The Cost Of A Home Theater Installation

How much does it cost to install a home theater?

Installing a home theater is a lot like buying a car. You pick and choose what kind of car you want based on certain features that usually include model, make, color, bluetooth capabilities, gas or electric and so on. There will be a price range that depends on the features and type of car you’re looking for. So, the price of a home or business theater depends on what you want, what you don’t want, and the features you’d sacrifice to get the price that works with your budget.

The basic necessities of a theater installation include a few core features that you can’t have one without. The same way any car has core features in order to run, like a motor, a steering wheel, a windshield and other accessories. So, what are these core features and how much do they cost?

1. Television: A tv is the most obvious and important feature of a home theater. Whether it's a flat screen; LED/LCD or OLED TV, a projector set up, or grandma’s antenna television from way back when, it is the main point of any media room. Televisions today can cost anywhere from $100 to upwards of $30,000. The end price will be dependent on the type and size you want.
2. Surround sound: It can’t really qualify as a “theater” without a surround sound system. Depending on the quality of sound and type of system you want, prices range between $40-$7,000.
3. Entertainment: The other main component of any theater room is a mode of entertainment. ​Different apps and online platforms are available for streaming. Another option would be to hook up a DVD player. Depending on what you prefer, streaming service prices start anywhere from $5 a month to $55 dollars a month. Or if you opt for the option of DVD’s there is the individual expense of each DVD and the prices of the player you choose. Keeping up with the technological times, you could probably pick up a DVD player at the nearest thrift shop for a couple bucks.
4. Location: Before looking at or deciding any of the prior options, choosing a room or area where you want your home or business theater to be will most likely be the first thing you do. The last thing to do is make sure everything is measured out to ensure an easy installment. Price considerations; Is this room part of your home or office? Or is it something you need to build?

After deciding between the core products and evaluating their prices, you can then have fun looking into the personalized features that make the theater everything you envision. What are some of the additives that would make your theater significant?

• Automated lighting
  
• Voice control
  
• Security control
  
• Movie mode 
  
• Thermostat automation
  
• Pre & post theater music options
  
• Automated shades
  
• Blackout curtains
  
• Wall color 
  
• Theater layout
  
• Design / Theme
  
• Furniture 
  
• Snack bar
  

Beyond styling and personalized additives, there’s also the cost of installment. Whether you choose to hire a professional installation company like We Are More, or to do the installation on your own, there will be extra costs tacked on to the install. When it comes to implementing the core aspects or the extra features, there are benefits to hiring professionals in terms of cost, experience, and time. All in all, a ballpark/average cost of a home/business theater can range from $2,000 to around $35,000. The average price conclusion is around $17,500. 

These costs of all the above will vary depending on preference, but they each serve as a nice contribution to the overall look and feel of your personalized theater space. We know that there’s a lot to choose from, which can make the process of creating a personalized theater a little overwhelming. Don’t worry, We Are More offers design assistance and customization guidance for everyone. You can end up with either exactly what you want or, if you don’t know what you want, the best quality and reasonably priced items with We Are More’s help.

​What's the cost  of your new home theater?