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Design-Build, Start to Finish
Home Theater Design & Installation
One team plans and builds the whole room, from the first consult and seating layout to final calibration. Free in-home consultation across North Jersey.
What Is Included
Every part of the room is designed to work together, so nothing is an afterthought.
Room Layout & Seating Platform
We plan the room around the screen: seat rows, sightlines, aisle space and, where the room calls for it, a raised riser platform drawn to scale before anything is built.
Screen & Projector
Screen size matched to your room and seating distance. 4K or 8K front projectors, and acoustic screens that let the speakers sit behind the picture.
Speaker Layout, 5.1 to 11.1
From 5.1 and 7.1 to 9.1 Dolby Atmos and 11.1 immersive, with in-wall and in-ceiling speakers placed on a plan, not guessed.
Prewiring
Speaker, projector, network and control wiring run before the walls close, so the finished room has no cables on show.
Acoustic Treatment & Finishes
Acoustic panels, wall panels and paint chosen together, including painted speaker grills that blend into the wall color.
Lighting & Sconces
Sconces, ceiling lights and accent lighting set up so the room dims for movie night and still feels good for guests.
Theater Seating
Recliners or sofas picked for the room size and platform, with the row spacing worked out in the layout.
Rack, Control & Calibration
A tidy equipment rack, a universal remote that runs the whole room, then final calibration and a walkthrough with you.
Designed Before It Is Built
A platform drawing, seating plan and finish choices you can see first, then rooms like these.
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From First Consult to Final Calibration
Six steps, one team, no hand-offs between a designer, a wiring crew and an installer.
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Free Consultation
We visit your home, look at the room or the space you are planning, and talk through how you want to watch and listen. The consultation and estimate are free.
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Send Us Your Plans
Building or renovating? Send us your plans and we will design the theater around your floor plan and your builder's timeline.
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Room & Equipment Design
Seating layout and platform, screen size, projector, speaker positions, lighting and rack, all pulled into one design you can review before we start.
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Prewire & Build-Out
Wiring goes in first, then acoustic and wall panels, paint, lighting and the platform. Any trade work lines up with your schedule.
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Equipment Install
Screen, projector, speakers, seating and the equipment rack go in, and the control system and universal remote are set up.
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Calibration & Walkthrough
We tune the picture and sound for the finished room, then walk you through everything, including the remote.
What Homeowners Say
Real Thumbtack reviews from North Jersey theater projects.
“Mr Ray has done an excellent job at my home. He did complete prewiring for home theater system 9.1 including subwoofer, 150 inch Acoustic screen, Epson front laser projector. One of the Top quality work. Thank you Legacy Smart system”
Rama M. · Thumbtack · Mar 2026
“He provided thoughtful advice on everything” ... “He even painted the speaker grills to seamlessly match the wall color, and advised on pillar molding, movie frames, carpets, and every detail I could think of. He was also very flexible in working within my budget while still delivering exceptional sound quality.”
Gaurav j. · Thumbtack · Mar 2026
“Ray did an amazing job, and installed it without any problems. When we wanted to change the projector screen after we placed it he changed it automatically without any issues.”
Jeremiah H. · Thumbtack · Dec 2025
Home Theater Design FAQ
Straight answers before you book the free consultation.
How is design-build different from just installing a theater?
A design-build job starts with the whole room: layout, seating, screen, speakers, wiring, acoustics, lighting and finishes are planned together. If you already have a room and only need equipment installed, see our custom home theater installation page.
Do I need a platform or riser for my seating?
Not always. A raised platform helps back-row seats see over the front row, and we draw it to scale as part of the layout so you can decide before anything is built. Small rooms with a single row may not need one.
Which speaker layout is right for my room?
It depends on the room size, ceiling and how many seats you need. We design layouts from 5.1 and 7.1 up to 9.1 Dolby Atmos and 11.1 immersive, and we recommend one during your free consultation.
Can you work with my builder or architect?
Yes. If you are building or renovating, send us your plans so prewiring can happen before the walls close. Basement project? See basement theater construction.
Which brands do you work with?
We carry and install every major audio, video and smart home brand, including names like Sony, Epson, Denon, Klipsch, KEF, SpeakerCraft and MartinLogan. We choose equipment for your room and budget, not the other way around.
Ready to Plan Your Theater?
Tell us about the room. Ray and the team will take it from there.
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