A home theatre works only when the room, the equipment and the setup agree. A great speaker in a bad room sounds poor, and a big screen in a bright room looks washed out. This hub explains how home theatre systems are planned and links to our guides. Treat this page as your starting point for home theatre systems.
The parts of a home theatre
The display shows the picture, and the AV receiver switches sources and drives the speakers. Speakers give the sound, from front channels to surrounds and a subwoofer. The room shapes everything, through size, walls, seating and light.
Our guide on planning a home theatre room covers room size, seating and speaker placement.
Plan the room first
Decide these points before buying equipment:
- Room size and shape, and the seating position
- Screen size and how much light the room has
- Number of speakers and where they can sit
- Wall and ceiling treatment for sound
- Cable routes, ventilation and power
Sound, picture and control
Sound makes most of the experience. Good speakers, correct placement and a tuned receiver matter more than a huge screen. The picture needs the right size for the seating distance and control of room light.
Control ties it together. One remote or app should switch sources, set the volume and dim the lights, so that anyone in the family can use the room.
Budget and priorities
Spend on the room and the speakers first, then the receiver, then the screen. A modest system in a treated room beats an expensive system in an untreated one.
We give honest advice on what is worth the cost, and we tell you when a cheaper option does the same job.
Who we work for
Builders, architects and interior designers can involve us at the design stage, so cables, speaker positions and treatment are built in. MEP consultants can send electrical and ventilation drawings. Corporates, hotels and guest houses use theatre rooms for presentations and guests. We plan around your room and budget, with honest advice on what is worth the cost.
Home theatre and smart home pages for Hyderabad
Readers in Hyderabad can use the pages below.
Home theatre and smart home pages for Visakhapatnam
Readers in Visakhapatnam can use the pages below.
Brand guides
Each brand has its own guide.
Smart home guides
These pages explain the equipment in more detail.
Standards and approvals
Electrical work follows the building's wiring rules and the equipment maker's instructions. Large speakers and projectors need safe fixings and ventilation. We state in writing what is supplied, what the room needs and who is responsible for each part.
How the work runs
- Room visitThe room is measured, with light, power and routes noted.
- DesignScreen, receiver and speakers are picked and placed.
- QuoteYou get an itemised price.
- InstallOur engineers fit, wire and set up everything.
- TuneSound and picture are calibrated, and you learn how to use them.
What affects the price
- Room size and treatment
- Screen or projector
- Receiver and speakers
- Cable routes and wall work
- Smart control and lighting
- Calibration and training
What to send us
- Room photos and dimensions
- Budget range
- Existing equipment
- Your deadline