Is a Media Room or Home Theater Better for You and Your Family?
When looking for the ultimate entertainment space for your home, there are two options that you’ll undoubtedly run into—home theaters and media rooms. Both audio-video powerhouses are trending, with each offering unique features.
At Avidia, we specialize in premier audio video and home automation integration, becoming the leading technology integrator in Chicagoland over the last 12 years. We’ve watched the home entertainment landscape change as new technology emerged, creating new possibilities once limited to high-end commercial movie theaters. Let’s explore what they bring to the table and which might be right for your home in Lake Forest, IL.
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The Home Theater Defined
For many homeowners, a home theater offers the ultimate cinematic experience. It incorporates the large handcrafted movie screen encompassing a wall and the 4K or 8K projectors that deliver today's incredible lifelike images with brilliant colors and detail.
This all-encompassing movie viewing is enhanced with the latest surround sound system. The new standard in this arena is Dolby Atmos 3D object-based audio, a system that creates a field of sound engulfing the listener. They hear the helicopters flying overhead, the twig snapping to the left, and the footsteps running behind and around them.
With today's incredible images and sound available for home theaters, you may wonder why someone opts for a media room. Let's take a look.
The Makings of a Media Room
A media room is all about socializing and having fun. It’s a place to gather with friends and family, whether enjoying a movie, the big game, or a round of Fortnite. Some media rooms incorporate pool tables, wine or traditional bars, and even arcade games.
Others offer a more subdued, retreat-like atmosphere, a place for tuning into the newest videos on yoga and meditation, reading a good book while surrounded by high-fidelity music, and experiencing the latest nature documentary in brilliant images and sound.
Thanks to the latest hidden technology, we can create media rooms out of just about any room in the home. These rooms also feature the best audio and video available. Some options include ultra-short-throw projectors or QLED large-screen TVs. These solutions offer beautiful, crystal-clear images that pop off the screen, and both can hide from view until ready for use. The projector may disappear into a media cabinet, while the TV hides behind a painting, inside panels, or in the ceiling or floor.
The high-resolution audio for this space comes from nearly invisible in-ceiling and in-wall speakers. However, our audiophile clients may prefer studio-quality tower loudspeakers. Both result in soundtracks and music that fill the air, revealing every note.
And it's all controlled from one user-friendly interface. Tap the "Movie Night" on a keypad or touchscreen, and the TV or projector and screen appear, the lights dim, and the motorized shades lower.
At Avidia, we’re passionate about the latest technology and the benefits it offers our clients. Our energetic team is committed to providing personalized entertainment spaces that exceed your expectations and become your favorite room in the home. To learn about media rooms or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Avidia today.