Home Theater Audio
Although the image from your screen is obviously the most important component, a good audio set-up will make sure that you get the ultimate big screen experience in your home theater. You really can't settle for just an average sound system if you want the complete home theater package. Bear in mind that if you are placing the system in a large room which is not enclosed, then a surround sound system may not actually be that effective.
The receiver in your home theater is a crucial part that does many jobs -powering our speakers, tuning the AM and FM radio stations, switches back and forth between the audio and video sources, and provides the decoding for movie enjoyment, along with TV and music in surround sound.
Do not even think of using the built-in speakers of your rear television set as a center channel replacement. The center speaker is the key speaker and the best location for it is either on top of the television itself, in the center, or just below it. The key issue regarding sound is usually related to speaker positioning.
Having a dedicated room allows you to position seating and speakers in the optimum position and you can seriously consider a projector and screen without it looking as out of place as it might in your living room. If you are at all serious about creating an effective home theater experience, then you should be strongly considering a room set aside for that purpose only.
Buying audio equipment can be daunting if you don't know your way around. In consumer electronics everything is measured by specs, but when shopping for audio equipment, it's also a good idea to go listen before buying.
Several companies make speaker installation as painless as possible by providing the speaker wires in the box already, and a very clear wiring diagram that should be able to be used successfully by even the most technically challenged among us.
It is always a good idea however to budget for expert help. Professional installation of your entire system including your sound choices and front projector etc. if you choose one(ceiling mount with all cables neatly installed) can cost less than $1,000. However, most professionals do more than hide wires. Professional installation can also include professional integration. It is a very wise investment saving you lots of headaches in the long run.
System integration is an important, albeit, expensive service where all your systems are unified into a single control system. It might be as simple as all individual components being operated through one remote control or, for more elaborate systems, dedicated hardware that distributes high-quality audio (and even video) to multiple rooms around your home.
Most multimedia projectors come with a small integrated speaker for the sound; more expensive projectors have security features such as locking cables, etc.
To optimize home theater acoustics, you need to optimize the speaker and sound equipment positions in your room to improve your system's performance.
As was stated above, try not to cut corners on the sound aspect of your home theater, it really can make a huge difference to the overall experience.
The receiver in your home theater is a crucial part that does many jobs -powering our speakers, tuning the AM and FM radio stations, switches back and forth between the audio and video sources, and provides the decoding for movie enjoyment, along with TV and music in surround sound.
Do not even think of using the built-in speakers of your rear television set as a center channel replacement. The center speaker is the key speaker and the best location for it is either on top of the television itself, in the center, or just below it. The key issue regarding sound is usually related to speaker positioning.
Having a dedicated room allows you to position seating and speakers in the optimum position and you can seriously consider a projector and screen without it looking as out of place as it might in your living room. If you are at all serious about creating an effective home theater experience, then you should be strongly considering a room set aside for that purpose only.
Buying audio equipment can be daunting if you don't know your way around. In consumer electronics everything is measured by specs, but when shopping for audio equipment, it's also a good idea to go listen before buying.
Several companies make speaker installation as painless as possible by providing the speaker wires in the box already, and a very clear wiring diagram that should be able to be used successfully by even the most technically challenged among us.
It is always a good idea however to budget for expert help. Professional installation of your entire system including your sound choices and front projector etc. if you choose one(ceiling mount with all cables neatly installed) can cost less than $1,000. However, most professionals do more than hide wires. Professional installation can also include professional integration. It is a very wise investment saving you lots of headaches in the long run.
System integration is an important, albeit, expensive service where all your systems are unified into a single control system. It might be as simple as all individual components being operated through one remote control or, for more elaborate systems, dedicated hardware that distributes high-quality audio (and even video) to multiple rooms around your home.
Most multimedia projectors come with a small integrated speaker for the sound; more expensive projectors have security features such as locking cables, etc.
To optimize home theater acoustics, you need to optimize the speaker and sound equipment positions in your room to improve your system's performance.
As was stated above, try not to cut corners on the sound aspect of your home theater, it really can make a huge difference to the overall experience.
