Many people wonder what the notion of a home theater actually is. It can certainly mean different things to different people - ranging from your basic large screen TV and set of stereo speakers to your complete system including front projector and screen with integrated sound etc. It is the latter set-up which is obviously the more expensive but is becoming more and more popular as homeowners seek the complete theatre experience in their own home.
Most of us love a night out at the pictures but if you could grab all the best bits from that experience and leave all the annoying aspects (don't you just hate those teenagers who seem to think they can holler and shout and not give a stuff!) you would surely have the dream ticket. That is exactly what more and more are turning to when it comes to spending their hard earned cash.
If you are going to have a front projection system, you have to plan it properly from the start. It is no good spending a sizeable amount of money on an elaborate system and a couple of months down the line realising that the room in which you have installed it just doesn't lend itself to the equipment you have had installed.
It is recommended that you set aside a room specially for the installation of your front projection home theater. Ideally it should be around 20' by 15' and obviously with suitable vertical height for the projector installation - minimum of 7' should suffice. You need to make sure the room is appropriate for considerable sound - so perhaps timber framed stud walls would not be the most suitable, and also you need to be aware of the ambient light factor. Blackout curtains would help to ensure no interference with your top-quality visual experience.
It is also highly recommended that you budget for professional installation. Having the entire system fitted out by an expert with all different components integrated and fully tested and everything concealed and tidy, is a great move to make. It will save you untold hours of frustration, unless that is you are already adept in this field. Set aside around 00 for the completion of this vital task.
In terms of cost for the entire system, you obviously need to do your own research and decide on which individual components you want to include in your overall system. For a good system which should serve the needs of most customers perfectly well you would be looking at the 10-20K price range. If you think of that total, spread over a certain amount of time on credit, it should be within reach of most individuals who are serious about providing an excellent system for the entire family to benefit from for years to come.
In short, it is imperative that you do careful research and planning both in terms of the space available within your home, and of course the best system available for a budget you can afford. If proper planning has been carried out, it will be a very enriching experience from the start.
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