What You’ll Need For Your Home Theater
There’s a lot of factors to take into account when planning for a home theater, but there a few primary factors which can determine the overall price of this investment. First, consider what you have in your home already that you intend to use. Next, consider what you’ll need to buy and finally consider optional extras if you have room in your budget. The minimum basics for any home theater include a hi-definition screen like an LCD or OLED screen or a video projector. You’ll also need a DVD, Blu-Ray or Ultra HD player. You’ll need audio decoding and processing hardware in addition to loudspeakers with satellites and a subwoofer. For connectivity, you’ll need cables, connectors, and a surge protector.
How Much Do Home Theaters Cost
For the most minimal setup, you can typically get all you need for around $1,000. Of course, this only includes a smaller TV screen (approximately 32-40”), a sound bar, and accessories. If you have a slightly larger available space, you can upgrade to a 50-55” television, Disc player of your choice, a separate home theater receiver, mid-range speaker system and accessories. For this option, you’re probably looking to spend around $2,000.
The next level of home theater would include a large TV, around 55”, a disc player or video projector, mid-range surround sound setup, and accessories. This setup will run about $4,000 and will be suitable for most home needs if you have a large enough room. If you want to go all out, you can spend up to $20,000 by choosing the highest quality options for every individual component of your home theater. This would include options like a 4K Ultra HD display and a high-quality video projector. You may also want to add in all-new furniture for an authentic home theater experience with this size budget.
