Movies have incredible power; the medium influences culture, raises our consciousness and helps us to break free, however shortly, from the stresses of the day. When the lights dim and the screen lights up, the images, sound, and story enthrall and enchant.

The 14-time Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola feels the same way, saying: “I think cinema, movies, and magic have always been closely associated. The very earliest people who made film were magicians.”

A professionally designed and installed home theater brings the excitement and thrill of the cinema right to your Lake Oswego, OR home. Are you ready to have your expectations exceeded? Then continue reading below to discover what is possible.

What creates a superior viewing experience in your Portland, OR home? While a great media room can inspire you to sit down and watch, if the audio-video technology cannot exceed your expectations, the experience is lacking. The right 4K TV makes all the difference.

At Encore Audio Video, we cannot stop looking at the latest offerings from Sony. The company, known for its high-end AV products, has unveiled new features and cognitive processing to its TV line. All of this means that you will get unparalleled image quality.

Keep reading to see how Sony's newest cutting-edge TV can take your smart home entertainment to the next level.

A home entertainment space is a central part of your Portland, OR household. It’s where you, your family, and your friends gather to watch movies, find binge-worthy content on Netflix, log into online gaming, have karaoke contests, and laugh over funny YouTube videos. Having an inviting, comfortable, and well-supplied home entertainment setup adds significant value to your life, whether you’re hosting a party or relaxing solo.

The right setup starts with knowing the kind of entertainment space you need to satisfy everyone in your household. Is a private cinema or multipurpose media room the best fit for your home?

Let’s explore the differences between the two setups to help guide you down the right path.

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.