How Do You Plan For And Build A Home Theater?
Do you want a home theater in your home? Here are some handy tips to get you started. Determine your budget. At the very least, you will need to budget for a display (TV, Monitor or Projector & Screen), video sources (DVD Player, Blu-Ray, VCR, etc.), an A/V Receiver, Speakers, and Cables. Other expenses may include A/V furniture (such as a TV cabinet, seating, speaker stands, media storage, etc.), Accessories (wall decorations, lighting, movie posters, popcorn machine, etc.), and other costs associated with preparing the room for a cinema-like experience. For a basic home theater, expect to pay at least $5000 dollars. Decide on your display size and type. For a small living room such as an apartment or dorm room, your display should be at least 27-inches if it’s a standard 4:3 screen and at least 32-inches if it’s 16:9 widescreen display. If it’s medium-sized, then a 36-inch 4:3 standard screen or 37-inch widescreen should be your minimum size displays. If it’s a large room, then a 47-
