Top Audio Video Installation Trends in 2025

Taking Home Entertainment to the Next Level

As an innovative audio-video installation and design company serving Dayton, OH, we’ve watched the possibilities in home entertainment advance at an exponential rate over the last 15 years. 

The problem, of course, is keeping up with it. That’s where an AV specialist comes in. 

It’s our job to know all the immense possibilities that exist, get to know our clients' lifestyles and dreams, and then create systems that elevate their everyday lives in remarkable ways. 

To that end, we’re sharing some of the trendsetters taking the world by storm. 

SEE ALSO: Transform Your Home Entertainment with a Video Distribution System

Ultra-High-Definition Visuals

Video displays are one of the fastest-moving entertainment technologies today. From OLED to QLED and Neo QLED, one needs a degree, or at least a few good books, to keep up with the constant changes. 

Today’s trends are high resolutions, large screen sizes, and enhanced AI processing. 4K is giving way to 8K. The once dominant 65-inch screen is becoming 75 inches and larger. AI technology is delivering astonishing experiences with breathtaking visuals and optimized picture and sound quality that immerses you in the moment. 

Video walls are also on the rise, becoming the centerpiece for many luxury home theaters. With the latest MicroLED technology, these displays deliver the most lifelike images available. 

So, which visual display is best for you? That depends on the space it's going in, how you’ll use it, the amount of ambient light that fills a room, and your expectations. 

Brilliant Images in Smaller Packages

Another trend for smaller spaces that still want brilliant images is the use of ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors. Unlike projectors that require a bit of space between them and the screen, today’s cutting-edge UST projectors can display images up to 120 inches from less than a foot away. Add an ambient light-rejecting screen, and you have the perfect setup for smaller media rooms or homeowners who want to keep their spaces pristine and their AV out of sight. 

From Movies to Music: 3D Surround Sound

Dolby Atmos reinvented home entertainment some years ago, and it continues to revolutionize how we experience sound. What started with cinematic applications has now edged its way into the music industry. 

As an object-based audio format, individual sounds are treated as separate objects that can be placed and moved anywhere within a virtual 3D sphere. This enables creative control and an audio experience so real you can feel it. 

Bucking the Trend

While we dedicated this blog to the latest technology unfolding on the market, we also know that the latest creations don’t always translate to the best AV experiences for all our clients. Some are dedicated to an optimized two-channel stereo system with high-fidelity floorstanding tower speakers. 

Others want pure simplicity, which can be found in architectural speakers and AV equipment tucked away into dedicated AV closets. Called whole-home audio, the pure reproduction of music streams through their home in stunning clarity from an unseen source. 

Managing Your Home Entertainment

No matter your preferences, one of the trends that’s hard to beat is managing all your devices from one user-friendly interface. Preprogrammed scenes change the lighting, climate, screen settings, and sound for various activities. From one touchscreen, you can select the source, the space, and enjoy. 

To learn more about the immense possibilities in today’s home entertainment or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Beacon today.