Widescreen plasma TVs are currently the home theatre thing but LCD (liquid crystal display) technology is the next big thing. Even though they are a little more expensive than plasmas, LCD televisions give a sharper image. However the downside is that the largest one currently available is only 40-inch (101cm). Shortly though, many manufacturers will be introducing a larger one. LCD TVs work as a result of the charging of a liquid which is sandwiched between two layers of film underneath the glass screen, and that action lights up millions of pixels.

Plasma televisions work on plasma gas. A charge goes through the television which fires up this plasma gas, thus lighting up the pixels. The advantages of plasma televisions is that you can obtain them in larger sizes up to 63 inches (152cm) and soon you will be able to buy an 80-inch (203cm) model which will bring an extraordinary dimension to viewing at home.

Most of the larger-style televisions, both plasma and LCD, now come in widescreen which is the only way to go really, if you are serious. If you watch a lot of DVDs it is a must as directors usually shoot movies in widescreen format and this adds to the home theater experience.

The room can also dictate the style of television you buy believe it or not! For example it is recommended that you buy a plasma or LCD TV if you have a room with lots of windows. If you are building a dedicated home theatre, then a projector mounted in the ceiling will be awesome. Think of all the friends who will come around and be in awe of your new theater! It is worth it all just to see the joy on their faces as they walk in and see the end results of all your hard work constructing an LCD TV system you are proud of.