Home Theaters and Electronic Houses

A colorful tour of sound-proofed, silver-screened retreats fit for movie stars, Starship commanders, and sultans. Visit amazing home theaters and high-tech homes, where room-by-room sensors and touch-pad controls put lighting, sound, temperature, and security at your command. Watch screens descend or ascend from unexpected hiding places, projectors appear, and windows disappear in James-Bond like mechanical transitions. And enjoy flat-screen and plasma entertainments in the most unexpected of places -- shower stalls, pool rooms, home sports bars, and more, tucked into basements, spare bedrooms, playrooms, garages, and even attics. Includes equipment lists for many of the projects, an essay on the art of wiring complicated entertainment and whole-house projects, and another essay offering advice on choosing a professional to help you transform your home.