Home theaters are not turnkey, plug-and-play systems, but with some careful planning installers can maximize clients' experiences regardless of their budgets.

Cinema Design Group International (CDGi) is stopping the production of its affordable Indie Home Theater seating packages, noting the furniture market is on 'a race to zero in pricing' hit by 'cheap imports.'

CE Pro editors filed dozens of stories from the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam. Also, exploring home theater carpeting as a profit center.

Home theater carpet is unique due to its use of patterns not found in traditional home flooring. It can be a very profitable category for integrators, with margins up to 40%.

Screen Innovations demonstrates new Transformer screen that widens or shrinks according to aspect ratio; partners with Leon Speakers, ADA, Wolf Cinema and others for amazing Atmos demo. See the coolest audio tattoo ever.

Our favorite football-themed home theaters are outfitted with LED TVs, 1080p projectors and Crestron touchpanels, not to mention framed memorabilia of homeowners' favorite teams.