Saturday 28 September 2013

Home Theater Systems Enhance Owner's Entertainment Options

By Kenny Marcum


Whit the introduction of flat screen televisions that are not dependent on tubes, sets have grown to a much larger size. Unfortunately, many of the flat panel sets do not provide adequate sound quality. Home theater systems offer in the box speakers to the television transforming one's family room so it provides the same sound quality of a movie house.

Today, most of these devices are sold in the 5.1 or the 7.1 channel units. The five and seven are indicators of the number of matched speakers. Additionally, such units generally have a subwoofer. Often they also have an iPod dock and wireless rear speakers. The best units provide Blu-ray players allowing the user to access content online and stream movies using a favorite subscription service.

These devices often are available in a large variety of prices. The cheapest options usually have five speakers and may not even have a DVD player. The seven channel Blu-Ray sets may be three or more times as expensive in cost, but provide more viewing options, with the ability to play DVDs and stream content in addition to the Blu-ray disks.

The top models offer 1080p pictures with high-def quality. They also work well at up-converting standard DVDs, but picture quality can vary with some players. The sound quality can vary greatly with these different options.

The plug and play soundbar units are popular with some consumers. They connect directly to one's television and do not require a receiver. While sound quality is generally good, surround sound suffers with these devices. They do not provide speakers located at the back of the viewing room but attempt to create the surround sound experience using electronics.

Home theater systems help to improve the sound quality of flat panel televisions. Owners can enjoy a movie house experience in their own living room. By selecting the right unit one can enhance enjoyment of movies as well as other viewing. The right unit can even improve one's ability to enjoy music.




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