There's never been a better time to get a home theater. 

Why You Need a Home Theater

Let’s take a look at what you need to make a great home theater.

<h2>1.&nbsp;The Room </h2>
Before you start with anything else, you need to decide where you want your home theater to be. This also means deciding how big you want it to be. While home theaters of all sizes can work, you at the very least want to have room for a TV, seating, and speakers.&nbsp;
Of course, there&rsquo;s nothing like coming home to a cinema-scale home theater, so if you have the room to go bigger, that&rsquo;s always going to give you more options for your equipment and setup. And it&rsquo;s going to be cooler.
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<h2>2.&nbsp;The TV</h2>
The star. The centerpiece. The main focal point of your home theater -- the TV is what you are going to spend most of your time looking at, so you want to make sure to get one that you are going to enjoy, and that will last.
One of the biggest questions is if you want to go with a TV set or a projector/projector screen combo. There are benefits and disadvantages of both, depending on what you are looking to do.&nbsp;
For starters, if you are buying a TV in 2019 for a home theater, there&rsquo;s zero reason to get something below a 4K set, and you may even want to consider going up to an 8K set. Give us a call and we can help you find the best set or projector for your space and budget options!
 
<h2>3.&nbsp;The Speakers</h2>
Most people realize how important quality picture is to bringing that true cinema feeling home, but it&rsquo;s just as important to have great sounding speakers. Right off the bat, you want to make sure your speakers can work with advanced sound technology, such as Dolby Atmos. Atmos adds overhead speakers to cinema sound, and it can add that same dimension to your home theater, as well.&nbsp;
It also helps if you pick your home theater to be in a room that can be closed off so the sound doesn&rsquo;t impact the rest of the house -- or the other way around and you aren&rsquo;t dealing with obnoxious ambient noise during the tense moments of the latest blockbuster.
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<h2 dir="ltr">4.&nbsp;The Seating </h2>
Last, but certainly not least -- we assume you are going to spend a lot of time in your theater, and comfort is of utmost importance. You don&rsquo;t want to be struggling to get comfortable through all 14 hours of your&nbsp; &ldquo;The Lord of the Rings&rdquo; marathon, do you? Yeah, we didn&rsquo;t think so.
So, when you are pricing out and planning out your perfect home theater, don&rsquo;t forget about your seating.
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<h2>5.&nbsp;The Other Details </h2>
 
Those are the basic components of a home theater, but there are a lot of other factors to consider and include, as well. Do you want your theater to integrate with your smart home system? What about a home media server so you can watch stuff on any screen in the house without messing with physical media? And don&rsquo;t even get us started on the mounting TV versus a TV stand debate, how important acoustic panels can be, processors and amplifiers, or home theater lighting, because then we&rsquo;d be here all night.&nbsp;
Yeah, it can be a lot to keep track of. That&rsquo;s why you always want to have a professional on your side when you are making a custom home theater -- and we&rsquo;re here to help you make your theater dreams a reality!
 
&nbsp;It is going to take time, money, and work, but it will be worth it: There&rsquo;s nothing like the feeling of stepping into your new home theater and enjoying movies whenever you want, right from the comfort of your home. As your local custom integrator, we&rsquo;re here to help you through every step of the process, so reach out today and get ready to bring Hollywood home.

Home Theater 101

Thinking about upgrading to a projector? Here are four tips to help you on your way!

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If you are thinking about getting a projector, you are about to become part of one branch of the electronics elite. Part of a group of people who throw traditional TVs to the wayside in favor of something a little more theater-like.
But, before you go and take your old-fashioned TV set to the curb, slow your roll a little bit. We&rsquo;re always here to assist &ndash; with projectors or any of your electronic needs &ndash; so here&rsquo;s some things to think about to help guide you through the projector buying process.
1. The Projector
It may be a part of the process, but it&rsquo;s clearly important: The projector itself. Projectors &ndash; much like TVs &ndash; come in all shapes, sizes, and resolutions. You can get projectors in everything from 720p, 1080p, 4K, and even some with HDR features.
But, if you are getting a projector in 2018, why would you get one that projects quality from 1872? 720p should immediately be cut off your list, and if you want the best quality &ndash; and a projector that is going to be a bit future proof &ndash; 4K is really the only way to go.
2. Size up the situation
If you are used to shopping for TVs, you are probably accustomed to seeing screens in roughly the same size range. 55&rdquo; TVs are common, but most people aren&rsquo;t going to be sitting around 100&rdquo; TV screens.
Projectors are a whole other world, however, and you could be looking at a screen in the 100&rdquo; or even 200&rdquo; size. Yup, you read that right. There&rsquo;s a reason people go with projectors, after all, and it isn&rsquo;t just because it gives them another excuse to snack on popcorn while watching movies.
Of course, you have to make sure that you have space for a projector and the screen, so finding a space &ndash; and a screen size &ndash; that will work for you and your home theater needs is important. And if you aren&rsquo;t sure which size is best for your space, stop in and our team is ready to help you figure that out!
3. Inside out
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While picking out your space, you also have to decide if you want to make an inside home theater or take the adventure outside for more of a drive-in movie feel.
Depending on where you put your projector, the location can influence the size of your screen and what projector you want to get. Outside projection also opens up other screen options &ndash; such as projecting on a blank side of your house or something similar &ndash; which means you might decide you don&rsquo;t need a dedicated projector screen after all.
4. Logic the logistics
Shopping for a projector and a screen may be the fun part, but don&rsquo;t forget about the other details of setting one up. Are you going to mount it from the ceiling? Do you have room to do so? How are you going to hook up your devices to the projector? You&rsquo;ll have to think about all of these things before you are ready to actually set up your little pet project.
Once you do, get ready to get out there and project your life away. And if you run into any problems, just stop in or give us a call and we&rsquo;ll help you anyway we can. Just don&rsquo;t forget to invite us over for movie night, too!

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Thinking about upgrading to a projector? Here are four tips to help you on your way!

4 Things to Think About When Looking at Projectors

Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones: Check out some of the hottest 4K content right now! 


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Now you’ve done it. You went out and got a new 4K TV. Congrats! Are you ready to see what the new, ultra-high definition world of content feels like?

The good news is that whatever you watch on it, your 4K TV is going to make it look better. And, some of your favorite movies and shows are also available in the 4K format, meaning you’ll be able to use them to really get a sense of the true potential of your new Ultra High Definition screen, and see your favorites in quality that you’ve never seen them in before. 

So, if you are looking to really maximize your new purchase and get a sense of just what 4K is like, here’s some of the various 4K movie and TV options available to you right here, right now. 

Harry Potter 8-Film Collection 

The boy who lived … now lives in 4K.

The entire saga of Harry, Ron, and Hermione is now available in 4K, via an 8-film 4K Ultra HD box set, nicely adorned with the Golden Snitch on its cover.

Relive all the adventures, from seeing Hogwarts for the first time, to flying through the skyline of London, dodging dragons and attacking trees, all the way to the ultimate showdown with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, now upgraded for your viewing pleasure. It’s almost like magic!

Planet Earth II

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Want to travel the world without leaving the comfort of your couch? 4K makes that possible. Travel with David Attenborough who to narrate another adventure through the rock that we call home in “Planet Earth II.” This time around the globe, take a virtual trip through the Galapagos Islands, Madagascar, Africa, Mumbai, New York City, Rome, and Harar. 

Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection

ROAR! Life always finds a way, and this time it has found a way to bring one of film’s best adventures to 4K. Welcome to Jurassic Park, again. 

The 25th Anniversary Collection comes with “Jurassic Park,” “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” “Jurassic Park III,” and the recent “Jurassic World.” Get your fill of dinosaurs, and make sure you have a quality sound system as well to really take in the film’s score and, well, louder moments. 

Stranger Things

Just because it is set in the 80s, doesn’t mean you should stick to watching “Stranger Things” on VHS, Betamax, or LaserDisc. Nope, instead you can check out the hit sci-fi show in 4K right now on Netflix, or also on the 4K season 1 collector’s edition. 

So, grab those baseball bats – and some D&D dice -- and get ready to take a stroll through Hawkins, Indiana like you’ve never seen it before. Just don’t put the disc in upside down. 
 
Breaking Bad 

Often referred to as one of the best television shows of all time, “Breaking Bad” introduced fans around the world to the criminal double life of Walter White. It’s been some time since the show wrapped up though, which means it’s the perfect time to go back and revisit it. Of course, this time you’ll be able to watch it in 4K. New Mexico never looked so good. 

You have options as to where you check it out, as well: “Breaking Bad” is available on both Netflix and Amazon in 4K. You’re welcome. 

Game of Thrones

Go all the way back to the beginning of one of TV’s hottest shows: Season 1 of HBO’s dragon and drama-fest was recently released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, bringing the start of the still-running series up to modern TV standards. It also features High Dynamic Range (HDR), giving you even more of a reason to visit Westeros again. 

With these shows and movies, you’ll be able to really see what the fuss over 4K is about and get to dive into the whole new world of 4K content that awaits you now that you’ve finally upgraded your TV. Now, go get watching!

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Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones: Check out some of the hottest 4K content right now!

6 Shows/Movies to Watch on Your New 4K TV

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