David Faulkner asked:




People are unsure as to which home theater is suitable for their family. A large home theater doesn't necessarily means that it's perfect for one's family. So how does one make out as to which is the perfect one for them? Several companies offer various types of designs suggestion but ultimately it's for you to decide. Only you can decide as to what is the best for you.

Customize your own home theater

You need to buy a home theater which suits your room perfectly. The choice of home theater depends on various things like the size of the room, its color, the furniture and many others. You should purchase the products carefully. Do not go for big equipments if your room is not big enough. You also have to keep in mind the lighting of the room before you decide on the final product. Though companies offer design advice, yet the best option is to do it yourself. That is because no one can understand your requirements the way you will.

While buying a home theater, you need to decide on either of these two; a better sound or a larger picture. Both these things are essential but at the same time very costly. So you need to know your preferences. If you have a big budget, then of course you can go for both of them. However on a restricted budget, you may have to compromise on the size. You can of course get good quality picture as well as sound on a restricted budget too. So be careful and invest wisely. Get the best option available within your budget.

The next important thing is seating arrangement. You need to have a seating arrangement which will go with your home theater. You should never compromise on comfort. That should ideally be your first priority. From loungers to couches, you have many options. Simple seats will cost you less however one needs to remember that it's ultimately all about comfort so don't compromise on it even if it means spending a bit more. You will probably sit on the couches for hours, so don't mind spending more on them.

Have a big budget? Go for interior decorators

You can also get the interior decorators to customize your home theater. However the biggest problem here is the cost. These interior decorators charge a large amount. So you need to have huge budget if you want to avail their services. Designing the home theater [http://www.1hometheaterreviews.com/Home_Theater_Speaker_System/] on your own still remains the best option. You can do it in your style. You can take suggestions from friends and family members. You can find various tips on customizing your home theater in magazines. You can also search the internet, where loads of information is available.

However what matters is that your home theater should match up with you room. There's nothing like watching a movie on your own home theater. It's an ultimate experience. Just make sure that your home theater is customized well. You can do it by yourself or take the help of interior decorators.

Harry

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Kathy Burns-Millyard asked:




Now that technology has made having an in-home entertainment system a reality, how do you go about incorporating one into your own home? Creating a home theater involves more than just choosing a system, you've got to design a space that will provide the best viewing experience.

First decision: location. To create a true "theater" experience, you'll want to have as little interruption from outside light as possible. For that reason, many people use a basement or an attic room for their home theater. If you don't have an attic or basement, choose a room with the fewest or smallest windows. Covering the windows with both pull-down shades and heavy, dark-colored curtains will best darken the room for optimal viewing during the daytime. Check with home-improvement stores and window showrooms for special "black-out" curtains and shades.

You might think that wall color isn't a big issue in your home theater-since the lights will usually be off. However, you should give wall and floor treatments some consideration so that they don't distract during show time. For example, you'll want to use dark, deep colors such as brown, deep red or charcoal gray to keep the walls in the background while a movie is playing. Textured wall covering or matte finish paint will keep walls from "shining" with screen light reflection.

Although the lights will usually be off in your home entertainment room, you'll need a good lighting source for entering and leaving the room. It's best to avoid overhead lights as they can be too glaring. Sconces that produce soft light on walls and recessed lighting are the best choices for this room. Use dimmers to control the lighting so that you can adjust the brightness to keep viewers' eyes comfortable.

The kind of seating you choose for your home entertainment theater depends on the kind of crowd you expect to entertain. Will your young children and their friends be the heaviest users? If so, a couple of large sofas will work well. Kids tend to fight over individual seats, but they can all pile on a sturdy sofa. An added benefit to a comfy couch is the opportunity for one or two people to simply sprawl over it for more private viewing. Recliners and loveseats offer a comfortable seat for teens and adults. In fact, why not put a number of recliners in the room, so everyone can have the most comfortable seat in the house? If multiple recliners are not in your budget, easy chair/ottoman sets work just as well, if not better. In a pinch, the ottoman serves as extra seating.

The finishing touches in decorating your home entertainment theater are the most practical ones. A solid level surface, such as a wooden table or T.V. tray, within reach of each seating area makes it easy for viewers to set down snacks or drinks. To avoid having to leave the room to replenish snacks, keep a mini refrigerator in the room, and use cupboards or existing closet shelves for dry snacks. A small microwave oven will let you make popcorn and heat up nachos without ever leaving your home entertainment haven.

Katie

Nancy Arlington asked:




Do you like going to the movies, but dislike the costs? Do you enjoy the feel of relaxing at the movies, but can't stand when kids don't want to be quiet long enough for you to understand the plot of the latest James Bond flick? Well, these problems can be easily resolved with the construction of your own home theater. If you have the funds and the space, a new room for your home theater is ideal. However, most of us don't have the money nor the space to add an entire room to our home. If you are interested in converting a room in your home to a home theater, then you will likely want to soundproof that room.

Soundproofing a room for a home theater is much like soundproofing a room for a recording studio in your home, but you are more concerned with sounds getting out than you are with sounds coming in. If you are able to install your theater in the basement of your home, soundproofing can be simplest by placing the theater in a corner where two of the walls are concrete and earthen backed. The ceiling and other two walls would be the only areas in need of soundproofing.

The easiest way to get started on soundproofing an existing room in your home for your new home theater is by building a room within a room. Of course, this method takes a large room to begin. By framing new walls against the existing walls, you are able to use more insulation and thus helping the quietness of the room. If there is sealed dead air space between the new wall and existing wall, that dead air acts as an insulation in itself that helps to deter more sound that you may imagine. A good batt insulation such as Roxul AFB or Roxul Safe can be very effective if placed in the rafters or in between studs. The excess cavities should be filled with a high quality rock wool or mineral wool. Attaching vinyl to the studs will also help to deter a great amount of sound because vinyl vibrates and absorbs sound. When installing the vinyl, it is best to have a professional do the installation process. You, as the homeowner, will want to make sure that the installer attaches the vinyl correctly by overlapping if possible, and caulking all areas that could resonate sound. The vinyl is there to absorb the sound, not just act as a deterrent.

Finally, when installing a home theater, you should always consider two layers of drywall. The two layers will absorb more sound and help to soundproof the room even more. If you are going to use a double layer of drywall, make sure to use a good quality adhesive to help hold the two layers together. This is done by simply applying a layer of construction glue to the back of the second layer of drywall before installation. If the original drywall was installed correctly, simply screwing the second layer to the first, along with the glue, will hold it in place.

Although these suggestions will likely completely soundproof your new home theater, you may wish to give the room a traditional theater look. You may wish to add acoustical tiles to the ceiling and acoustical draperies to the walls. By taking some if not all of these suggestions, your home theater should be a place of quiet repose when catching up your favorite John Wayne films or the newest adventure in the Star Wars saga.

Frederick

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Squeezed asked:


I want to upgrade to an HD DVR but I don't want to wait to hook up my new TV. Is this possible?

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caleorama asked:


Basement Home Theater NEW VIDEO: www.youtube.com AVSForum Thread: www.avsforum.com Equipment List: -AVR-4306: 7.1 CH Home Theater/MultiMedia A/V Receiver -Panasonic PT-AE900U Projector -110" Diagonal DIY screen with screen material from www.smxscreen.com -Oppo OPDV971H Up-Converting DVD Player -Berkline 090 Theater Seats with Buttkickers and motorized reclining -1 Polk CSi5 center speaker -2 Polk RTi10 left and right front speakers -4 Polk FXi3 surround speakers -1 Polk PSW12 subwoofer -Xbox 360, great 720p content and games -Xbox 360 HD DVD Player -DirecTV HR20, a wonderful HD DVR I did the majority of the work myself. The Theater is double drywalled with two sheets of 5/8" drywall with Green Glue between each sheet of drywall and insulation stuffed in all the walls and ceiling. All the walls and the ceiling are isolated using products from www.pac-intl.com The front stage is also completely filled with sand. I also use a Biometric Fingerprint Door Lock for access to the Theater. Any more questions or suggestions for this list just post a comment. A new video of the Theater will be coming shortly. Thanks for viewing!

Janet

mek67x asked:


I got a proxima ultralight ls1 projector from a friend. I turned it on and the color is off. It displays a pinkish tint at the top right and a green tint on the bottom. I tried changing the color settings but I can't get it to look normal. Is there anything I can do to fix it. Could it be the bulb or lens?

Jorge

Peter asked:


I got the TV, the blue ray player, an xbox 360 a wall mount for the TV and a few HDMI cables. Is there anything else you think I could need.

Joy