Home / Tools / Home Theater Setup ChecklistHome Theater Setup ChecklistPlan the room before you buy the gear. Progress is saved in this browser.Print checklist0 of 15 doneResetRoom and seatingMeasure seating distance from the main seat to the screen wallControl light with blackout curtainsSee: Best Blackout Curtains →Plan seating so the main seat is centredSee: Best Home Theater Seating →Note outlets and cable routesScreenSize the screen from your seating distance, not the other way roundChoose TV or projector based on room lightSee: Best Projectors →Mount at eye level for the seated viewerSee: Best TV Wall Mounts →SoundPick a soundbar or a receiver and speaker systemSee: Best Soundbars →Place the center speaker close to screen levelSee: Best Center Channel Speakers →Try the subwoofer in a few spots before settlingSee: Best Subwoofers →Treat first reflection points if the room echoesSee: Best Acoustic Panels →Connect and calibrateUse certified high-speed HDMI cablesSee: Best HDMI Cables →Protect gear with a surge protectorSee: Best Surge Protectors →Run the receiver's room calibrationSet picture mode to Filmmaker, Cinema or Movie, not Vivid