Your Personal Cinema.

Transform any room into a professional-grade home cinema. Dolby Atmos 3D surround, 4K laser projection, acoustic treatment, and seamless Control4 automation — so every film becomes an event you never want to leave.

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The Problem

A Large Screen and a Soundbar Is Not a Home Theater.

You have a beautiful home. But the guest room TV with a shelf soundbar isn't delivering the cinematic experience you actually want — the one where sound wraps around you, picture fills your vision, and one button press sets the perfect scene. Real home cinema requires real engineering: acoustics, projection, calibration, and integration. Consumer gear off a shelf will never get you there.

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Our Solution

Designed from the Room Out.

Three pillars that turn an ordinary space into the most impressive room in your home.

4K laser home theater projection
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Picture That Demands Attention

Cinema-quality 4K and 8K laser projection on screens up to 200 inches. Ultra-short-throw displays for tighter spaces. HDR calibration so every frame looks exactly as the director intended — precise, vivid, and breathtaking at any ambient light level.

4K / 8K Laser Projection • HDR Calibration
Dolby Atmos surround sound installation
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Sound That Surrounds You

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X height channels place audio in three-dimensional space — helicopters fly overhead, rain falls all around you. We design multi-channel speaker layouts from 5.1 up to 11.2.4, calibrate every seat, and ensure the whole room is the sweet spot.

Dolby Atmos • DTS:X • 11.2.4 Surround
Control4 home theater automation
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One Touch. The Perfect Scene.

As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we integrate your theater into your whole-home system. Press "Watch Movie" — lights dim to your preset level, shades lower, the projector warms up, surround sound switches to movie mode, and your selected content begins. Every time, effortlessly.

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Full-Service Cinema

Every Detail Engineered.

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4K & 8K Projection & Display

Big Screen, True Cinema Scale

We specify and install premium projection systems with proper screen sizing, throw calculations, and HDR calibration. Whether you want a 130-inch projection screen or an ultra-short-throw laser display for a tighter space, we engineer your picture to fill your vision — not just your wall.

  • Cinema-grade 4K and 8K laser projectors with 10,000+ hour lamp life
  • Ultra-short-throw displays for rooms with limited throw distance
  • Professional screen sizing and gain calculations for your exact room
  • Full HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG calibration for every seating position
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4K laser home theater projection
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Dolby Atmos & Surround Sound

Immersive Audio In Every Seat

Immersive surround sound installation including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and multi-channel audio. We design speaker layouts, run cabling, and calibrate systems so every seat is the sweet spot — from intimate 5.1 configurations to full 7.2.4 and beyond for dedicated theaters.

  • Dolby Atmos ceiling and in-ceiling height channels for true 3D audio
  • DTS:X and Auro-3D support for maximum format compatibility
  • Professional acoustic measurement and calibration with Audyssey MultEQ XT32
  • Custom speaker placement designed around your seating layout, not defaults
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Dolby Atmos surround sound
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Acoustic Treatment & Room Design

Acoustics First, Technology Second

Proper acoustics separate a loud room from a real home cinema. We provide acoustic treatment design — absorption panels, diffusers, bass trapping — and room design consultation so your theater sounds as good as it looks. No echo. No flutter. No bass boom. Just clean, enveloping sound.

  • Room mode analysis and bass trap placement for controlled low frequencies
  • Broadband absorption panels tuned to your room's specific dimensions
  • Diffusion panels that create a natural soundstage without deadening the room
  • HVAC noise isolation recommendations to eliminate background noise
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Home theater acoustic treatment
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Control4 Theater Automation

One Tap. Complete Cinema.

As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we integrate your home theater with the whole-home automation system. Start the movie, dim the lights, and lower the shades with a single tap or voice command. Custom scenes for movies, gaming, sports, and family nights — each perfectly configured and instantly accessible.

  • One-touch Control4 "Watch Movie" scenes from any remote, app, or voice
  • Automated lighting scenes with Lutron dimmers and motorized blackout shades
  • HVAC integration — cool the room before movie time automatically
  • Full integration with the rest of your smart home ecosystem
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Control4 home theater control
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Motorized Shades & Theater Lighting

Light Control Makes the Picture

Lutron-powered motorized blackout shades and precision dimmable lighting scenes complete your theater experience. Blackout for movies, dimmed for gaming, ambient for intermissions — all automated, all integrated, and all controllable from the same remote that operates your entire home.

  • Lutron motorized blackout shades with up to 100% light rejection
  • Bias lighting behind the screen calibrated to reduce eye strain
  • Aisle and step lighting scenes for safety without killing the atmosphere
  • Automated pre-show and post-show lighting scenes for the full experience
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Why MK Technology

500+ Theaters Built. Zero Shortcuts.

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Cinema-First Design Philosophy

We design your theater around acoustics and optics first — room geometry, sightlines, speaker placement, and screen size — then layer technology in. Most integrators work backwards from a spec sheet. We start with the experience you want and engineer to deliver it.

Room-First Engineering
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Acoustic Science, Not Guesswork

We measure your room, model its acoustic behavior, and specify treatment that addresses real problems — not decorative foam that does nothing. Every theater we build is measured with calibrated equipment and tuned until every seat delivers the intended experience.

Measured & Calibrated
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Control4 Gold Dealer, In-House

As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we design and program the automation ourselves — no third-party programmers, no communication gaps. Your theater scenes are built by the same team who specified your speakers and calibrated your projector. One team. Total accountability.

Control4 Gold Dealer
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500+ Theaters Across South Carolina

With over 500 home theaters installed and 15 years serving the Lowcountry, we've built cinemas in every configuration — from media rooms to reference-grade dedicated theaters. That depth of experience means faster decisions, fewer surprises, and better outcomes for you.

500+ Installations
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Our home theater is genuinely better than the commercial cinema twenty minutes away. The Dolby Atmos is breathtaking. Every time someone visits, they can't believe it exists in a home.

Michael & Lauren Carrington Homeowners — DeBordieu Colony, SC
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MKT turned our unfinished basement into the best room in the house. The acoustic panels, the laser projector, the Atmos system — it's everything we wanted. The whole family uses it every single day.

David & Sarah Whitfield Homeowners — Pawleys Island, SC
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The acoustic treatment made an immediate, obvious difference. We'd had speakers in that room for years. After MKT treated the walls and calibrated everything properly, it sounded like a completely different — much better — room.

Robert & Christine Ellison Homeowners — Murrells Inlet, SC
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The Control4 integration is seamless. One button dims the lights, drops the screen, starts the film. My kids figured it out in thirty seconds. The whole family couldn't be happier with this system.

James & Patricia Holloway Homeowners — Georgetown, SC
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I was skeptical a home system could compete with a real cinema. I was completely wrong. The picture quality and especially the Atmos sound are on another level. MKT delivered everything they promised and then some.

Margaret & Charles Fontaine Homeowners — Pawleys Island, SC
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a custom home theater cost?
Home theater costs vary significantly based on room size, equipment tier, acoustic treatment scope, and automation integration. A well-executed media room with quality AV typically starts around $25,000–$40,000. Mid-range dedicated theaters with Dolby Atmos and proper acoustics generally run $50,000–$100,000. Reference-grade dedicated cinemas with premium projection, full acoustic construction, and Control4 integration start at $100,000 and up. During your free consultation, we discuss your goals, room, and budget honestly so you can make an informed decision.
What is Dolby Atmos and do I need it in my home theater?
Dolby Atmos is a revolutionary surround sound technology that adds height channels for three-dimensional audio — sounds come from above you, creating immersive experiences where a helicopter flies overhead or rain falls all around you. For dedicated home theaters where budget allows, Atmos provides stunning immersion. You need ceiling-mounted or upward-firing speakers in addition to the traditional surround array. However, excellent theater experiences are possible with traditional 5.1 or 7.1 configurations. We design systems to match your space, budget, and what matters most to you.
Projector vs. large-screen TV — which is better for a home theater?
For dedicated theaters, projection is almost always the better choice for screen sizes above 100 inches. Modern 4K laser projectors deliver stunning brightness, long lamp life, and true cinema scale. For rooms that can't be fully darkened or spaces under 100 inches, a premium OLED or QLED display may be preferable — they're brighter and perform better in ambient light. We assess your room, ambient light conditions, and seating distance to recommend the right display technology for your specific situation rather than defaulting to one approach.
How important is acoustic treatment for a home theater?
Acoustic treatment is arguably more important than speaker choice. Untreated rooms with parallel walls create standing waves, flutter echo, and bass buildup that makes even excellent speakers sound mediocre. Proper treatment — absorption, diffusion, and bass trapping — eliminates these issues and allows your speakers to perform as designed. We use calibrated measurement tools to analyze your specific room and specify targeted treatment that addresses real problems. The improvement between an untreated and properly treated room is immediately audible to everyone who hears it.
Can I convert an existing room into a home theater?
Absolutely — most of our projects are room conversions rather than new construction. Basements, bonus rooms, dedicated media rooms, and living spaces all convert well to home theater use. We assess ceiling height (essential for in-ceiling speaker placement and projection screens), room dimensions, existing HVAC, electrical capacity, and ambient light control potential. We work with your contractor or interior designer to integrate acoustic treatment, equipment racks, seating platforms, and control elements into the space seamlessly.
What size room do I need for a dedicated home theater?
The minimum practical size for a dedicated home theater is around 12'×15' (180 sq ft) for a small, intimate setup. More comfortable single-row seating requires roughly 14'×18' to 16'×20'. Two-row tiered seating typically needs 16'×22' or larger. Ceiling height matters significantly — 9 feet is minimum, 10 feet is comfortable, and 12+ feet opens up more speaker and screen options. That said, we've built excellent theaters in tight spaces using clever design — contact us and we'll assess your specific room dimensions against your goals.
How does Control4 integrate with my home theater?
As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we design your home theater as a seamless part of your whole-home automation system. Control4 creates intelligent activity-based automation: pressing "Watch Movie" turns on the projector, switches the receiver to the right input, dims lights to your preset, lowers motorized shades, sets the thermostat for comfort, and starts your selected content — all from one button press. The same app and remote that controls your lights, locks, and security also controls your entire cinema experience, giving you true whole-home integration.
How long does a home theater installation take?
Installation timelines depend on project scope. A media room retrofit with existing infrastructure typically takes 3–5 days. A fully dedicated theater with acoustic construction, custom framing, and complete Control4 integration generally takes 2–4 weeks. Projects that involve coordination with contractors for acoustic wall construction, dedicated electrical circuits, or HVAC modifications may run longer. We provide detailed project timelines during proposal so you know exactly what to expect before we begin.
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Schedule a free theater design consultation. We'll visit your space, understand your vision, and design a cinema that moves you every time the lights go down.

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