Home theater speaker placement is an important consideration for your home audio system. Spending a few minutes in setting up your home theater speakers will make a big difference in your home theater experience.

One of the major reasons to go to the movie cinema is the theater’s sound system and its ability to immerse you in the action through sound. As home theater technology has continued to improve, home theater owners find that they can match or exceed the local movie theater’s sound through their own home theater system.

Today’s typical home theater will have a 5.1 speaker setup which includes 5 speakers, a left and right main speaker, a center channel speaker and two surround speakers, along with a dedicated low frequency effects channel which is the .1.

To enjoy the magic of the movies in the comfort of your own home try the following simple speaker placement tips.

1. Make sure the center channel is "anchored" to the screen. The center channels function is to communicate the movie’s dialog. If the actor’s mouth is moving on the screen, but if the sound appears to be coming from off the screen the dialog will seem unnatural. A center channel speaker will be shielded so that you can place it directly on top of or below your tv.

2. Place the tweeters from your main speakers at ear level. In order to get the speakers to the proper ear level you will want to invest in a quality pair of speaker stands.

3. Each of the front three speakers, the main left, the main right and the center channel should all be placed at an equal distance from the main listening position and should be pointed towards the listener. The speakers should also be placed so that they have a slight natural arc. They generally should be placed between 22 – 30 degrees from the main listening position.

4. Surround sound speakers should be placed directly to the left and right or slightly behind the main listening position and should be located about two feet above ear level. A 6.1 system adds a third surround speaker behind the listener. It is important to note that it is best for that speaker not to be directly in line with the center channel. A 7.1 system adds a rear left and a rear right full range surround channel that should be added behind the listening position.

5. From my experience, nothing will add more impact to your movie watching experience then the addition of a quality subwoofer to your setup. Since deep bass is non directional, you can place your subwoofer pretty much anywhere. Many people will place it in the front corner, but some prefer it in the back or hidden along the side. It is important to note that generally bass will be enhanced by being placed next to the wall and even more so if placed in the corner.

These simple tips will get you started towards an enjoyable home theater experience. Every speaker and room have their own unique qualities so use this information as a guide, but experiment further with speaker placement in your own home. Moving a speaker even a few inches can make a dramatic impact on the quality of the sound.

Although the new flat screen tvs are what is getting everyone’s attention, a quality sound system with properly placed speakers are what helps transform regular television viewing into a true cinematic experience.

For more information about Home Theater Speaker Placement along with a wide variety of information related to home theater, visit Jared’s site at www.familyhometheaterguide.com

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Wireless Home Theater System Buying Tips

Butter Popcorn, cozy seats and an all time classic movie…all this in the comfort of your own home? Possible? Yes, now with a wireless home theater system you can get the ‘theater’ feel in your own home.

Wouldn’t it be great for you to come home, after a long hectic day at work, to a comfortable home and your favorite room…your movie room, with its wireless home theater system...with warm butter popcorn and your all-time favorite flick playing? It’s even better than going out with some friends to an overcrowded movie, where people mostly talk and the popcorn is stale.

Snap back to reality pal! Unless you have a wireless home theater system, this fantasy of yours is just pointless. But why should it be just a fantasy?

Buying and affording a home theater system is not that difficult. But why go in for just any home theater system…why not the best…why not the wireless home theater system. Now you do not have to worry of miles of wires or of electrocuting yourself.

Understanding Home Theater Systems
The first thing you need to do is understand the concept of home theater systems. Here we are talking about recreating the feel of going to the movies in your very own home. So that would include a large screen on a wall preferably a forty inch flat screen TV, a projector, three or five speakers with digital surround sound and lets not forget the comfortable seats. And what makes a home theater system absolutely perfect is if it were a wireless one, so that your room is aesthetically free of unsightly wires.

Tips on buying a wireless home theater
Ok so you have finally decided to buy a home theater system and a wireless one at that. So how do you start? What do you do? Here are some tips that will help make it your whole home theater buying expedition a little simpler.

• Planning – I cannot stress enough on the importance of planning before buying a home theater system. You need to decide and plan on several things – the place where you are going to set up the home theater system, the budget, the components, the accessories and so much more. Plan out each and every detail with room for improvement. The stuff you buy is going to be expensive and you don’t want to end up with something that isn’t suitable for you. And once you have decided upon the type of TV – flat screen, LCD or plasma screen, the rest as they say is history.
• Accessories – here comes the interesting part, the accessories for your wireless home theater system. If you have a tight budget then just a large screen TV and speakers will do, but if you have some extra moolah to spare, then there are some cool accessories you should splurge on. I’m not saying extravagant and over the top accessories…I am talking about essential accessories like a power conditioner and learning remote control. A power conditioner is where you can plug in all your equipment, and the remote control is one that eliminates all others. You can also throw in a set of headphones if you have small kids in the house whom you do not want to disturb at nights.
• Speakers – buying home theater speakers or speakers designed for your home theater system can be quite a task, especially with so many varieties and technologies for speakers and sound. If you are getting home theater speakers then avoid the traditional looking bulky box speakers, instead opt for those that are slim and sleep and can be wall mounted right next to your flat screen TV.
• DVD and projector – a DVD player and projector are essential components for your home theater system. You can get a DVD player to fit every size and every budget. A projector may not be that essential, but if you have the money you can always get one to round out the whole ‘home theater’ feel.

So, what are you waiting for? Go out there and get yourself a brand new wireless home theater system, but don’t forget to plan!

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Get a Wireless Home Theater System at The Best Price Possible

Want to find a wireless speaker home theater system that won’t cost you an arm and a leg? This article shows you how to get one at the best possible price.

A wireless speaker home theater system allows you the freedom to place your speakers anywhere in a room without having to figure out how to hide the speaker wires.
There are two types of wireless speaker home theater systems – add-on systems and integrated systems.

Add-On Wireless Home Theater System

If you already have a home theater system you can purchase an add-on system consisting of a transmitter, a receiver, and surround-sound speakers if you don’t already have them.

The transmitter is connected to the home theater amplifier and sends out the audio signal to a receiver. The receiver, which is connected to the rear speakers, picks up the signal from the transmitter and sends it to those speakers.

Most wireless home theater systems have front speakers and a subwoofer that are connected to the amplifier with audio cables, and rear speakers that are connected to the receiver to create surround-sound audio.

You can purchase a decent amplifier/receiver system for less than $100.

Integrated Wireless Home Theater System

If you’re in the market for a new wireless home theater system, you can purchase a complete system consisting of an amplifier with built-in transmitter, a front center speaker, two front side speakers, a subwoofer, and two rear surround-sound speakers. Some systems also include a DVD player.

Prices for an integrated wireless home theater system start at $175 and go up to $2,000.

Comparing Wireless Home Theater Systems

The best way to get the best price on a wireless home theater system is to try them out in person, then go comparison shopping online.

Start by taking a trip to your local discount or electronics store so you can try out the various wireless home theater system models. Test the controls and listen to the models in your price range until you find the one you like best.

After you find a system you like, go home, fire up your computer, and start comparison shopping online.

Comparing models and prices at an online comparison shopping site will save you countless hours of going store to store or surfing all the Internet stores. Here, in one place, you can find prices for everything under the sun from hundreds of online and offline stores.

The comparison shopping site I use will not only give you a price comparison on wireless home theater systems, it will also give you product specifications, reviews by audio experts, and consumer reviews by people who actually own the product so you’ll know how good the system is.

When you find the store with the lowest price, you can get consumer reviews of that store so you’ll know if it’s reputable and will give you good service.

Some stores even have a lowest-price guarantee so if you find a better price later you can get a rebate on the price difference from that store.

I’ve purchased a number of high-ticket items this way and have always gotten good service and a great price.

Visit the http://www.TheSatelliteTVGuide.com/home-theater-systems.htm to get more information, to compare prices, and to get consumer ratings for home theater systems.

The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written a number of articles on home theater systems.

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Home Theater Speakers: Understanding the Bass

The bass line is the backbone of any audio system. This article describes what bass sound is and why it is important to a home theater experience.

We all know what bass can do to a movie soundtrack. It can create drama, danger, even a feeling of strength depending on the visuals that go along with it. Bass is one of the most important elements of any audio format because it provides balance and contrast to the overall score of a movie, television show, even commercial. Quality bass in a sound system is impressive while not being overpowering.

In a 5.1 surround sound system, one of the most common for home theater installations, the ‘.1′ is the bass. The speaker for the bass sounds on a soundtrack is called a subwoofer. Lower frequency sound waves use a larger diaphragm to move the amount of air it takes to make these sounds. While smaller speakers can produce these lower frequency waves, they typically cannot produce the kind of quality that one would expect from a quality theater. Smaller speakers can often sound tinny when trying to produce these lower sounds. Large home theatre speaker towers are capable of handling this part of the soundtrack though it may require the reduction of sound quality from the mid and high range frequency speakers.

Choosing a good sound system with a quality bass speaker is not impossible, even for people who do not have a lot of experience. First, start with the subwoofer. Homeowners will need to consider whether they require a passive sub or an active woofer. A passive subwoofer does not need a separate power supply. Rather it uses power from the same amp that is driving the other home theater speakers. Volume from the amplifier can usually be controlled, there is less control overall with a passive sub. An active sub has a separate power supply. This means that the signal received from the amplifier/receiver is enhanced by the subwoofer itself, without taking any of the power from the other speakers.

Once you have your home theater subwoofer and other speakers picked out, lay them out to get the best sound from each. Bass sound is omni-directional, meaning that it goes out from the speaker in all direction. To decide where to place the subwoofer, put it in the same position that you will be sitting in, whether it is on the couch facing the television screen or in a home theater chair. Turn on a favorite film then move around your room and listen. Find the spot that the bass sounds best and move your subwoofer to that location. It can be set on the ground, on a shelf or off of a wall depending on where you feel the best low tone sound is heard. Since the sounds are going out and bouncing around the room in roughly the same direction, the sound should be great when you get it into place.

We’ve all heard the laments of mothers and fathers forced to deal with the incessant thumping and pounding of boom box bass lines from their adolescent’s car or room. There is something to say for the potential for this phenomenon to occur in a home theater as well. While walls, ceiling and floor will generally block high sound frequencies from leaving the room, they can actually increase the volume of the lower range sounds. While laying out your speakers, try to also find the right volume balance for all frequencies that your family can enjoy the sound quality a bass can provide without driving your neighbors crazy.

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