Home theatre

Theme Theatres: The good, the bad and the ugly

Slowly but surely themed theatres are growing in prominence at home and abroad. TV shows and movies, Broadway and sporting teams – there really is no accounting for taste.

Tailoring audio to cinemas

People tend to calibrate their audio systems to match what they hear at the cinemas.

Powerline-enabled multi-room audio

NuVo Technologies chief technology officer Rick Kukulies reports on the advantages of powerline communication technology and its role in whole-home audio distribution.

How to install a 103” plasma

How many people does it take to install a TV? Well, when you’re talking about a 103” Panasonic plasma display the answer is six, plus two to operate the crane. Paul Skelton reports.

Latest products - Home theatre

More home theatre products

Elite Screens Tripod Pro

Elite Screens has announced the launch of the Tripod Pro enhanced free-standing portable projection screen.

Amplifier	AV Receiver
Blu-ray Player	DVD Player
Flat Panel Display	In-ceiling Speakers
In-wall Speakers	Loudspeakers
Media Centre	Multi-room AV System
Outdoor Speakers	Preamplifier
Projection Screen	Projector
Rear Projection Display	Speaker Packages
Subwoofers	Video Processor

What you need to know


What are home theatres in a box? Why are specialist-designed systems better?	What should I consider before building a home theatre?	Where should you locate a home theatre in the home?	Why do I need a projection screen?

Home theatre showcases

West Australian Cinema DeLux
22 May 2009

WA installer Surround Custom believes the ultimate home theatre will closely represent the original intended delivery of music or movie material by the talent, which is what they've set out to achieve with their new in-store showroom.

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Yamaha releases new range of HD home theatre packages
20 April 2009

Yamaha Music Australia's new range of home theatre packages all offer HDMI connectivity and a host of HD features for all levels of home theatre enthusiasts.

The $50,000 challenge

Acoustic treatments from Auralex
29 September 2008

A US acoustic treatment specialist has turned its product-base into art.

Tailoring audio to cinemas
07 September 2009

People tend to calibrate their audio systems to match what they hear at the cinemas.

Gaming consoles as media centres
11 November 2009

As the average age of the Australian gamer passes 28, games consoles are starting to play a bigger role in home theatre installations.

Gaming and dedicated games rooms

Big screen 3D comes to Sharp in May
03 March 2010

3D viewing has captured the public’s imagination with record attendances to movie cinemas around the country to view the latest 3D Hollywood blockbusters.