Video equipment has long entered a person’s life. In today's world, home multimedia systems have gained immense popularity. They help to enjoy watching a movie with high-quality sound, an excellent picture and all this without leaving your home or visiting movie theaters.
Home cinema - what is it?
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- Home cinema - what is it?
- What is included in the cinema set?
- What to look for?
The set of necessary equipment for watching video, accompanied by high-quality sound with the recreation of the atmosphere of the cinema in the home framework - this is the home theater. It can be said simply that this is a system consisting of a TV that reproduces high-quality video and speakers with excellent sound.
Sound effects help create an atmosphere of presence. This is a very interesting feature. While watching an action or action movie, an effect is achieved, as if bullets are whistling above a person’s head. The sound is "clear". In modern equipment, the picture also has the effect of presence.
A concert of a rock band looks pretty organically on such equipment. The user, and in some cases not voluntarily and his neighbors, as if he himself is present on it. Watching sports events at the home theater helps to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the stadium and feel the support of the stands.
What is included in the cinema set?
A home cinema consists of several components. More about them.
- Source. This is a device that reads data and converts it into a video signal and an audio signal. In many systems, such a converter may be a DVD player. Sometimes there is a satellite receiver or newer players: Blu-ray.
- The device for the image. In modern recreation centers, this is an LCD TV. Sometimes you can find the kinescope option, but this is in older models. The projector also serves as such a device. The TV must be placed to install in the center of the room.
IMPORTANT. To get a great picture, you need to purchase a TV with a diagonal of at least 32 inches.
- AV processor. This link is the real heart of the whole system. The processor includes a switch. It sends a signal to the sound source (speakers) and to the apparatus for the image. The presence of an audio decoder converts sound.
- Amplifier. Many try to use multi-channel. In fact, there are several (5–7), and all of them are in the same building. Its task is to increase the signal level.
- AV receiver This mechanism is a combination of the AV processor and amplifier. Both that, and another are combined in a single case.
- Acoustic system. You could say these are just the speakers of a home theater. Experts have proven that a minimum of 5 speakers is required for excellent sound and presence. The 5.1 system is the main one in modern home theaters and is also used in movie theaters. It is worth noting that recently manufacturers recommend the 7.1 system. - adding columns from the back. The number 1 in both cases indicates the number of subwoofers.
IMPORTANT. The speaker system is the main violin of the orchestra called home theater. It is she who plays the main role. During installation, the speakers must be positioned correctly. The elements of the speaker system must be installed at an equidistant distance, one from one and from the viewer. Otherwise, even with the 7.1 system, the desired effect cannot be achieved.
What to look for?
It is possible to choose the best option for a home theater on your own. It is necessary to calculate the size of the room, it will be determined that for you it will be important among the technical characteristics, Internet support. An important element is the buyer's budget.
- Power. The higher it is, the better the sound. Typically, the range is from 60 to 150 watts.
- Turntable Blu-ray gives you the ability to view files in high quality up to 50 GB. DVD up to 8 GB.
- Frequency. Its numerical value should be in the range of 16–20 kHz.
When choosing a home theater, you need to pay attention to the appearance and design. It should harmoniously fit into the interior of the room. When choosing high-power acoustics, you need to additionally soundproof the walls so as not to create inconvenience to neighbors.
