home cinema
Private screening room
Home cinema is audio and video equipment configured to replicate the theatrical movie experience at home—typically a large screen, surround sound speakers, and a video source.
The term emphasizes the immersive quality: We're building a home cinema in the basement.
Also called home theater, especially in American English.
Light-casting display device
- surround soundImmersive multi-speaker playback
- subwooferLow-frequency speaker unit
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
screen · speakers · HDMI · remote · blu-ray player · soundbar · mounting bracket · media player
Immersive multi-speaker playback
- acousticsStudy of sound transmission
- subwooferLow-frequency speaker unit
- Dolby AtmosObject-based surround audio format
- soundstageIndoor film production space
bass · treble · sound isolation · acoustic panels · wireless speakers · sound mixing · audio sync · immersive audio
Heated grain that puffs
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- blanketSoft bed covering
dimmed · snacks · nachos · candy · drinks · cozy · immersive · blackout curtains
High-resolution video standard
- OLEDEmissive display technology
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- LCDLowest shared fraction bottom
- projection screenSurface for displayed images
high-definition · widescreen · aspect ratio · contrast ratio · HDR · resolution · brightness · calibration
Evaluative selection process
- movie nightPlanned viewing gathering
- binge-watchingRapid consecutive episode viewing
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- premiereFirst public performance
double feature · intermission · dimmed lights · seating arrangement · streaming · on-demand · watchlist · subtitle
Collection of people meeting
- bondingForming close connections
- togethernessState of close connection
- date nightCouple's planned outing
- friendsVoluntary close relations
watch party · shared experience · discussion · recommendations · reactions · commentary · tradition · hosting
projector
Light-casting display device
- surround soundImmersive multi-speaker playback
- subwooferLow-frequency speaker unit
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
receiver · screen · speakers · HDMI · remote · blu-ray player · soundbar · mounting bracket · media player · streaming device
surround sound
Immersive multi-speaker playback
- acousticsStudy of sound transmission
- subwooferLow-frequency speaker unit
- Dolby AtmosObject-based surround audio format
soundstage · bass · treble · sound isolation · acoustic panels · wireless speakers · sound mixing · audio sync · immersive audio · equalizer
popcorn
Heated grain that puffs
blanket · dimmed · snacks · nachos · candy · drinks · cozy · immersive · blackout curtains · mood lighting
4K
High-resolution video standard
projection screen · high-definition · widescreen · aspect ratio · contrast ratio · HDR · resolution · brightness · calibration · plasma
screening
Evaluative selection process
- movie nightPlanned viewing gathering
- binge-watchingRapid consecutive episode viewing
- marathonLong-distance footrace
premiere · double feature · intermission · dimmed lights · seating arrangement · streaming · on-demand · watchlist · subtitle · pause
gathering
Collection of people meeting
- bondingForming close connections
- togethernessState of close connection
- date nightCouple's planned outing
friends · watch party · shared experience · discussion · recommendations · reactions · commentary · tradition · hosting
- home theaterprojector, screen, speakers, soundbar, speaker
- audio systemssurround sound, spatial audio, stereo, multichannel, 5.1
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
home cinemamovie theater
Venue for film screenings
commercial theater · cinema · multiplex · picture house · movie house
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