Choose a suitable room
Set a budget
Select a TV or projector
Choose a screen size
Pick an AV receiver
Select speakers
Choose a subwoofer
Plan speaker placement
Place the center speaker near the screen
Place front speakers at ear level
Place surround speakers beside or behind seating
Place the subwoofer near a wall or corner
Arrange comfortable seating
Connect HDMI cables
Connect speaker wires
Connect streaming devices
Connect gaming consoles
Connect Blu-ray or media players
Connect the receiver to the display
Connect the system to the internet
Organize and hide cables
Set up power protection
Configure audio settings
Calibrate speaker levels
Adjust subwoofer volume
Set display picture mode
Adjust brightness and contrast
Test surround sound
Test video playback
Add acoustic panels if needed
Control room lighting
Install blackout curtains if needed
Set up a universal remote
Save preferred settings
Enjoy your home theater