So, you have decided that this is the year you are splurging on a custom home theater. Not just a space with a big screen and big sound, but a home theater. A dedicated place to enjoy cinematic masterpieces, but also not above bingeing on a Netflix series, watching a big football game, or even hosting an epic video game. 

It takes some effort to plan, design, and build a home theater. If you need a sink in the garage where there is no water or drain, chances are you will hire a plumber, a professional that knows what they’re doing and will ensure the garage sink will not result in a house flood. Likewise, if you’re looking to build an elaborate home theater that will delight you and not leave your eyes seared and your ears ringing, chances are you will also hire a professional home theater company in Johns Creek, GA, to get it right. 

So how do you choose the right home theater company? That’s what we’re here to tell you!

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As an integrator of a wide array of home technology, including security, lighting control, whole-home automation, and audio-video systems, GHT Group has invested heavily in acquiring the skills, infrastructure, and industry brands to deliver the best solutions across all these areas. And in the past, we’ve told you about what to look for in a smart home company or a home theater installer because we think we've differentiated ourselves from the pack to bring you the best possible customer experience. 

While we’ve always worked with lighting both inside and outside the house, we have put a special emphasis on this growth area in the past few years, as LED lighting and more powerful control systems have become an important part of home technology upgrades. We think all our experience in home technology makes us the ideal partner for all your lighting needs, indoors or out. It might be a little self-serving (it is our blog after all), but we’d like to tell you some of the things you should look for in an outdoor lighting company for your Marietta, GA project. Ultimately, it’s your choice, and we hope you choose GHT Group when you’re ready to move forward!

Let’s face it, anyone can have some level of home automation and smart control these days. Hundreds of smart devices are available at the click of an Amazon Buy button, at Home Depot, or Best Buy. You can be your own integrator, programmer, and head debugger and install a surprisingly extensive smart home system yourself. 

Perhaps you're not interested in integrating your own system or trying to figure out why your outside lights didn't turn on at sunset. If you’re a busy professional, your time away from work is likely far more valuable than debugging your smart home devices. We're not going to tell you hiring a professional for your smart home installation will be less expensive – when is it ever? But we can tell you what you will get with a professionally installed smart home system like Control4, and how a Control4 installer like GHT Group, Atlanta's leading home technology integrator, can ensure you don't spend your free time as your home's IT person. Keep reading for more. 

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Have you had a Control4 smart home system for a while? Congratulations, you’re likely enjoying the ease it brings to daily life in your Milton, GA home. The other great thing about your smart home investment is that it keeps improving. Since 2004, Control4 has been on a never-ending quest to make your home smarter and easier to manage.

You may be completely happy with what your smart home does today, but there are some new wrinkles and features that could make your experience that much better. And they’re all available with a call to GHT Group, Atlanta’s leading Control4 installer. Keep reading below to learn about three new features you might just have to have!

In the technology world, some companies succeed wildly for some time only to fade away when confronted with changes and new competitors. Others manage to survive great shifts in their industry. Remember DEC in minicomputers? How about Packard and Studebaker automobiles? These once great companies faded, were absorbed into others, or disappeared. 

Some companies manage to transcend technological and industry change and continue to thrive. McIntosh Audio is one such brand. By continuing to focus on delivering a high-end audio experience, they manage to continue succeeding with products that offer old-fashioned analog performance with new-fangled digital technology essential for today’s audio. Today’s McIntosh continues to make built-like-a-tank amplifiers for which it is renowned, along with newer lifestyle products and automotive audio systems for luxury brands. As a proud McIntosh dealer in Atlanta, GHT Group is pleased to display McIntosh products in our 20,000 square foot Marietta showroom. 

So, what’s new in Mcintosh audio? Keep reading to find out about three new products you may want on your holiday wish list!

If you’ve followed us on these pages, you know we love Klipsch Heritage speakers. The reasons are straightforward. Unlike many others, Klipsch Heritage speakers continue to be handcrafted in Hope, Arkansas, the birthplace of Klipsch. From their unique use of horns and horn-loaded designs to the elegant styling that evokes classic mid-century design that's so much in vogue, Klipsch Heritage is at once modern in sound quality and retro in quality and panache.

Over the last few years, Klipsch has been on a roll with the Heritage line, updating the popular Heresy, Forte, and Cornwall speakers. In the past year, they have introduced the new innovative Fives, and at CES just weeks ago, they introduced a new Jubilee flagship speaker. We're excited to tell you about both of these here!

Keep reading below to learn more about the latest additions to the Klipsch Heritage line and see how the Heritage line can bring the ultimate in audio performance to your Cumming, GA home.

Are you looking to retrofit LED lighting into your Buckhead, GA, home? Perhaps the first thing you thought about was contacting an electrical contractor. While many types of lighting might require an electrician, many others don't. Much of today's LED lighting is low-voltage, so you may not need an electrician to install it. Also, lighting control systems function on low voltage and wireless technologies and don’t require the services of an electrician, just like you don’t need one for low-voltage wiring for speakers and security systems. 

So, what lighting installations need minimal or no help from electrical contractors? Let’s look at some below.

Some people might start reading here and ask, "Why do I need a lighting designer at all?" And you might not. You might have a great eye for decor and style and would never dream of hiring an interior designer, either. There are design trades where a professional brings tremendous expertise and experience to the table, yet they are optional to get the job done. In other words, you can do your own interior and lighting design, but you should know what you're doing if you want to be happy with the results. 

So back to our original question: do you need to hire a lighting designer for your Atlanta, GA, home? We will somewhat cagily answer, it depends. Ultimately you can decide, but here is our take.

Few things say luxury quite like custom window treatments. People may not prioritize them when building their dream homes, but they're often that final touch to elevate their interior design through beautiful, handcrafted fabrics. If installed properly and optimized with smart technology, though, they become more than a stylistic flourish. 

Not only do they primarily manage the natural light in your home, but they protect your privacy and even reduce your monthly energy costs. To better showcase their impact in your home in Marietta or the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, we’ve homed in on four areas where motorized shades add real value. Have a look to see which custom window treatments make the most sense in each and the impact they have on your everyday lifestyle. 

Nothing beats a projector if you want a supersized screen in your home theater. And when it comes to home theater projectors, it's hard to beat Sony. Sony was the first to introduce a 4K projector in 2011 when 4K flat panel TVs were not prevalent. Since then, they’ve improved and expanded the line, with a model to fit just about any home theater, from small and cozy to colossal. 

With all the models in the Sony 4K projector line, it may be hard to choose. To better understand the differences in the Sony range, we've selected three new laser-based models that give you a good understanding of the most important features. When you're ready to build or upgrade the home theater in your home, be sure to reach out to us, metro Atlanta's home cinema experts, for over 30 years. Keep reading below!

Outdoor lighting is an excellent solution to add safety, entertainment value, and curbside appeal to your home in Sandy Springs, GA. And if you’re interested in dressing up your home’s exteriors and landscape, you’ve probably seen several options for DIY lighting systems in stores. 

It’s worth pointing out that off-the-shelf systems have various flaws and limitations compared to professional-grade solutions sold by an outdoor lighting company. Professional-grade products from a brand like Coastal Source are designed and built to last longer and perform better than mass-produced systems in stores. While purchasing a professional solution and installation is more costly upfront, it’s a better investment in the long term. Keep reading to learn why.  

Motorized shading is a feature that can add luxury, convenience, efficiency, and security to your home. Choosing the right motorized shading company can become critical to maximizing all these benefits. This decision becomes even more crucial when you live in a high-end suburb like Alpharetta, one of the most sophisticated suburbs in the Atlanta area. This blog will guide you through the key considerations when selecting a motorized shading company, focusing on the benefits automation specialists offer over traditional window treatment providers. Keep reading!

The audio receiver is the do-it-all hub for many home audio setups. It is the anchor in most multi-channel home audio-video installations, deftly managing video switching, decoding all audio formats, amplification, room correction, and more.  

Yet the receiver is sometimes not entirely appreciated by some audio enthusiasts. While the receiver is a convenient one-box solution, some think only separate components will deliver the sound quality that will satisfy them. 

Anthem begs to differ with that notion. Anthem is part of Paradigm, the Canadian speaker company that is well-regarded in audio circles for delivering excellent sound quality at prices that won’t break the bank. Anthem also makes separate processors and amplifiers, so they know how to make high-quality components that prioritize sound quality. 

The majority of today's receivers from mass-market brands tend to load up on features at the expense of quality. Today's receivers feature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, built-in audio apps, multiple surround modes, web and app-based control, and many more features that are all convenient – but they do not necessarily improve sound quality. 

Anthem receivers eschew “feature bloat” for delivering what a receiver should first and foremost: excellent sound from any source. That doesn’t mean that their receivers are missing key features; they focus on the ones that matter and building the best quality product for the price point. 

So if you’re an audio enthusiast looking for a new receiver for your media room, home theater, or listening room in your Atlanta or Florida home, read on to see why Anthem should be on your list. 

Window shades are an essential part of your Buckhead-area home’s functionality and design. They help regulate temperature, protect against UV rays, reduce glare on TVs, and prevent the outside world from looking into your house when you want private time.

Manual shades can be a hassle to operate, and if they’re not lowered at the right time, they don’t offer any protection. Those problems are eliminated with motorized shades, which operate automatically depending on the settings you program into your home control system.

Read on to discover how motorized and manual shades compare in three different areas: ease of use, customization, and convenience.

You’re putting stress on your network every time you add a new smart device to your home. Smart TVs, lights, thermostats, security components, computers and video game consoles are all using your network in different ways, and now there are even smart appliances, such as refrigerators, that add another strand to this ever-growing web.

With more and more new technologies requiring an Internet connection to operate, you need to have a network that can handle all of these devices without sacrificing performance or security. Ensure your home in the Marietta area has a reliable connection with network installation services from the experts at Georgia Home Theater. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of a professional network installation for your Metro Atlanta home below.