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Will Acoustic Treatments Ruin My Home Theater’s Design?

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Not With Our Home Theater Installations! Here’s How We Merge Acoustics & Style 

If you’re building (or already own) a home theater, you’ll need acoustic treatments. When speakers play, sound waves bounce off walls and cause reverberation or ‘reverb.’ In a home theater with several audio channels bouncing around the room, that can cause a lot of reverb, which distorts the sound. Low, rumbling bass notes may overpower the space, and you’ll miss small audio details and dialogue. 

Acoustic treatments are so important we’ve written a separate article about how they can make or break the home theater experience. But when it comes time to install acoustic treatments, you may wonder, what will they look like? And will they ruin my home theater’s look? 

Acoustic treatments don’t have to take away from your home theater’s aesthetic. In fact, they can even enhance the atmosphere. Here’s how we merge style and acoustics for home theater installations in Fishers, IN. 

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An Audio Video Installation Makes Your Home Look And Sound Better

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Discover How A Professionally Installed System Enhances Every Moment

In his 1697 play, The Mourning Bride, poet Willam Congreve proclaims, “Musick has Charms to soothe a savage breast.” While the line has morphed to end with ‘beast,’ the meaning is the same. The sounds surrounding us have the power to move and transform our environments and ourselves. 

The sound of your home matters. Factors like the acoustics and managing the impact of noise from the outside world affect your peace of mind. An audio-video installation gives you the power to energize a room, boost your emotional and physical well-being, and inspire creativity in every moment.  

Are you curious how your Carmel, IN, home can become more entertaining? Continue reading below to learn more!

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Do You Need Elevated Seating in Your Home Theater?

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How to Bring Tiered Seating to Your Private Cinema 

When you walk into a commercial movie theater, you’ll likely look up at many rows of elevated seats. Some cinemas are large (like AMC), while indie theaters are smaller. But wherever you sit, you’ll have a clear view of the screen thanks to the raised elevation. Even if the person in front of you is wearing a pom-pom hat or tall ponytail, you should still be able to see the movie without distraction.  

The same can be true of home theaters, but many homeowners skip elevated seating. If you’d like to have more than one row of theater seating, it’s a good idea to add an elevated platform for a comfortable experience. 

As a home theater company in the Zionsville, IN area, we design perfectly-angled platforms for tiered rows of seating. In this article, we’ll share how risers work and why they benefit home theater seating

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Our Ultimate Guide to Custom Home Theaters

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The Premier Group’s Best Advice for Installing a New Home Theater 

We may not know all the answers to the universe, but if there’s one thing we know, it’s home theaters. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in Indiana more in tune with home theaters than our team at The Premier Group. Who needs an AMC? Our home installations are the best theaters in Carmel and the surrounding areas.  

We’ve written countless times on our blog about home theater technology—what speakers to use, how to improve acoustics, etc. So we’ve decided to round up our best articles for a complete guide to custom home theaters.  

If you have a question about private cinemas, we have an answer for you! 

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How Acoustics Can Make or Break Home Theater Audio

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Get the Best Sound Quality by Designing with Acoustics in Mind

Have you ever sat in a home theater or car while a movie or music plays— and booming bass notes overpower the space? Low notes vibrate the room, while dialogue and other details can hardly be heard. Even with the volume turned down, the bass is all you can hear. 

Calibrating speakers can help with this, but oftentimes, the reason audio sounds overpowering in some areas and washed out in others is a lack of acoustic treatments. When sound waves bounce around the room with nothing to absorb or scatter them, it leads to excessive reflections and echoes. 

That’s why when designing a luxury home theater, acoustic treatments are absolutely essential! When some homeowners DIY their cinema, they skip this step and then wonder why their speakers don’t sound as professional as a movie theater. Here’s why acoustic treatments are so important for your Zionsville, IN home cinema. 

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Designing a New Home Theater Is as Easy As 1, 2, 3!

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Learn about The Premier Group’s Turnkey & Customized Home Theater Installation Process 

What do you have in mind if you’re considering a private cinema in your home – a quaint area that accommodates a few people or a grand space to entertain all your guests? A home theater comes in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Depending on the space and your budget, The Premier Group can transform your room into anything you want. But how do you start? And where do you go for ideas? 

Fortunately, we offer turnkey home theater installation services for homeowners throughout Carmel, IN, and the surrounding area. You don’t need to go anywhere else to find a designer, electrician, contractor, smart home integrator, or AV specialist, because we do it all! Keep reading to see why using The Premier Group for home theater installation is as simple as 1, 2, 3. 

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Update Your Media Room to Improve Home Entertainment

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Find Out Which Premium Brands You Need for Your Home Media Systems

Holidays, family gatherings, and sports! They all reach their highpoint at the end of the year. With so many upcoming activities going on in your house, you need a space that accommodates everyone and provides incredible home entertainment. Media rooms and home theaters need to have the best technologies to create a space that amazes.

But what brands are the best for your home in Carmel, IN? Even though many premium brands are on the market, we’ll highlight a few of our top choices for most home media systems. Keep reading for a high-level overview of audio, video, acoustics, and décor.

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How to Have a Truly Customized Home Theater

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Home Theater Design That Rises Far Above the Ordinary

Over the past year and a half, home theaters have become increasingly popular. Unable to watch films in actual movie theaters, many luxury homeowners have decided to make their spare rooms into home entertainment spaces. If you enjoy watching movies, binge-watching TV shows, or enjoying live sports in the comfort of your own home, then a private cinema is the perfect choice!

However, a posh private cinema is equipped with more than a state-of-the-art display and surround-sound system. Instead, you want one that captures the imagination and sets the scene for an amazing entertainment experience. The Premier Group, along with Acoustic Innovations home theater seating and ceiling fixtures, can make it happen for you. Keep reading to learn how you can fully customize your home theater design in Fishers, IN.

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Notable Product Highlights for Your Home Theater

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These State-of-the-Art Products Make Your Home Theater Installation Project a Success

A posh private cinema rises and falls on the technologies it uses. For instance, if you go to a theater to watch a movie and the audio is garbled, the display is faded, and the seats are uncomfortable, you’ll likely have a bad experience. However, state-of-the-art technology takes your enjoyment to the highest level. In fact, you’ll be immersed in the movie because the sights, sounds, and sensations truly captivate you.

That’s the kind of experience you need in your home theater at your Carmel, IN, home. Without the right technologies, you might as well be watching a movie on your mobile device. Keep reading to see how the following products ensure your home theater installation project is a glowing success.

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3 Essential Technologies That Enhance Your Home Theater Design

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Make Your Private Movie Theater More Magical with These State-of-the-Art Products

Not all home theaters are created equal. Some are simple; some are elegant. And others miss the mark entirely. Instead of being a private cinema space that immerses you in vivid displays and hi-fi audio, it’s nothing more than a slight improvement of the entertainment system you’d find in the living room. You deserve much more than that! Your home theater design should capture your imagination and be a magical place for premium home entertainment.

The three components that bring your media space to life are audio, video, and ambiance. If any one of them is subpar, then your home theater experience suffers. Keep reading to learn how these three key ingredients can take your home theater in Westfield, IN, from adequate to amazing.

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What Speakers, Screen, and Décor Should I Consider for My Home Theater?

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Know Your Options for the Best Home Theater Installation

So, you’re thinking about building a home theater. There isn’t a better space to have as a homeowner—perhaps competing only with a pool. But your home theater can be utilized throughout the year. If you aren’t already enjoying immersive visuals and spectacular sound on your movie nights, and if you consider yourself a film buff, then it’s time to upgrade.

But getting started with a home theater installation can be a confusing sea of speakers, screens, and devices. Which should you trust for the best quality?

As a home theater installer servicing Fishers, IN, and the surrounding area, we’re up to date on the latest home cinema technology. We’ll share our top picks below so you can get inspired for your Indiana home.

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How to Create the Ultimate Home Theater in Your Living Room

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It's great to have a separate "dedicated" room for watching movies and sports, playing video games, and enjoying other types of media. But what if your home in Carmel, Indiana doesn't have the extra room for a private theater, or you have run into other limitations? You don't have to use a separate room to watch a good movie with all the bells and whistles. Your living room can be transformed to accommodate your movie nights, video game play dates and more. Continue reading to learn our tips on how to make the most of your spaces with a home theater system.

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Home Theater System Essentials for Your Man (or Woman) Cave

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The term “man cave” has become quite the buzz word over the years. It refers to a secluded space specifically reserved for the man (or men) who want to enjoy movies, music, games or other hobbies away from everything and everyone else in the house. It’s a space dedicated specifically for you and your interests. Although the word “man” is in the name, the cave doesn’t have to be all about the dudes. This blog is for the female home theater enthusiasts as well – even the entire family. Designing a man cave or dedicated home theater starts with the right design in your Indianapolis, Indiana home. 

SEE ALSO: Why Should You Hire an Integrator to Create Your Home Theater?

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The Best Audio Video for the Sports Enthusiast

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Do you love watching the Olympics? Do you have a hard time choosing which sports game to watch on TV? If you do, then you’re a sports enthusiast who loves the thrill of the playing field. But the best way to experience the action is with a custom audio video installation. Your local residential AV installer, The Premier Group, can help you design a space that focuses all the attention on the battles between teams. We’re approaching some of the most exciting months of the year for sports fans, including the Rio Olympics, the kickoff to the college football season, the return of the NFL and some classic postseason baseball. Read this blog to learn how to create a sports haven in your Westfield, Indiana home that is perfect for watching the big game. 

SEE MORE: 4 Perks of a Professionally Installed Audio/Video System

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Why Should You Hire an Integrator to Create Your Home Theater?

Why Should You Hire an Integrator to Create Your Home Theater?

Designing a state-of-the-art home theater requires advanced knowledge in many different areas. To create perfect performance, you need a perfect set up.

The truth is, whether you are remodeling an existing space or constructing a new home, you’re going to need a technology professional adept at collaborating with interior designers, architects, electricians, and other in order to achieve the home theater of your dreams. Luckily, you have a local integrator in Indianapolis and Carmel to guide you through the process—Premier Group.

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Home Theater System Essentials for the Indiana Homeowner

Home Theater System Essentials for the Indiana Homeowner

So you love movies, sports, games, and anything involving a relaxing night in with a big bowl of popcorn at your side. Well, this blog is for you – film critics and entertainment enthusiasts. The experts at The Premier Group know how to make your home entertainment experience bigger and better with a new home theater system installed in your Indianapolis, Indiana home. Here are three of our must-have recommendations to get you started:

SEE ALSO:  How to Enjoy More Entertainment at Home with an Audio and Video System

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Get Ready For the Super Bowl Early with a New Home Theater System

Get Ready For the Super Bowl Early with a New Home Theater System

Though you may be busy decorating the Christmas tree or finishing up your holiday shopping, avid sports fans are closely following the last few football games before the Super Bowl 50 hits. If you want to be prepared for the biggest games of the year—The Super Bowl, March Madness, and NBA Finals--make sure you start getting ready now. Here are our top five tips on how to get ready for Super Bowl 50 with a new home theater system in Carmel, Indiana.

SEE ALSO:  Why Should You Hire an Integrator to Create Your Home Theater?

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Theme Ideas for Your Dedicated Home Theater

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Dedicated home theaters are one of those focal points in a home. Not only do they add value to your property, but they also enhance your entertainment experience. To give your home theater that extra ‘wow’ factor, pick a theme that will serve as the overall design scheme for the room.

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What Really Matters About Your TV When You Watch the Super Bowl

What Really Matters About Your TV When You Watch the Super Bowl

There are some basic essentials when it comes to installing home theater systems, like surround sound, a large 4K screen, and automated controls. But there are some more granular details you want to consider before you buy that large flat-screen TV. Since the holidays are here, many families in Indianapolis, IN will be out shopping for the best deals on TVs. We want you to be informed about which aspects matter. The Super Bowl will be here faster than you think! If you aren’t satisfied with your current home theater setup, The Premier Group can help. Keep reading to learn more.

SEE ALSO: Get Ready for the Super Bowl Early with a New Home Theater System

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High Performance Home Theater

High Performance Home Theater

We approach each home theater project with a clean slate. Based on a number of different conversations we will have with the homeowners, we’ll put together an initial room design that factors in their budget, aesthetics and expectations on the performance of the audio and visual components. Some clients might expect a simple screen and projector setup, while others prioritize a truly dedicated room for their theater, complete with theater seating, acoustic treatments, and the most immersive entertainment experience that money can buy. 

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