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AN ENTERTAINING WAY TO INCREASE YOUR HOME'S VALUE

A well-designed home theater is one of the best features that can increase the resale value of your home. Think it might be a good investment? To get started, you'll need to take a close look at the room in which it will be housed. After all, the room's size will determine the most suitable size and type of video display. You should also consider the following:

How much ambient light is there?

Is the room carpeted

What type of wall construction does the room have?

Will you be placing your components in free space, or will you house them in a cabinet or closet and install speakers in the wall or ceiling?

Where will you sit in relation to the screen image?

The next step is to figure out what type of video display device to get. Choices include:

large-screen traditional CRT-based television

rear-projection TV

flat-panel LCD or plasma TV

video projector/screen combination.

Most home-theater experts say the TV needs to be at least 27 inches (diagonal) to be considered home-theater compatible. Also, since HDTV programming is becoming increasingly popular, you'll probably want to consider an HD-compatible TV or projector instead of a traditional analog TV. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, nearly half of all consumers in a recent survey said their next TV "definitely or probably will be an HDTV." HD-compatible televisions and video projectors will deliver the most from new HD sources, but will also work with your older analog components, such as a VCR.

Before embarking on buying home-theater components, especially for a medium-price to high-end system, consider consulting with a home-theater installer who can assess your space, budget and goals. The consultant will help you select the best components for your needs and can answer any questions about all the available options (and there are many!).

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