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Peeping into the Indian and global high-end home theatre(AV) market!
The wireless Audio-Video streaming technology is promptly boosting the growth of the industry with consumers switching to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatible entertainment devices or opting for fully-customizable home cinema setup, with a wireless networking system. Valued at $ 1,790.9 million in 2018, the Indian home automation industry is expected to reach at $ 13,574.1 million by 2026, flourishing at a CAGR of 29.8% during the forecast period 2019-2026(As per the research conducted by Allied Market Research). After smart home lighting and security, entertainment is a segment of home automation, people are readily investing in, these days. Today, a home cinema set-up with a home theatre system is steadily getting adopted by a rising number of contemporary homes. Fundamentally, it is a seamless integration of audio and video electronic components, through a hub, to enhance the moviewatching experience at home. Featuring a surround sound system, home cinemas enable the users to enjoy music and spinetingling sound effects, coming from all around and not just TV. Ideal for movie and 10
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music enthusiasts, these exude crystal clear sound, great bass and offer a theatre-like experience. A home theatre system primarily comprises a display screen, soundbars, surround channels and subwoofers. Surround sound technology like Dolby Atmos and DTS are among the popular choices. Since the inception of the concept of home cinemas, consumers have been keen on getting a scope for customization. Today, home theatre companies and AV installers/ integrators offer customized home cinema set-ups at premium prices. Also, they provide personalized home theatre packages with a room designing service to augment the overall experience they are offering their clients. Hence, the concept of customised systems is expected to broaden the fortuity of the home theatre industry in the coming decades. “Control4 is a leading automation
