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A Guide to Speakers for the Home Theater System
from:Perhaps the most essential component of any home theater system is the speakers. The sound portion of the home theater experience is what creates a movie like environment for film enthusiasts.
There are some basic types of speakers that are in all home theater packages. The front left and front right speakers, the center channel speaker, the surround speakers and the subwoofers are the components of most home theater sound systems. There are many brands of speakers to choose from in these categories but the most important thing to remember is that the speakers must work well together to create the best sound experience. For this reason, it might be best to purchase a home theater speaker kit or at least stick to one manufacturer for all of your speakers. 'Voice matching' is the term used to express the desired effect of the speakers working together. It is important that all of the speakers in your system have compatible 'voices' to get the best sound quality.
The front left and front right speakers provide a wide range of the sound effects and interact with the screen image to create a more realistic movie experience. The front left and front right speakers are responsible for the movie score and reproducing off stage effects. There are a wide variety of styles available for front left and front right speakers, including floorstanding speakers, bookshelf speakers and satellite speakers. Floorstanding tower speakers are the most efficient and provide the richest sound; however, they are space consuming. For small spaces, satellite speakers combined with a subwoofer may be your best option.
Many interested in home theater may overlook the center channel speaker, but these speakers do a majority of the work. In addition to providing over half of the soundtrack, the center channel speaker also provides the dialogue. The speaker normally sits on or below your television. For those with wall mounted flat screen televisions, there are wall mountable center channel speakers to adapt to your home theater set up. These speakers are available in a variety of sizes. In order to find the perfect center channel speaker for you, consider the size of your front left and front right speakers. It is also important that these speakers be voice matched to each other for optimum sound quality.
Surround speakers are responsible for the ambient sounds in films, such as the sound of rain, wind or crunching leaves. These sounds are what make the film watching experience more complete and realistic. They draw you into the world of the film. The most common set up for surround speakers is a 5.1channel surround system. This set up comes with a single pair of surround speakers. Many home theater enthusiasts later upgrade their systems to two or more pairs of surround speakers to enrich the sound experience. Richer surround sound can also be achieved with 6.1 or 7.1channel surround systems.
The final component of the home theater sound system is a subwoofer. Most Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks come with a deep bass track that is only heard through a subwoofer. These low frequency effects (or LFE) provide the 'big' feeling achieved in movie theaters.
For an interesting twist on the subwoofer, many home theater enthusiasts have installed ButtKickers in their seating. A ButtKicker is a small linear motor that responds to an audio signal sent by an amplifier. It is similar in function to a loudspeaker. Instead of transferring sound through the air like a loudspeaker, the ButtKicker attaches to home theater seats and sends low frequency sound into the movie enthusiasts' bodies.
The ButtKicker functions on the scientific principle that we use two senses to perceive sound. We hear sound, but we also feel low frequency sound. Normally it would take big speakers, such as those in a movie theater or at a concert, for people to feel low frequency sounds. What we are responding to at concerts and the Cineplex is actually the pressure of the sound on our bodies.
The ButtKicker reproduces that feeling in a much more efficient way that is conducive to home use. By mounting the ButtKicker LFEs directly under your home theater seating, you achieve the same effect experienced in the movie theater.
Building a Home Theater on a Budget
Americans tend to spend a lot of time in front of our television sets. Whether we are movie junkies with multiple memberships to Internet movie rental companies or are serious addicts to all things reality on television we are addicted to our entertainment. Since we spend so much time watching our televisions it makes sense that we make a sizeable investment in our home theater in order to get the..... More on Home Theater Room Shapes And Home Theater
Getting the most out of your home theater design
Many people decide to turn any room of the house into a home theater. A good home theater design can help you do exactly that; you can even turn a part of your bathroom into an elite theater facility simply by drilling a few holes and running some long cables through them. It can be easier than you think to install and equip the latest home theater equipment into your home and integrate your own p..... More on Home Theater Room Shapes And Home Theater
iuml; raquo; iquest;Three Home Theater Myths
Consumer technology is an interesting thing. The accessibility of equipment and materials on the technology leads almost everyone to believe they are an expert in the field. There’s something about consumer electronics that makes everyone feel they are qualified to present an opinion on the subject. Unfortunately, this can lead to the development of some seemingly intuitive and widely held bel..... More on Home Theater Room Shapes And Home Theater
A Home Theater Audio Review for Dummies
A home theater audio review can be like reading or speaking another language for many people, so this brief article will attempt to show you a few examples of some of those reviews rewritten (or recalibrated) for your convenience. A home theater audio review shouldn’t be complicated or confusing but should reflect the experience of home theater audio itself and be fun, exciting, and informative wi..... More on Home Theater Room Shapes And Home Theater
Home Theater Furniture What #8217;s In Your Theater?
Are you considering home theater furniture? If you have a home theater system set up in your home, this is the perfect location for you and your friends to come, relax and enjoy, well, what the videos can provide. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there for those that are looking for furniture to transform your home theater from a boring living room with a cool television into a theater t..... More on Home Theater Room Shapes And Home Theater
Home Theater for Small Spaces
One reason that many people who would love the benefits of a home theater avoid making the investment or even considering their options is because they live in situations that allow very little space with which to place the necessary components of a home theater system. The good news is that compact systems are growing in quality and availability as space around the world becomes more and more lim..... More on Home Theater Room Shapes And Home Theater
Comparing Prices can Bring Sweet Bargains
One of the most difficult things for many people to do when walking into an electronics store is more often than not to stay on budget. There are so many bells, whistles, and simply delightful gadgets on the market today that it is hard to go into the store with the intention of spending a certain amount of money and sticking with that intention. This being said it is possible to bargain shop and ..... More on Home Theater Room Shapes And Home Theater
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