 HOW TO COMPARE HOME THEATER SYSTEMSThe home theater changed the way home entertainment works. With a good budget, your home entertainment can rival that of a cinema. However, there are hundreds of home theater brands, and thousands of variations in sound and video delivery. Thus many people looking to buy a home theater system are confused on the model and configuration to pick. For examp,e what is best 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1? Which speakers go well with what video player? What equipment is best for video gaming? These are questions that come up when you compare home theater systems. Here are a few tips on how to go about the comparison.
RECEIVER CHANNELSA home theater’s receiver is the box that gets the connections from cable, Bluray, gaming consoles and other devices. The more channels a receiver has, the richer the sound experience. A 2.1 channel receiver is able to support 2 speakers and a subwoofer. A 5.1 channel receiver has 5 speakers (2 front speakers, a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer). Some models have 7, 9, and even 11 channels. RECEIVER AND SPEAKER SIZEThis is an important consideration as the right size delivers quality sound while leaving adequate space in your living room. The soundbar design has speakers in one holding container that can be placed in front of the TV for better sound delivery. If you have space, you can go for stand-up tallboy speakers or designs that can hang from the ceiling. SPEAKER POWERSpeaker power is directly related to sound quality. The more power a speaker has, the higher it can produce more volume without distortion. Speakers for domestic use are usually rated 8 ohms at 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. CONNECTIONSThe HDMI connection is standard in home theater receivers, carrying both sound and video in the same cable. If you plan on using older machines like old CD players, you should look for more connection ports including RCA, DVI, and phono inputs. NETWORKINGToday’s home theater receiver connects to different gadgets including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, laptops, and mobile phone. For example, you can play games on your mobile while using the TV. Wireless connections eliminate the need for cabling and better placement of different gadgets. Networking options include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Bluetooth gadgets are able to connect directly with each other, while a Wi-Fi connection needs an enabling device. CONVENIENCE ADD-ONSWhile add-ons can make a significant difference in price without a significant difference in performance, consider them when you compare home theater systems. Is there an app to ease controls? Is the control panel touch responsive? If you have the budget, go for quality and convenience.
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 DO YOU NEED HELP SETTING UP YOUR HOME THEATER SYSTEM?You have purchased a new home theater system, complete with 11 speaker surround but which cable goes to what port? Indeed, setting up a home theater system the wrong way can have a big impact on sound and video. And there is much that can go wrong when setting up. There is also the TV to be mounted, different devices to the network and sound equalization to do. This is where you need Cinema Systems installers. We can do home theater installation services so that you enjoy the full sound and video experience that is offered by your home theater.
HOME THEATER SELECTIONDo terms like NTSC/PAL, RCA, HDMI or Blu-ray mean anything to you? If not, you probably need help selecting a home theater system. This is the first step in getting it right. There are considerations to be made in the budget you can afford, the space of your living room, and the devices you need to connect to the home theater system. You also need to look at how you will be using the home theater. Do you watch movies more, or need a music system to match your classical music collection? We can provide an expert who can help you make sense of it all so that you get the right fit. HOME THEATER INSTALLATIONYou have to get the audio and video connections right. The placement of the speakers can also make a significant change in the sound you get from the system. We assess your living room, or media room for acoustics, and set the speakers for optimal sound delivery in the whole room. If you need to access content in other devices, for example, your playlist on the mobile, we can set it up too. This is by synchronizing Bluetooth and wifi networks between these devices and your home theater system’s receiver. TV SETUPThis is probably the most complicated step in setting up the home theater system. The reason? It is because your TV is receiving different signal in different formats. This is more so if there are other devices connected to the TV in addition to the home theater’s receiver. We can set up your TV for 3D viewing if it supports the format. There is also cable and satellite signal input setup if they have to be done separately. If you are buying the whole system including the TV, we can assist with the TV mounting so that your TV is placed for optimal viewing from different angles in the room. At Cinema Systems home theater installers, we have the technical know-how and experience to get the most out of your home theater system. So call us if you need help setting up your home theater system. |
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