Build a Home Theater Under $500!
Creating a home theater on a budget? This list is here to help pick the best products when putting together a home theater for under $500, 1,000, $2,000, $4,000 or $5,000. There are powerful products available that deliver an incredible AV experience without breaking the bank. Building a home theater can be exciting but without the right guidance, money could be wasted. Use these packages listed below to build that affordable dream home theater. For any additional questions, reach out to the qualified professionals at sales@ProjectorScreenStore.com.
Not every home theater build has to cost tens of thousands of dollars. Projector Screen Store compiled this list of helpful packages to make building a home theater on a budget quick and easy. Whether the budget is $500, $5,000 or anything in between, this guide is here to help.
Home Theater Under $500
Total: $405.68
Projector: AAXA Technologies P5 (720p) HD Ultra-Portable LED Pocket DLP Projector with 300 Lumens ($319.00)
Screen: Alltec 71” Diag. (50×50) Tripod Projector Screen, Square Format, Matte White Fabric – White (79.99)
Cables: (1) Comprehensive Standard Series High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (3ft) ($6.69)
Mounts: No Mount Required
A portable projector and screen can open up an entirely new way of looking at and using a home theater. The mini, powerful, portable projector and the lightweight, high-quality tripod mounted projector screen means this setup can be moved all around the house or to any other indoor venue. Bring it over a neighbors’ house, use it to turn a sleepover into something memorable, or simply sit back and enjoy a favorite movie.
Home Theater Under $1,000
Total: $965.97
Projector: Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1060 (1080p) HD Home Theater LCD Projector with 3100 Lumens ($549.00)
Screen: Alltec 100” Diag. (49×87) Fixed Frame Projector Screen, HDTV Format, Matte White Fabric ($309.99)
Cables: (2) Comprehensive Standard Series High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (15ft) ($13.49)
Mounts: Premiere Mounts – Universal Magnetically – Assisted Mount ($80)
Keeping costs low when designing a home theater might seem like an impossibility but that’s not the reality. There might be some limitations however, it’s absolutely achievable. This projector and projector screen offer a powerful HD home theater solution at an affordable price. This package also includes a ceiling mount for the projector and two 15ft High Speed HDMI cables.
Home Theater Under $2,000
Total: $1,899.99
Projector: Optoma UHD50 4K Ultra High Definition Home Theater DLP Projector with 2400 Lumens
Screen: Alltec Screens ATS-FF100 – 100” Diag. (49×87) Fixed Frame Projector Screen with Matte White Fabric
Cables:
(2) Comprehensive HD18G-20PROBLK – Pro AV/IT 18Gbs 4K High Speed HDMI Cables (20ft)
(1) Comprehensive WP-HM2PT – Decorative White 2-Port HDMI Wallplate
Mounts: Chief RPAUW – Universal Ceiling Projector Mount in White
Home theaters have built a reputation for being extremely costly but $2,000 can be enough to transform any room in a home by including this amazing feature. This pairing of projector and screen is affordable yet it still offers a high-end viewing experience. Delivering unbelievable quality, costs can remain low, with the total price coming in at $100 under budget. The projector mount, HDMI cables, and HDMI wall plate is included in the $2,000 home theater package, as well.
Home Theater Under $4,000
Total: $3,699.00
Projector: Optoma UHD50 – 4K Ultra High Definition Home Theater DLP Projector with 2400 Lumens
Screen: Alltec Screens ATS-FF120 – 120’ Diag. (59×105) Fixed Frame Projector Screen with Matte White Fabric
Speakers: Sonos S5.1HTK-2WH – 5.1 Surround Sound with PLAYBAR, Sus and pair of ONE Speakers with Alexa Voice Control (Choose from Blank or White)
Cables:
(2) Comprehensive HD18G-20PROBLK – Pro AV/IT 18Gbs 4K High Speed HDMI Cables (20ft)
(1) Comprehensive WP-HM2PT – Decorative White 2-Port HDMI Wallplate
Mounts: Chief RPAUW – Universal Ceiling Projector Mount in White
With a little more room in the budget, anyone can create a stunning room dedicated to delivering exceptional video content for everyone to enjoy. Using high-end AV equipment, the projector and screen technology in the $4,000 home theater package is much more robust. This combination of technology is sure to produce the quality people expect from a lavish home theater but at an affordable price.
Home Theater Under $5,000
Total: $4,599
Projector: Optoma UHD65 – 4K Ultra High Definition Home Theater DLP Projector with 2200 Lumens
Screen: Alltec Screens ATS-FF120 – 120’ Diag. (59×105) Fixed Frame Projector Screen with Matte White Fabric
Speakers: Sonos S5.1HTK-2WH – 5.1 Surround Sound with PLAYBAR, Sus and pair of ONE Speakers with Alexa Voice Control (Choose from Blank or White)
Cables:
(2) Comprehensive HD18G-20PROBLK – Pro AV/IT 18Gbs 4K High Speed HDMI Cables (20ft)
(1) Comprehensive WP-HM2PT – Decorative White 2-Port HDMI Wallplate
Mounts: Chief RPAUW – Universal Ceiling Projector Mount in White
The $5,000 package has everything someone will need to build the home theater of their dreams. Speakers, cables, mounts, HDMI wall plate, projector screen and a powerful projector, this is a turn-key way to bring a high-quality cinema into any home.
All the packages above have one thing in common, they’re affordable and flexible. Spanning from $500 – $5,000, there’s a home theater option for nearly any budget. If anyone has dreams of relaxing and enjoying their favorite movies, games, or binging on their next Netflix series in their own home theater but doesn’t think they can afford it, use this list to get started.