Every month we investigate gadgets that could make life a little simpler, or in this month’s Inspect-a-Gadget, technology that could transform your home into your home cinema.

WARING PRO PROFESSIONAL POPCORN MAKER (above)

Popping out an impressive 12 cups of corn in two-and-a-half minutes, make sure you have a big enough bucket to pass among your family and friends.

taobao.com

RMB 3,150

LUTRON DIVA

Instead of banging the lights off, increase your guests’ anticipation and install a light dimmer for a more personal IMAXesque experience.

taobao.com

RMB 320

AURA BASS SHAKER

Imagine physically feeling the scare when the villain sneaks up to their prey. Put the bass shaker on your preferred chair, sit back, and relax (or not) as the vibration syncs to the action on screen.

taobao.com

RMB 398

BENQ WD1070 FULL HD 3D HOME PROJECTOR

Crystal clear doesn’t come close to describing the clarity this projector offers. With perfect 1080p definition plus exciting 3D capabilities, it’ll make movies feel larger than life.

amazon.cn

RMB 6,380

NOSTALGIA ELECTRICS FROZEN BEVERAGE MAKER

Reconcile that brain freeze with a few shots of alcohol with the help of this affordable, Slushee-friendly machine.

taobao.com

RMB 722

HT-S9400THX 7.1-CHANNEL THX CERTIFIED HOME THEATER SYSTEM

These monsters produce sounds so realistic you’ll be fooled into thinking those fiery explosions are happening right inside your living room.

onkyo.tmall.com

RMB 14,800

 

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Photos: Courtesy of the brands