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What is a Home Theater?

Malcolm Tatum
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Updated May 16, 2024
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Home theaters are defined as spaces within the home that feature audio and visual equipment that are intended to replicate the effect of watching a performance in a commercial theater setting. To this end, many home theaters include comprehensive home entertainment systems that will include wide screen televisions and a series of speakers that help to provide a higher sound quality to the viewing experience. A home theater may be set up in a residence of any size, ranging from apartments to palatial estates.

At the core of the home theater is the home entertainment system. Often, this will include the use of equipment that helps to marry the television with a sound system. Computer technology has made it much easier to design and implement a common operating platform that allows consumers to take separate stereo equipment components and align them with televisions and viewing screens to achieve the desired effect. Along with the ability to use software and connecting devices to connect the separate components, it is also possible to purchase a fully integrated system for installation.

Along with the equipment needed to successfully create the home theater, there is also the necessity of designating a specific space within the home. People may choose to convert a basement or an unused bedroom in the home to a home theater, or simply to set up the den area as a combination family room and theater for the home. Just about any space will work, which makes it possible to set up a simple home theater in even an apartment.

At the same time, many home theaters are elaborate affairs that include all the trappings of a movie theater. People have designed home theaters that include drapery panels along the walls, the ability to block out light during the presentation of a video or music performance, and include ample seating for a larger number of people to be present. In some cases, the rear section of the room housing the home theater equipment may even include a bar area where snacks can be served, or perhaps a popcorn machine to complete the full effect of going to the movies.

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Malcolm Tatum
By Malcolm Tatum , Writer
Malcolm Tatum, a former teleconferencing industry professional, followed his passion for trivia, research, and writing to become a full-time freelance writer. He has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including EasyTechJunkie, and his work has also been featured in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and newspapers. When not writing, Malcolm enjoys collecting vinyl records, following minor league baseball, and cycling.

Discussion Comments

By anon995884 — On Jun 06, 2016

Can you provide a list of all audio and video electronics used in a home theater?

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