Going to the movies isn’t quite as it used to be. Fighting crowds, finding parking, and paying outrageous ticket and concession prices have put a damper on what used to be an enjoyable kid-free evening activity.

If you could enjoy stress-free entertainment in the privacy of your Twin Cities residence, would you? 

Continue reading for some questions to consider to see if you’re ready for a home theater installation and enjoying movies on your terms.

When you sit back and relax in your home theater for a movie night or TV show marathon, you want to have your breath taken away with every viewing – it’s what an immersive, custom home cinema does best, after all! But for this high-quality AV performance every time, you need the right audiovisual solutions for your home theater installation.

At Lelch Audio Video, we only work with the best and most trusted brands in the industry – and we know which ones make a significant impact on your home entertainment. Keep reading below to find out more about creating the ultimate cinematic setup in your Lake Elmo, MN, living space.

It’s showtime, and you’re all set to watch a movie in your brand-new home theater. Sitting back in your luxury theater seats, you turn on the high-end surround-sound speaker system, fire up the 4K projector or TV, and start the movie. But as soon as the music or dialogue comes out of the speakers, you notice a problem. Instead of crisp and clear sound, it’s echoey, muffled, or not-quite-right.

Unfortunately, this is a common issue for homeowners who want a home theater installation. The integrator forgets one crucial component – acoustic treatment. Keep reading to see how Lelch Audio Video in Lake Elmo, MN, incorporates state-of-the-art acoustical treatments by Artnovion to ensure an incredible sound experience and aesthetic in your home theater.

In a home theater, you really want to have an immersive experience, just like in the best movie theaters. You want the best quality visuals on your big screen - bright, high contrast, and artifact free. For sound, you want to feel like you are in the movie scene - whether its bullets flying above you, car crashes with impact, or whispered dialog in a tense scene that draws you into the drama.

To get the best quality visuals and sound in your home theater installation, you need great equipment. A critical part of delivering that experience falls on the audio-video processors and amplifiers in the home theater. In this blog, we want to take a closer look at the components that process and amplify the audio and video. In this area, Lelch recommends Anthem components. Anthem is part of the Paradigm family, which makes exceptional speakers as well. Let’s take a look at why Anthem components are the right choice to get that coveted cinema-quality audio and video in your theater in Minnetonka.

There’s no doubt about it: installing a dedicated home theater in your living space will transform how you and your family enjoy movies.

But how can you really make your private cinema feel just like the one downtown?  Most home theaters include the standard screen and loudspeakers, along with the basic decorations and lighting.

However, we have some tips and features that will set your home theater installation apart from any other in the Twin Cities.  Keep on reading below to see how you can truly make your space fit for the ultimate movie night!