About this preset

The The Reference is a 7.2.4 home theater preset with 16 components totaling about $12,947. Each component below is paired for compatibility — speakers, AVR, sources, and infrastructure are validated together for impedance, HDMI bandwidth, power draw, and channel layout. Open the builder below to swap parts, save your own copy, or compare retailer prices.

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DisplayWhat you watch on

OLED, Mini LED, QLED

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Projector

Laser, LED, UST — go big

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+ScreenBias Lighting

AudioHow it sounds

Soundbar

All-in-one, simple setup

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AVR / Receiver

Powers and routes all your speakers

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+Speaker (L/R)Speaker (Center)SubwooferSpeaker (Surround)Speaker (Height/Atmos)AmplifierSub DSP ProcessorSpeaker Package

SourcesWhat you watch and listen to

Streaming Device

Apple TV, Roku, Shield

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Game Console

PS5, Xbox, Switch

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Disc Player

4K Blu-ray, Ultra HD

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+HTPC / NASTurntableMusic Streamer

CablesConnects it all together

AccessoriesFinishing touches

+Power ConditioningUniversal Remote

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