Why Home Theaters Are the Hottest Entertainment Trend on the Market
Today’s home theaters have a lot to offer as your entertainment space of choice
Dedicated home theaters are one of the most popular entertainment trends right now in Palm Beach, FL, and across the U.S. Several factors are contributing to the rise in popularity, including greater access to high-quality content and advancements in residential AV technology.
One of the most well-known industry claims is that dedicated cinemas can recreate the movie-going experience at home — and the reality is that the media and technology are now available to do just that. Keep reading to learn why a home theater installation is worth the investment for your at-home entertainment experience.
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Content
Fresh movie, TV, and music media has never been more accessible for home viewing than it is right now. Back in the day (and by that, we mean only a year or two ago), the theatrical window between theater and home release of movies averaged 90 days. Now, Warner Bros, Paramount, and Universal have all struck deals to release new films to popular streaming services after only 30-45 days in theaters.
The pressure to see hot new films in theaters before getting spoiled is a thing of the past. Folks who missed Marvel’s Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings when it was released in September 2021 had the chance to catch it in November on Disney+ before chatter about the film even died down.
Additionally, with streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon producing regular original content, you’ll never be out of new media to watch on the big screen in a dedicated theater. Where else would you get the chance to see Netflix’s Tiger King come to life on a 100” screen with surround sound?
AV
The residential technology systems in home theaters are just as sophisticated as those in commercial theaters. First, TV screens are getting bigger, and projectors are getting better. In 2018, the first 100-inch 4K LED TV went on the market. Since then, the largest TV manufacturers have been rushing to release their own mega-huge screens that rival the size of projection screens.
Laser projectors that can turn on/off instantly like a TV are also gaining traction in the market. Compared to lamp projectors, laser projectors are brighter, reproduce a wider, more accurate color gamut, and come in ultra-short throw models perfect for smaller theater rooms.
The technologies behind new AV hardware are no less impressive. TVs deliver stunningly lifelike images with rich contrast and vivid colors due to 4K or 8K resolution and HDR formatting (like Dolby Vision). On the audio side, Dolby Atmos technology allows you to recreate the immersive surround sound experience at home.
Custom Design and Control
With the help of a home theater company, you can design the entertainment experience you want, perfectly customized to your space and household needs. And home automation makes it easy to centralize control of your theater and manage all the components on a single tablet or smartphone app. The press of a button can roll down the projection screen, dim the lights, and play a film — just like you’d experience in a commercial theater.
ForceAV is a premier home automation company with over 20 years of experience designing and installing custom home theaters for South Florida residents. If you’re ready to upgrade your entertainment experience at home, call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation with our team.
