| If you're ready to buy a home theater audio | | | | minutes thinking about the experience your |
| system here are some tips to help you find | | | | are looking for when you set down with your |
| the right system for you. | | | | partner and a big bowl popcorn. Do you want |
| | | | the experience of the theater with surround |
| Spend a little time in the room where you are | | | | sound? Will you be watching mostly movies? |
| planning to put your new audio system. | | | | |
| Whether you know it or not the room is a | | | | Spend some time during research to get as |
| large component in your home theater system. | | | | much information as possible about home |
| Consider whether or not this room will be | | | | theater audio systems before you buy |
| used solely for the system or will also be | | | | anything. You can find out information from |
| used for other family activities. This will | | | | friends, family, trading consumer magazines |
| also help you decide if there any | | | | as well as home theater system forms. |
| considerations with regard to the size of the | | | | |
| components and speakers you plan to buy. | | | | Go back and take a look at the drawing room |
| | | | once you have your research. Now you should |
| You might want to draw a map of the room | | | | be in a position to determine exactly what |
| where you plan to install the audio system | | | | you want and need. |
| which includes all the furniture as well as | | | | |
| the components and speakers. Measure the room | | | | There are some good deals out there but the |
| and make a list of all of the inputs that you | | | | trick is to become an expert on home theater |
| currently have and will need to use. Also | | | | audio systems. Large electronic department |
| make a list of the inputs you intend to add | | | | stores offer promotions but online |
| for the new audio system. Write down which | | | | manufacturers can offer lower mark up than |
| components will need cables and wires. All | | | | retailers. |
| this should be worked out prior to going to | | | | |
| the store to purchase a new audio system. | | | | Consider the size of your room and the size |
| | | | of your TV. You want to have balance. If your |
| Think about how you will arrange a room for | | | | TV is too large you only see details of the |
| the best picture and sound by reducing screen | | | | screen and not the image. If it is too small |
| glare and hard surface reflections. It's very | | | | you might feel like you're sitting in a |
| difficult to see the TV picture when light is | | | | nosebleed section. |
| reflecting off the screen. Furthermore, audio | | | | |
| does not sound very good when it reflects off | | | | Take your time and do your research and |
| of bare walls and windows. | | | | you'll find the perfect home theater audio |
| | | | system to meet your needs. |
| Sit down on your couch and spend a few | | | | |