4 Things You Need To Start Building Your Home Theatre Set-up
The best-looking and best-performing home theatre equipment, each for $1,000 or less.
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The Best Tech Accessories Under S$1,000 To Upgrade Your Home Theatre System
We are living in the golden age of home entertainment. Streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ are streaming blockbuster films and cinema-grade television shows as well as in-house produced content in 4K, with Dolby Atmos surround-sound technology in some cases.
Even immensely popular films (basically anything from Marvel Studios and the like) are enjoying shorter theatrical releases so as to launch on streaming platforms earlier than usual. The best part? You can still enjoy the immersive cinema-going experience by upgrading your home theatre system. For $1,000 or less, we recommend the best-looking and best-performing equipment to start building your home theatre set-up.
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1. SAMSUNG 65" CRYSTAL UHD AU7002 4K SMART TV, $899
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The Best Tech Accessories Under S$1,000 To Upgrade Your Home Theatre System
First things first: You need a Smart TV capable of displaying 4K imagery. And at this price point, you really can’t go wrong with the Samsung 65" Crystal UHD AU7002 4K Smart TV. With Samsung’s proprietary Crystal Processor 4K, it offers powerful 4K upscaling and lifelike colour expressions due to its sophisticated colour-mapping technology. This 65-inch Smart TV also features a sleek and elegant bezel-less design that will fit perfectly in any room.
For more information, visit their website.
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2. APPLE TV 4K, $200.85
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The Best Tech Accessories Under S$1,000 To Upgrade Your Home Theatre System
The next step in upgrading your home theatre system is creating a smart hub. With Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), you can seamlessly connect to your favourite streaming services, Apple applications and audio devices—all accessible through the Home app. Furthermore, it offers 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for a truly cinematic experience.
For more information, visit their website.
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3. APPLE HOMEPOD, $429
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The Best Tech Accessories Under S$1,000 To Upgrade Your Home Theatre System
Now this is one powerhouse speaker. What do you get when you pair Apple-engineered audio technology with sophisticated software? High-fidelity sound throughout the room that adapts to whatever it’s playing, providing an unparalleled immersive audio experience at home.
When paired with Apple TV 4K, you’ll be able to enjoy Dolby Atmos audio. Which means, even whispers can be heard clearly through background music. For the best at-home cinematic experience, we recommend getting two.
For more information, visit their website.
4. PHILIPS HUE WHITE & COLOUR AMBIENCE LIGHT BAR, $209
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The Best Tech Accessories Under S$1,000 To Upgrade Your Home Theatre System
This step is optional, but it’ll definitely elevate your home entertainment set up. The Philips Hue White & Colour Ambience Light Bar pairs with your smart kit—in this case, the Apple TV 4K—to illuminate your home theatre. The hues take it cue from what’s happening on screen for a more visually-immersive experience.
For more information, visit their website.