Unlike before when home theaters are somehow exclusive to the Hollywood crowd, the dropping prices of equipment and furniture has made it a lot easier and affordable for families to set up a theater in their own homes. Unlike what most may think, setting up a home theater doesn't require a lot of remodeling or expenses.

Home theater seats have replaced the conventional sofas and chairs or the traditional movie theater seats. Berkline theater seats have surpassed the comfort and style that traditional seats have to offer. Although, Berkline recliners also give the best amount of comfort you may want, nothing beats having real home theater seats when watching a two-hour long movie. But what exactly should we look for in a home theater seat? There are actually a lot of factors to consider before you go out and buy one.

First thing to consider is the number of people who would be watching. If you plan on having visitors come over then the number of seats should accommodate more than just you and your family. Most recliners are for one person only so if you're looking for something where you could sit with another person then you may want to go with reclining loveseats or sofas instead.

After determining the number of seats, you should consider whether the space in your room can hold that number. If you plan on seating more people than usual, you might want to consider setting the home theater in a different room aside from your living room. Most people actually go with this option. A cramped room filled with home theater seats will not provide a good environment for a home theater. Going along with space issues, if you're going with many home theater seats then it would be a good idea to purchase ones that do not take up too much space.

Third is comfort and convenience. When looking for home theater seats, remember that you will be sitting for a few hours and most probably without a break in between (unless you want to ruin the momentum by pausing the movie). With that said, you should also consider having space for things like food and beverages. Give the seat a try first before purchasing and see if you can adjust it to your liking. That way, you won't be complaining about an aching back after the movie.

Fourth would be the design. Although some may think it's simply minor, it may actually be a distraction for some people especially if your Berkline furniture doesn't match the d'cor. The fabric and color you should choose for the home theater seats also matter so make sure it matches the environment well.

The durability of the Berkline theater seats should also be considered. Depending on how much time you will usually spend using the seats, you should check whether the furniture can withstand everyday use. The type of fabric also matters. Leather is tough but can be a pain to clean for some people. Microfiber is easier to clean and relatively tough but you may have to purchase some special cleaning materials for it. Regular fabric is easy to clean but is not as tough as leather or microfiber. Stains can prove to be an issue as well but spotted designs can hide stains very well. Warranty should also be considered in this regard.