The choice of a Home Theatre is not just a building decision. It is a choice that fundamentally changes your habitat,
it is defined as "an environment dedicated to the faithful reproduction
of film" - CEDIA .
However many other uses for the theatre can be enjoyed , such as video gaming
,watching TV or playing audio CD's . The essence of a home cinema elevates
the experience and places the viewer in the middle of the action often surpassing
most movie theatres for quality. Many theatres also utilise accessories from
fibre optic ceilings to movie palace architecture which can add to the overall
experience and replicate the magic of the movies.
Within the home theatre, it is important that you should be able to enjoy
a warm, sharply defined and clear sound,
with the choice of high-quality components and an unobtrusive design it should
produce an exceptionally warm bass, complemented by mid-tones full of character,
and clear high-end sound.
Most home theatres use multiple video sources such as VCRs, DVD players, Laser disc players and direct broadcast satellite.
They would also contain audio sources such as CD players , cassette players and tuners utilising Dolby Digital and or DTS discrete digital surround sound formats.
Home theatre design breaks down into four major components: room design, construction, acoustic treatment, and system setup, the design process begins by addressing room dimensions, although the seating and rooms are interrelated. Your room dimensions determine how sound reacts, particularly at low frequencies. This, in turn, determines the optimal placement of screen, seating and speakers.
