up Net—
- Auto Ball ReturnC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—SPG-7 Pop-Up NetYes
- Includes Impact ScreenC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—SPG-7 Pop-Up NetNo
Practical
| Spec | C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5) | SPG-7 Pop-Up Net |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 3–5 hours, two people | 1–2 minutes |
| Frame Weight | — | ~22 lbs |
| Folds for Storage | — | Yes |
- Setup TimeC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)3–5 hours, two peopleSPG-7 Pop-Up Net1–2 minutes
- Frame WeightC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—SPG-7 Pop-Up Net~22 lbs
- Folds for StorageC-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)—SPG-7 Pop-Up NetYes
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for C-Series DIY Enclosure (8x10.5)
- 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.
Better for SPG-7 Pop-Up Net
- Space-Constrained
1–2 minute pop-up assembly, ~22 lbs, 7'×7'×7' footprint. Apartment- and renter-friendly. The smallest credible portable.
Both fit
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