Home Theater Systems: A Beginner’s Guide

Have you been wanting to invest in a home cinema for your space, but just aren’t sure where to begin with the initial steps of an installation?

Not to worry – our team of theater experts can handle the technical aspects of this detailed process and guide you through everything you need to know.  But first, you’ll need to decide a few things and learn exactly what is required of you, so that in the end you get the home theater of your dreams.

You might be new to everything home theater systems have to offer, but this beginner’s guide will explain everything you need to know about what a setup entails and what an installation would look like at your Charlotte, NC property.

Keep reading below to learn more!

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Time to Assess Your Living Space

Before you start looking into what favorite audio video equipment you’re going to put into your home theater room, it’s crucial to take your space’s size and layout into consideration.

Once you know your room’s specifications, it will be easier to know how many seats to include, where the screens and speakers will fit best, and if other décor and designs are able to integrate with your new technology and layout.

Pick a Traditional or Unique Theme

Your home theater is going to be one of your favorite rooms in your home – meaning you should make it look and feel exactly how you want it to.  Some homeowners choose to elevate their spaces with unique themes. You might want yours to be based off a favorite film franchise, or even look like a drive-in theater with seats that resemble cars!

Some homeowners choose to make their theater more elegant and traditional-looking, with a setup that could match the opera house or the local cinema in town.  With customizable options that range from loudspeakers, seating, lighting, and AV components, what your home theater ends up looking like is completely up to you.  Once you choose your theme, you will know which smart technologies will be needed for the room.

Choosing the Right Equipment

Now that you know your space’s setup and what theme you want, it’s time to pick the equipment and products that are best for your theater.

You’ll have to decide if you want a projector and screen combo, or a flat screen – we recommend a 4K resolution display regardless. You will also want one that has a high-contrast screen if you have any windows in the room.

Motorized shades and lighting control will also help with how dark or bright you want your space when you watch a film or show.  You might want tall and large loudspeakers placed in the room, or maybe you’ll opt for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers to create a sleeker and less-obtrusive look.

Integrating each of these features into your control system makes it easy to manage your whole system with just one press of a button.  And once you’ve determined what type of smart solutions you’ll be bringing into your theater, our team will recommend the most reliable and trusted brands – this way, you will know you’re getting the best from your system.

Actual Installation

Now that you’ve completed the necessary initial steps to your home theater system installation, it’s time for the theater experts to take over.  Our team will strategically handle the wiring, cabling, and equipment installations.

Once everything is in place, we make sure that the system and technologies all run smoothly and work consistently, each and every time.

Want to learn more about home theater systems?  This beginner’s guide is only the start of how a home cinema can transform your home.  Give us a call or fill out our online form to schedule a no-obligation consultation with us – we’d love to hear from you!