When looking at different
home
theater
designs when you’re designing your own home
theater,
you’ll notice that there are four major things to take into
consideration. These are room design, acoustic treatment, construction,
and system setup.
The system is what most consumers give the
most thought to when thinking about their new home theater. While this
is really important, of course, even the best component setup
won’t live up to its incredible potential. So, spend time
considering your options for the system, but don’t ignore
where it’s going to sit!
In constructing your room for the best sound
quality, you have several options. There is a lot of information online
that can help you figure out how to achieve the best sound. A square or
rectangular “box” room is the poorest option for
good acoustics.
The other shapes you may consider involve
some
calculations and a basic understanding of the physics of sound. If
you’re not constructing from scratch, the placement of your
screen, speakers, and seating are going to be even more crucial. Both
of these situations are where a professional can come in very handy.
Someone with a specialized knowledge of
sound waves and speaker
function will be an incredible asset, and it’s probably worth
their fee to get great sound in your home theater designs.
If your budget is on the high side, creating
a fabulous acoustical environment is pretty easy. Double wall
construction and commercial acoustic paneling are an easy fix. These
help you control the acoustics within the room, and to create
acoustical isolation.
Acoustical isolation is important for the
sanity
of those with whom you live…not to mention your relationship
with your neighbors! If you want to fully enjoy the range of volume a
good surround sound system can provide, it’s best to
“pad” your room and keep the sound to yourself. If
your room is already constructed, look into available materials that
you can put up on top of the drywall.
As you can see, there’s so much
more to home theater designs than simply choosing a surround sound
system and big screen television.