Build the Home Theater of Your Dreams
In addition to our world-class design tool, this page is packed with everything you need to begin your home threatre journey:
Audio Advice Home Theater Designer™
Use our patented Home Theater Designer to build the home theater of your dreams! Begin by configuring your room size, adding seating, and selecting screen and speaker options to visualize your home theater or media room layout. Save your design to receive customized measurements for your layout, then work with our home theater design experts for final theater optimization & product selections.
More Home Theater Tools
Interactive Projector Throw Distance & Screen Size Calculators
Get accurate throw distance, screen size, and placement recommendations in under a minute. Try now for free!
Home Theater Buying Guides
If you are in the market for a new home theater system or improving part (or all) of the one you already own, you’ve probably figured out that the options can be more confusing than advanced algebra! Explore our guide to understand the available options and how they might work or not work in your particular situation. If you need help customizing a solution for your space, reach out - we're happy to help!
A Guide To Home Theater Acoustics
A guide on how to get the best sound out of your home theater room. We have some tips and tricks to greatly improve the way your home theater sounds. You’ll learn about how to use some basic things around the house to enhance your acoustics and how to choose aftermarket acoustic treatments.
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Best Home Theater AV Receivers
This year’s list of best home theater av receivers for 2023 spans a large price range. We had a lot of fun picking what we felt were the best in many categories. From entry-level to the best we have ever heard, there is sure to be a model that is right for your home theater system needs. To make the list, the model needed to be pretty simple to set up, have good audio performance for its price range, and be built to last.
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Home Theater Design Best Practices
A guide on how to design your ideal home theater or media room so all your friends and family experience a beautiful picture with great surround sound. Learn about how the dimensions of your room can impact the sound, finding the ideal screen viewing height, and how to design a home theater riser so everyone has a great seat.
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Understanding the Different Types of Home Theater Speakers
A guide on how to design your ideal home theater or media room so all your friends and family experience a beautiful picture with great surround sound. Learn about how the dimensions of your room can impact the sound, finding the ideal screen viewing height, and how to design a home theater riser so everyone has a great seat.
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Top Home Theater Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Unlock the secrets to creating your dream home theater! Discover the seven common mistakes that can diminish your cinematic experience, from screen size to audio setup. Our expert tips will help you avoid costly errors and optimize your space for immersive viewing. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
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How to Mount A Home Theater Projector
This article is part of our home theater design series, and we will cover how to mount your front projector to your ceiling. If you are thinking about a DIY home theater, mounting the screen and projector may give you some pause, but there is no need to worry. With the right knowledge and some of our tips, you will be able to install your projector like an expert.
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How to Install Your In-Wall and In-Ceiling Home Theater Speakers
A Home Theater DIY guide on how to install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for your home theater or media room. This video walks you through a live installation of Bowers & Wilkins in-wall & in-ceiling speakers for a home theater.
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Home Theater Speaker Layout Options
Learn all about the different possible speaker layouts for your home theater. We explain the best speaker configurations and how to integrate them into your room with options for almost any situation. We’ll help you understand the Dolby Labs speaker terminology and what is best for your home theater.
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Installation Videos
Explore some of our most recent custom install projects. From DIY to full custom install, our design and install teams are here to support you every step of the way.
9.2.6 Home Theater & 2-Channel Media Room Tour
Step inside a high-performance home theater and 2-channel media room featuring McIntosh amplification, Focal Utopia speakers, Trinnov processing, and a Sony projector. This space seamlessly transforms between a world-class cinema and an audiophile’s dream, delivering the ultimate home entertainment experience.
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Upgraded JBL Synthesis 11.4.4 Home Theater Showcase
In this home theater showcase, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process of upgrading our existing theater inside our Raleigh showroom. From start to finish, our timelapse video shows each part of this project, along with the components we used and why we selected them. Watch now to see how an outdated room was transformed into a state-of-the-art JBL Synthesis home theater.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside“The Poster King’s” Home Theater
Step inside a truly remarkable home theater meticulously designed to captivate your senses and leave you in awe. With cutting-edge technology, extraordinary movie statues and memorabilia, and impeccable attention to detail, this cinematic sanctuary is a haven for film enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
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Extraordinary 7.2.6 Ultimate Home Theater
In this home theater showcase, we’re excited to share a theater we recently finished in a brand-new luxury home. Discover how we paired a Sony GTZ-380 projector with JBL Synthesis speakers and electronics from Anthem & Kaleidescape to design the homeowner's dream theater in this incredible home entertainment mecca.
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MartinLogan Motion XT Home Theater & Media Room Tour
In this showcase, we’re going to show you how we set up a fantastic audio and immersive Dolby Atmos system in a more traditional living room concept using the new MartinLogan Motion line of home theater speakers.
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Home Theater Tour: The Ultimate Home Theater Gaming Setup
Join us as we tour the ULTIMATE home theater gaming room! This DIYer designed & constructed an incredible setup featuring three separate projector screens that completely surround you on the front and sides, providing incredible immersion for gaming.
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Home Theater System Design Tour: Basement Buildout Magic
Audio Advice recently crafted a one-of-a-kind, multi-use home theater basement buildout. Learn more about our approach as we walk you through the design of the home theater and home automation systems throughout the home office, bar & entertainment area, and an incredible home theater.
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Dolby Atmos 2-Channel & 5.2.4 Home Theater System Tour
Tour this incredible home theater that also serves as a high-performance stereo music system at its core. We think you’ll enjoy seeing how we pulled off such a cool system in an open living room without using a dedicated home theater room or listening room.
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Ultimate Home Theater Seating
Audio Advice Revelation Luxury
Introducing the Revelation Luxury—the most advanced home theater chair ever designed by the experts at Audio Advice. This new model adds USB-C charging, redesigned ambient lighting, and a slimmer wall-hugging recline system for greater flexibility in any room. An upgraded Shiatsu massage function with adjustable heat enhances relaxation, while dual-motor controls for the headrest and lumbar support offer a custom fit for every body. Premium vegan leather, hidden storage, and an included swivel tray add both style and convenience. With smarter features and improved comfort throughout, Revelation Luxury raises the bar for home theater seating.
Professional Design & Installation
At Audio Advice, we've designed and installed thousands of home theaters across the country. Our world-class designers, technicians, and calibrators have delivered everything from budget-friendly rooms to some of the top home theaters in the nation. Our designers will work with you to custom design and build a high-performance theater room that matches your lifestyle and budget.
In addition to our free consultation, we offer full professional design services which include a refundable deposit upon purchase of equipment. This design includes mapping out your exact room and the best theater layout. It also includes custom speaker and projector placement as well as matching product specifications to achieve optimal performance. When the design is done, we will have your entire space mapped, exact product locations, products selected, room treatment specified, and much much more.
Whether this is your first media room or your dream home theater, our team is ready to help every step of the way. Schedule your free virtual or in-person consultation and find out why Audio Advice is the number one home theater company in the country!
What We Offer
- Budget Building
- Equipment List
- Correct Speaker Angle
- Throw Distance
- Riser Height
- Sightlines
- Acoustic Treatment
- Electrical Considerations
- Paint Color
- Remote Calibration
Inspiration Gallery
From living room upgrades to dedicated home theaters, we're here to help you every step of the way. Browse our inspiration gallery to spark creative ideas for your project.
