home theaters

Private screening rooms

Home theaters are entertainment systems designed to replicate the cinema experience at home, typically combining a large screen or projector with surround sound speakers.

The term covers everything from modest setups with a big TV and soundbar to dedicated rooms with theater seating and acoustic treatment: They finally finished building their home theater in the basement.

Also spelled home theatre in British English.

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speakers · sound system · receivers · subwoofers · immersive audio · bass drop · THX · soundbar · DAC · screen · smart TV · media room · soundproofing · streaming services · immersive · popcorn · Dolby · Blu-ray

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venue location

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Venues screening films

cineplexes · movie houses · picture palaces · drive-in theaters · arthouse cinemas

scale and social context

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Very large movie theaters

theatrical releases · film festivals

viewing technology sophistication

home theatersportable devices

Electronics designed for transport

transistor radios

Family

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