You need a diffuse plan for a space just 11 feet wide by 17 feet deep and 7 feet high.  These homeowners tapped into unused space in the basement, and now they’re enjoying a big-screen, big-sound cinema experience without leaving the comforts of home.

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Dramatic decor gives this theater more than a touch of elegance.

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A cluttered storage space was converted into a home theater, rec room and kitchenette—with some eco-friendly touches.

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A family turns their basement into a 3D cinema with a DPI Titan.

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A combination of LED accent lights and a fiber-optic star ceiling help distinguish this theater.

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What in-wall prewiring is needed for a flat-panel mount?

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Existing Meridian speaker owners will receive trade-in prices toward the purchase of new Meridian speaker products.

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Joon Lee’s impressive room provides the main event for every movie night, with a giant screen, ample seating, starfield ceiling, rich fabrics and more.

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Home theater rooms aren’t always part of a new construction project, so here are some of our favorite before-and-after rooms.

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This budget-friendly home theater, and its 106-inch screen, provided the finishing touch to a finished basement.

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With an eye toward high-quality HD video, the big chunk of this theater went into the projector and screen.

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A bathroom and closet were moved to make way for this high-performance home theater.

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