Home Theater Systems

It depends on the room and the experience you want. A multi-purpose media room with a 75" TV and surround sound typically starts around $8,000. A dedicated theater with a 4K projector, Atmos sound, and acoustic treatment runs $25,000 to $50,000. Reference-grade cinemas with 8K projection, immersive audio, and isolated construction can range from $75,000 to $200,000+. Every consultation is free — we will give you a transparent, itemized quote based on your space and goals.

A media room is a multi-purpose space — usually a living room, bonus room, or basement — with a large TV and surround sound that also gets used for everyday viewing. A dedicated home theater is a single-purpose room designed only for movie watching, typically with a projector, blackout treatment, riser seating, and acoustic optimization. We build both, and we will recommend what fits your lifestyle.

For screens up to 85", a 4K OLED or QLED TV gives you the best picture in any lighting. For screens above 100", a 4K laser projector with a properly sized acoustic-transparent screen is the way to go — and the cinematic scale is unmatched. We help you weigh ambient light, viewing distance, and budget to pick the right approach.

Dolby Atmos is object-based surround sound that adds height channels, so audio comes from above and around you, not just in front and behind. For movies and modern streaming content, the difference is dramatic — explosions echo overhead, rain falls all around you. If you are investing in a real theater experience, yes, Atmos is worth it. We typically install 5.1.2 entry systems through 9.4.6 reference configurations.

For a dedicated theater, absolutely yes. Untreated rooms have echoes, bass nulls, and uneven sound that ruin the experience. We use a combination of absorbers, diffusers, and bass traps — usually disguised behind decorative fabric panels — to make the room sound as good as it looks. For media rooms, lighter treatment is often enough.

Standard media rooms take 2 to 4 days from prewire to calibration. Dedicated theaters with riser construction, acoustic treatment, and millwork typically take 1 to 3 weeks. New construction projects are scheduled around the builder timeline. We handle prewire during framing, trim work after drywall, and final calibration after paint.

Yes. We retrofit theaters into bonus rooms, basements, garages, and basement remodels all the time. We pull new wiring through walls, recommend the right speakers for in-wall versus on-wall installation, and design around your existing floor plan and HVAC.

Yes — we integrate every source you use. Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, gaming consoles, and 4K Blu-ray players all work seamlessly. Modern theaters often use a Kaleidescape movie server for the highest-quality movie playback, but every system is built around the way you actually watch.

Yes. Every system we install includes app control — usually through RTI, Control4, or Apple TV Home — so you can dim lights, lower shades, start a movie, and set climate all from one screen. We can also integrate with Alexa or Google Assistant for voice control.

We work with the best in the business: Sony, JBL Synthesis, Martin Logan, and SVS for speakers. Sony, JVC, and Epson for projectors. Stewart Filmscreen for screens. Marantz, Anthem, and Trinnov for processors. Lutron for lighting. RTI and Control4 for control. Every system is matched to the room and your taste.