A/V equipment
: Choosing the best A/V equipment, from DVD players, big screen HDTV, LCD TV, Plasma TV, video projector, DLP TV and wireless speakers are an integral part of your Home Theater Design. There's no greater feeling than getting the perfect item with the most features at the lowest price. You should find out what Home Theater system features are more important and how to avoid those that you will not need.
Home Theater room design ideas: Your screen size should not be too large or small. It should fit the proper proportions of your home theater. For the best results, set the right viewing distances, figure out the room acoustics, surround sound placement, room lighting, and how to optimize your overall design concept. Every room is different so you might have to tweak your layout until everything looks and sounds right.
Big screen HDTV, DLP TV, LCD TV or Plasma TV: There have been recent advances in Home Theater big screen HDTV. A big screen HDTV is not mandatory to create a home theater experience. You should research other possibilities such as regular TV, Rear Projection TV, Video Projector or a new High Definition TV (HDTV). Figure out what screen proportion is best for you. Just get a tape measure and approximate how big of a screen you need cut a cardboard template and place it where your home theater will go. You should know exactly how big you need it. Price is another big factor. Can you afford the bigger Plasma TV maybe you can only afford a bigger regular TV. You decide what's more important HD clarity or size .
Rear Projection TV's: Rear projection TV's come in 3 types; CRT, LCD TV and DLP TV. If you decide on a rear projection TV you need to research all three possibilities. How do they work, which one costs less, which is more reliable, if one breaks how easy is it to repair, what kind of accessories do you need to run it optimally. Research CRT TV, LCD TV, DLP TV and see what info you get then go ask a salesman and compare notes. You might even find a good deal online for one.
Front Projection TV's: When front projection TV's first came out the reliability and picture quality were mediocre at best. Big Screen Video projectors have advanced and got smaller, the picture got brighter and sharper. These updated video projectors might be suitable for your Home Theater Design. Consider all the possibilities and weigh which features are most important to you.
Surround Sound: There are many different multi-channl surround sound formats for your Home Theater including Dolby Pro-Logic™, DTS Surround Sound™, Dolby Surround Pro-Logic™, Dolby Digital EX™, THX Surround EX™ and DTS Extended Surround™ otherwise known as DTS-ES™. These variations are produced according to the receiver you purchase. Each receiver has a different number of channels. 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 are some examples of the number of channels you can get. Generally the lower the number of channels the lower the price.
Speakers: The enormous selection of surround sound home theater speakers on the market today can make your decision difficult. There's tweeters, mid-range, woofers, powered sub woofers, wired and wireless speakers. Get speakers that are most compatible with your receiver. You can get them as a kit but if you want to customise your set up you'll have to do a little more research. Where you place those speakers are also essential to optimal listening pleasure. If you have a professional built in hard wired system you better make sure the placement is right before you ask your tech to start cutting holes in your walls. Best bet is to use it out of the box and adjust the positioning as you go along. Aesthetics and sound quality will determine your speaker placement.
Home Theater Seating: There are many different types of home theater seating available to todays consumer. You have choices from different styles, materials, colors, sizes and designs. Recliners to sofas, cloth to leather, the whole spectrum of colors, oversized to simple, classic to modern. Seating can really improve your Home Theater experience. Budget can most likely be a determining factor when choosing the right seating.
Remote Controls for your Home Theater: The multiple remote control household has become an ordinary situation in homes of today. Everypiece of hardware nowadays comes with a remote control leading to a pile of unused clutter on your coffe table. Getting a remote control that handles all of your equipment can be a smart way to manage your Home Theater and all of it's components.
Your dedicated home theater design: It is important to optimize your Home Theater components to achieve the best results. Meaning the best sound, viewing, and useability. There are certain variables to consider which are the size and proportions of your room, the best size for your TV or screen, the viewing distance, acoustics, distance of the speakers and lighting. The actual equipments capabilities and handicaps. Lastly the materials you use on the floor, walls and ceiling. Different materials give off different acoustic characteristics.
Home Theater Decor: You might have your own interior designer to configure a nice themed space to enhance your Home Theater experience. You might be a do it yourselfer and decide to tackle the rooms design on your own. An obvious design idea is to re-create a movie theater with the full wall curtains, snack bar and popcorn maker. Another idea might be to capture the spirit of your favorite sports theme. Certain products like these can help you achieve the sports theme your after. See the other ideas below.
Shop Around and Find the Best Prices: You can save money and aggravation if you shop online. It is the best resource for researching Home Theater Equipment and for finding the best deals. Your in a non pressured environment and you don't feel forced to make a decision. Arm yourself with as much info as you can first then start weighing the differences. Buying a Home Theater can be a big investment so you want to get the best value for your dollar.