10. The ability to dim the lights. Nothing says home theater like dimmable lights.

9. Comfortable seating. Who wants to sit for two hours in anything but a comfortable chair?

8. Popcorn. Popcorn and movies go hand in hand.

7. Blu Ray disc player. Blu Ray has won the battle over HD DVD, now you need one in your home theater.

6. Home Theater Receiver. This is essentially the brains of your home theater. This processes the surround sound and powers your speakers.

5. Speakers. Without quality speakers, your home theater would not sound as good as it should. Invest in some high quality sound.

4. Subwoofer. In addition to your speakers, a subwoofer produces all the lows you will hear and feel throughout the movie.

3. Movie themed posters. Virtually all home theaters have a Gone With The Wind movie poster hanging, followed by personal favorites.

2. Screen. No more just projecting an image onto your white wall. A good screen will do wonders to improve the quality of your home theater.

1. Projector. A high quality projector is a must for anyone serious about having a true home theater. Turn the lights off and let’s watch a movie!

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