How much would home theater increase the value of the house?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It won't boost the value dollar by dollar , what does marginally boost the value is the fact you have a home theater. It's usually a must have in most new construction now a days with a finished basement.

If you own a time machine to 2006 maybe.

Actually, we just did new construction in N. Arlington and having a home theatre was a must-have for us. We watch a ton of movies and it's a source of enjoyment for our family and friends. We use it all the time. It's also a large home.

However, I agree with other posters that it depends on what else you could have had in that space. I think in any house over 6,000 sq ft, a home theatre is probably high on the list of must-haves. Do you have a gym? A playroom? Extra bedroom/bath?

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It's better not to do a full out home theater and just do a personalized media room thesedays. Digital tech has changed so much and the amount of Bose sound system and beyond changes every year. Everything is about getting it smaller and smaller so you're going to want to stick with the ability to create value by having the space for media room, but not so much dictate the actual cut out and lay out of one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yeah, home theaters came to be during the 2000s heyday with luxury everything becoming mainstream (granite counters, high-end appliances, hardwood floors). It was also a time when flat screen TVs and projectors were just coming around and suddenly it was a time when everyone could own a large-screen TV. You didn't have the pay $2000 for the 40" rear projection monstrosity like in the 90s.

Today, with everyone watching their own thing on their own devices, home theaters are kind of out. Yes, people still use them, but I'd be no more than a couple of times per month (more during football season).

Now people still have the big TV in the basement, but it's not in a separate room. It's just part of an overall large family room that might have a pool table, play area, etc. Fewer people are plopping themselves down to watch a 3 hour movie in a solid block without anything else going on.

Old thread but I had to inject my take on this discussion. Opinions are like bholes. Everyone has one. Those who talk crap about dedicated home theaters probably can't afford to build one. So don't be a hater. I have a dedicated theater (no windows and not in a basement) and I love it. Two rows of seating with a Dolby Atmos Reference system. Current use is six to 10 hours per week.

Home theaters came to be during the 2000's? Are you serious? Projectors at that time were not even HDTV capable. I would not consider a house if there was no space for a theater room. Actually, I'm contemplating turning down a promotion (move to another state) because I don't want to leave my house. So don't be an antagonistic hater and envious of others who like and can have a theater room.

I love how defensive pp is. Dude, settle down. Just go enjoy your media room - you don't need our approval.

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I'd rather have a large room with daylight, sofa, loveseat, chairs [plenty of ottomans, and a huge TV on a stand.

That way of people are over watching a game they can walk around, play pool, socialize. We have space for a home theatre and never did one. Feedback is based on those who have them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, home theaters came to be during the 2000s heyday with luxury everything becoming mainstream (granite counters, high-end appliances, hardwood floors). It was also a time when flat screen TVs and projectors were just coming around and suddenly it was a time when everyone could own a large-screen TV. You didn't have the pay $2000 for the 40" rear projection monstrosity like in the 90s.

Today, with everyone watching their own thing on their own devices, home theaters are kind of out. Yes, people still use them, but I'd be no more than a couple of times per month (more during football season).

Now people still have the big TV in the basement, but it's not in a separate room. It's just part of an overall large family room that might have a pool table, play area, etc. Fewer people are plopping themselves down to watch a 3 hour movie in a solid block without anything else going on.

Old thread but I had to inject my take on this discussion. Opinions are like bholes. Everyone has one. Those who talk crap about dedicated home theaters probably can't afford to build one. So don't be a hater. I have a dedicated theater (no windows and not in a basement) and I love it. Two rows of seating with a Dolby Atmos Reference system. Current use is six to 10 hours per week.

Home theaters came to be during the 2000's? Are you serious? Projectors at that time were not even HDTV capable. I would not consider a house if there was no space for a theater room. Actually, I'm contemplating turning down a promotion (move to another state) because I don't want to leave my house. So don't be an antagonistic hater and envious of others who like and can have a theater room.

NP. We installed a home theater back in 2004 in our old house. Just finished building our new home and decided to skip it. We used our HT a lot in the beginning, but not as much recently. Decided to use our new space differently. Also, our local theater now has reservable recliners now so we don't miss it.

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^ also there were tons of people building HTs at that time - tons of online resources.

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We are looking for new construction in the 1.4-1.7m range. Most places have a dedicated HT. My husband and I have one large flat screen tv...and no desire for anything else. Yes, with all that extra sq ft we imagine we might get one other smaller TV, but always laugh and can't imagine why someone would need a separate dark room for watching a movie. We currently have young kids, but think Teens gathered in a dark, sound proof room is just asking for trouble.

One house we are considering, we already know we would turn it into a dance/yoga studio for our kids.

[Anonymous]

Nope. We would never pay extra for a home theater or a pool.

[Anonymous]

50k for a home theater? Whoever quoted you that was trying to rip you off. I had a 2500 sqft basement area very nicely finished with a pretty fancy home theater w/ 120" screen and it costed 55k in total.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's better not to do a full out home theater and just do a personalized media room thesedays. Digital tech has changed so much and the amount of Bose sound system and beyond changes every year. Everything is about getting it smaller and smaller so you're going to want to stick with the ability to create value by having the space for media room, but not so much dictate the actual cut out and lay out of one.

+1

Precisely, well said. We have a higher end home, and specifically did NOT want a home theatre, but we have the option for one. So far, no pressing need - and no "wish we had our home theatre right now" moments. We have other priorities for that space.

[Anonymous]

Agreement that they quickly get dated. Op, would not expect any return unless you sold in year 1.

[Anonymous]

LOL @ all of these slugs and their "home theaters"