Home theaters can be found in various forms all across the United States. Americans love watching movies and with everyone spending more time at home now, they are becoming one of the home’s most important spaces.

That being said, the quality of your home theater system is going to depend heavily on having the right set up, especially in modern smart homes. One of our customers in Pasadena, CA recently hired us to update the quality of their existing home theater and we wanted to offer up advise to the rest of our clients on some unique ways smart technology can boost your theater.

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Given how inextricably the movie industry and Hollywood are linked with Los Angeles, it’s only natural that home theaters are something many locals want to have. But designing and building a quality home theater involves more than just picking out a big TV and speakers. You need a space that’s isolated from outside light and sound, and your equipment needs to be calibrated and spaced properly to deliver the best possible video and audio for viewers.

This is where an integrator like Elite Custom Audio Video becomes extremely valuable. Our extensive knowledge, experience and training make our home theater systems superior to anyone else in the area. If you want to see what an expert team can bring to your Los Angeles home, keep reading.

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