Media Room vs. Home Theater

You may not have noticed it, but there has been a battle going on in the living room. No, it’s not a battle over the remote control, but rather a shifting demand between the media room and home theater. Over the past decade, we have seen a shift go from the home theater, to the media room and back to the home theater again. It’s amazing how quickly trends can change.

What is the difference between the two? Easy, a media room is a family room with a home theater system, usually including a large flat panel TV. Media rooms can come in many different shapes and sizes. A home theater on the other hand is a dedicated room with a large projection screen and Dolby or DTS sound. The seating is also formally set, normally in tiered rows of couches or seats.

And in its return, the home theater is bigger and better than it ever has been before. At The Sound Room we are seeing this first hand with clients seeking more elaborate technology set ups and room designs. One of our most recent installations had a projection screen measuring 150 inches! Bringing new meaning to the term “go big or go home.”

With projectors from companies like Sharp, Runco and Epson, the most recent generation of projectors are much more powerful than in the past. The premium projectors we are installing are capable of delivering a better picture, as well as 3D TV.

While home theaters are getting larger, the price to have one continues to drop. If you are interested in a new home theater or media room, give us a call or better yet stop by our showroom in Chesterfield. We have multiple displays to show you the latest in home theater technology.

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