Projector Throw Distance Calculator
Use our free Projector Calculator to determine ideal throw distance, projector placement, and screen size and gain in your home theater. Projectors have been tested in our lab and use precise data to show the exact brightness on the screen. If you're designing or updating a home theater, explore our Free Home Theater Design tool, which will calculate all of your home theater specifications including speaker, seat, projector and screen locations.
Home Theater Setup Guides
If you are in the market for a new home theater system or improving part (or all) of the one you already own, you’ve probably figured out that the options can be more confusing than advanced algebra! Explore our home theater setup & buying guides to discover the ins-and-outs of home theater design & installation. If you need help customizing a solution for your space, reach out - we're happy to help!
Home Theater Source Component Options
There are so many great options when it comes to choosing sources for your home theater or media room that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Should you use a streaming device like an Apple TV 4K or Roku Ultra? Do you still need a cable box or Blu-ray Player? Do you want the very best option with a Kaleidescape? We answer all these questions and more to help you navigate the world of home theater and media room source component options in our latest video.
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Understanding the Different Types of Home Theater Speakers
A guide on how to design your ideal home theater or media room so all your friends and family experience a beautiful picture with great surround sound. Learn about how the dimensions of your room can impact the sound, finding the ideal screen viewing height, and how to design a home theater riser so everyone has a great seat.
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Home Theater Electrical Considerations
If you’re building a home theater or media room, a common forgotten element is planning for your electrical needs. Audio Advice shares their best practices so you can have a powerful entertainment system!
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A Guide To Home Theater Acoustics
A guide on how to get the best sound out of your home theater room. We have some tips and tricks to greatly improve the way your home theater sounds. You’ll learn about how to use some basic things around the house to enhance your acoustics and how to choose aftermarket acoustic treatments.
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How to Mount A Home Theater Projector
This article is part of our home theater design series, and we will cover how to mount your front projector to your ceiling. If you are thinking about a DIY home theater, mounting the screen and projector may give you some pause, but there is no need to worry. With the right knowledge and some of our tips, you will be able to install your projector like an expert.
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How to Mount A Home Theater Projector Screen
This article is part of our home theater design series and we will cover how to mount your front projection screen. If you are thinking about a DIY home theater, mounting the screen and projector may give you some pause, but there is no need to worry. With the right knowledge and some of our tips, you will be able to install your first screen like an expert.
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Ultra Short Throw Projector or Big TV
For the home theater enthusiast looking to upgrade their picture in a family or media room, the choice between a large, flat panel tv and an ultra-short throw projector can be a daunting one. Watch our latest video where we dive into the pros and cons of each display!
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How To Choose the Best Front Projector
In this article, we will go over all the things you need to consider when trying to find the best front projection system for your home theater or family room. We have put together a pretty straightforward decision tree to help you quickly determine your ideal front projector choice!
Read moreInspiration Gallery
From living room upgrades to dedicated home theaters, we're here to help you every step of the way. Browse our inspiration gallery to spark creative ideas for your project.
Installation Videos
Explore some of our most recent custom install projects. From DIY to full custom install, our design and install teams are here to support you every step of the way.
Transitional Style Smart Home with Modern Interior
A smart home is more than just a set of gadgets—it’s a way to elevate your lifestyle with convenience, security, and entertainment at your fingertips. Join us for a tour of our latest Smart Home, where we’ve seamlessly integrated technology to enrich every aspect of daily living. Watch now!
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Car Garage Showcase with Coastal Source, Bowers & Wilkins, Sony, & More!
Take a step inside this custom car garage where we added Coastal Source on-wall speakers to play music in each area of the garage, as well as, Sony TVs, a Sonos Arc Soundbar, and Bowers & Wilkins speakers to the loft area.
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Upgraded JBL Synthesis 11.4.4 Home Theater Showcase
In this home theater showcase, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process of upgrading our existing theater inside our Raleigh showroom. From start to finish, our timelapse video shows each part of this project, along with the components we used and why we selected them. Watch now to see how an outdated room was transformed into a state-of-the-art JBL Synthesis home theater.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside“The Poster King’s” Home Theater
Step inside a truly remarkable home theater meticulously designed to captivate your senses and leave you in awe. With cutting-edge technology, extraordinary movie statues and memorabilia, and impeccable attention to detail, this cinematic sanctuary is a haven for film enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
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Ultimate Luxury Unveiled: Exquisite Smart Home & Home Entertainment Tour
Scott Newnam, the CEO of Audio Advice, takes us on a tour of a luxurious smart home that is equipped with state of the art automation and entertainment technology. In our video, we tour the basement, which is an entertainment mecca, complete with a Full Swing golf simulator, JBL Synthesis High Performance Home Theater, Custom Home Gym, and much more.
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Extraordinary 7.2.6 Ultimate Home Theater
In this home theater showcase, we’re excited to share a theater we recently finished in a brand-new luxury home. Discover how we paired a Sony GTZ-380 projector with JBL Synthesis speakers and electronics from Anthem & Kaleidescape to design the homeowner's dream theater in this incredible home entertainment mecca.
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Home Theater Tour: The Ultimate Home Theater Gaming Setup
Join us as we tour the ULTIMATE home theater gaming room! This DIYer designed & constructed an incredible setup featuring three separate projector screens that completely surround you on the front and sides, providing incredible immersion for gaming.
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Home Theater System Design Tour: Basement Buildout Magic
Audio Advice recently crafted a one-of-a-kind, multi-use home theater basement buildout. Learn more about our approach as we walk you through the design of the home theater and home automation systems throughout the home office, bar & entertainment area, and an incredible home theater.
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