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For the most advanced home movie theater the industry leader is THX as the standard for movie sound systems. A home theater consists of a integrated large screen, positioned seating if desired, and surround sound. Many manufacturers build home equipment to THX standards. A mix of manufacturers may be used to get excellent results. The following are design considerations of a home theater:
- Number of people in the room
- Dedicated theater vs. multi-purpose room
- Room size
- Seating
- Screen size and type
- Speaker selection and placement
- Lighting and drapery control
In addition to a home theater the whole house audio/video system can be installed distributing the hi fi music in every room having invisible in wall or in ceiling speakers. The whole house audio/video refers to a centralized system that sends music and video/cable signals throughout the home. Because the unit is central the only components present in each room are speakers and TV screens. Control of the system is made through a handheld remote or wall mounted control panels. A centralized control system is able to distribute the video signal to certain channels, Infra-red distribution, volume control, etc. for control of all audio/video equipment in the home to delivery the ambience of entertainment throughout the house.