2025 CE Pro Home Entertainment Deep Dive Survey

1. How many dedicated home theaters/private cinemas (both projector and flat panel-based) did your company sell and install in the past 12 months? 

• 0
• 1 to 2
• 3 to 5
• 6 to 10
• 11 to 15
• 16 to 20
• 21 to 30
• 31+

2. How many multipurpose-room home theaters did your company sell and install in the past 12 months?  *This question is required.

• 0
• 1 to 2
• 3 to 5
• 6 to 10
• 11 to 15
• 16 to 20
• 21 to 30
• 31+

3. Do you anticipate installing a MicroLED/Videowall-based DEDICATED home theater this year?

• Absolutely. I am going to push clients to higher-price MicroLED options
• I will install it, but only if the application arises
• Maybe, but MicroLED will not be my first option and I will try to convince clients to use traditional displays or projectors
• I won't install MicroLED in a dedicated theater room

4. What is the average number of surround-sound loudspeakers you installed in your home theaters last year (including subwoofer and soundbars if applicable)? 

• 1 soundbar only
• 3 (L/C/R) speakers
• 4 to 5 speakers
• 6 to 8 speakers
• 9 to 12 speakers
• 13+ speakers

5. What percentage of your home theater installations (both dedicated private cinemas and multipurpose rooms) last year included the following types of equipment:?

Space Cell	0% -- None of them	1% to 10%	11% to 20%	21% to 30%	31% to 50%	51% to 75%	76% to 99%	100% -- All of them
4K TVs/Displays	4K TVs/Displays: 0% -- None of them	4K TVs/Displays: 1% to 10%	4K TVs/Displays: 11% to 20%	4K TVs/Displays: 21% to 30%	4K TVs/Displays: 31% to 50%	4K TVs/Displays: 51% to 75%	4K TVs/Displays: 76% to 99%	4K TVs/Displays: 100% -- All of them
Projectors	Projectors: 0% -- None of them	Projectors: 1% to 10%	Projectors: 11% to 20%	Projectors: 21% to 30%	Projectors: 31% to 50%	Projectors: 51% to 75%	Projectors: 76% to 99%	Projectors: 100% -- All of them
Media Server	Media Server: 0% -- None of them	Media Server: 1% to 10%	Media Server: 11% to 20%	Media Server: 21% to 30%	Media Server: 31% to 50%	Media Server: 51% to 75%	Media Server: 76% to 99%	Media Server: 100% -- All of them
Freestanding Speakers	Freestanding Speakers: 0% -- None of them	Freestanding Speakers: 1% to 10%	Freestanding Speakers: 11% to 20%	Freestanding Speakers: 21% to 30%	Freestanding Speakers: 31% to 50%	Freestanding Speakers: 51% to 75%	Freestanding Speakers: 76% to 99%	Freestanding Speakers: 100% -- All of them
Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 0% -- None of them	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 1% to 10%	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 11% to 20%	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 21% to 30%	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 31% to 50%	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 51% to 75%	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 76% to 99%	Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) Speakers: 100% -- All of them
Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 0% -- None of them	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 1% to 10%	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 11% to 20%	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 21% to 30%	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 31% to 50%	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 51% to 75%	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 76% to 99%	Hidden/Small Aperture Speakers: 100% -- All of them
Blu-ray Player	Blu-ray Player: 0% -- None of them	Blu-ray Player: 1% to 10%	Blu-ray Player: 11% to 20%	Blu-ray Player: 21% to 30%	Blu-ray Player: 31% to 50%	Blu-ray Player: 51% to 75%	Blu-ray Player: 76% to 99%	Blu-ray Player: 100% -- All of them
Home Theater Preamp/Processor	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 0% -- None of them	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 1% to 10%	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 11% to 20%	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 21% to 30%	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 31% to 50%	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 51% to 75%	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 76% to 99%	Home Theater Preamp/Processor: 100% -- All of them
AVR	AVR: 0% -- None of them	AVR: 1% to 10%	AVR: 11% to 20%	AVR: 21% to 30%	AVR: 31% to 50%	AVR: 51% to 75%	AVR: 76% to 99%	AVR: 100% -- All of them
Home Theater Seating	Home Theater Seating: 0% -- None of them	Home Theater Seating: 1% to 10%	Home Theater Seating: 11% to 20%	Home Theater Seating: 21% to 30%	Home Theater Seating: 31% to 50%	Home Theater Seating: 51% to 75%	Home Theater Seating: 76% to 99%	Home Theater Seating: 100% -- All of them
Acoustical Treatments	Acoustical Treatments: 0% -- None of them	Acoustical Treatments: 1% to 10%	Acoustical Treatments: 11% to 20%	Acoustical Treatments: 21% to 30%	Acoustical Treatments: 31% to 50%	Acoustical Treatments: 51% to 75%	Acoustical Treatments: 76% to 99%	Acoustical Treatments: 100% -- All of them
Starfield Ceilings	Starfield Ceilings: 0% -- None of them	Starfield Ceilings: 1% to 10%	Starfield Ceilings: 11% to 20%	Starfield Ceilings: 21% to 30%	Starfield Ceilings: 31% to 50%	Starfield Ceilings: 51% to 75%	Starfield Ceilings: 76% to 99%	Starfield Ceilings: 100% -- All of them
Lighting Control	Lighting Control: 0% -- None of them	Lighting Control: 1% to 10%	Lighting Control: 11% to 20%	Lighting Control: 21% to 30%	Lighting Control: 31% to 50%	Lighting Control: 51% to 75%	Lighting Control: 76% to 99%	Lighting Control: 100% -- All of them
Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 0% -- None of them	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 1% to 10%	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 11% to 20%	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 21% to 30%	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 31% to 50%	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 51% to 75%	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 76% to 99%	Handheld Remotel/Touchpanel: 100% -- All of them
Soundbar	Soundbar: 0% -- None of them	Soundbar: 1% to 10%	Soundbar: 11% to 20%	Soundbar: 21% to 30%	Soundbar: 31% to 50%	Soundbar: 51% to 75%	Soundbar: 76% to 99%	Soundbar: 100% -- All of them
Subwoofer	Subwoofer: 0% -- None of them	Subwoofer: 1% to 10%	Subwoofer: 11% to 20%	Subwoofer: 21% to 30%	Subwoofer: 31% to 50%	Subwoofer: 51% to 75%	Subwoofer: 76% to 99%	Subwoofer: 100% -- All of them
Motorized Screen	Motorized Screen: 0% -- None of them	Motorized Screen: 1% to 10%	Motorized Screen: 11% to 20%	Motorized Screen: 21% to 30%	Motorized Screen: 31% to 50%	Motorized Screen: 51% to 75%	Motorized Screen: 76% to 99%	Motorized Screen: 100% -- All of them
Motorized Mount	Motorized Mount: 0% -- None of them	Motorized Mount: 1% to 10%	Motorized Mount: 11% to 20%	Motorized Mount: 21% to 30%	Motorized Mount: 31% to 50%	Motorized Mount: 51% to 75%	Motorized Mount: 76% to 99%	Motorized Mount: 100% -- All of them
Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro)	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 0% -- None of them	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 1% to 10%	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 11% to 20%	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 21% to 30%	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 31% to 50%	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 51% to 75%	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 76% to 99%	Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS, Auro): 100% -- All of them
Amplifier	Amplifier: 0% -- None of them	Amplifier: 1% to 10%	Amplifier: 11% to 20%	Amplifier: 21% to 30%	Amplifier: 31% to 50%	Amplifier: 51% to 75%	Amplifier: 76% to 99%	Amplifier: 100% -- All of them
MicroLED/ Videowall	MicroLED/ Videowall: 0% -- None of them	MicroLED/ Videowall: 1% to 10%	MicroLED/ Videowall: 11% to 20%	MicroLED/ Videowall: 21% to 30%	MicroLED/ Videowall: 31% to 50%	MicroLED/ Videowall: 51% to 75%	MicroLED/ Videowall: 76% to 99%	MicroLED/ Videowall: 100% -- All of them

6. What percentage of your home theater installations over the past 12 months were in the following areas of the home? 

Space Cell	0% -- None of them	1% to 10%	11% to 20%	21% to 30%	31% to 50%	51% to 75%	76% to 99%	100% -- All of them
Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement)	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 0% -- None of them	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 1% to 10%	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 11% to 20%	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 21% to 30%	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 31% to 50%	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 51% to 75%	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 76% to 99%	Dedicated Room/Private Cinema (non-basement): 100% -- All of them
Multipurpose Room/Great Room	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 0% -- None of them	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 1% to 10%	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 11% to 20%	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 21% to 30%	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 31% to 50%	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 51% to 75%	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 76% to 99%	Multipurpose Room/Great Room: 100% -- All of them
Basement	Basement: 0% -- None of them	Basement: 1% to 10%	Basement: 11% to 20%	Basement: 21% to 30%	Basement: 31% to 50%	Basement: 51% to 75%	Basement: 76% to 99%	Basement: 100% -- All of them
Master Bedroom	Master Bedroom: 0% -- None of them	Master Bedroom: 1% to 10%	Master Bedroom: 11% to 20%	Master Bedroom: 21% to 30%	Master Bedroom: 31% to 50%	Master Bedroom: 51% to 75%	Master Bedroom: 76% to 99%	Master Bedroom: 100% -- All of them
Outdoor	Outdoor: 0% -- None of them	Outdoor: 1% to 10%	Outdoor: 11% to 20%	Outdoor: 21% to 30%	Outdoor: 31% to 50%	Outdoor: 51% to 75%	Outdoor: 76% to 99%	Outdoor: 100% -- All of them
Other Bedroom	Other Bedroom: 0% -- None of them	Other Bedroom: 1% to 10%	Other Bedroom: 11% to 20%	Other Bedroom: 21% to 30%	Other Bedroom: 31% to 50%	Other Bedroom: 51% to 75%	Other Bedroom: 76% to 99%	Other Bedroom: 100% -- All of them

7. For your dedicated private cinema installations over the past 12 months, what was the average number of seats? 

• 3 or fewer
• 4 to 6
• 7 to 10
• 11 or more

8. What percentage of your home theater installations were part of a whole-house multiroom AV system as an individual zone?

• 0% -- They were all standalone zones
• 1% to 10%
• 11% to 25%
• 26% to 50%
• 51% to 75%
• 76% to 99%
• 100% -- They were all tied into a whole-house multiroom AV system

9. What was your average end-user price point for a dedicated private cinema home theater installation last year? 

• Less than $5,000
• $5,001 to $10,000
• $10,001 to $25,000
• $25,001 to $50,000
• $50,001 to $75,000
• $75,001 to $100,000
• $100,001 to $150,000
• $150,001 to $200,000
• $200,001 to $300,000
• $300,001 to $500,000
• $500,001+

10. What was your average end-user price point for a multipurpose room home theater installation last year? 

• Less than $5,000
• $5,001 to $10,000
• $10,001 to $25,000
• $25,001 to $50,000
• $50,001 to $75,000
• $75,001 to $100,000
• $100,001 to $150,000
• $150,001 to $200,000
• $200,001+

11. How do you anticipate your home theater installation business to be over the next 12 months? 

• Down by more than 10%
• Down 6% to 10%
• Down 1% to 5%
• Flat
• Up 1% to 5%
• Up 6% to 10%
• Up 11% to 15%
• Up 16% to 25%
• Up 26% to 50%
• Up 50%+