The ultimate home theater equipment list
The purpose of ahome theateris to provide an immersive viewing and listening experience.
Here’s everything you oughta consider when planning a home theater system setup.
Those can weigh up to 130 pounds and stand as wide as 48 inches (sometimes more).
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Most come at heights compatible with couch-level seating.
Home Theater Receiver or Preamp/Amp Combination
An essential component of surround sound systems is ahome theater receiver.
However, for most users, a home theater receiver will work just fine.
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Loudspeakers
The next thing to consider is speakers.
Before you buy, listen to several types of speakers and setups.
For a five-channel setup, you need front-left/right,center-channel, and left/right surround speakers.
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The Subwoofer
Asubwooferis a specialized loudspeaker that reproduces the extreme low frequencies present in movies or music.
when you land your audio equipment, you’ll need to carefullyposition your speakers and subwoofer.
You never know when there might be a sudden power outage or brownout that may affect your system.
If you want to monitor and regulate your power usage, consider a power conditioner.
Each cable must be the right key in and length.
If connections are color-coded, check that the colors on the cable ends match the connections on your components.
Some apps work with several product brands and models, while others are tied to specific brands.
Another option is voice control usingAlexaandGoogle Assistanttechnologies through Amazon Echo and Google Homesmart speakers.
You might also want to invest in somecomfortable home theater seating.
Install It Yourself or Call a Professional?
There are some commonmistakes to avoid when planning a home theater.
When youbuild a home theater with separate components, verify the components are compatible.
You should also measure your room in advance to double-check you have enough space for everything you need.
