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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Things To Consider When Buying A Home Theater Sound System

By Dave Heebs

Home theaters are all the rage nowadays. Everyone seems to want the experience of being at the movies in the comfort of their own home. In order to get that experience, you need to make sure the most important aspect, the sound system, is done correctly.

Before you install a sound system in your home theater, you must first consider the room that it will be going in. The size, shape of the room along with the furniture arrangement will all play a part into how the sound system is setup. By placing the center speaker in the best position in the room, you will ensure the maximum pleasure for your guests.

You will need to consider a few things when you are buying a sound system for your home theater.

Establish Your Budget

Since you will be spending money, you will need to consider how much money you have to spend. Sound systems can be quite expensive if you buy the best quality. However, if price is a concern you can shoot for a sound system that is not the very best but is in the middle range. Most likely you will not notice the difference.

Do Your Homework

You should not buy the first sound system you see. You will need to research the available sound systems by going online and gathering as much information as possible. Online searches will bring up customer and expert reviews as well as specifications, prices and online sales deals. Google search is your friend where this is concerned.

Get The Right System

All that research is for naught if you do not buy something, so pick the best system that fits your price range and purchase it online. Once it arrives at your house, the next step is to install it properly.

Make Sure Its Installed Properly

The most important aspect of setting up a sound system is placing the speakers in the correct place. Professional installers can be ralied upon to setup your speakers and your system in the best way possible. However, you can do this yourself.

Keep The Wires Hidden

When installing the system you can go with wireless speakers. However, most systems are wired and their wires need to be hidden from your guests. Wires should be either run under carpets or through walls to hide them. Its not just for aesthetic reasons you need to hide them. It is a safety issue as well. You do not want people tripping over the wires and hurting themselves our damaging the components in their fall.

Speaker Placement

The home theater speaker system should have at least five speakers to properly setup surround sound. Three speakers should be set up in front of the guests with two speakers behind them on either side. Make sure the center speaker is located on top of or underneath the television. A good sound system, that is set up properly, will greatly enhance your movie and television watching experience. When properly set up, the home theater system can make you feel like youre at the movies. Except for the fact that there is no spilled soda on the floor. - 18423

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