A dedicated home theater offers you the thrill and excitement of a complete movie-house experience, but it is not always the best option. Enjoying television with the family, watching the game with friends, or catching up on world events is better in a more informal setting.

A home theater installation can combine a private cinema’s rich, detailed sound and superior image quality in a smaller, more relaxed space. Whether you want to upgrade the game room or create a specific media room, the results exceed your expectations.

Are you looking to make every show you watch in your Lake Oswego, OR home an experience? Continue reading below to learn more.

One of our favorite American pastimes is going to the movies. In recent years, though, streaming services like Netflix, Disney, and Amazon have made it easier to watch the things we want to see at home. Coupled with the high production values of new television series that rival or even exceed film, it’s becoming less attractive to drive to a theater and spend three times as much as you would for a similar experience from your couch. This has many homeowners investing more in home theater systems, and if you are really a film buff, you may want to have your own private cinema at home. But how does one convert a space in their Vancouver, WA home into a high-end theater? With the help from one of our expert home theater designers and considering your preferences and priorities, you can have the private cinema you’ve always wanted. Keep reading for more. 

Have you always longed for a completely custom home theater for your Portland home? Maybe the timing was never quite right because of competing priorities. Now your moment has come, and you’re ready to make your dream into a reality.

As you investigate it, all the options for a home theater space may seem a bit daunting. What kind of seating do I want? Do I need special lighting? What kind of speakers should I get? Should it look like an actual theater or go with the rest of my home’s décor?

There is no correct answer for any of these questions: The answers lie in what you want out of your home theater. You can do it yourself, but you are better off with a professional like Encore Audio Video. We are experts in home theater and media room design and installation, and we can guide you through every step of the process toward getting the theater of your dreams. With that in mind, let’s discuss four areas you’ll want to consider to help you make sense of the options.

In a dedicated home theater, every aspect of the design can affect your viewing. While it may seem a little counterintuitive to spend too much time thinking about the light in a room that is mostly dark, a lighting system can dramatically impact your total experience. Incorporating automated lighting into your home theater design helps homeowners in the Happy Valley, OR area complete their home theater package. To learn more, continue reading