Practical 2025 guide to choosing a home theater: involve the family, prioritize 4K/HDR video then sound (soundbar vs. multi-speaker systems), consider room acoustics, and shop smart for demos and installation.
Digital cable delivers compressed TV over cable networks to set-top boxes or apps, enabling more channels, on-demand content, DVR and modern video/audio formats - and it now competes with streaming services.
A modern home theater package centers on 4K HDR displays, immersive Dolby Atmos/DTS:X audio, and smart connectivity. Choose between full speaker systems or soundbars based on room size and budget; prioritize display and sound quality and use calibration tools for best results.