home theater

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20 Jan: Here’s How to Move Your New TV the Safe Way

If you plan on picking out that perfect new TV and taking it home yourself, come prepared with the right vehicle.

Those fancy thin screens with superb pictures are super fragile and need to be handled with TLC. Here are some tips for getting a new television home and set up safely. (Check out this tool to help you find the perfect tv.)

Ask for help

Have another person assist you with carrying the box and installation.

Stay upright

Never, ever lay the TV flat — especially in your vehicle.

Best Buy - new TV

18 Jan: 5 Mistakes People Make When Buying a New TV

The average American only replaces their TV once every seven or eight years, so it’s a purchase you really want to make sure you get right.

You’ll want to do your homework because odds are a lot has changed since you bought your last television. Best Buy’s TV Buying Guide is a great place to start for everything you need to know about the latest technology, like 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range.

But it’s also important to know what not to do.

Best Buy - cable

17 Jan: Here’s How to Keep Your Home Theater Cables in Check

If taming that cable monster behind your home theater system is one of the daunting tasks of your new year, look no further.

We caught up with Geek Squad Agents Lindsey Schnase and Richard Hart to get some advice on how to untangle this problem. They have lots of experience installing home theater systems.

Here are their five tips for reducing headaches, confusion and clutter when it comes to connecting your devices.

Use the right cable type.

Modern home theater systems are more than just a TV.

Best Buy - football

08 Sep: Football is Back! Which TVs are Best for Watching Sports?

Pro football is back in action, and the right TV can make your couch the best seat in the house.

We talked to expert Blue Shirts in football towns across the country to get some tips for how to choose the best TV for watching sports. In short, you’re looking for a crystal-clear 4K picture and lightning-fast refresh rates — and you want to go big. (Pssst: Refresh rate is how many times the screen is updated per second. The higher the number, the more crisp and detailed the wide receiver looks running his route.)

Best Buy - outdoor

11 Aug: How to Create Your Own Outdoor Movie Theater

Bask in the nostalgia of a drive-in movie without leaving your house by creating your own outdoor theater.

We talked to experts from Magnolia at Best Buy —  Antony Varghese, from Store 187 in San Francisco, and David Quisenberry, from Store 180 in Frisco, Texas — on what you need and how to set it up to have the best experience.

Where do we begin?  

The first thing you’re going to need is a projector. “Laser projectors that sit right next to the screen can be really expensive, but they are very good for lowlight situations.

LG Experience Wall at Best Buy

06 Jul: Best Buy Home Theater Gets Even Better with LG Experience

Starting this week, there’s no better place to see the latest innovations – including OLED and SUPER UHD TV – that LG has to offer your living room than at Best Buy.

That’s because the first-ever LG Experience interactive display wall has arrived in nearly 400 Best Buy stores nationwide and it’s helping TV shoppers experience the latest TV technologies and find the TV that’s right for them.

TV technology is breaking new boundaries, and while exciting, these new features and “tech jargon” that comes with them can create a daunting landscape to navigate.

Best Buy-Blu-ray

20 Jun: Blu-ray Celebrates a Decade

Grab a big bowl of buttery popcorn, pop in your favorite movie and hop on the couch, because today marks the 10th anniversary of the Blu-ray disc.

On this date in 2006, the first Blu-ray discs landed on store shelves, beating the ill-fated rival HD-DVD format to market. Can you name some of the first flicks available? This link has the answer.

Blu-ray transformed the home theater experience by bringing stunning, high-definition movies to the comfort of our living rooms for the first time.

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03 Feb: You Wish Your TV Room Looked Like This

Man Cave. Media Room. Home Theater.

No matter what you call it, the TV room is the coolest room in the house.

And with pro football’s Big Game coming up on Feb. 7, take a moment and look at the drool-inducing television creations our friends at Magnolia can whip up and turn into reality.

Just a heads up: these half-dozen photos are jaw dropping. Don’t act like we didn’t warn you.

The ‘Forget the Stadium, Get Stadium Seating’ Setup

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The ‘TV Room With a View’ Experience

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The ‘Thrice As Nice’ TV Room

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The ‘No Big Deal, But My Media Room’s Stone Cold Beautiful’ Layout

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The ‘Modern Minimalist’s Vision of a Home Theater’ Design

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The ‘TVs Don’t Get Much Bigger Than This’ Creation

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02 Sep: 5 Tips To Kick Up Your Home Theater Sound System

Say goodbye to the days when you could get by without having some sort of sound system for your television. As pictures have improved with 4K/UHD, the audio components haven’t quite kept pace.

To get the full immersive audio-visual experience, you’ve got to throw some audio equipment into the mix.

Assembling a sound system can be tough, but Best Buy is here to help get your audio game on point with these tips.

1. Ditch the wires

Wireless sound systems are quickly becoming the standard for home theater.

Magnolia Jason Chaney

29 Aug: Meet the Magnolia Designer Who Creates $60,000 Man Caves  

Jason Chaney makes Man Cave dreams come true.

He’s spearheaded home theater creations as pricey as $60,000 as a Magnolia Designer and now leads the home theater department at Best Buy’s Mission Valley store in San Diego.

Maybe you’ve seen #MagnoliaMondays on Best Buy PR’s Instagram? That’s the work of Chaney and his peers.

So, want to know the hottest trend in home theater?

Wondering what’s the biggest no-no in manufacturing a Man Cave?

Chaney, a 32-year-old home theater veteran, answers all and shares his entertainment expertise.