Creating a home theater can be kind of a pain when you pick up items one at a time. You have to make sure your receiver is compatible with your speakers, and let’s not forget to mention all of those pesky wires. We rounded up three different home theater setups at different price ranges. Each of these setups include a TV, a soundbar for easier setup, and a cabinet to store your accessories and hide your wires. Check out our picks for the best home theater setups below. The Lancaer TV Stand by Ebern Designs has a simple but clean look, with two cloth drawers for holding remotes, game controllers, or other accessories. There are also two shelves which can hold consoles, BluRay players, or cable boxes. It provides just what you need without all of the extras. The only thing we don’t like is that it doesn’t have a backing or a good solution for hiding wires. Every home theater setup needs a good sound system, and the Vizio 36-inch 2.1 Channel Soundbar sounds good, and won’t hurt the wallet too much. It includes two front-facing speakers and two internal subwoofers. You’ll be surprised at the quality sound you get for the affordable price. Connect the Vizio soundbar to the TCL 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart ROKU LED TV. For around $260, you get plenty of screen space and a beautiful 4K picture, perfect for binging movies or watching the game. Having ROKU already integrated means you won’t need to fuss with any external devices in order to start enjoying your new setup right away. The Javier TV Stand by Brayden Studio has a modern look with clean sharp lines. It includes four open shelves that can hold any decorations or electronic devices you may need, and there is also a backing which will help keep wires organized and hidden. The Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar is a big step up in quality. It includes Dolby Atmos/DTS X with Vertical Sound Engine and dual subwoofers, and you will get a simulated 7.1.2 surround sound experience for much less than buying a full surround sound speaker setup. Plus, you won’t have to worry about a receiver and hiding all of those wires around the room. The SAMSUNG 55-inch Class Crystal UHD TU-8000 Series will provide you a crystal clear picture for less than $600, which is a pretty good value. You get a 4K smart TV that has Alexa built in, Bixby built in, and plenty of apps, allowing you to get watching with less devices. The crystal display displays clear brights and darks, and small details like the ability to hide wires in the legs of the stand means no eyesores while you enjoy your home theater. The Alisee TV stand is attractive and sturdy, available in either Black or Espresso. It features six cubbies for all of your storage needs. There’s a built-in cable management system that’s well crafted, ensuring you can be confident placing your expensive TV on it. If you’re looking for a sound system that will give you that movie theater feeling, the Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar System can do the job without breaking a sweat. The 7.1.4 channel system clocks in at 512W, and it comes with a soundbar, two satellite speakers, and a dedicated eight-inch subwoofer. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, so it can do double duty playing your favorite tunes. With a slim look and great performance, this soundbar packs a punch. The SAMSUNG 75-inch Class QLED Q80T Series promises to deliver that wonderful eye-watering picture you have always wanted, even if some of that water is due to the price. The QLED picture provides amazing color and deep, rich blacks. Add to that an anti-glare screen, built in Alexa, and a Quantum 4K processor, and you start to see what makes this TV so great. The TV also includes 4K upscaling, and enhancements to gaming with Real Game Enhancer+. This huge TV will eat anything you throw at it, and ask for seconds.
Projector: Aeon Fixed Frame Projector Screen
If you are going to go all in for an actual home theater with a home theater projector, you’re going to want to invest in a screen like the Aeon Fixed Frame Projector Screen. This screen costs around $340 dollars, but it’s quality construction will make you glad you spent the extra money, especially when you see how good your projector looks on it. You can hang it with a border, or using the Aeon Edge Free Screen.
Bluetooth headphones: Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System
Sometimes you want to watch the game or your favorite loud movie and really hear everything, but you don’t want to disturb the rest of your home. In that case, the Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System is the answer to this dilemma. With good sound, punchy base, and background noise reduction, you can truly get into whatever you are watching. The headset is comfortable, so you won’t be hurting after a long movie. You can also add a second headset to the system so you can watch with someone else.
Media playback: Roku TV Stick
If you are going to be spending a lot on all of these devices for your entertainment, then you are going to need to get some actual entertainment, especially if you opt for a non-smart TV. The Roku Streaming Stick+ will let you use all of your favorite apps while also being tiny enough that you will forget it exists. Just a little bit bigger than a thumb drive, you can plug it in and quickly watch Netflix, AppleTV, Prime Video, and more in full 4K HDR. It even has features to let you control volume and other TV functions, so it can be your one remote to rule them all.
TV Mount: Cooper Square Full Motion Tilt/Swivel/Articulating/Extending Arm Wall Mount
There is something special about having a TV mounted on the wall. This Cooper Wall Mount will handle TVs from 37 inches to 70 inches. The best feature of this mount is the ability to tilt, swivel, and extend, letting you set your TV to the perfect viewing angle, and making it possible to change that angle should you ever rearrange your furniture.
Gaming console: PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox X/S Series
There may not be anything better to test out just how beautiful and impressive your home theater setup truly is than a modern console capable of 4K resolution, like the PS5 or the XBox X Series. Amazing graphics combined with system testing surround sound will let you feel like you are really in the game. These systems can also double as your central entertainment hub, including all of the most popular streaming apps.
