POSITION THE SPEAKERS PROPERLY
The speaker-placement diagram should help you
understand the ideal positioning of speakers
in the home theater. The center channel is responsi-
ble for speech clarity, enabling the viewers to under-
stand what the actors in a movie are saying. Thus,
you should place it above the center of the screen.
Left and right speakers are responsible for produc-
ing the on-screen sound effects. These should be
placed at an angle of 30 degrees on either side of
the center channel.
The rear speakers (left and right surround) emit
ambient background sound. Position them behind
and at 110 degrees on either side with respect to
the listening position.
Besides the above-mentioned speakers, sub-
woofers help amplify the bass energy. Audiophiles
suggest placing the sub-woofer in the front of the
room for accurate sounding bass.
The rule of thumb to achieve a good mid-range
and mid-bass response is to place speakers at least
60 centimeters away from walls, bookshelves or
couches.
Lastly, if you have a small room, use a sleek
soundbar that packs the sound effects of multiple
speakers into one device.PAY ATTENTION TO THE LIGHTING
The main purpose of lighting in a home theatre is
to create a dedicated entertainment experience.
Therefore, it is wise to stay away from distracting
lighting and invest in subtle ambient lights that are
dimmable and can be controlled using smart
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