The goal of a home theater is to provide an immersive viewing and listening experience. Your home theater system can be something as simple as a 32-inch LED/LCD TV and a soundbar or a home-theater-in-a-box system. However, if you want more, there are several options that can be tailored to your budget and preferences. Here’s everything you need to consider when planning a home theater system setup.
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The size of the room will determine the size and type of video display device (TV or projector) that is best. Whether your room is large or small, additional questions to consider include:
The most important element of the home theater experience is the screen. Here are your choices:
Your screen should be positioned at a good eye level; projectors, of course, display mostly on a wall-mounted screen, but televisions can be placed on a variety of stands. These can weigh up to 130 pounds and be up to 48 inches wide (sometimes more). Most are available in heights that are compatible with couch-level seating.