To be honest, it's not just the wife. It's also a matter of worthwhile effort. I intend to have a theater in my home when it makes sense - in other words, when I can afford to do it right and make it a permanent feature of the home (including all wiring, acoustic treatments, decor and perhaps even some equipment). Otherwise, it'll just be some junk I'll have to take down when it's time to sell the house.

Moreover, my wife and I have the same friends, so I'd prefer to be able to invite them all over for a movie instead of just the guys who don't care about a "messy room." I know, I know, HT is about enjoying the movie, but I'm also very practical and I have to satisfy that side of myself as well.

Besides, in my area, a dedicated HT done right, and frugally produced (i.e., lots of sweat equity) can add double it's cost to a home's value. Always WAF in that!