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The Home Theater Blog

The Great Home Theater Review Contest

There's a new contest running at HTmarket.com, the Home Theater Marketplace. Here's how to enter:
Grand Prize: You'll automatically be entered in adrawing for the grand prize by posting one review. Two names will bedrawn. Each person will receive 1 of two Berkline 090 power recline home theater seats, with Buttkickers!

There are also 10 other prizes that are based on who theTop 10 Reviewers on HTmarket.com are. The Top 10 Reviewers are decided by whohas reviewed the most products. If you upload your own photo of theproduct, the review counts double. The review must be approved by the HTmarket team. Reviews are counted by reviewing different products, so pleasedo not review the same product twice, as this will not count. Top 10 prizes include an Epson 6100 Home Theater Projector, a Personalized DVD Intro, and a Radius Poster Frame, to name a few.

The Great Home Theater Review Contest is currently running, and ends November 9th. Head over to HTmarket.com to enter!

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Home Theater Guide

Whether you're creating a new home theater or just looking to improve upon your current one, it's a good idea to go over the fundamentals and consider new ideas. There's many aspects of a home theater that merit careful consideration, from choosing projectors or home theater seating to creating that perfect atmosphere you're looking for.

To help you learn the fundamentals and better plan your theater, HTmarket.com has put together a resource which collects a ton of useful information in one place. Check out their handy Home Theater Guide. You're sure to learn something, and you might get some cool ideas for your theater while you're there!

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HTmarket Rewards and Customer Reviews

HTmarket.com, the internet's largest Home Theater store, has begun a customer rewards program called HT Rewards
, as well as a new customer review system. It's simple: customers earn 1 point for every $1 purchased, and 5 points for every customer review. These points can be redeemed for gift certificates and select home theater products. To start earning points, just sign up for an account!

There's other benifits to opening an HTmarket.com customer account, as well. You can store billing and shipping details for a fast checkout, track and view orders online, re- order items you've ordered before, save and share your favorite products, and even recieve exclusive discount coupons.

Whether you're new to HTmarket or a seasoned home theater shopper, you should definitely head over to Htmarket.com and start enjoying the benefits and rewards of an HTmarket customer account.

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Top 10 Home Theater Add Ons

HTmarket.com presents the top ten home theater add ons which are great additions to existing theaters.

1. Home Theater Seating: Replace old furniture to make your theater look more like a cinema.
2. Popcorn Machines: The smell and taste of popcorn is an inexpensive option to add sizzle to any theater.
3. Posters and Frames: Authentic movie posters in changeable frames are a great way to add the theater elements to the home theater.
4. Reels and Reel Clocks: A simple clock reel adds to the theater.
5. Acoustic Panels: Drastically improve appearance and sound quality at one time with acoustic panels.
6. Signs and Marquees: Distinguish the entrance to your theater with chase lights.
7. Velour Ropes and Posts: Low cost add on to add some class to your home theater.
8. Velour Drapes: Great way to trim out screen and make it look more like a real theater.
9. Personalized Items: DVD intros to peronalized signs putting your name on your theater is a great way to bring it home.
10. Lighting, Wall Sconces and Stars: Adding star ceilings and other lighting helps set the right mood in the theater.

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CGEmarket.com

Marketware Technologies, Inc., parent company of HTmarket.com, has built out a new web site for commercial buyers called CGEmarket.com Corporate, Government and Education Marketplace.

CGEmarket.com is a natural extension of the buying power of HTmarket.com.

At CGEmarket.com, you can find the following product categories, perfect for your business needs:

Poster Frames

Sign Stand

Pedestal Signs

Banner Stands

Easels

Trophy Case

Literature Display

Reception Desks

Conference Tables

Printer Stands

Book Carts

Utility Carts

Mailroom Furniture

Monitor Mounts

Ceiling Mounts

Projector Ceiling Mount

TV Cart

Lecterns

Church Furniture

Cork Board

Tack Board

Dry Erase Board

Letter Board

Drafting Furniture

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Berkline Quick Ship Home Theater Seats

If you're looking to pick up some home theater seating, you've no doubt considered getting high-quality seating from Berkline. After all, a Berkline seat is possibly the finest home theater chair available. If a comfortable and luxurious home theater is what you want, it's worth mentioning that at HTmarket you can get Berkline seats for less, and in less time, than you may have thought possible.

HTmarket's Quick Ship Home Theater Seating selection contains several Berkline home theater seats, all for a much lower cost than you may expect. These quick ship seats are a low-cost alternative to special order Berkline items. What's more, they leave the warehouse 2 to 5 days after ordering, and they arrive within 2 weeks! It's the fastest and cheapest way to get comfy Berkline seats delivered, and they're the same high quality seats you'd expect from Berkline. If you're in the market for home theater seats, you owe it to yourself to check out the Berkline quick ship items at HTmarket.com!

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Home Theater Packages

If you're setting up a new home theater, you can't go wrong with the home theater packages on HTmarket.com. They've assembled a collection of bundles, each containing a high-quality Elite projector screen, Peerless Vector Pro II ceiling projector mount, Audioquest HDMI to HDMI cable and your choice of a home theater projector. That's pretty much everything you need to make a home TV room into a true home theater- except, of course, for the home theater seating (though HTmarket carries that, too!).

If you're not thrilled with the options you see in any of their home theater packages, they'll change options or even work with you to create a custom home theater package, bundled to meet your specifications. Just call 1-888-764-9273, and make sure to mention the home theater package deals. It's an effortless way to instantly upgrade your room into a genuine home theater!

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Great Gift Ideas from HTmarket.com!

Looking for gift ideas this holiday season? HTmarket.com, your home theater marketplace, has got your back! Check out these great gifts that are bound to please everyone on your "nice" list.

 

BoomChair Wi-FX Video Game Chair- There's video game chairs, and then there's the BoomChair Wi-FX. The "Wi" in Wi-FX means wireless, as in wireless connectivity! It also sports  two 3" two-way speakers and a 4" subwoofer built right in, bringing the sounds of games, iPod or MP3 player music, or DVD movies to a whole new intensity. Throw in adjustable volume, bass, and treble, padded mesh comfort zones, and an adjustable headrest and you're looking at one of the best video game chairs in the universe.

 

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500ub Projector- Imagine the look on that special someone's face when they unwrap this home theater projector. The Epson 6500ub is a powerful machine, built with the latest generation 3LCD optical engine and featuring a a 75,000:1 contrast ratio at up to 1600 lumens. It's also ideal for viewing fast-action movies and TV shows, thanks to the High-Speed Auto Iris. These are new items shipping out next week, so order now and be the first to give one this year!

 

Berkline Tangiers Home Theater Seats- Watch the ball drop in comfort and style this New Years' with a set of home theater seats from Berkline. These quick-ship home theater seats feature luxurious black leather, optional PowerRecline, generously sized cupholders and incredible comfort.

 

René Pierre Zinc Foosball Table- Every family gathering is better with Foosball! The Zinc Foosball Table by René Pierre has unbreakable players, two handle options, shock absorbers and a central ball return. It's also one of the most stylish foosball tables you've ever seen- take a look!

 

Outdoor Décor- New on HTmarket.com, our selection of Outdoor Décor make great gifts for mom, dad, or anyone who wants to spruce up the garden, pool, or patio. There's clocks, signs (from heartfelt to humorous), solar tiki lights and water fountains, just to name a few. With such a wide variety, you're sure to find something that suits the recipient's tastes!

 

Still stumped? Check out our Gift Certificates and Gift Ideas page for more great gift ideas!

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New TV Stands at HTmarket.com

New TV stands have arrived at HTmarket.com! We've added several new television stands to our catalog, making this the perfect time to update your home theater, media room, living room or den. These stands support televisions up to 65", and many sport features such as integrated Cable Management Systems, tempered glass, flat panel mounting and component ventilation.

Each television stand brings its own style to compliment your room, ranging from classic mahogany to contemporary steel. But don't settle for a mere description- these high-end items have to be seen to be truly appreciated. Go on and take a look; the perfect TV stand is waiting at HTmarket.com!

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Message from Owner

Hi, My name is Alan Hutchinson, Owner and President of HTmarket.com the home theater marketplace.  I founded HTmarket.com in the year 2000 and my vision was to create an all encompassing web site that had everything someone would need to create and design a home theater

I had personally designed my first theater in 1997 using internet web sites like ebay and others to put together a home theater.  It was a painstaking endeavor as many of the vendors I worked with did not even know what a home theater is much less did they know how to provide advice on the products I needed.  I did all the research on my own and it took hours upon hours. My first theater featured a used barco projector that weighed about 250lbs and took two people to lift.  The product took about 6 hours to converge tiny little lines on top of each other with no user guide.  The products have come along way for home theater.... today companies like Epson design home theater projectors that weigh less than 20lbs and their projectors are plug and play. 

My goal was to develop a web site that would allow people like myself an easy way to find answers and products that could make a home theater dream a reality.  The other reality is in today's times people don't have extra time to shop, design and tinker around with things.  I developed htmarket.com to be a convenient one stop shop and a good place to call for advice on how to do things right the first time.  

Now 8 years later as look back and I look at what I had envisioned I can say with out a doubt that me and my team at htmarket.com have created an all encompassing web site for home theater.  The site did not just pop up overnight it took about 8 years to say we have everything that is home theater.  We have 7000 pages on our web site.    My vision for the next 8 years is to help more people make home theater dreams become realities.  The reality is that very few people have a true "home movie theater" in their home. They may have a plasma tv or an lcd tv but they really don't have a movie theater like experience set up yet, so in essence we have just scratched the surface.  The trend is going towards the bigger screen sizes.  We see projector screens being ordered in larger sizes now than ever before.  It used to be 92 inch diagonal projection screen was the norm now I would say 110" is normal.

The great thing about building a home theater in your home that all members of the family utilize it from your children to you.  In years past, people would build game rooms with ping pong and pool tables now we see home owners build a home theater first and than possibly add a game room later.  The main reason is that home owners use their home theaters more often so it's a better investment of time and money.

The great thing about home theater is that it's totally customizable from choosing home theater seating to choosing your own home theater decor like the color and style of your movie poster frames and the size of your popcorn machine.  We believe home theater is not just about the speakers and the home theater system but it's about the home theater accessories.  Take a tour of the some the home theater photos on our web site.

We welcome your suggestions and your phone calls.  At HTmarket.com we can help you design your whole home theater for free. We have helped design 1000's of theaters.  We won't sell you on products but we will provide a home theater solution for you that fits your budget, your room and your taste.  Give us a call or email us you won't be disappointed.

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