Home theatre cost in India depends on the room and scope, not just the speaker package. Compare quotations using the same model numbers, finished treatment area, seat count and installation deliverables. A complete-room budget and an equipment-only price are different.
01Build a quote in separate categories
List display and screen, speakers and subwoofers, AVR and amplification, source devices, cables, mounting, acoustic work, interiors, electrical work, seating, transport and installation. Mark each item included, excluded or provisional.
02Treat unit rates as planning inputs
For an illustrative 12 × 16 ft floor, 192 sq ft of carpet at ₹130, ₹180 or ₹250 per sq ft gives ₹24,960, ₹34,560 or ₹48,000 before measurement adjustments and applicable extras. These are current CRM planning rates checked 26 October 2026, not a binding installed-price offer.
Acoustic treatment is normally measured on the specified treated surfaces, not assumed equal to floor area. Product changes, site conditions, taxes, transport and labour can materially change the final total.
03How to compare two proposals
Ask for model numbers, quantities, warranty terms, cable specifications, assembly details and a written handover scope. Compare the same screen material and receiver channel requirements.
Keep a separate allowance for civil/electrical changes and future upgrades. Confirm current availability and the final written quotation before ordering.