Let’s create a more cinematic experience at home for the holidays and beyond

While we’ve already talked about creating a home cinematic experience using IMAX Enhanced devices, we also thought it would be a great idea to broaden your horizons. Instead of just focusing on a couple of home theater solutions, albeit exceptional, it makes more sense to introduce options to a broader scope of entertainment connoisseurs. Since IMAX-certified devices span the whole gamut of home theater and entertainment gear, the options are nearly limitless. We’re talking about the best TVs, speakers, projectors, soundbars, and more.

Just to give you a quick backstory: IMAX Enhanced certified devices allow you to bring the truly cinematic IMAX experience into your home. Every device meets strict certification standards in performance criteria, such as picture modes, resolution, color accuracy, brightness, contrast, and sonic fidelity. In other words, this is the best of the best home theater equipment out there.

As for the certification, it’s been defined by a team comprised of IMAX, DTS, and leading Hollywood technical experts. If it’s IMAX certified it’s going to bring you the most immersive entertainment you’ve ever heard, seen, or experienced, bar none. IMAX Enhanced content is also available on some of the world’s biggest streaming services, like Disney+, Sony Pictures Core, and beyond.

Now that you’re more informed, let’s explore the home theater gear you need for a more cinematic experience at home:

The Top IMAX Enhanced Certified Products

Best TV: TCL 75-inch Q Class 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart Google TV

TCL

Like the other cinematic devices on our list, this TCL is IMAX Enhanced certified, supports DTS: X and DTS Virtual:X, and has some incredible technology packed behind the gorgeous panel. HDR Ultra, Motion Rate 480, a 120Hz refresh rate with 144Hz variable refresh rate, and a stunning 4K ultra-HD picture with Quantum Dot Technology (QLED). Get your cinematic experiences up and running right now.

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Best Runner-Up TV: Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini ULED 4K Google Smart TV

Hisense

We love the Hisense U8K here at Digital Trends. Our reviewer praised it for its excellent brightness, vivid colors, good backlight controls, excellent contrast, and exceptional gaming performance. But here’s why you’re going to love it for cinematic experiences this holiday season. It’s IMAX Enhanced allowing you to unleash the power of true IMAX cinema in the comfort of your home. You don’t have to set up any crazy equipment to make it happen either. Grab this beautiful TV and a comparable sound system — like the ones on our list — and you’re good to go.

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Another IMAX Enhanced TV: Sony BRAVIA 9 65-inch Class Mini LED QLED 4K HDR Smart Google TV

Sony

Sony needs no introduction, certainly not for the BRAVIA line, and certainly not for this TV. It’s IMAX Enhanced certified, but the real allure here is it includes the “world’s first” in-built beam tweeter. You’ll hear sound from the TV, without extra speakers, just like you do at the cinema. Okay, I’m in.

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Best Surround: Sony HT-A9M2 Speakers

Sony

Nothing beats watching Top Gun with the sounds of jets flying all around you. Except maybe watching John Wick and the pulse-pounding music and action the same way. If you really want to test your audio, check out Master and Commander, those cannon blasts are unreal. I digress. This Sony HT-A9M2 Speakers set offers cinema-style surround sound with 360-degree spatial sound mapping. It also supports DTS:X, and — you guessed it — IMAX Enhanced.

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Best Soundbar: LG SC9S Soundbar

LG

Soundbars make things really easy. You essentially just place them, connect them, and go. This LG setup is no exception, with triple up-firing channels and DTS:X immersive audio. Nine speakers total power 3D spatial sound when it matters most. Plus, it’s IMAX Enhanced certified.

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Best Receiver: Denon AVR-X3800 AVR

Denon

Frankly, you can’t have a true cinematic experience without the right audio. This year, you can spring for something like this Denon 9.4-Channel receiver – it’s next-level stuff. It can handle 8K Ultra HD audio, has nine channels of amplification with 105 watts per channel, and supports up to four independent subwoofers. Imagine surround subs? You also get 3D audio via DTS:X and it’s IMAX Enhanced certified. Even better, with HEOS built-in you can wireless stream and share online music between rooms, too. You’re getting both a cinematic and a fine-tuned audio experience here.

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Best Runner-Up AVR: Marantz CINEMA 40 A/V Receiver

Marantz

This reference-level AV receiver was crafted in Shirakawa Japan — you know it sounds great and looks just as amazing, then. It features 9.4 channels, 125 watts per channel, with HEOS built-in. Moreover, it offers 8K quality audio, DTS:X, and is IMAX Enhanced certified. There are a total of 7 HDMI inputs with eARC, so plenty of connectivity. Talk about a cinematic experience for audio. Just pair it with some great speakers and a sub or two and you’re golden.

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Best Projector: XGIMI HORIZON S Max

XGIMI

The XGIMI HORIZON S Max supports IMAX Enhanced in a big way. You get DTS:X immersive audio, HDR10, Dual Light 2.0, and it has an SGS Certification. The built-in flexible stand makes it super easy to set up anywhere, especially in a home theater room. Projector features include autofocus, uninterrupted auto keystone correction, intelligent obstacle avoidance, intelligent screen alignment, ultra-wide screen mode (21:9), wall color adaption tech, and intelligent eye protection. If you’re a numbers person, it’s rated at 3100 ISO lumens brightness, with a contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1 and a 110% BT.2020 wide color gamut. Basically, the XGIMI HORIZON S Max is going to deliver an incredible visual experience at screen sizes worthy of a proper theater.

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Best Runner-Up Projector: XGIMI Aura 2

XGIMI

Transform any room into a cinema with the Aura 2, an IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Vision-certified short-throw projector. It’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s bold, and it will help you savor every cinematic experience at home. If you get dressed up and make some popcorn, it will feel just like going to a local theater. Yes, please.

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