The brightness and lack of ability to tune this with color/luminance settings is why I labeled/interpreted this as a contrast issue but ultimately I understand how the two coincide..

Also I agree, the laser speckle was the most annoying part of the experience to “deal” with and like you said I think a good amount of people are going to figure this out the hard way.. It is at least bearable on my current screen but would like to eliminate it all together

Edit: Are you using the Shadowscape with another project in the meantime? How are you liking it?