So, you have decided to install a home theatre at your home, perhaps, you have already bought one. Before installing the home theatre, here are a few tips that you should keep in mind.
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Outlet
It is always preferred to put an outlet behind the television. It can be beneficial reasons, it will be safer and keep you and your device protected, plus, you would not have to put the electrical wires within the wall.
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Lighting
When it comes to enhancing the home theatre experience, a darker room is always preferred. The darker the room, the better the picture will be. When you use direct light onto the projector it can cause the picture to appear washed out. Thus, during screening, it is always recommended to use drapes to darken the room. Using drapes to darken the room will give you a more enhanced and better viewing experience.
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Breathing room
You should be aware that electronics, when in use, produce heat. If the heat production is too much, they will get too hot, which can lead to potential mishaps. This is why it is necessary to give the electronics some breathing space between one another. It is always advised to never lock them up in a unventilated cabinet.
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Remote
When you are using the remote, you do not want to have to fumble through different buttons and settings. Also, you may happen to stock too many remotes for different devices. In this case, getting you a universal remote would be the best investment. Universal remotes can control the TV, DVD player and cable box all through 1 remote.
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Virus
The quality of the cable is very important. It is one of the factors that determine the quality of pictures and sound. A better quality cable will warrantee you better quality picture and sound. If you are playing at high volumes, it is always a good idea to invest in good audio wiring, it will provide less distortion. Also, thicker cable wires will mean less interference from electrical wires in the walls.
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Speakers
You will find many options when you are choosing a speaker system. The number of speakers that you will need will be determined by the size of the room. For the home theatre, a good quality speaker is a must for the enhanced experience. It is important to get the right speakers that will be able to handle the depth of the base or the lower frequencies of movies.
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Receivers
The receiver up converts the video from all components attached to the TV. You would not need to switch the set and the receiver to match the picture with sound. You can just simply switch the receiver and it will act as a Switcher.
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Easy viewing
You should place the TV and the speaker where the view is easy and best. If you place The TV in a corner, it will become difficult to balance the speakers. Thus, when it comes to speaker placement, try to be creative with the sound design. You can use anything from wall and floor speakers to get optimal sound.