Your Home Theater Needs an Upgrade

Forget About Muddled Sound and Washed-Out Images 

Once upon a time, adding a big screen and a few surround sound speakers was enough to say you had a home theater. But today, when people talk about home theaters, they want a fully curated experience. An immersive environment that rivals–if not exceeds–what they get in commercial cinemas. All while still having the room feel like a natural aesthetic extension of their home. 

At Walbrand Technologies, we specialize in high-performance home theater installations in luxury homes throughout St. Louis, MO. We know what it takes to make movie magic happen and know it doesn’t come in a one-size-fits-all box. But we do know that all great home theater experiences require stellar visuals, sound, acoustics, and comfort. That’s where your home theater upgrades should begin. 

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Unrivaled Visuals Take Center Stage 

Relying on a 10-year-old flatscreen TV or a lamp-based projector in your home theater? That big screen that centers the room needs to be the first upgrade. In a dedicated theater environment, we recommend RGB 4K or 8K projectors for consistent brightness and vivid color accuracy. Pair these with acoustically transparent screens that reject ambient lighting to avoid washed-out images. 

Even with these screens and ultra-bright projectors, in multi-purpose theater environments, we’d probably still recommend going with a top-tier flatscreen display. To preserve your interior design, these could mimic mirrors or artwork when not in use. 

Immersive Audio Drives the Action 

While the screen takes up most of the attention, the audio is what really brings your favorite movies, TV shows, and even sports to life. If you’re still using a traditional 5.1 or 7.1 layout, it’s time to upgrade to object-based audio like Dolby Atmos that incorporates height channels to create a more 3-dimensional soundstage. With these spatial audio solutions, sound isn’t relegated to a specific channel. Instead, the signal moves from speaker to speaker naturally to better place the sound where it should live. 

At Walbrandt Technologies, we partner with high-end brands that offer audiophile-grade music and cinema audio. We then calibrate them to the room’s dimensions so every viewer gets the same stellar sound. 

Your Room Brings a Unique Sound 

No room starts off acoustically perfect. One of the reasons we like being brought into projects early is the ability to prep the room. Even high-end gear needs a treated room with acoustic treatments to prevent echo and muddy sound. These treatments manage the first reflections of sound from your speaker or subwoofer and keep them from bouncing around the room. 

Modern acoustic treatment brands geared towards the luxury residential market have products that look like wall art or high-end architectural features, so they don’t clash with your decor. There are no awkward foam panels as you’d see in an auditorium. 

In some cases, soundproofing may also be necessary. This is more for the other family members. We use materials like mass-loaded vinyl to keep that ultra-powerful surround sound from disturbing the rest of your St. Louis estate. 

Enjoy Every Second in Your Theater 

AV performance isn’t the only factor in a home theater’s performance. If you’re going to spend hours there watching football or movie marathons, you need to be comfortable. We incorporate smart lighting control and motorized shades to help prepare the room for viewing in seconds. When all your technology comes together under one platform, movie magic happens in seconds. A “Movie” scene dims the lights, closes the shades, and pulls up your Netflix. 

Upgrading your St. Louis home theater is an investment in both your home's value and your family's entertainment experience. We look forward to hearing from you about your home theater vision! Call us or fill out our contact form to get started.