Dedicated cinema rooms
Full room build-out: blackout, acoustic treatment guidance, tiered seating planning, projector lift, motorised screen, Atmos speaker layout, dimmable lighting scenes and a hidden equipment rack.
What we cover
Home cinema work we deliver across the Chilterns and Herts
From a single-evening media-lounge upgrade to a six-week dedicated cinema build, this is what we do.
Media-lounge upgrades
Your existing snug or family room with a ceiling-mounted 4K projector, drop-down ALR screen, Atmos soundbar or discrete 5.1.2 speakers — used as a TV room by day, a cinema by night.
4K and 8K projector installation
Sony, JVC, Epson and BenQ specified for your throw distance, ambient light and screen size. Calibrated with a meter post-install.
Dolby Atmos speaker layouts
5.1.2, 7.1.2 and 7.1.4 layouts with in-ceiling height speakers or upward-firing modules. Tuned with Audyssey / Dirac / room correction.
Motorised screens and lifts
Drop-down, tab-tensioned, fixed-frame, ALR (ambient-light rejecting) and acoustically transparent screens — plus motorised projector lifts that hide the kit in a coffered ceiling.
AV receiver and source integration
Denon, Marantz, Anthem and Arcam receivers configured for Sky Q, Apple TV, Blu-ray, console gaming and streaming — one remote, one input list, no faffing.
Lighting and blind integration
Press "Movie" — projector drops, screen lowers, blinds close, lights dim. We integrate with Lutron, Loxone, Rako and Control4 systems.
Period property and listed-building cinema
Beamed ceilings, lath-and-plaster walls and conservation constraints all handled. We've installed in oak-framed barns, converted lofts and Grade-II living rooms.
Bespoke home cinema design, installation and commissioning across Hertfordshire, the Chilterns and Buckinghamshire. 4K and 8K projector specification, motorised screen installation, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X speaker layouts, dedicated cinema room build-out, blackout planning, acoustic treatment guidance and full system commissioning. Independent specifiers — we recommend the kit that fits your room and your budget, not what we have in stock.
A proper cinema room — designed for the space you actually have
Most homes in Hertfordshire and the Chilterns don't have a basement screening room — and they don't need one. A media lounge, a converted snug, a garden room or a large family living room will all comfortably deliver a true cinema experience with the right kit and the right design. We survey the room, plan the projector throw, the speaker layout, the seating sightlines and the cable routes — then install everything cleanly, calibrate the picture and sound, and hand over a system you actually know how to use. Independent specifiers: we'll recommend Sony, JVC, Epson, Denon, Marantz, Monitor Audio, KEF, B&W or whatever is right for your room, not whatever has the biggest dealer margin.
What's included
- ✓Room survey and full cinema system design
- ✓4K and 8K projector installation and calibration
- ✓Motorised, fixed-frame and ALR screen installation
- ✓Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 / 7.1.4 speaker layout and install
- ✓AV receiver setup, room correction and acoustic tuning
- ✓Concealed cable runs in walls, ceilings and floors
- ✓4K source integration — Sky Q, Apple TV, Blu-ray, gaming
- ✓Lighting scene integration and motorised blind triggers
Pricing guide
Honest, upfront pricing. Exact quotes depend on property type, access and equipment. Every price includes parts, labour and our two-year guarantee — we'll confirm the exact cost before we start.
- Media-lounge package (projector + 5.1 + install)from £1,500
- Premium home cinema (4K + Atmos 7.1.4 + install)from £4,500
- Dedicated cinema room (room build-out + AV)from POA
- Projector + screen install only (you supply kit)from £600
- Atmos speaker install (per ceiling speaker)from £120
- System calibration and commissioning onlyfrom £280
Why choose Aylesbury Aerials
Independent specifier
We don't push a brand. We recommend the projector, speakers, receiver and screen that suit the room and the budget — and we explain why.
Chilterns and Herts specialists
Affluent Chilterns and Herts properties are most of what we do — large rooms, period features, awkward beams. We've installed cinemas in all of them.
Cabling that disappears
No surface trunking unless you ask. Power, HDMI, speaker and trigger cables routed in walls, ceilings and floors as part of the install.
Calibration included
Picture calibrated with a meter, audio room-corrected, every input labelled and tested. You get the system at its best from day one.
Common questions
Do I need a dedicated room for a proper home cinema?
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No. A media-lounge approach — using your existing living room or snug with a ceiling projector and ALR screen — delivers excellent cinema performance and stays useful as a normal TV room during the day. A dedicated room with blackout and acoustic treatment is the next step up if budget and space allow.
Projector or large 4K TV — which is better?
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Above 75 inches, a 4K projector becomes significantly more cost-effective per inch and gives the cinema feel large TVs simply can't. Below 65 inches a high-end OLED still wins on contrast. We survey the room and recommend what suits your specific space and viewing distance.
Can you install Dolby Atmos in a room with a vaulted or beamed ceiling?
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Yes — and we do this often in Chilterns and Herts barn conversions. Atmos height speakers can be installed on beams or behind acoustically transparent panels where in-ceiling installation isn't possible.
Will my existing soundbar work, or do I need full speakers?
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A good Atmos soundbar (Sonos, Sennheiser Ambeo, Samsung Q-series) is a genuine option for media lounges and works well with the right room. A true 5.1.2 or 7.1.4 discrete speaker layout is a noticeable step up if you have the room and the budget — we'll demo the difference if you're undecided.
Do you calibrate the picture and sound after install?
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Yes — every install includes picture calibration with a colour meter and audio room correction. The system leaves us tuned to the room, not at factory defaults.
How long does a home cinema installation take?
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A media-lounge upgrade is typically one or two days. A full dedicated cinema room with build-out, cabling, projector, screen, Atmos speakers and integration is usually two to four weeks depending on building work.
Ready when you are