Elevate movie nights: Products to build your dream home theatre

A home theatre is more than just a big screen; it's an escape. That premium cinema experience, once a distant luxury, is now closer than you think.

The game has officially changed. With 4K streaming and immersive audio becoming the new standard, building your own setup is no longer a project reserved for experts.

From setting the perfect vibe to making you feel like you're right inside the movie, here are top four products to help you build that cinematic haven.

Epson's EB-FH52 Projector

If you want that jaw-dropping, authentic cinema feel, your screen must fill the wall. The Epson EB-FH52 is designed to do just that, bringing the big-screen dream into your living room. 

It tackles the biggest projector problem—a dim room, with a powerful 4,000 lumens, delivering sharp, vibrant Full HD (1920×1080) visuals even when the room isn't completely dark.

Unlike some projectors that can create a distracting rainbow effect, Epson's 3LCD technology uses three separate chips to generate colours. This ensures that fast motion appears smoother and colours seem lifelike, making animated adventures and intense action scenes more dramatic and realistic.

The brand also emphasises convenience, with built-in Wi-Fi and Miracast capabilities that enable seamless streaming from a laptop or phone, eliminating the need for a cable. It's the ideal centrepiece for home theatre lovers who want a premium experience—something similar to real theatre feel.  

Price: Tk128,000

Where to buy: Startech

Yamaha's RX-A2A Aventage 7.2-Channel AV Receiver

Every great theatre needs a powerful command centre, and the Yamaha RX-A2A is the high-performance brain of your entire setup. As part of Yamaha's premium Aventage line, it's built to power your speakers and create a three-dimensional sound field.

It helps create authentic three-dimensional sounds. Using Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, it makes the audio feel like it's travelling above, behind, and around you—just like in a real cinema.

Yamaha also created this to be future-proof. It supports 8K and 4K/120Hz video, making it the perfect partner for a PlayStation 5. Best of all, its intelligent calibration automatically tunes the audio to your room's unique layout. You get the best sound possible, with no guesswork needed.

Price: Tk138,000

Where to buy: Techland

Polk Audio Reserve R700 Speakers

Want your movies to sound as big and epic as they look? These speakers are your new workhorses. 

As your main front-left and front-right channels, the Polk R700s deliver stunningly clear, full-range sound that can handle everything from the tiniest whisper to the most massive explosion.

Polk's magic comes from its high-end Pinnacle tweeter, which delivers crisp, airy high notes without ever sounding harsh. 

However, the real secret is the Power Port on the bottom. This special, patented port shoots bass energy down and out evenly, unlike regular speakers that can get boomy or muddy when placed near a wall. 

The result is deep, clean, and effortless—you can feel the bass. It's a vast, detailed sound that feels less like a speaker and more like a live performance.

Price: Tk230,000 per pair 

Where to buy: Techland

Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Streaming box  

Think of the Apple TV streaming box as the premium fuel for your new home theatre. This little box is your source—it's what you'll use to stream all your movies, shows, and music.

The streaming device is set up to deliver a theatre-like experience from home, and all you have to do is plug it into your receiver. The device is compatible with 4K HDR displays, allowing for an immersive experience. The Dolby Atmos creates a three-dimensional soundscape, perfect for your new setup. 

However, the real reason you will love it is just how fast and smooth it is. There's no lag, no crashing apps, and no clunky menus like you get on most smart TVs. 

The simple Siri Remote is a joy to use with its touch-enabled clickpad and voice control. And if you already have an iPhone, you can find the remote with your phone.

It's the premium, no-hassle streaming experience that your high-end system deserves.

Price: Tk27,999

Where to Buy: Gadget and Gear