Prashant got his home theatre system about one and half years ago. The Samsung R7 26-inch LCD TV cost him about Rs 42,000 and the entire Mitashi home theatre system came to Rs 15,000. The Tata Sky set top box cost him about Rs 4,500. Overall cost amounted to Rs 75,000. If you have an assembled home theatre system, your prices will vary depending on the choices you make for display and speakers. Ready-made or off-the-shelf home theatre systems come cheaper than assembled ones but limit you from buying a Denon or Bose set of speakers, for instance.

Choose the display in accordance with the size of your room. If you want to wall mount your TV (almost always a preference in urban homes), the size of your LCD TV should fit the dimensions of your wall. Make sure there is sufficient viewing distance between the TV and the seating area. Prashant and Anu maintained a distance of seven-and-a-half feet.

These days you have the convenience to test your home theatre's sound output in most stores. Make sure you get a good demo before you opt for one. In case of assembled HTS, test the speakers; this way you know whether you want a Bose or a Denon.

Take help from the company professionals to install your LCD TV and the system. Most companies have customer support.

The right tips, an understanding of your space and the budget - you have it all here. So go on, head out and make your home theatre choice.

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