It’s easier than ever to enjoy quality entertainment from the comfort of home

In times past, the only way to enjoy a truly magical movie-watching experience was to head out to the local theater with a date, the family, or a group of friends. However, home entertainment and home theater systems have had a slow but steady rise in design, technology, comfort, and user experience advancements. Today’s private home theaters rival — and often surpass — the commercial theater experience. And the allure of remaining in pajamas, inviting over a huge group of friends, and skipping the expensive movie snacks is convincing more Passaic, NJ homeowners that a home theater installation is worth the investment.

If you’re considering building or upgrading your home entertainment setup, learn why there’s never been a better time than now to commit to a home theater.

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1. Content, Content, Content Galore

The advent of streaming has made fresh content more readily available than ever before. And the battle between major streaming services for your engagement and subscription works in your favor. No longer just the middlemen for content distribution, companies like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple, and HBO have transformed into production companies creating, filming, and releasing original TV shows, reality TV shows, documentaries, short films, and movies for your enjoyment. This type of fresh, original content will never see the inside of a commercial theater — but with a private home theater, you can create your own big-screen experience.

Major production companies are also shifting to meet consumers’ preferences for convenient streaming options. In 2021, Warner Bros. is releasing all feature films direct to streaming on HBO Max. Disney is dual-releasing several films in theaters and on the Disney+ platform. And production companies like Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount and Universal have announced that upcoming blockbusters this year and next will have a shorter period of theater exclusivity before moving to streaming and paid video — anywhere from 30-45 days instead of the traditional 90 days.

2. Advanced Display and Sound Technologies

Display technology is improving at an exponential rate year over year. Have you recently upgraded to a 4K TV for crisp, detailed picture quality? You’re already behind again, with 8K resolution hitting the market as the highest resolution standard to date. High-dynamic range (HDR) TVs, TV shows, and movies are becoming more mainstream as viewers relish the improved color range and contrast levels HDR formatting brings to their content. You also have a range of choices for advanced panel technologies like OLED, QLED, Mini-LED, and MicroLED to achieve the picture quality you desire.

Audio quality has also improved exponentially over the years. Today, you don’t need to sit in a commercial theater to enjoy the surround sound movie experience. High-quality speakers and Dolby Atmos or DTS:X audio technology bring surround sound into your home theater.

3. Flexible Design

Home theater design has opened up in the last several years, aided in part by technologies like short-throw projectors that require less space, hidden technology, outdoor AV, and automation that allow integrators to create flexible entertainment spaces wherever you want. Many traditional home theater designs have given way to multipurpose spaces with multiple screens and eclectic seating to support several types of entertainment in one place. Not everyone has space for an isolated, dedicated theater room in their home. But modern home theater companies have the design and integration skills to assimilate a high-tech theater into a home’s existing infrastructure. 

At Electronic Concepts, our team is ready to install the home theater system of your dreams, one that’s perfectly designed to meet your entertainment needs. Call us or fill out an online contact form to set up a no-obligation consultation with our experts. We look forward to working with you!