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Build the Home Theater of Your Dreams

Audio Advice Home Theater Designer™

Use our patented Home Theater Designer to build the home theater of your dreams! Begin by configuring your room size, adding seating, and selecting screen and speaker options to visualize your home theater or media room layout. Save your design to receive customized measurements for your layout, then work with our home theater design experts for final theater optimization & product selections.

Home Theater Buying 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 guide to understand the available options and how they might work or not work in your particular situation. If you need help customizing a solution for your space, reach out - we're happy to help!

A Guide to Home Theater Acoustics

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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Best Home Theater AV Receivers

Best Home Theater AV Receivers

This year’s list of best home theater av receivers for 2023 spans a large price range. We had a lot of fun picking what we felt were the best in many categories. From entry-level to the best we have ever heard, there is sure to be a model that is right for your home theater system needs. To make the list, the model needed to be pretty simple to set up, have good audio performance for its price range, and be built to last.

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Home Theater Design Best Practices

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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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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Top Home Theater Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Unlock the secrets to creating your dream home theater! Discover the seven common mistakes that can diminish your cinematic experience, from screen size to audio setup. Our expert tips will help you avoid costly errors and optimize your space for immersive viewing. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!

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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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Audio Advice installer installing an in-wall speaker frame into a ceiling.

How to Install Your In-Wall and In-Ceiling Home Theater Speakers

A Home Theater DIY guide on how to install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for your home theater or media room. This video walks you through a live installation of Bowers & Wilkins in-wall & in-ceiling speakers for a home theater.

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Home Theater Speaker Layout Options

Learn all about the different possible speaker layouts for your home theater. We explain the best speaker configurations and how to integrate them into your room with options for almost any situation. We’ll help you understand the Dolby Labs speaker terminology and what is best for your home theater.

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Inspiration 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.


Ultimate Home Theater Seating

Audio Advice Revelation
Audio Advice Revelation Home Theater Seating

Audio Advice Revelation Gives You The Most Bang For Your Buck

Looking for the perfect home theater chair? Look no further than the Audio Advice Revelation Theater Seating. Our CEO has personally designed this chair to be the ultimate in quality and comfort, with a host of features that match chairs well beyond this price point. The Revelation is perfect for any home theater setup, with a sleek design, separate motors for the recliner and headrest, built-in lumbar support, and ambient lighting that can be turned on and off. The durable fabric is soft and comfortable, and the simple crumb catcher helps keep your floor clean. With all these luxury features, Audio Advice Revelation Home Theater Seating is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows in ultimate comfort.

  • Removable tray table
  • Touch-Button Power Recline, Headrest, & Lumbar
  • Blue LED Lighted Cupholders
  • USB Power Port
  • Revelation's exclusive zipped in "crumb catcher"
  • Deep storage Arms
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Professional Design & Installation

At Audio Advice, we've designed and installed thousands of home theaters across the country. Our world-class designers, technicians, and calibrators have delivered everything from budget-friendly rooms to some of the top home theaters in the nation. Our designers will work with you to custom design and build a high-performance theater room that matches your lifestyle and budget.

In addition to our free consultation, we offer full professional design services which include a refundable deposit upon purchase of equipment. This design includes mapping out your exact room and the best theater layout. It also includes custom speaker and projector placement as well as matching product specifications to achieve optimal performance. When the design is done, we will have your entire space mapped, exact product locations, products selected, room treatment specified, and much much more.

Whether this is your first media room or your dream home theater, our team is ready to help every step of the way. Schedule your free virtual or in-person consultation and find out why Audio Advice is the number one home theater company in the country!

What We Offer

  • Budget Building
  • Equipment List
  • Correct Speaker Angle
  • Throw Distance
  • Riser Height
  • Sightlines
  • Acoustic Treatment
  • Electrical Considerations
  • Paint Color
  • Remote Calibration
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“I appreciate how Audio Advice lives up to their name and actually provides expert advice that makes it fun to purchase amazing equipment. Thank you for making easy to have a complex home theater or even to select a great pair of headphones.”
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