If you are turning your basement or a room in your house into a theater room, there are different things you can do to improve not just that area, but the entire house. You want to get a home theater and speaker system that will make you enjoy being at home, so you'll want to skip the movie theater.
There are a lot of different types of theater screens, projection, digital streaming systems, and options for speakers. Here are some things to consider.
Projection Screen Options
If the theater is going to be in a dark space where outdoor lighting and brightness won't be a problem, then you can get a normal projection screen. If you worry that too much natural light will cause glares throughout the day, then you'll have to get a specialized screen that isn't affected by UV interference.
Talk with the home theater installation crew about the best size for the space, and what features you want. From there you can pick out the best option and move forward.
Intercom Capabilities
A digital intercom option with home speakers is ideal for those that live in large houses, have multiple kids, or would like to be able to talk to everyone in the house when needed at the touch of a button. You can easily talk through the intercom into individual rooms or tell everyone to get in one place at the same time. This can also be helpful if there is an emergency.
Surround Sound in Every Room
You want there to not only be speakers in the theater room or basement you are creating, but to be able to project any music, game on television, or something else streaming throughout the house if you wish. This will allow everyone to listen to the same music if you're hosting a party, or for all to hear the big game if they are walking around the house and the game is on different TVs.
Have more than one company come to your home to assess your space. They should provide you with:
- Potential layout options for the theater system
- Costs for materials
- Labor expense expectations
- Timeline for work to be completed
Once you have all these details you can pick the company that is best for you. Be sure that the information to prove accreditation and licensing is on the quote, along with who you should get ahold of to kick off the installation.
Reach out to a company like Music for Pleasure to learn more.
I still remember my family renting VHS tapes from my local video store every weekend on our family's Friday "movie night." Of course, we also had an additional video tape rewinder machine, because there was a rumor that the rewind mechanisms on VHS video players typically wore out quickly. Audio visual technology has advanced rapidly since those days, and I love staying on top of all of the new A/V technology out there. I have a home movie projector in my home theater, and I love teaching others about the benefits of these relatively affordable machines that provide a real "movie theater" experience right at home. I also stay on top of new television technology and am always eager to try out new TV tech. I plan to post many A/V tips and tricks on my new blog, so come back often!