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Home theater

Home theater and whole-home audio, planned for the rooms you use.

We design and install the speakers, wiring, and amplification behind a dedicated theater or music throughout the house. The visit comes first: we look at the rooms, talk through how you watch and listen, and put the plan in writing.

A typical project includes speaker layout, in-wall or in-ceiling speakers when you want them out of sight, clean cabling, an amplifier or AV receiver that matches that layout, and time at the end to aim, calibrate, and show you how to use the system.

Example equipment

Speakers and amplifiers, from premium quality to budget-friendly.

These are representative models we can design around, not a storefront and not a ranking of the “best” product overall. Your walkthrough decides what fits the room.

Premium

Bowers & Wilkins CCM7.3 S2 in-ceiling speaker
Premium · In-ceiling

Bowers & Wilkins CCM7.3 S2

Reference three-way in-ceiling speaker

Specifications and planning notes
  • 25 mm (1 in) Carbon Dome tweeter
  • 100 mm (4 in) Continuum cone FST midrange
  • Two 130 mm (5 in) Aerofoil Profile bass drivers
  • Intended for theater and stereo listening

A custom-install in-ceiling speaker. Final placement depends on ceiling structure and the room layout from a site visit.

KEF Ci200RR-THX in-ceiling speaker
Premium · In-ceiling

KEF Ci200RR-THX

THX Certified Ultra in-ceiling speaker

Specifications and planning notes
  • Uni-Q array: 200 mm (8 in) woofer and 38 mm (1.5 in) tweeter
  • Frequency response 33 Hz–28 kHz (±6 dB), open-backed
  • Sensitivity 90 dB; nominal impedance 4 ohms
  • Recommended amplifier power 10–190 W

An in-ceiling speaker designed for home theater use, including as a front (LCR) speaker when the room calls for it.

Sonance VX86R in-ceiling speaker
Premium · In-ceiling

Sonance VX86R

Visual Experience 8-inch round in-ceiling speaker

Specifications and planning notes
  • 1.2 in (30 mm) ceramic dome tweeter in an acoustic back chamber
  • 8 in (203 mm) pivoting Kevlar/Nomex woofer
  • Frequency response 34 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB); sensitivity 91 dB
  • Power handling 5 W minimum, 150 W maximum RMS; 10.125 in cutout

Sold as a pair. Part of Sonance’s current Visual Experience series (not the older Visual Performance VP86R).

Mid-range

Klipsch PRO-180RPC in-ceiling speaker
Mid-range · In-ceiling

Klipsch PRO-180RPC

8-inch professional in-ceiling speaker

Specifications and planning notes
  • 8 in Cerametallic woofer
  • 1 in titanium dome tweeter on a Tractrix horn
  • Frequency response 52 Hz–23 kHz (±3 dB); sensitivity 96 dB
  • SecureFit installation; round and square paintable magnetic grilles included

A flush in-ceiling speaker for distributed audio or a home theater. The installation kit is selected separately when needed.

Sonance VX62R in-ceiling speaker
Mid-range · In-ceiling

Sonance VX62R

Visual Experience 6-inch round in-ceiling speaker

Specifications and planning notes
  • 6.5 in-class round in-ceiling design with round or square trim options
  • Frequency response 45 Hz–20 kHz; sensitivity 89 dB
  • About 8.25 in cutout and 4.92 in mounting depth
  • One-stage or optional two-stage installation

Sold as a pair. A medium-size Visual Experience speaker for rooms that do not need the larger 8-inch VX86R.

Polk Audio V80 in-ceiling speaker
Mid-range · In-ceiling

Polk Audio V80

Vanishing in-ceiling speaker with 8-inch driver

Specifications and planning notes
  • 8 in Dynamic Balance polypropylene woofer
  • 1 in swivel-mount silk dome tweeter
  • Total frequency response 30 Hz–27 kHz; sensitivity 90 dB; 8 ohms
  • Recommended amplifier power 10–100 W per channel; paintable Sheer-Grille

A flush in-ceiling speaker suited to movies or whole-home listening. Polk notes it as a fit for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X overhead use when the layout calls for it.

Budget-friendly

Polk Audio RC80i in-ceiling speakers
Budget-friendly · In-ceiling

Polk Audio RC80i

In-ceiling speakers with 8-inch drivers

Specifications and planning notes
  • 8 in Dynamic Balance woofer
  • Swivel-mounted 1 in soft-dome tweeter
  • Frequency response 35 Hz–20 kHz; 8-ohm compatible
  • Recommended amplifier power 20–100 W; about 9.38 in cutout and 3.25 in mounting depth

Sold as a pair. A straightforward in-ceiling option for everyday rooms or a simpler theater layout.

Klipsch R-1650-C in-ceiling speaker
Budget-friendly · In-ceiling

Klipsch R-1650-C

6.5-inch two-way in-ceiling speaker

Specifications and planning notes
  • 6.5 in woofer with a 1 in polymer-dome tweeter
  • Sensitivity 91 dB; 8-ohm impedance
  • 35 W RMS power handling
  • Paintable aluminum grille; moisture-resistant design for rooms such as kitchens or bathrooms

A compact in-ceiling speaker for everyday listening or as part of a larger distributed audio plan.

Polk Audio V60 in-ceiling speaker
Budget-friendly · In-ceiling

Polk Audio V60

Vanishing in-ceiling speaker with 6.5-inch driver

Specifications and planning notes
  • 6.5 in Dynamic Balance polypropylene woofer
  • 0.75 in swivel-mount silk dome tweeter
  • Total frequency response 33 Hz–27 kHz; sensitivity 89 dB; 8 ohms
  • Recommended amplifier power 10–100 W; paintable Sheer-Grille

A smaller vanishing-style ceiling speaker for rooms where a slimmer, less noticeable grille is preferred.

Premium

Marantz Cinema 30 AV receiver
Premium · AV receiver

Marantz Cinema 30

Reference 11.4-channel AV receiver

Specifications and planning notes
  • 11.4 channels of amplification, 140 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
  • Dolby Atmos and HEOS built-in streaming
  • Seven 8K HDMI inputs; Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room calibration
  • Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan

A full-size home theater receiver. Speaker count, HDMI sources, and room calibration are confirmed during the walkthrough.

Denon AVR-X6800H AV receiver
Premium · AV receiver

Denon AVR-X6800H

11.4-channel 140 W 8K AV receiver

Specifications and planning notes
  • 11.4 channels of amplification, 140 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
  • 8K HDMI and Dolby Atmos
  • Powered by HEOS for app control and streaming

Chosen when a room needs more amplified channels than a mid-range receiver provides. Final channel layout follows the speaker plan.

Yamaha RX-A8A AVENTAGE AV receiver
Premium · AV receiver

Yamaha RX-A8A

AVENTAGE 11.2-channel AV receiver

Specifications and planning notes
  • 11.2-channel surround amplification
  • 8K/60 and 4K/120 HDMI
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; SURROUND:AI processing
  • YPAO room calibration and MusicCast networking

Yamaha’s AVENTAGE line is their higher-performance receiver family. Wireless surround options, if used, are planned with the speaker layout.

Mid-range

Denon AVR-X3800H AV receiver
Mid-range · AV receiver

Denon AVR-X3800H

9.4-channel 105 W 8K AV receiver

Specifications and planning notes
  • 9.4 channels of amplification, 105 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
  • Dolby Atmos and HEOS
  • Six 8K HDMI inputs

A common planning choice for a dedicated theater that does not need the extra channels of a flagship receiver.

Marantz Cinema 60 AV receiver
Mid-range · AV receiver

Marantz Cinema 60

Premium 7.2-channel AV receiver

Specifications and planning notes
  • 7.2-channel amplification, 100 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • 8K/60 Hz video; six HDMI inputs (three supporting 8K) and two HDMI outputs including eARC
  • HEOS streaming and Audyssey MultEQ room correction

Fits many living-room theaters. HDMI source count and speaker positions are confirmed on site.

Sonos Amp streaming amplifier
Mid-range · Streaming amplifier

Sonos Amp

Wireless streaming speaker amplifier

Specifications and planning notes
  • Class D amplification: 125 W per channel into 8 ohms
  • Stereo or dual-mono output
  • HDMI ARC, RCA line-in, and an adjustable subwoofer output (50–110 Hz)
  • Wi-Fi plus dual Ethernet ports

Useful when a room of speakers should join a Sonos system, or as a stereo/zone amplifier rather than a full surround receiver.

Budget-friendly

Yamaha RX-V4A AV receiver
Budget-friendly · AV receiver

Yamaha RX-V4A

5.2-channel AV receiver with 8K HDMI

Specifications and planning notes
  • 5.2-channel amplification, 80 W (manufacturer rating, two channels driven)
  • 4K/120 and 8K/60 HDMI (4 in / 1 out)
  • YPAO automatic room calibration
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and MusicCast

A straightforward receiver for a smaller surround system. Dolby Atmos height processing is not part of this model; the RX-V6A is the step that adds it.

Yamaha RX-V6A AV receiver
Budget-friendly · AV receiver

Yamaha RX-V6A

7.2-channel AV receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast

Specifications and planning notes
  • 7.2-channel amplification, 100 W (manufacturer rating, two channels driven)
  • Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, and DTS:X
  • HDMI 7 in / 1 out; Zone 2 speaker output
  • YPAO with R.S.C. and multipoint measurement

The more capable model in Yamaha’s current V-series, for rooms that want height or extra surround channels without moving up to AVENTAGE.

Denon AVR-S760H AV receiver
Budget-friendly · AV receiver

Denon AVR-S760H

7-channel AV receiver for 4K and 8K setups

Specifications and planning notes
  • Discrete 7-channel amplification
  • Designed for 4K or 8K video setups
  • 3D audio for home theater and gaming
  • Supports current HDMI specifications; HEOS app control is part of the Denon ecosystem

An entry Denon receiver for a living-room theater. Exact HDMI features and streaming options are confirmed against the current manufacturer sheet before we order.

Product names and photos belong to their manufacturers. Specifications are from manufacturer materials and may change; Lowvolt Electric Inc. is an independent installer. These examples are grouped by general quality tier — premium, mid-range, and budget-friendly — not as items for sale on this website.

Next step

Schedule a home theater walkthrough.

Tell us about the room or the whole house, and we will look it over with you before anything is ordered or installed.

Contact us to schedule a walkthrough Call (323) 788-3553