What two things do you need for a true home theater experience? Quiet and darkness.<\/p>\n
And you can find both of those in your average basement, which, as soon as you move that exercise bike you never use out of the way, becomes the ideal space to set up a home cinema<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here are four tips for bringing the magic of the movies into your own home.set<\/p>\n If possible, recess speakers into the walls. If you\u2019re using a video projector (as opposed to just a large screen TV) you\u2019ll need to wire for that, too. Lastly, think about the lighting that you want (such as recessed ceiling lights), and prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n Most home theaters use a 7.1 surround sound system, meaning you\u2019ll need seven channel speakers, as well as a subwoofer. A 9.1 system is also an option, and results in two additional front speakers.<\/p>\n Big-screen TVs are cheaper than ever, which may leave you wondering if you even need a projector for your home theater. The consensus among experts seems to be that if you want a very large screen and if you have a very dark room, a projector is still your best option. If, however, you\u2019re looking for ease of installation and don\u2019t want that big of a screen, a TV will work just fine.<\/p>\n Have you ever gone to a movie theater with tile floors? Didn\u2019t think so. That\u2019s because carpet adds to the quality of your audio by preventing sounds from echoing back. Fabric panels on the walls and plush furniture help as well.<\/p>\n The final touch? A popcorn machine like this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n Even if you don’t aren’t the biggest movie fan, but want to use our handy tips, they also are useful for those who want to create the Sports Entertainment Room<\/a> that every sports fan dreams of.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re clearing out space for your home theater, you may find yourself running out of storage. A self storage unit could allow you to create the theater of your dreams, without turning the rest of your house into a nightmare.<\/p>\n At StorageMart, we offer self storage units<\/a>\u00a0that can be rented on a month-by-month basis. Check out our storage unit guide<\/a>\u00a0to find the ideal set-up for you. Contact us to rent a unit online<\/a>\u00a0today or for more information.<\/p>\n1. Conceal as Much as Possible<\/h2>\n
2. Install Cinema Speakers for Home<\/h2>\n
3. Decide Between a Big-Screen TV or a Projector<\/h2>\n
4. Get the Details Right<\/h2>\n
Making Room for Your At-Home Theater<\/h2>\n