Home Theater Systems: 3 Important Components

If you have decided to design and install a home theater experience in your home, you should know that it can be as simple or complex as you would like it to be because of the assortment of customization options at your fingertips. Before you get started and get carried away with special featured and over-the-top amenities, though, you need to be familiar with the most basic—and most important—components of a home theater system. By focusing on these features first, you will be ensuring that you will have an optimized listening and viewing experience each time.

Display Screen

You can't have a home theater if you don't have the right display screen. You should opt for a large, high-definition screen that has the ability to display every single detail of the film you're watching regardless of whether it is your favorite weekly television show, a classic black-and-white romance, or the latest released action movie. In order to select the right size screen, you need to consider the room's dimensions. A professional can help ensure that you get the best type of screen and support mounts based on your viewing pleasure.

Speakers, Amplifiers, and Subwoofers

One thing that elevates a basic, living room entertainment system to a true home theater system is clear, balanced sound. To get this you need surround sound speakers strategically placed around the room that will supplement the main stereo speakers, creating a much richer sound. However, you also need amplifiers installed to power those surround sound speakers further enhancing the sound. Then, of course, a subwoofer is a must if you are looking for the recreation of the body-shaking bass that you experience at a real theater. If you aren't sure which speakers you need for your space, speak to a professional who can assist you on the best decibels per square foot for your space.

Receiver

If you want to make sure that all of your components work with one another, then you must have a receiver. Otherwise, there is no way for your display screen, video, and speakers to work together as there will be connection between them all. The receiver brings the entire system together and allows adjustments to speaker balance and audio equalization. In addition, most modern models come equipped with amplifiers, allowing you to save money if there is minimal speaker power or you want to complement your current amp setup with more volume.

For more information, contact a home theater system service or place like Evolution Audio Video in your area.