Imagine turning your living room into a personal cinema with crystal-clear visuals, amazing sound, and all the comforts of home!

Setting up the perfect home theatre system is easier than you think—it’s all about picking the right gear to create your new favourite cinema.

Join us as we explore everything you need to know to design the home theatre of your dreams!

Projectors or Screens for Home Theatres?

When choosing between a projector and a screen for your home theatre, it’s important to think of what you value—size over quality or vice versa!

Projector Advantages:

1. Immersive Experience: Projectors provide a larger view, often ranging from 100 inches to over 150 inches, creating a cinematic experience.


2. Space: A projector can be placed almost anywhere, allowing flexibility in screen size and viewing distance.


3. Cost-effective: You can get a much larger screen at a lower price compared to similarly sized OLED TVs.

Projector Disadvantages:

1. Picture Quality: They often don’t match the picture accuracy and sharpness of high-end TVs like OLEDs.


2. Lighting: Projectors perform best in dark rooms. Ambient light can wash out the image, requiring careful control of lighting.


3. Maintenance: Projectors may require more maintenance over time, such as bulb replacements, and they can be noisy because of the fan that helps dissipate the heat to protect the lamp and other internal components.

Screen Advantages:

1. Picture Quality: OLED screens provide outstanding colour accuracy, deep blacks, and sharp images, which lets you enjoy superior visual quality compared to projectors.


2. No Light Issues: They perform exceptionally well even with some ambient lighting, which allows you to enjoy your movie in daytime or well-lit rooms.


3. Low Maintenance: Once set up, an OLED screen requires little maintenance—no bulbs to replace or complex adjustments to make.

Screen Disadvantages:

1. Limited Size Options: While OLED screens are getting larger, they still can’t compete with the massive screen sizes of projectors.


2. Price: OLEDs are generally more expensive than projectors, especially when you’re looking at larger screen sizes.


3. Space Requirements: A larger TV requires considerable wall space and might not be feasible for smaller rooms.


So, if your priority is size and immersion, a projector may be the better choice, especially if your space can support a large screen.

But, if you value picture quality, colour accuracy, and easy setup, a screen could be your best option.



Here are some good projectors for a home theatre:

1. Philips NPX730 Neopix N-730, offers 700 ANSI lumens and Full HD resolution for vibrant, high-quality visuals.


2. Kodak Luma 350 is a compact and smart projector that brings entertainment on the go with its built-in Android system.


3. Hisense PL1-H Laser Cinema 4K UHD Projector delivers stunning 4K visuals, perfect for creating an immersive home theatre setup with impressive clarity and detail.

Home Theatre Screens

A perfect screen will have you running to your living room, aka your home theatre, as soon as you walk through the door!

Best screens for an immersive home theatre:

Sound System for Home Theatres

A great home theatre doesn’t just rely on a massive screen—it depends on incredible sound!

Here are our top picks for sound systems for a perfect home theatre:

1. The Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra offers high-quality and clear sound in a sleek black design, perfect for any home setup.



2. The Sonos Arc Ultra Premium Bluetooth Soundbar is a top-tier choice with deep bass and stunning clarity.



3. The Bose Surround Speaker 700 brings cinematic sound to your living room in a stylish Arctic White finish.


On a budget?


4. The Soundcore Infini 2.0 Channel Wireless Bluetooth Soundbar delivers impressive sound at a wallet-friendly price, ensuring you don’t have to compromise on quality.

Keep Wires Tidy

A perfect home theatre is a clutter-free one.

Use cable management solutions like clips, ties, cable boxes, and sleeves to keep everything neat and organised.

Consider wireless speakers or a soundbar to minimise the mess too!

Seating Arrangement

One tip is to place your seating in a way that ensures everyone has a clear line of sight of the screen.

If you have a projector, make sure the seating is positioned away from any direct light sources. Reclining chairs or theatre-style seating with cup holders can give the ultimate cinema experience!

And if you are going all out in the home theatre setup, consider a tiered seating plan to give everyone the best view. Add some cosy throw blankets and pillows and you're all set for the perfect movie night!

The Best Home Theatre Lighting

Set the mood for your home theatre with perfect lighting!

Add immersive backlighting with the Nanoleaf 4D TV Screen Mirror Lightstrip, available for TVs up to 65” or 85" to match your on-screen action.

For a seamless, customisable glow, the Nanoleaf Essentials Light Strips deliver vibrant, adjustable lighting that enhances your space.

Add Your Touches!

Don’t forget to show some style in your home theatre!

Transform your walls with stunning posters and art signs to set a cinematic tone. Highlight your love for iconic franchises with standout pieces like:

1. Paladone Star Wars LED Neon Light


2. Paladone Marvel LED Neon Light

The dream home theatre goes beyond just audio and visuals—it's about bringing to life a space that's comfortable, stylish, and uniquely yours.

Your home theatre can reflect your style while delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. What are you waiting for? Start building your perfect cinematic escape today!