Home Theatre Explained

Home Theatre to most people simply means a big screen. To others it means a set of speakers and an Audio Visual Receiver. Home Theatre means much more than either singular idea. It’s the blending all the components, integrating sight and sound in a non intrusive and user friendly experience.

It’s why we love going to the movies – to be completely transported to another place for the duration.

Home Theatre – Cinema in Your Living Room

Apart from the massive screen, the reason a cinema experience is so engrossing is because you’re listening to a multi-channel soundtrack that is ingeniously sent to speakers placed around the theatre, so you hear sound that integrates with the on-screen action. Cars whiz past you, footsteps creep up behind you and a helicopter seems to circle above. This is surround sound. The reason Home Theatre was invented, to recreate that exciting and immersive cinema experience in the comfort of your own home.

With quality components, many people report that their home theatre setup is better than the movies!

Don’t Forget Your Music

It’s also worth mentioning that you’ll probably be using this system to play your music collection too, so it has to sound great as a stereo too.

Chances are you already own part of a home theatre setup to create that cinematic feel at home.

Flexibility

You don’t have to invest in a full Home Theatre system all at once. Its possible that you can incorporate one or all of your existing sound systems (or A/V Receiver) into your multi-room system. You can replace existing components and add ‘extra music-rooms’ as it suits. With a Media Centre PC as the central output.

Great Home Theatre installation takes more than just hanging the TV on the wall. To have a true Home Theatre experience you must blend all the components integrating sight and sound to a level that moves your soul. The Blue Room AV – know how to integrate your system so you can enjoy your home like you never imaged.

What kind of Home Theatre System is best for me?

The two biggest factors to consider before buying are how much do you want to spend and how much room do you have. If price is no object, you could easily spend tens of thousands of dollars equipping your Home Theatre, but even those on a budget should be able to put together a quality integrated package for much less. Also, keep in mind that if you don’t have a lot of space, a projection TV, for example, might not make sense.

Is now a good time to buy a Home Theatre System?

Now is a fabulous time to join the Home Theatre System revolution and make your viewing experience its best. While it’s true that prices on some elements of a high quality Home Theatre System (such as a plasma TV) are still very expensive, there’s no reason not to jump in now with at least a moderate Home Theatre System. You can always add on later.

How do I know which brands or products to buy when purchasing Home Theatre System pieces?

Everyone is going to have their own opinions on this, no matter where or how you buy. Let the Professionals at The Blueroom Audio Visual help you choose. Have a certain brand or system in mind? Perfect, because we can special order any brand or system!

What are the benefits of having HD sound?

Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Setup

Five speakers and a subwoofer create the digital 5.1 surround sound landscape. They are positioned front left, right and centre, rear left and right. The “.1” in 5.1 systems signifies the subwoofer used to create bass that’s felt as well as heard. The foundation of the HD sound experience is digital 5.1 surround sound, an encoding, decoding and playback system that produces an aural experience for HDTV viewers that places them squarely in the on-screen action. Together with a 5.1 receiver, HD speakers immerse HDTV viewers in a fully encompassing audio landscape that was created specifically for HD programming.

Does HDTV provide great audio?

HDTV takes advantage of five separate audio channels, plus a special channel devoted solely to bass. These multiple channels create a rich audio landscape that surrounds viewers, letting them immerse themselves in the viewing experience. Because 5.1 surround sound comes standard with HDTV, viewers can experience audio that complements video images in a way that’s not possible with ordinary TV. To achieve this level of sound satisfaction, HDTV shows and events are actually recorded and mixed to put specific sounds in each of HDTV’s five audio channels.