While the mantlepiece of a home theatre may well be the screen, the true driving force is the sound system. Any true sports or film fan will tell you that a good view means nothing if you cannot hear every last crunch, crash, or whisper. By selecting the best audio devices and properly tuning them to your space you can easily and affordably make an immediately notable difference.
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Selecting the best sound option for your space may seem intimidating but, with incredible products like Sonos, TruAudio, and Stealth Acoustics, we can help you find both the sound and look that can take your entertainment to the next level. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider while you prepare to get the most out of your system.
How big is your space and what kind of system will work best to fill it? In wall options can provide the most power while taking up less physical space and therefore can seem less intrusive. You can take this even further with “invisible” options, providing a seamless look that have a big sound without interrupting your interior decoration choices. Shelved or freestanding units, on the other hand, can show off your taste in an entirely different way and may provide you with a more versatile or mobile system. It is important to take a look at the size of your room. A large room will require a bigger subwoofer with more power, especially if you really want to feel the place rumble in an all-encompassing film watching experience. Conversely, a smaller room can likely do with a little less power and a more tightly controlled array.
It may come as no surprise that music and film don’t have the exact same needs, but this is an easily overlooked consideration when selecting the best suited speaker set-up for private and corporate spaces. While most films released in the past two decades have a huge dynamic range with multichannel soundtracks, music is generally limited to two channels and relatively dynamically compressed. A solid stereo set-up may suit you well if you will be listening to more music than watching movies, and when done right, can still provide you with an enhanced audio experience when that movie night does roll around. On the other hand, a well tuned center channel is a must have for film aficionados who want to really sit in the center of the scene and hear every last syllable. So consider what it is you are, or will be, using your space for.
Finally, while films are still most commonly released in 5.1 surround sound, it seems that 7.1 may well be turning into the standard of the future. Though a smaller room is often best suited to a 5.1 set-up, if your space is deep enough and you plan on making use of it for years to come, it may benefit you to invest in a 7.1 surround capable system. This allows for more evenly spread sound and better rear spacial imaging.
Whatever your needs, we’re ready to help you find the best solution for your home theater’s sound. When you’re ready to see the best options available, contact us and we’ll get you experiencing the sound of your dreams in no time.