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54 ExtremeHowTo.comSet Up a Home Theater
N
othing can boost your
in-home entertainment
experience like a fully
equipped home theater. Although
setting up a media room at home
is an exciting project, it involves a
lot of meticulous planning and
work. You need to pay attention to
important aspects like the most
suitable audiovisual devices, the
lighting, the viewing angles, the
speaker location, and the type of
furniture to be included. ABCS OF A HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
When planning to build a home
theatrer make sure you bring
together the following elements:a. The display device can
be a high-definition television
or a video projector and
screen.b. The sound system consists
of the home theater receiver
and the speakers.c. You will also need other
equipment, such as DVD
players, game consoles,
satellite box, HDMI cables,
and electrical surge protectors.Other elements that complete
a home theater are ambient
lighting and a comfortable seat-
ing arrangement.DEDICATE A
SUITABLE ROOM
When building a home theater,
one of the toughest decisions you
will have to make is selecting a
suitable location.
The room you choose should
be large enough to accommodate
the comfortable recliners and
the audiovisual equipment.
Furthermore, it should offer an
appropriate viewing distance and
have a high ceiling for mounting
the projector.
Finding a dedicated space for
your home theater means ensur-
ing that this space is not used for
or disturbed by other activities in
the house. For instance, if yourBy Nicola ReynorSkillSavvyHomeTheaterEDIT.qxp_Layout 1 6/24/19 1:14 PM Page 54