Should I Install a Home Theater? 5 Reasons Now’s the Time

And It’s Not Just You—Movie Theater Etiquette Is Getting Worse

If you’ve been dreaming of your own private theater, you don’t have to justify it to yourself any longer. 

Now that 4K-quality video is more readily available and commercial movie theaters are seemingly in decline, home cinemas are a no-brainer for modern film lovers. Here’s why now is a uniquely perfect time to install your home theater system in Westlake, TX.

SEE ALSO: Can I Put a Home Theater In an Open Concept Room? 

1. Movie Theater Audiences Are Behaving Worse Than Ever 

Have you noticed moviegoers checking their phones, scrolling through Instagram, talking, and laughing throughout even the most serious films? You’re not alone. 

During the ‘Barbenheimer’ release weekend, The Guardian wrote about noticeably poor behavior in theater audiences. Then, the National Research Group found that 20 percent of teenage moviegoers text during the movies, despite the distractions they cause. 

If rude audiences bother you, why put up with it any longer? You can have a luxurious, peaceful theater in the comfort of your own home. 

2. New Releases Are Available Sooner on Streaming 

In the 1980s and ‘90s, new movies took about a year to move from theaters to VHS. Jurassic Park took sixteen months to come out on VHS! 

By the 2000s, new films were released on DVD typically 90 days after their release in theaters. Once streaming became available, that window shortened to around 2 months and 21 days by 2019. 

Then everything changed post-pandemic. Today, theatrical release windows have shrunken to 30 days, with many studios offering direct-to-streaming options on demand or platforms like Amazon and Apple. You don’t have to wait months to see buzzy new films at home. It could be ready instantly or within weeks to stream! 

3. You Can Now Purchase & Store 4K Movies Instantly 

While streaming is convenient, one drawback is that you’re always at the platform’s mercy. Your favorite movie could be available one day then gone the next, taken off the menu.

Here’s our home theater secret: get your own movie server! Kaleidescape lets you instantly purchase and download movies in 4K, HD, and Dolby Atmos, stored forever on your own movie player and available to stream across the house.

Plus, you don’t need to worry about Wi-Fi causing buffering or pixelation. You get the instant access of streaming but in better quality. 

4. The Best Home Projectors Rival Commercial Cinemas 

In the past, home theater projectors had a reputation for appearing sometimes faded and dull, especially with any ambient light in the room. But today, new laser projectors from brands like Sony are transforming the home theater experience. Colors are richer, blacks are deeper, and its new XR processor upscales each frame in incredible detail and clarity. 

5. Smart Home Theaters Are Easier to Control 

If your home theater system is too cumbersome or confusing to turn on, odds are you won’t get everyday use out of it. That’s why we recommend integrating your home theater setup with a smart home system like Control4, Crestron, or ELAN. 

These home automation systems sync audio, video, lighting, shading, and even HVAC, simplifying the control experience. From one handheld remote or smart home app, you can tap a “Movie” command that automatically turns everything on. On the same remote, you can activate Netflix, HBO Max, or your Kaleidescape system. You no longer need a pile of remotes; just one with a smart home system. 

Let Us Design & Install Your Dream Home Theater 

ComewareAV is Westlake, Texas’s luxury home theater installer. If you’re ready to upgrade your home movie experience, contact us here to get started!