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(2)(1)Electronic Lifestyle Associates is an Elmhurst company that designs and installs custom home theater systems and multimedia rooms. The company develops comprehensive drawings for the theater floor, ceiling, trim work, and other facets, then procures all the accessories for the project. Prospective customers can tour the company's demonstration home to see samples of its work.
(79)The TV Pro in Naperville has been serving Chicago and its western suburbs for more than a dozen years. The owner provides in-home consultations and does all installations. The TV Pro installs on-wall, in-room, and in-wall 5.1 home theaters starting at just $249.99. Installations include professional connection and calibration of speakers to existing stereo receivers, wall mounting two rear speakers, and table mounting three front speakers. The TV Pro offers a full 10-year labor and five-year parts warranty.
HDInstalls is a home electronics installation company in Chicago. The company performs TV installations with in-wall wiring or cord covers, connections for up to seven components, and a lifetime warranty. HDInstalls also installs home audio systems, home security systems, and networking and IT systems.
Digital Home Technologies in Palatine was founded almost two decades ago to sell and install home automation systems throughout the Chicago area. The company installs, retrofits, and upgrades home theater systems, including DVD players, projectors, and audio systems. Digital Home Technologies works with leading Chicago-area builders and construction companies to install entertainment, security, lighting, and irrigation systems during the home building process.
(78)(21)Acoustical Vision is a home electronics sales and installation company in Chicago. The company offers home theaters as well as audio and visual solutions for commercial facilities. The company's home theater installation service includes full integration of all audio and video systems and programming of universal remote controls. One customer wrote of Acoustical Vision, "We had two 60-inch TVs, Blu-ray, soundbar with surround installed."
(68)(65)(1)Minas TV specializes in selling and installing home theater systems in the Chicago area. The company is a full-service home electronics retail store with more than 46 years of experience and also repairs televisions either in-store or at a customer's home. The company applies 50 percent of the diagnostic fee toward the purchase of a new TV if a customer does not repair their broken set.
Fromer Home Theater is a Carol Stream company that specializes in the sale and installation of custom home theater systems. The company works with any size rear or front projection screens and flat panel tvs and will integrate video game systems, iPods, and computers into its home theaters. Customers can choose from any color or style of theater seating, as well as add a range of accessories such as custom movie posters. The company also performs whole-house audio/video distribution and installs lighting control systems.
(67)(17)(3)Music Evolution installs home theaters, surround sound systems, and televisions from locations in Chicago and Tinley Park. The company has for more than 15 years provided home and business technical solutions for custom flat panel TV mounting, audio and visual system design and installation, and home theater design and installation. One satisfied customer wrote, "We called Music Evolution, and our television was mounted and installed instantly. Simply excellent service."
(15)HasProz Custom Installations in Riverside configures and connects home theaters and surround sound systems for residential and commercial customers throughout the Chicago area. The company also mounts televisions, projectors, and video monitors into any setting. The company offers a 100 percent service guarantee and charges the same rates for both homeowners and businesses.
(3)(2)Avidia is a home automation company in Northbrook with more than 20 years of experience creating custom home theater systems. Avidia specializes in designing and installing media rooms and home theaters with such touches as lighting control systems and motorized window treatments. The company also installs and services HD surveillance systems, IP phone systems, and outdoor entertainment systems.
Davis Audio & Video has more than a decade of experience designing, selling, and professionally installing home and commercial electronic systems from two stores in Chicago. The company won a Best of Houzz service award in 2015. Davis Audio & Video brings cinematic experiences home with simple or state-of-the-art home theater systems, including screens, projectors, surround sound, and custom theater seating. One customer wrote, "This company does fantastic work, and I am very happy that I decided to use them."
Whether your goal is to create a home theater on a budget or you want an extravagant, luxurious space, there are a lot of options available to you. Consulting a professional home theater installer for guidance is one of the easiest ways to make sure you end up with a space that meets your family’s viewing needs.
You can connect your TV sound to your home theater system by running cables from the TV output panel to the system's input panel. If your TV and sound system has Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can use it sync the two components.
You can build a basic home theater for around $500. However, when you start to add extras to enhance the viewing experience, such as custom seating or a bigger TV, the cost increases. If you're planning a large, elaborate home theater, it can cost as much as $50,000.
Some necessary components include a TV or projector system to display videos and an audio system to receive and play the movies' sound. Other needed components include surge protectors, cables to connect the electronic components, and seating for viewers to watch movies.
When setting up a home theater system, put the subwoofer within five feet of one of the front speakers. This positioning lets the subwoofer work with the chosen speaker so it can deliver richer bass tones.
Match your subwoofer to the size of your speakers or sound bar to create an immersive experience, such as an eight-inch subwoofer with bookshelf speakers. Or, you can match your subwoofer to the room size, for example, pair a 12-inch subwoofer with a large theater space.
You can buy a home theater system at a mass merchandiser, online, or from an audio-visual specialist. Advantages of buying from a big box store or online are lower cost and getting set up faster. Advantages of buying from an audio-visual specialist include professional help getting started and potentially better quality equipment.
