Over the last few posts, I've talked about what you can get in a home theater for $2,500, $5,000, and $10,000. This week, I'm going to step up a bit and talk about what you can get with a larger budget, in this case, $25,000. I realize that's a pretty big step, and there's a lot of room between $10,000 and $25,000. Just remember, we can tailor any package to your specific budget, so call us to design your perfect home theater on your perfect budget!
Think of this more as a home cinema than a home theater. Everything is upgraded. You get better video, better audio, and better control. Quality installation remains the same, but since you'll have a somewhat more complex system, installation time may rise a bit. We also assume this system is going into a dedicated cinema room or a media room where the light levels and outside sound infiltration can be controlled.
Video
The most visible part of a home cinema is, of course, the video. In this package, we use JVC’s Reference Series 3-chip projector. This option eliminates color separation and “rainbow” effects, and provides one of the best 1080p pictures available at this price point. We couple that
with a Draper 106” fixed-mount screen that has a “hi-def grey” finish. The grey finish actually helps a projector deliver more accurate pictures in both lighter and darker areas of the picture. And in a room where light levels are controlled, you don’t need the higher reflectivity (or gain) of a bright white screen like you would in a room with lots of light. Just like a movie theater, the room will be dark when you’re watching a movie, both to reduce distractions and to provide better contrast in the projected picture.
And of course we included a Blu-Ray player that has interactive capabilities, Netflix streaming, and a few other bells and whistles.
Audio
In the $10,000 system we had stepped up to a more powerful receiver that could handle multi-zone and a few other things. Here, we step it up again to get even more power, and more importantly, to handle the 7.2 speaker system.
We’ve coupled that receiver with 7 satellite speakers and two subwoofers. The 7 satellites provide a more even sound field at all seating locations, and help with locating sounds that are coming from the sides and behind. The multiple subwoofers even out the bass frequencies and can help compensate for room modes (peaks and valleys in the bass range due to the way those sounds are reflected around the room).
And furthermore, we’ve chosen speakers that are THX Select certified. So you know that when the system is calibrated for your room, you will be getting the sounds that the director intended. After all, sound is at least 50% of a movie!
Control
Controlling all of this equipment is one of the most interesting parts of putting together a home cinema system. You want a single control device that anyone can pick up and use, and that provides a level of “wow factor” that will have your guests talking about your system. We chose a Universal Remote Control MX6000 touchscreen tablet for this level.
This remote is a tablet-style remote with a color touchscreen interface that we can tailor just for you. We can even put on a sports theme or movie theme for you!
And the remote has 2-way capability with Internet connectivity, so you can get real-time sports scores, news, weather, and stocks, and you can see album cover art, artist lists, or song lists right on the remote.
Of course, we’ll program it to turn your system on with a single button that’s labeled according to what you want to do. For example, the buttons might be, “Watch Blu-Ray”, “Watch TV”, “Play Video Game”, “Listen to CD”, etc. And we’ll even program the remote to turn the lights up or down according to what you’re doing. Just imagine pressing “Play” and having the lights slowly dim to off or almost off. Then pressing “Pause” and having the lights come up part way so you can find your way to the fridge or bathroom!
Accessories
Naturally, there are a lot of other things you need to make your home cinema system work – cables, mounting brackets, a rack to hold the equipment, wall plates to connect the speakers to, equipment to provide clean power, and much more. All of this is included at the $25K price point.
Labor
Since we offer both equipment sales and installation services, you know that you not only get the best equipment for your budget, but that it’s also properly installed, configured, and calibrated for your room so you get the most out of your investment. After all, why spend $25,000 on anything, just to get only some of the performance that it’s capable of? Our professional installation services are included in this and every package. We will install the system quickly and cleanly, and will make sure everything is working for you. And with our 90-day labor warranty, you can be confident the system will work perfectly for you!
Above $25K
For someone with a larger budget, the equipment listed here could easily be considered “mid-range”. Of course, if your budget is well below $25,000, this is considered “high-end”. We cater to all ends of the market, so we have plenty of options at all price points.
For example, we could step up to better speakers. The THX Select Certified speakers listed here aren’t THX Ultra certified. And while they’re from an excellent brand (Atlantic Technologies), they’re not Martin Logan’s or another very high-end brand.
And the projector is still “only” 1080p – we could step up to a 4K projector, go to a brighter projector, at a motorized drop-down screen, incorporate a better Blu-Ray player, add an anamorphic lens, and make many other changes to fit your lifestyle and desires in your perfect home cinema.
Another item to consider is that this doesn’t include any construction costs, seating, sound isolation, decorative items, etc.
Remember, there are more choices in electronics than you can imagine. Each choice opens up a range of options in other areas - if you spend more on the projector, you may be more limited in your seating choices. Your budget and what's most important to you are the main determining factors of what makes your perfect home cinema!
At Inspired Electronics, Inc., we can help you cut through all of the options to figure out how to maximize your home theater experience within your budget and constraints. Call us today to get started on your project!
For more information on how Inspired Electronics, Inc. can put in your dream home theater, visit our web site at http://www.inspired-electronics.com/ or call us at 847.471.4420 for a consultation or an appointment to meet us at our showroom!
Thanks -
Rob
Think of this more as a home cinema than a home theater. Everything is upgraded. You get better video, better audio, and better control. Quality installation remains the same, but since you'll have a somewhat more complex system, installation time may rise a bit. We also assume this system is going into a dedicated cinema room or a media room where the light levels and outside sound infiltration can be controlled.Video
The most visible part of a home cinema is, of course, the video. In this package, we use JVC’s Reference Series 3-chip projector. This option eliminates color separation and “rainbow” effects, and provides one of the best 1080p pictures available at this price point. We couple that
with a Draper 106” fixed-mount screen that has a “hi-def grey” finish. The grey finish actually helps a projector deliver more accurate pictures in both lighter and darker areas of the picture. And in a room where light levels are controlled, you don’t need the higher reflectivity (or gain) of a bright white screen like you would in a room with lots of light. Just like a movie theater, the room will be dark when you’re watching a movie, both to reduce distractions and to provide better contrast in the projected picture.And of course we included a Blu-Ray player that has interactive capabilities, Netflix streaming, and a few other bells and whistles.
Audio
In the $10,000 system we had stepped up to a more powerful receiver that could handle multi-zone and a few other things. Here, we step it up again to get even more power, and more importantly, to handle the 7.2 speaker system.
We’ve coupled that receiver with 7 satellite speakers and two subwoofers. The 7 satellites provide a more even sound field at all seating locations, and help with locating sounds that are coming from the sides and behind. The multiple subwoofers even out the bass frequencies and can help compensate for room modes (peaks and valleys in the bass range due to the way those sounds are reflected around the room).
And furthermore, we’ve chosen speakers that are THX Select certified. So you know that when the system is calibrated for your room, you will be getting the sounds that the director intended. After all, sound is at least 50% of a movie!
Control
Controlling all of this equipment is one of the most interesting parts of putting together a home cinema system. You want a single control device that anyone can pick up and use, and that provides a level of “wow factor” that will have your guests talking about your system. We chose a Universal Remote Control MX6000 touchscreen tablet for this level.
This remote is a tablet-style remote with a color touchscreen interface that we can tailor just for you. We can even put on a sports theme or movie theme for you!And the remote has 2-way capability with Internet connectivity, so you can get real-time sports scores, news, weather, and stocks, and you can see album cover art, artist lists, or song lists right on the remote.
Of course, we’ll program it to turn your system on with a single button that’s labeled according to what you want to do. For example, the buttons might be, “Watch Blu-Ray”, “Watch TV”, “Play Video Game”, “Listen to CD”, etc. And we’ll even program the remote to turn the lights up or down according to what you’re doing. Just imagine pressing “Play” and having the lights slowly dim to off or almost off. Then pressing “Pause” and having the lights come up part way so you can find your way to the fridge or bathroom!
Accessories
Naturally, there are a lot of other things you need to make your home cinema system work – cables, mounting brackets, a rack to hold the equipment, wall plates to connect the speakers to, equipment to provide clean power, and much more. All of this is included at the $25K price point.
Labor
Since we offer both equipment sales and installation services, you know that you not only get the best equipment for your budget, but that it’s also properly installed, configured, and calibrated for your room so you get the most out of your investment. After all, why spend $25,000 on anything, just to get only some of the performance that it’s capable of? Our professional installation services are included in this and every package. We will install the system quickly and cleanly, and will make sure everything is working for you. And with our 90-day labor warranty, you can be confident the system will work perfectly for you!
Above $25K
For someone with a larger budget, the equipment listed here could easily be considered “mid-range”. Of course, if your budget is well below $25,000, this is considered “high-end”. We cater to all ends of the market, so we have plenty of options at all price points.
For example, we could step up to better speakers. The THX Select Certified speakers listed here aren’t THX Ultra certified. And while they’re from an excellent brand (Atlantic Technologies), they’re not Martin Logan’s or another very high-end brand.
And the projector is still “only” 1080p – we could step up to a 4K projector, go to a brighter projector, at a motorized drop-down screen, incorporate a better Blu-Ray player, add an anamorphic lens, and make many other changes to fit your lifestyle and desires in your perfect home cinema.
Another item to consider is that this doesn’t include any construction costs, seating, sound isolation, decorative items, etc.
Remember, there are more choices in electronics than you can imagine. Each choice opens up a range of options in other areas - if you spend more on the projector, you may be more limited in your seating choices. Your budget and what's most important to you are the main determining factors of what makes your perfect home cinema!
At Inspired Electronics, Inc., we can help you cut through all of the options to figure out how to maximize your home theater experience within your budget and constraints. Call us today to get started on your project!
For more information on how Inspired Electronics, Inc. can put in your dream home theater, visit our web site at http://www.inspired-electronics.com/ or call us at 847.471.4420 for a consultation or an appointment to meet us at our showroom!
Thanks -
Rob
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