Lots of people just want to get the details of what is inside the book. While I have tried to give lots of information about each part and section on the various pages here, I realize for many they are just looking for a Table of Contents list.

Yes, it is a long list – the book is over 500 pages!

The Home Theater Book

Building Your Dream Home Theater:
From Concept to Completion

 

Acknowledgments and Thanks
Recommended Resources
Layout of the book
Wish I Knew
Technology / Equipment Note
Who should read this book?
The Theaters
Forward
Introduction

 

Part I: Planning

What is Home Theater?

Audio Options

Receivers

Surround Sound

Speakers

Video Options

Televisions

Projectors

Screen Options

Screen Size

Screen Material

Screen Aspect Ratio

Screen Masking

Acoustically Transparent Screens

Seating Options

Soundproofing and Acoustics

Sound Basics

Sound Transmission

Soundproofing

Acoustic Treatments

Designing Your Theater

Theater Plans

3D Home Theater Renders

Design and Software Programs

Room Software

Home Theater Apps

 

Part II: Construction

Prior to Construction

Where To Work

Tools, tools, tools

Prep Work

Walls

Screen Wall Framing

Ceiling

Soffits

Stages

Proscenium

Risers

Hush Box

Equipment Room/Rack

Concessions / Snack Bar

Heating / Cooling

 

Part III: Electronics

120Volt versus Low Voltage

Ground Loops

Power Control

Lighting

Control Systems

Network Wiring

Cable / Satellite Wiring

Component Wiring

IR Repeaters

Speaker Wiring

 

Part IV: Finishing

Insulation

Drywall

Sound Treatments and Wall Fabric

Paint

Carpet

Columns

Moulding

Seating

Equipment Installation

Speaker Installation

Opening Night!

 

Appendix A: Before And After

The 5 Star Cinema

The Bridge Theater

Theater X

The Reed Zone Theater

Cinema Murray

Kaps Home Theater

Cedar Peaks Cinema

Hana Hou! Home Theater

The Bacon Race Theater

 

Appendix B: Home Theater Glossary