5 Key Surround Sound Tips for Home Theater
Most of us have either seen or own home theater systems with surround sound by this point. Do you, as a home theater owner, know if your surround sound system is configured to make the most of your setup?
The cinema experience is visceral because it surrounds us with sensory overload in the form of sound in addition to a huge screen that draws us into the fictional world of film. We are practically surrounded by audio in movies, which puts us squarely in the middle of the action. This is why watching a movie is such a complete experience.
You don’t have to confine that experience to a theater, though. In order to create your very own home theater in any area with any amount of space, you can also bring this experience with you by using your entertainment center and surround sound system.
Here are five ideas to make the Most of Your Home Theater
- It’s critical to constantly bear in mind that the bass is an essential component of the sound spectrum. The company Electronic House advises “not treating your subwoofer like a misbehaving 4-year-old and putting it in the corner.” We are sometimes tempted to conceal the subwoofer to reduce the impact of the deep bass or simply because that is how it has always been done. The hub of your home’s audio system doesn’t need to be hidden.
- Set the Center Speaker in Place Simple: Higher Center speakers go in the center. We concur with Realtor.com’s recommendation to position your center channel speaker above your television horizontally. If at all feasible, place it above the screen so that you can get the impression that the conversation is coming from the screen itself rather than from an ambient source elsewhere in the room. A stand, rubber feet for angling or a wall mount are all excellent ways to accomplish this. Keep the center channel as close to the television’s bottom as possible if there is no other way to accomplish it.
- Remember…Size Is Important
No matter what anyone tells you, size does important. DIY Network claims that for most individuals with a “medium-size living room or den, 12″ to 15″ tall bookshelf speakers make a lot of sense.” You should most likely choose a speaker that is this size.
- Larger space = larger system
Although the 5.1 system is excellent, it might not be the ideal fit for the space where your home entertainment center is currently located. Sometimes all we truly need is a newer version of the technology or speakers you’re already utilizing. If your room is larger or if you’re upgrading your existing home theater, a 7.1 or 9.1 system could be your best option.
- Evaluation Is Crucial
One more tip for getting the best sound output from your home theater surround sound system: make sure the speaker system’s output levels are calibrated appropriately. By highlighting the smaller, more nuanced moments inside the larger, more explosive passages of your favorite action or horror movies, this one simple step may significantly improve the sound quality of your overall home entertainment experience. Many modern systems have automated calibration functions that will work just fine for non-techies!
