What is the difference between Home Theater and a Media Room?

In the strictest sense, a Home Theater is a dedicated room with a large screen (usually front projection) television, a Dolby Digital and/or DTS audio system with subwoofers, THX certified equipment for audio and formal seating for viewing. A media room is a family room with a home theater system integrated with the television. Media rooms can come in all sizes and forms. Home Theater and Media Room terms are usually used interchangably by the press. ... more