Top 5 Most Amazing Outdoor Home Theaters

Photo Credit (Including Following Photos): GeekAbout.com. Home theaters are becoming more and more popular and affordable - especially if you can do-it-yourself. But, did you know that home theaters aren't limited to the inside of your house anymore? Some uber-cool (and somewhat wealthy) people have remodeled their backyards into their own outdoor home theater. These backyard cinemas make for a great venue in which to enjoy a movie or watch the football under the stars. The most luxurious outdoor home theaters are nostalgic reminders of the drive-in theaters of old. These amazing home theaters are the best of the best, and they are innovative solutions for the movie-buffs out there who want to enjoy nature to its fullest by bringing their home entertainment space from the inside, to the outside. Reality check - If you're like most people then all you can only afford is a cheap plasma in a cabana! However, if you are not like me and you have a pile of cash, here's what you can do:

The Dive-In Theater: Maui, Hawaii

Outdoor Home TheatersThe upscale Hawaiian-style outdoor theater system at this 14,000-square-foot Maui hideaway is certainly its main attraction. The maker of this customized set-up, Engineered Environments, had to take into consideration the high amount of rainfall, humidity, and windy conditions, which Maui is known for, when they designed this outdoor home theater. The 20ft screen is mounted to an automated lift system beneath a teak bench located poolside. When not in use, the TV screen is hidden in a concrete vault where humidity and rainfall cannot effect it. The pool area is also littered with strategically placed outdoor speakers, which provide a nice 7.1 surround sound effect. There's even an installed weather station which records wind speeds to make sure that it's safe for the TV to be used, without it being damaged. Can you imagine how cool it'd be floating in the pool or lounging poolside watching the game or a movie?

Outdoor Poolside Cinema: Florida

Outdoor Home TheatersThis awesome outdoor home theater was designed and installed by Crown Audio in Orlando, Florida. The screen itself is 300-inches diagonally, and it is set on a motorized track to raise or lower it accordingly. The entire system uses 8 large speakers concealed as rocks, placed in strategic locations around the pool, and a full rack of amps to power them. The whole neighborhood will know when you're watching a movie at this place!

The Drive-In At Home: Hollywood Hills, California

Outdoor Home TheatersLiving in the Hollywood Hills is already the epitome of luxury, but when you add a full-size movie theater to the backyard of your residence you're taking luxury to the next level. This 5,800-square-foot glass home was designed by Hagy Belzberg, and it features this enormous outdoor movie-screen mounted on the side-wall of the guest house. This beautiful backyard home theater is easily one of the best of its kind.

Clubhouse Reversible Screen: North Carolina

Outdoor Home TheatersThis outdoor home theater at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove golf community in North Carolina uses a reversible screen which can be viewed while you're working on your putting skills, or while you relax in the comfortable back porch. This cool home theater innovation ensures that you don't miss one moment of the big game. This outdoor/indoor home theater consists of a 11 ft. by 7 ft. HDTV with reversible display, indoor surround sound, and outdoor weatherproof speakers for surround sound.

Double Plasma Set-Up: Reno, Nevada

Outdoor Home TheatersThis awesome $4.2 million home in Reno, Nevada features mountain views and 2 home theaters one inside and one outside. The outdoor home theater is built for comfort, and it features 2 large-screen plasmas built into the brick wall. Full surround sound and a full outdoor kitchen makes this outdoor theater one that will surely get a lot of use. There's also a built-in gas fireplace for those chilly winter nights in Reno. And check out openaircinema.us for inspiration and affordable outdoor cinema systems! Read full article at: http://www.geekabout.com/2008-02-26-500/10-most-amazing-outdoor-home-theaters.html#comment-8260.

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