When it comes to home theatre, the ideal factor that matters is the location and space needed. Once you decide about room dimensions and space half of the problem is solved and you need to efficiently analyze the space and location you choose because it will affect the quality of sound and images.
When we think about a home theatre the first thing that comes to our mind is a closed spacious room in the corner of the house, but that is not the case now, it can be a dedicated space in your family area or your outdoor entertainment space.
Now let us go through the room characteristics that could affect the performance of the home theatre.
- Size of the room: it doesn’t really matter about the size of the room, it’s just that there needs to be a balance in the size of the room and the surround system. In case you are going for a big room then it may be hard to hear the sound properly or maybe the images shown will be not that clear, while if you are going for a small room then it will be a more cluttered and muffled sound.
- Variations in room dimensions: considering room dimensions are more important than choosing the size. Square rooms are not accurate for home theatres as this will lead to distorted sound and it is not suitable for home theatres. In order to have a comfortable viewing position, you will have to sit far away from the screen so that there is space for all the rows of seats. Thus, choosing a room that can accommodate this facility can only be considered for home theatres.
- Windows: it is always better to choose a room without windows so there is no source of ambient light. But in most cases, it is difficult to find windowless rooms so there is another option for it!! You can install blackout shades that can cut the amount of light entering the room. Smart controls are available for blackout shades, it is a universal remote to open and close them without taking a movement from your seat.
- Walls: Having soundproof walls is important, thus having drywall can insulate the sound going out of the room. There is an additional acoustic wall panel that can be used for sounds to bounce around the room. It is said to avoid any glass hanging on the wall as the glass can reflect sound and light.
- Floorings: the best option is to have a wall-to-wall carpet this process can prevent sound from bouncing around the room. If you’re in the beginning stage of building the theatre then try creating tiered flooring so that everyone in the room can have a good view of the screen.
- Ceiling: high ceiling rooms are the best for home theatres because you can mount the theatres in the ceiling which can reduce the amount of noise in the room.
Home Theatre Design
As we all know technologies have advanced and in order to experience the best effect is to install a custom theatre in your room. This can provide from seating to wall acoustics to having the best image and sound quality.
The design can be anything of your choice for example it can be your favorite tv show or your favorite sports team. We always want the true theatre-like effect, it is better you go for the projector and screen combination because you can get the larger screen for a cheaper price compared to LCD options
Advantage of a versatile media room
You can also set up home theatres in other rooms. As the technologies have advanced you can present it only when you want to use it. You can either install Leon in wall and ceiling speakers for surround sound so that there is no space-consuming in your living room. You can also add a 4k ultra-HD LED screen in the ceiling which can be hidden within a custom cabinet. You can easily access your favorite movies and tv shows directly by connecting them to your phone.
You can design your room with wall acoustics, screens, and projectors so that you can expect excellent image quality and sound quality. The benefit of customized home theatre is that we can design it according to our interests. You can either go for a multiplex theatre, or a family room feels, it is basically a themed room of your interest and wish. Having ottoman seating has multifunctional benefits, as you have family time without screening anything.
This is going to be a change for people who consider home theatres just designed for an unused room or basement. But it is a big no!! if you have a clear idea about home theatre installation then half of the problem is solved. A home theatre can be set up throughout your home, it can be your basement, living room, and even your entertainment space in the backyard. According to your needs and wish, you can customize and design your home theatre.
