The Many Options in a Home Theater Installation

There was a time when a home theater installation was considered a luxury addition, found only in prestigious homes of the extremely wealthy. Today, according to Grandview Research Firm, over 40% of homes in the U.S. have some type of home cinema. 

While many of these homes contain dedicated home theaters that offer better sound, visuals, seating, and overall experience than commercial cinemas, others are geared toward multi-purpose entertainment. Also known as media rooms, they’re designed with an immersive sound system that caters to social gatherings, family movie nights, and having friends over for the big game. 

And while they may possess the 4K HDR projector and handcrafted movie screen, many opt for hidden TVs or ultra-short-throw projectors that make it easy to transform a room for its many purposes. Let’s explore what a home theater installation entails and the many options available for homeowners in Dallas, TX. 

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A Home Theater Defined

The first step in creating a home theater that exceeds your expectations is deciding how you want to use it. When you open the doors to your restorative sanctuary, do you want to see tiered reclining seats, modern acoustic paneling, fiber optic star-filled ceilings, and a movie screen encompassing a wall? 

Or do you envision a more informal affair? Perhaps you see plush sectionals, some game chairs, and a bar in the back. An open floor plan offers space for exercising in the morning, relaxing to your favorite music in the afternoon, and enjoying the latest movie with your family in the evening. 

Setting the Stage

No matter your chosen aesthetics or setting, we’ll create a space that offers the best home entertainment. Today’s audio-video technology provides an immersive experience, with images that draw you into the scene and colors that astound you. 

These visuals are delivered via native 4K laser projectors or QLED or OLED TVs, depending on ambient light levels. In-ceiling and in-wall speakers and subwoofers blend in with your home's décor and provide crystal-clear surround sound. 

Content Made Easy

In today’s world of streaming content, you may switch from numerous platforms for your family’s varied tastes. You may also have an extensive collection of Blu-ray discs and watch satellite or cable TV. Integrated with a home automation system, you can effortlessly select your desired content from the same user-friendly device that manages the entire room. 

At Custom Media, we also partner with Kaleidescape, the ultimate movie platform. This system provides lossless audio and full reference video quality. It also works as a virtual projectionist, integrating with your home automation system to close the shades, dim the lights, and automatically match the ratio of each film to the screen as the titles roll. Their movie store has the largest collection of 4K movies, with more than 8,000 for rent and 12,000 for purchase. 

Today’s home entertainment is all about the ultimate viewing and listening experience combined with ease of use. At Custom Media, our AV and home automation experts create a home theater designed uniquely for you and your family’s lifestyle. To explore the many options or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Custom Media today.