Home Theater Projector Buying Guide: Lamp, Laser, or LED?

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Which type of projector delivers the best image quality and the most bang for your buck?

Whether you’re watching a new film release on HBO Max, binge-watching a favorite TV show on Hulu, or following your football team on cable TV, enjoying media on the big screen makes a lasting impression. A projector (paired with a 100” plus projection screen) is a great choice for a home theater display because it delivers more screen size than a flatscreen TV.

If you’re choosing a projector as part of your home theater design in Westchester, NY, you’ll need to know the differences between projector technologies to select the best fit for your home. All projectors are powered by a light source, but not all light sources are created equal. Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of the three standard projector types for home theaters: lamp, laser, and LED. 

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Make Lighting a Central Component of Your Home Theater Design

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Set the mood for all your watch parties with stylish lighting design and flawless control

Lighting design is just as vital to your overall home theater design as equipment selection is. Home theater lighting does more than provide general illumination before and after a movie. It defines your space, creates ambiance, and brings greater comfort to you and your guests while you’re enjoying the theater room. 

Home theater lighting will blend flawlessly with your theater room’s architecture and interior design if designed and installed correctly. If you’re at the beginning stages of a theater project in your Westchester, NY home, now is the time to design a lighting layout. Consider the following tips to help you get started.

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3 Ways the Home Theater Experience Surpasses a Commercial Theater

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Have an unparalleled movie-watching experience in a custom-designed home theater

The home theater experience comes with plenty of tempting perks — one of which being that you can watch movies in your pajamas. The right home theater design with a large screen, immersive surround sound, lighting control, and comfortable seating easily surpasses the commercial theater experience. If you’re ready to improve your home entertainment, keep reading to learn three reasons why a private home theater is a worthwhile investment for your Westchester, NY home.

 

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WHAT TO INCORPORATE IN YOUR HOME THEATER DESIGN

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LEARN HOW TO GET THE ULTIMATE VIEWING EXPERIENCE, INDOORS AND OUTDOORS 

If you love entertainment, crystal clear sound, and high-quality display — home theaters are perfect for you. A custom home theater can provide powerful, immersive experiences through advanced technology, and the best part is you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. 

In this blog, we’ll cover what to include in your Westchester, NY, home’s indoor and outdoor home theater design.

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