Professional Home Theatre Installation
| Q | How much do I have to spend to achieve the effect that I want? |
| A | It's
all relative. The only criteria for buying a system is finding one that
sounds and looks right for you. You can achieve a good effect on a
small budget, or you can invest in top dollar equipment. It's horses
for courses. |
| Q | Can I achieve a good sound without buying big speakers? |
| A | Yes.
A good set of satellite speakers in conjunction with a good sub woofer
can sound great. Bookshelf speakers can also be a good option. Having
said this, a good set of floor speakers will always sound fantastic. |
| Q | Do I need a subwoofer? |
| A | With
satellite speakers yes. However with a pair of front speakers with good
bass response, you don't necessarily need a sub, although a good sub,
and a correctly set up amplifier can add a different dimension to your
surround sound. |
| Q | My system sounded great in the showroom, yet a home just doesn't sound that good. Why? |
| A | There's
a fair chance that you haven't positioned your speakers correctly, or
that you still need to set the distances and levels on your amp
properly. |
| Q | What's the difference between a passive and active subwoofer? |
| A | A
passive sub uses the amp or receiver to do the work, whereas an active
sub has it's own inbuilt amp. Generally speaking an active sub gives a
truer bass sound. |
| Q | What do I need to make up a home theatre system? |
| A | The following components make up your typical Home Theatre... • A video display unit. (Plasma, CTV, LCD Display, Projector etc) • An A/V Surround Receiver. • A speaker system. • A DVD or Bluray player. • A Digital Set Top Box or VCR if required. |
| Q | Where should I place my speakers? |
| A | See Soundscapes
on this sight for some suggestions. Ideally your front speakers should
form a triangle from where you sit. Your rear speakers should be to the
side, slightly behind you, and at ear height or higher. Aesthetics also
play a large part in the equation. Remember that your centre speaker
supplies your dialogue and should be placed accordingly. |