For people who live in a part of the country where basements are prevalent, below-ground rooms are still the dominant place for dedicated home theaters. A basement is a nearly perfect location for a theater or media room for lots of reasons. The sidewalls aren’t usually shared with other rooms; if there are windows, they’re […]
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How to Find a Good Home Theater Dealer
Because a home theater is not an off-the-shelf purchase, it can require a significant investment—and not just with the price tag. A big part of your home theater investment is doing your homework and educating yourself. The most important phase of your home theater purchase is getting connected with the right dealer.
Get the GuideHome Theater Design: Let Your Imagination Run Loose
Use the decor, furnishings and special pieces to create a unique personality for your theater.
A home theater is one room you can turn into virtually any type of space you want. Typically set apart from the rest of the house in a basement or a bonus room, it benefits from having no visual tie-ins with your art deco living room or Country French style kitchen. This means you can […]
Get the GuideTop 5 Reasons to Get Motorized Window Shades
The benefits of investing in motorized window shades include energy savings, lighting control and convenience.
They do more than just cover the glass; when motorized they deliver a host of benefits.
Get the GuideElite Screens Launches PowerMax Sonic 4K Home Theater Screen
The new acoustically transparent home theater screen works for 4K projectors and multipurpose media rooms.
Elite Screens, a popular manufacturer of home theater screens for both custom home theater installations and DIY home theater projects, launched its PowerMax Sonic screen, designed for professionally-installed home theater and multipurpose media rooms. “The new PowerMax Sonic continues in the tradition of our award-winning A4K acoustically transparent materials, which set a new industry benchmark […]
Get the GuideTheo Kalomirakis Talks Home Theater Design, Lighting and Automation
We spoke to Kalomirakis at Crestron’s Design Showroom and asked him about common mistakes, importance of automation and how he approaches design.
Get the Guide2015 Products of the Year: VIDEO
Electronic House announces the winners for the 2015 Products of the Year awards. The Products of the Year awards recognize the best technologies, products and services for the Electronic House. The award submissions were reviewed by a judging panel of several credible industry leaders along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro who […]
Get the GuideThe Importance of Subwoofers in Your Home Audio System
The subwoofer is often one of the most important speakers in the room.
Don’t overlook the subwoofer when planning your next home audio system.
Get the GuideSF Cable Debuts 180-Degree Swivel HDMI Cables
The latest option has a twisty connector, making for an easy install almost anywhere.
New adaptable HDMI cable has a twisty connector, making for an easy TV or home theater install almost anywhere.
Get the GuideNew BenQ Home Theater Projector Boosts Contrast to 60K:1
This sub-$3K projector includes features to appeal to enthusiasts and installers.
This sub-$3K projector includes features to appeal to enthusiasts and installers.
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