mdolla: Things You Need To Know Before Setting Up An Outdoor Home Theater

Almost everyone watches movies in theaters for enjoyment and as a getaway from the stressful routine of life. People mostly watch them in theaters or multiplexes, which are very popular, especially in metropolitan areas.

However, watching a movie in an open theater is a one of a kind experience. Watching movies in open areas with the cool breeze and people you love, under the stars is kind of romantic. You can also have a family picnic while watching a movie, eating what you want, snuggled in your blankets.

This way of watching a movie is more personalized and private. If you don’t have any outdoor theaters in your area, then don’t worry, you can always have an outdoor movie theater right in your home.

You can invite friends and have a get-together or host a one dish party while enjoying the movie with your friends. Here’s how!

Why should you purchase an outdoor screen?

This is a good question to ask before investing in an outdoor screen. If you are doing this once in a while, then I would advise you to rent a screen and have your party or family get-together and be done with it. You can rent it again when you want to enjoy that activity.

But if you are doing this more often, like every fortnight, then it is advised that you invest in an outdoor home theater screen.^[1] That way you can enjoy it without waiting for your turn in the renting queue because, on vacations and special holidays, that tends to happens a lot.

What are the options available for having your own outdoor home theater?

There are a few options available in the market but choosing one depends on the budget that you can afford to spare for this investment. You can go for the top notch brands of projectors and screens if you have the money. But don’t worry, there are a number of affordable options available on the market too, thanks to a huge demand and things being manufactured in China for cheaper rates.

What is an outdoor home theater unit?

The outdoor home theater unit consists of a projector and the screen.

Projector

The projector is the electronic component that is used to play the movie. The projector displays the movie images onto the screen for viewing. There are a lot of different types of projectors that are available for the display of movies, like multimedia projectors, simple movie projectors, projectors with HD display, projectors with diverse, or multiple input port options, etc.

There was a time when projectors were the expensive part of the unit but now you can find affordable options. You can also get used projectors in good condition and on cheaper rates.

The Screen

The screen is the white rectangular screen that is used to display the videos that are played by the projector. Conventionally, the screen is made of a certain material and is white in color. It is hung from a frame fixed on a tripod. But innovative ideas have altered that and you can get very interesting kinds of screens that can help you decrease the amount you pay for the outdoor home theaters units.

What different kinds of screens are available?

There are mainly three different kinds of the screens you can get for your home theater, and they are:

Projector screens

These are conventional screens, as described above. They are white screens hung from the frame on a tripod. These come in all ranges and sizes. You can get a good bargain if you look for it.

Homemade screens

If your home theater budget doesn’t allow you to purchase a screen, don’t worry. Now you can make one at home all by yourself. In fact, you can involve your kids and family members as well in the craft project. That will make it more fun.

All you need is a blackout cloth that is matte and white in color.^[2] Cut the size you want and you can hang it in between trees or make a wooden frame for it.

Inflatable screens

This is the most innovative kind of screen that you can get. It is very easy to set up the screens anywhere you want. You just need a good pump because if it’s not blown properly, it will affect your movie experience. This is also the most durable and long-lasting type of screen, and also the most unaffected by weather.

Enjoying a movie with family in a private environment cannot get any better than having your own outdoor home theater.

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