H O M E S PAC E S : T H E AT E R S
THE MOST ENTERTAINING ROOM IN THE HOME From watching 15” TVs in the 1960’s to enjoying theater-like experiences watching movies on a screen as big as a room, home entertainment options have come a long way. In previous times, the TV was usually crammed into our living areas, perhaps sitting on a shelf in the main living area in a space not very suitable for private viewing, or too small for large groups of friends and family. Well, all that has changed. Today’s new home builders are in touch with the idea that we are becoming a society of “Nesters.” After a long day at work, we don’t want to go out and party; we just want to relax in our homes and catch the news, watch the game, or see a good movie. We also don’t want the disturbance of kitchen clatters, loud conversations, or phones ringing in our own homes while we are watching our favorite show. The solution—the Entertainment Room: a quiet, separate room in the home dedicated soley as a home theater room that houses a large TV or movie-screen, a surround sound audio system, comfortable theater seating, often a wet bar, or mini-kitchen complete with movie snacks and popcorn. The Entertainment room is a special space that functions as a retreat for families, and is designed to provide a peaceful, undisturbed viewing of favorite programs and shows with a real theater-like experience. Today’s audio/visual technology has radically transformed and improved the home entertainment industry with systems that can be simple or jam-packed with all the latest high-tech
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components for the ultimate experiences. The best news is that there are plenty of options available to fit everyone’s needs and budgets. Whether you live in an existing home or are planning to custom build your home, there is a home entertainment system for music, video, gaming, or all of them. Continue reading to get some valuable advice in choosing a home theater system that will be right for you. If you are planning to invest in a home theater system, the most important take-away advice is “Don’t go it alone without consulting a professional who knows all the pros and cons of the many options available to you.” Experts like those at Echelon Home Theater in Corpus Christi, Texas, are certainly the people you should see to make an informed decision. Echelon Home Theater and Security is the “go-to” place in South Texas for the best advice and the highest quality audio/video systems for the whole house, not just the entertainment room.
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