Thursday, March 25 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The purpose of this course is to educate industry personnel on the basic terms, elements, and requirements of home theater design. This course examines the added value an experienced designer can bring to a project. It also covers all of the typical components in a theater system, and introduces participants to such design challenges as viewing distance, image size, and room acoustics. At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

Describe the technology used in custom home theaters
Identify the goals of a properly designed theater system
Describe the differences between a dedicated theater and a less formal media room
Discuss the impact of other subsystems such as HVAC and lighting
Identify typical acoustical challenges and their solutions