2 Overlooked Aspects of a Home Theater System Installation

A custom home theater is an exciting investment to make. You will be able to enjoy a wide variety of movies and TV shows at the level of commercial cinemas, all in the comfort of your home. Often homeowners in Pacific Palisades, CA and surrounding areas put research into the display and surround sound system for their home theater design. However, that is only a portion of the home theater design. You must consider more than just the audio-video equipment when planning an installation. Read on to learn two often overlooked aspects of a home theater system installation.

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Acoustic Treatment

The term “acoustic treatment” is thrown around frequently when discussing home theaters, but what does the term mean? Acoustics are how sound interacts with a room. For example, if you speak in an empty space, your voice will echo, while if you talk in a heavily padded room, the echo will be muffled and would travel less distance. Furniture, walls, and flooring all play an essential part in a room's acoustics.

Acoustic treatment is adjusting the acoustics of a space for a particular purpose, in this case, to ensure top performance from your surround sound speakers. It is a critical component of the home theater design and installation process because it makes or breaks your audio experience.

Work with a professional audio-video integrator like Vision and Sound to ensure that acoustic treatment is done correctly and prevents dead spots and reflections. We’ll create a space that allows your surround sound system to perform at top quality.

Seating

Seating is also an essential component of any home theater design. You will be sitting for hours, so your recliners must be comfortable and designed specifically for long-term use. Comfort is a personal choice, so we recommend trying your seating before you commit. Most living room recliners use low-density form and are cushy in the short-term but lose support in the long-term. Ideally, you want a chair that balances firm and soft materials, features deep seat pans, and provides head, lumbar, leg, and foot support.

If you cannot try out chairs in person, our team can offer some recommendations. There are a variety of features to choose from as well. Power recliners make it easy to adjust your chair's position at the touch of a button. Plus, cup holders, USB ports, storage compartments, and tray tables are all options that add convenience to your movie experience.

Let’s work together to create your dream home theater. Vision and Sound is your home entertainment specialist for all your audio-video needs. Call us today at 310-545-6500 to begin planning your project or to schedule a visit to our local showroom, where you can experience the magic of a high-performance home theater for yourself!