home theater systems

Domestic movie setup

Home theater systems are audio-video equipment configurations designed to recreate a cinematic experience in a residential setting.

A typical setup includes a large-screen television or projector, surround-sound speakers, and a receiver that processes audio and video signals.

The term emerged in the 1980s and 1990s as technology made it possible for consumers to approximate movie-theater quality at home.

We finally installed a home theater system in the basement.

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venue/location of entertainment

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Venue for film screenings

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portability and form factor

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Handheld connected computer

portable device · portable devices · mobile phone · tablet · portable DVD player

audio-visual complexity and immersion

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Timepiece with AM/FM

portable speaker · transistor radio

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G