The global home theater market was worth almost $8 billion in 2018.
With cinemas closed for long periods during 2020, there’s never been a better time to invest in a home theater of your own.
If a home theater has always been part of your dream home, you’ll undoubtedly be wondering about the average home theater cost.
Read on as we look at a breakdown of what you’ll need and how much it will set you back.
Video
The most important part of any home theater set up is the video.
Here you have two options. You can go for the largest TV you can find, or you can opt for a projector instead.
A projector has a number of benefits. Firstly, you’ll be able to get a much larger image than you could ever get with even the largest TV. That means your home theater will feel way more theater than home.
Secondly, projectors are much easier on the eyes than TVs are. That means the hours you spend watching every MCU movie back to back will be more comfortable.
A decent budget projector will set you back around $500. If you want the top of the range, then you could spend as much as $5,000. If your budget falls somewhere between the two, you’ll be able to find a pretty decent projector for your money.
Audio
Part of the thrill of going to the movies is feeling the sound through your entire body. If you want to recreate that, you’ll need a good audio system.
A surround sound speaker system is a must for a fully immersive experience. You can find them for as little as $500 and they will do a job. If you’re looking for the very best, you can pay as much as $10,000 for the high-end models, although any model from around $3,000 upwards is going to be pretty spectacular.
Seating
Another key part of recreating the movie-going experience is having the right seating.
There’s a whole host of cinema seats to choose from, ranging from a few hundred dollars for a set up to several thousand dollars per seat.
You’re going to be sitting in these chairs for long stretches at a time, so it’s worth making sure you don’t skimp when it comes to the seating. Check out some of these ideas from elitehts.com for inspiration.
Lighting and Acoustics
We’ve covered the basics, but there is plenty more you can do if you wish.
For even better audio, you can upgrade the acoustics of your home theater. These treatments will make your audio equipment sound even better. You can also install lighting to give you that complete movie theater experience.
How much you spend on these things will depend on your budget. They’re possible to do for a few hundred dollars, but you can easily spend upwards of $10,000 on high-end equipment.
How Much Does a Home Theater Cost Overall?
As we’ve seen, the total home theater cost will depend on how much you’re willing to spend on the individual components.
You could get a reasonable home theater set up for as little as a few thousand dollars, or you could pay $50,000 or more for the very best equipment. Figure out your budget (and stick to it) and you should be able to create something great.
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