subject: How To Get A Theater Experience In Your Home [print this page] Going to the movies is one of Americas favorite past times. We are in love with movies as a society, and why should we not be, we invented them after all. But with rising prices and fewer titles worth the extra cost, many people are opting to skip the megaplex and build their own theater at home. The cost of these set ups range widely as does the quality of the experience. Of course it is difficult to capture the effect of a full blown movie theater without spending a fortune, but reasonable results can be had for reasonable expense, and the popcorn is a lot cheaper to boot. So read on to learn what you need to do to build a theater in your own home.
Where Will You Build It
The first thing you are going to need to do is figure out where you are going to put your new theater. Are you simply going to convert your living room? Are you going to build it a garage, a basement, or a den? Once you have decided where you are going to build it, you will know what dimensions you are working with. This will allow you to plan all other aspects such as seating capacity, screen size, and projector throw. You will likely want to fill one entire wall with a screen to get the biggest picture possible, but it may be a good idea to leave a bit of space at the bottom as this can be cut off by objects in the room. Also make sure that your screen maintains a common aspect ratio to avoid a squashed or stretched image.
Select a Projector
Once you know your screen size, you will be able to calculate the throw you will need for your projector. The projector will tell you the throw you will need for your particular screen size, so be sure to pay attention and purchase one that will work with your setup. If there is any part of your home theater you should splurge on, the projector is where you should do it. That does not mean to just buy the most expensive projector you can afford, however. Do your research and find the best value in your price range. Oftentimes, you will not miss what you do not know about, so avoid reading up on projectors that are clearly out of your price range. Figure out which features that you absolutely need and forget the ones you do not. Keep bulb life and cost in mind when you are shopping, as there can be a big difference between models.
Get Your Sound On
Next, you should select your sound rig. Most setups will have a 5.1 system in place. So shop around and find a system that has good sound that works for you. There is no reason that you cannot buy used here, as long as the speakers have not been abused, you can save a few bucks this way.
Now you are ready to enjoy the show. Pick out a movie that will really show off your new theater such as Brave or Country Strongand crank up the volume.
