Step-By-Step Process to Installing a Home Theater

Once a feature seen in only the most extravagant and wealthy homes, modern advances in audio visual Austin technology have made home theaters more mainstream and affordable. In these days of social distancing and self-isolation, a high-quality home theater installation Austin residents enjoy has become more important.

Step-By-Step Process to Building a Smart Home Theater

If you are thinking of installing a smart home theater in your home, it is important to follow these steps to ensure your Austin media room installation is the perfect fit for your home and lifestyle.

Step 1: Location, Location, Location

Just like opening a retail store, the most important aspect of building a smart home theater is where to put it. Find a place in your home that is isolated from the rest of the house as much as possible and has enough space to fit the equipment and proper seating comfortably, typically at least 20 feet long and 13 feet wide.

Step 2: Framing and Insulation

Building a separate room or extension will allow you to properly frame and insulate the interior walls that will be best suited for a home theater setup. Insulating the interior walls with loosely packed R11 rated insulation will help to muffle the sounds of explosions and car crashes from the rest of the house.

Step 3: Surround Sound Wiring

The professionals at AV Connect can work with you to makes sure the surround sound installation Austin residents enjoy in home theater systems is properly wired for your needs. A complete surround sound system includes one subwoofer and seven-channel speakers. The receiver and other AV equipment can be conveniently stored out of sight in a cabinet or drawer within the actual theater, or even in a nearby closet.

Step 4: Video Projector Wiring

A projector system will provide the best large-screen theater look for your home theater, and it is a simple installation process using just an HDMI cable and a CAT5 control wire to access the projector remotely.

Step 5: Lighting Wiring

The proper lighting can provide additional atmosphere to give your home theater a real movie theater experience. Adding recessed lighting and sconces along the wall will have you feeling like you are walking into your local movie house to view the latest hit. Smart technology will allow you to add a dimmer that can be controlled remotely and set to automatically dim when a showing begins.

Step 6: Installation of Sound Barriers

Drywall can be used as additional sound barriers that will further muffle the sounds coming from your home theater. A solid-core door will also help to reduce the amount of sound waves that escape into the rest of the home.

Step 7: Set Up Video, Audio Systems

After the drywall is installed, it is time to hang the speakers and install the projector and screen. To add a professional touch the screen can be framed with a proscenium using black acoustic panels to hide the speakers. The speakers and the projector connect to the receiver in your equipment hub.

Step 8: Theater Style Seating

Make sure you leave enough room to install plush, comfortable chairs and loveseats. You can also install authentic movie theater seats with a wide range of features and accessories, including cup holders, reclining options, or even heated seats.

Why Choose AV Connect?

AV Connect boasts of a team of AV Austin experts with years of experience installing and repairing home theater systems. Professional installers are fully certified for all kinds of home theater setups, focusing on building customer relationships through reliable, dependable, affordable products and services.

Contact AV Connect Today

Contact the specialists in audio visual Austin relies on for a high-quality home theater experience for complete information and a free estimate.