In an era where people are seemingly driven by the need for entertainment - the Netflix age, if you will - home cinema installations have experienced a meteoric rise, surpassed only by people’s preference of watching sci-fi space movies in the comfort of their homes.
When it comes to a swanky home cinema - one that inspires awe and envy in equal parts - a surround sound system plays a very important role. After all, can you imagine anything worse than watching a Blu-ray movie and having to strain your ears to hear what’s being said on-screen?
Whether you’re contemplating adding or upgrading your sound systems, here are a few things you need to know about home cinema installations of this nature.
Go pro and get experts to recommend the best sound systems
The first step in getting the surround sound system of your dreams is knowing what kind of system to get. What most people don’t realise is that while technology certainly plays a part, that’s not all there is to it.
You can’t just get the best tech and expect to enjoy the home cinema experience you have in mind - you need to evaluate the acoustics of your TV room, the measurements of this room and other elements that contribute to a true, cinema-like feel.
At Living Home Tech, getting your sound system right is a mission we take more seriously than anything you’ve seen James Bond do on-screen. We believe in what we call the science of sound - we recommend the size and number of speakers for your home cinema, following careful analysis.
We even tell you what kind of sound treatment you need to get to enjoy a truly theatrical experience.
Get the positioning of your speakers right - it’s not just about left and right speakers
While most people are perfectly content with having powerful left and right speakers, home cinema installations that rival an actual cinema, however, sport a speaker in the centre too.
A centre speaker improves your home theatre experience because it anchors on-screen dialogue and seamlessly supports your peripheral speakers. When objects on the screen move from one side to the other, for instance, your centre speaker makes sure there’s a smoother transition in terms of the sounds you’re hearing.
Beyond just having the right amount of speakers, how you position them and in which direction you angle them can also make a difference to how good your movie experience is - every little thing matters!
Here, make sure you don’t place your speakers against the wall, and angle them towards your sitting area.
Subwoofers may just be your next best friend
A subwoofer is a loudspeaker designed with the ability to reproduce low-pitched audio frequencies known as bass or sub-bass. These complement the other speakers within your home cinema installation system and generate a fuller bass sound and signal.
By doing so, your peripheral speakers can solely produce mid to high-range frequencies. With a subwoofer, there’s also less strain on the amplifier in your speaker system.
So, how does a subwoofer enhance your home theatre experience?
Basically, it gives your sound system a more dynamic range and richer sounds. With a subwoofer, the bass in the audio can go significantly lower compared to the woofers in regular speakers.
Nail your sound system with home cinema installations that deserve an Oscar
Home cinemas are becoming a popular fixture in modern homes, especially if you’re a discerning movie buff who likes the finer things in life. With the right sound system, you can turn a regular TV room into a cinema-like setting - it only takes the right speakers and the right arrangements.
To bring your vision to life, speak to our team at Living Home Tech today and find out how we can help you catch every blockbuster with our comprehensive home cinema installations.
You can even book an appointment at our Dolby Atmos Home Cinema experience centres in Dorset and Essex for a taste of what we’re offering.