For most, acquiring some sort of HD display, multi-channel surround sound system and an HD source constitutes a full-blown home theater. For the hardcore, however, having those basic components just isn't enough -- after all, that's not really doing the term "
home theater" justice, now is it?
Electronic House took the initiative to hunt down the 30 (give or take) greatest HT accessories one could possibly buy, and there's some real gems packed within. We're talking signs, posters, oversized popcorn machines, elaborate seating arrangements, life-sized statues and even bona fide ticket booths. Check out the slideshow below for EH's picks, and then drop your own recommendations in comments below. C'mon, newbie home theater builders are in desperate need of ideas here!
Read - Slideshow: Ultimate Home Theater Accessories
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Pingmeister @ Jun 8th 2008 3:10PM
That picture looks eerily like a scene from the game System Shock 2.
J.Goodwin @ Jun 8th 2008 4:48PM
I think there needs to be a distinction between "home theater" and "home cinema."
Home cinema is for people with too much money and time on their hands, and home theater is for those of us with not enough money and time to get what we want :D
Loren @ Jun 8th 2008 8:23PM
I think the easiest and coolest feature to have in a home theater (or CINEMA) is ceiling lights and an auto dim switch close at hand for showtime.
GhostDoggy @ Jun 9th 2008 7:11AM
It is interesting that some try to re-create 'going to the movies' experience. I wonder if they have others come in an talk loudly, chat on their cell phones, click away on their Blackberries, and use laser pointers to annoy them also. And who get's the profits from the overpriced popcorn and candy?
JBDragon @ Jun 10th 2008 1:25AM
I think some movie experiences can be left behind, that's for sure. I think people want to create the Ideal Movie Experience that's still in their budget. You sure can't get it in the theater these days. Cell phones are Bad, for sure, what's even more annoying are them laser lights, moving around the screen. I sure don't care about other people's phone conversations, but they do sure think the world revolves around them!
The prices on any extras while your their are just crazy. I try not to buy any food or drinks. In the winter when your wearing heavy jackets, then you can sneak in your own food and drinks! You can always hear that can someone opens and know someone else had the same idea.
DEEZNUTZ @ Jun 9th 2008 9:32AM
A fine woman to sit and watch a movie with...