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Home Theaters: One of The Biggest Growing Trends in Coachella Valley Luxury Real Real Estate

Home Theater

A home theater has numerous benefits to offer homeowners such as privacy, convenience, an added boost to your property’s market value,
and more home entertainment options, just to name a few. After all, who doesn’t want to have a dedicated room where you can sit back comfortably to watch all of your favorite shows and movies among family and friends?

Private cinemas were once only available in the homes of Hollywood bigwigs who would preview movies or curate restricted film libraries. Nowadays, new tech and engineering feats have brought home theaters closer to more people. In this article, we will unpack the difference between a home theater and a media room, home theater costs and components, and the benefits of investing in a home theater in your Coachella Valley luxury home.

Home Theater versus Media Room

It’s common for most people to lump media rooms and home theaters into a single space. They are, however, amenities that serve different purposes.

  • A media room is ideal if you are only looking to create a multi-purpose space for recreation and entertainment. Aside from a television, it can have a gaming console or two, a state-of-the-art sound system, a projector, and other accessories. Despite all these apparatuses, a media room is a social space where you can talk freely and just hang out.
  • A home theater serves a more specialized purpose. It aims to recreate the experience of viewing movies (and other forms of media) in the cinema at home. A home theater has a full-screen projector in lieu of a wide-screen TV. A surround sound-system, reclining chairs, adequate sound-proofing, and lighting help to create the full cinema experience. If you want to create a flexible space where friends and family can gather to socialize while enjoying other forms of entertainment, a media room may be the better addition to your home. However, if you want to recreate the theater experience and dedicate a space solely for this purpose, a home theater is a worthy investment.
  • Breaking Down The Cost And Components
    Home theaters can range from casual spaces to mini versions of a cinema, complete with a bar and a popcorn maker. Thus, like other rooms, the total bill depends on the components you decide to add to your home theater.

  • Projector – When choosing a projector, the screen, contrast and resolution are taken into careful consideration. HD projectors can be the cheapest component of a home theater, with many good options available from around the $1,500 mark. If, however, you are looking for the latest models that offer crisp, crystal-clear visuals, and vivid color, you can spend as much as $60,000 on a front projector.
  • Projector Screen – A home theater needs to have a screen that matches the full capabilities of the projector. Decent options start around $1,300, while the better choices start at $3,000, depending on the size and resolution.
  • Surround-sound system and acoustic treatments – To recreate the theater experience, your home theater needs to have a great sound system and complementary acoustic treatments. Speakers are worth the investment− the great ones last for a long time and can be upgraded. Dolby Atmos and DTS-X are highly recommended options that offer value for money. As for acoustics, panels can make a ton of difference. They easily range from $500 to $30,000, with factors such as the size of your home theater taken into consideration.
  • Home theater seating – Comfortable seating and ambient lighting are key to the home theater experience. Design plays a huge role in both aspects, as well. The prices of home theater seating can range from as low as a couple hundred dollars to as much as $7,000 per seat. The level of customization also affects the total price. Some brands, such as CinemaTech and Row One by Jasper Cabinet offer different design options and configurations.

The Benefits of Investing In A Home Theater

To ultimately decide on whether a home theater is a good and worthwhile addition to your Coachella Valley luxury home, consider the following benefits:

  1. Boosts property value – Home theaters have become a very popular update in the high-end market. It is an addition that many are willing to pay extra for, especially when done to a high standard. Many realtors list it as a highly desirable feature, along with other amenities like wine cellars, saunas, and home gyms.
  2. More entertainment options – If you love to bring people together and make your home the center of activity, having a home theater provides more entertainment options for your friends and loved ones.
  3. Privacy and convenience – Going out to enjoy a night at the cinema can be a hassle. With your own home theater, you can enjoy your favorite movies in complete privacy anytime you wish.

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