A home theater is all about the big picture and is generally set
up in a "5.1" format. This number simply refers to the number of
speakers your system is capable of handling. Most people usually set up a
home theater room in their home that is dedicated to providing the
highest quality movie viewing, TV watching and music listening
experiences for the family. Traditionally, good home theater rooms
feature more than one row of theater style seating, a 100-inch or larger
viewing area and a surround sound system.
Another definition of a
home theater is a dedicated space for watching movies that is comprised
of a large screen television (LCD or PLASMA flat panels or front screen
projection), combined with a multi-channel, surround-sound system, and
is the combination of two types of media, video and audio.
The Home Theater Speakers
Home
theater speakers should be placed at the listener's height which can be
done by using speaker stands and don't hide them on a bookshelf.
Speaker brackets and shelves should be fastened to a least one stud or
joist. In-wall or ceiling speakers require cutting a hole in the wall or
ceiling between the framing members and are secured with an integral
mounting bracket. And speakers hung on the wall with wires going
everywhere is very unattractive.
The Front Projector
Front-projection
systems are most appropriate for rooms that are dedicated theater
setups and can be darkened even during the day. Front projection offers
the most flawless picture. The projection unit is mounted on the ceiling
across the room from the screen which makes the picture crystal clear.
Home Theater Floors
Floors
can be soundproofed in many different ways depending on what the
finished floor is going to be installed. If you are planning on having
carpet and pad for the finished floor in your theater, then a soundproof
floor underlay would be in order. Floors should not be bare, so you
might have to pick out carpeting.
A home theater is a fun,
relaxing place for families to spend time together as well as to
entertain. The decor of the room should be about comfort and subtly
allowing you to enjoy favorite movies or programs in the welcoming
retreat of your own home. It's generally considered to be a designated
room for viewing movies, although the room can be used for gaming,
watching sports, or TV as well.
