Custom Installation: Seeking A Professional For Home Theater Design
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LG LHB335 1100W Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, Black Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating:   |
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LG has redefined what to expect from home theater. This isn't speakers and a receiver in a box. With the LHB355 Network Blu-ray Home Theater System, you get unrivaled Blu-ray technology, out-of-this world sound and instant entertainment... |
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Coby DVD938 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System with Digital AM/FM Tuner (Black) Sale Price: $67.36 Average Rating: |
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Coby DVD938 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System with Digital AM/FM Tuner, 5.1-channel progressive scan DVD player with integrated amplifier, DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+G and JPEG compatible, Dolby digital decoder, plays digital media files directly from USB drives and SD/MMC/MS cards, integrated digital AM/FM tuner with 40-station preset memory, dual microphone inputs for karaoke function, digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use, NTSC/PAL compatible, convenient front panel and on-screen display, multiple language, subtitle, and camera angle support parental lock control, AC 100-240V automatic power switching, FCC approved and ETL listed, Home theater speakers included; 5... |
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Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating:  |
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The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-channel home theater speaker package is a low cost, convenient way to enjoy the full benefits of 5.1-channel home theater sound. The NS-SP1800BL features advanced Yamaha active servo technology (Advanced YST) is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion... |
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Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black) Sale Price: $39.90 Average Rating:  |
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Immerse yourself in your movies and music with Coby's 5.1-channel home theater speaker system. Fill your room with 300 watts of surround sound from five 3-inch satellite speakers and a floor-rattling subwoofer... |
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Panasonic SC-BT730 Blu-ray DiscTM 5.1 Home Theater System Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: |
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The rear speakers come wireless right out of the box (no additional purchase necessary). The Blu-ray player is wireless ready, and compatible with the wireless LAN adapter DY-WL10 (sold separately). |
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NETGEAR Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (Black) Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: |
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Turn Any Electrical Outlet into a High-Speed Home Network Connection NETGEAR’s Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (XAVB1004) is a convenient solution for extending your home network by using standard electrical outlets... |
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Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: |
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The missing piece to your home theater puzzle is this 7.1-channel speaker package from Onkyo. The perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver, the SKS-HT540 provides all the speakers you need to enter the all-enveloping world of surround sound... |
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Onkyo HT-S5300 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package with Dock for iPhone/iPod ( Black) Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating:  |
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Onkyo has built a reputation for making advanced features and performance more affordable for budget-conscious fans of home entertainment. Take, as a prime example, the HT-S5300 receiver and speaker package... |
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LG LHT854 1000-Watt DVD Disc Home Theater In a Box Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: |
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1000W 1 Disc HTiB, 4 Satellite, HDMi/ 1080p, Made for I Pod, Demo Mode |
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Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800 Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: |
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Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe fact is, analog audio equipment is sensitive to a different type of noise than video, just as video is sensitive to a different type of noise than digital, and so on. In the past, manufacturers have used filters to combat the problem of noise introduced via power sources... |
As home theaters increase in popularity, many people are trying to design and layout their rooms on their own with little guidance. Where this can save you money initially, it will inevitably cause heartache and money down the line. Home theater installation requires not only someone with technical know how and an eye for room layout. It also takes an audio expert who knows both what equipment is available and what limitations a room may have. Too often people end up with a custom home theater system that does not fit their home or needs because they were unskilled in matching speakers and components with the layout and acoustics of a home. A professional home theater installer is trained in all of these areas and can help ensure that the money invested in a home theater will be money well spent.
When looking for a custom home theater installer, find a person or team that is skilled in home theater design and that they are knowledgeable of all of the equipment options which could help transform a basic home theater system into a custom work of entertainment technology. Here are a few things that you should keep in mind when shopping around for an installer.
Business Focus
When choosing a home theater installer, make sure that you find someone who knows audio and visual equipment inside and out. Look at the nature of the installer's business. Do they have a primary focus on electronics and home theater entertainment or is their installation service just an added service provided for buying a big-screen television or stereo system from their electronics department? Do they have dedicated installers who do A/V and home theater design as their primary job function or will the installer be an hourly employee who received a basic training course? Take the time to make sure that the person who will be installing your custom home theater layout has both experience with the task and is highly knowledgeable of what it takes to get great picture and sound out of a home theater setup.
Options Available
Different installation companies will have varying options and components available for purchase. Talk to someone at the store and see exactly what is available to you and how you can maximize the enjoyment that you'll get from your new system. If possible, bring photographs of the room or rooms that you'll be installing the home theater system in if they are unable to come to the house directly. This way, the designer can see exactly what they'll have to work with and how much space will be available for speakers and other components. Help them to get a feel for exactly the sort of custom home theatre system that you want, and see whether they'll be able to create one that meets your specific needs. Be sure to let them know of any special items that you want in the package, such as an HD DVD player, digital video recorder, Blu Ray player, or any other items that might not be included in a standard custom home theater design.
Cost and Value
Research component pricing before you go out looking for a home theater installer, making sure that you have an idea of any specific equipment that you are wanting and how much they are likely to cost. Shop around at different stores, seeing how much each will charge for the custom home theatre system that you want including the price of installation. If you have a budget for how much you want to spend on your home theater layout then try to stay within that budget. A good installer will be able to recommend equipment that may be equal in quality but cost less. Compare the quotes that you receive so that you'll know which business is offering you the best value for your money. After all, you are the one who's going to have to use the resulting home theater system, so be sure that above all else you end up with a system that you enjoy and that works well.
~Ben Anton, 2008
Ben Anton invites you to find out more about custom home theater design and layout at our home theatre equipment retail store.
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