Home Theater Cheyenne. The most important component in your home theater sound system is not a speaker or a piece of electronics. It is your theater room. Surprised? Many people often are. But it is true. Countless books have been written on this subject. I have attend many ours of expensive training. Here, and in a following entry, I will give a brief synopsis of the issues involved.

The most critical issue for any home theater system is that of room modes. These room modes occur because the bass frequencies (20-200 hz) are longer than the room dimensions. Therefore these frequencies reflect off of the walls, back into the room, and mix with the original wavelength. When this happens, these bass frequencies will sum or cancel each other, causing peaks or valleys in the bass response in the room.

Home Theater Cheyenne. What can be done about the problem of room modes in home theaters? First, we can install absorptive materials. Second, we can place the speakers in the best position. And most importantly, we can design the room with the best dimensions. More than any other factor, room shape and size can impact the issue of room modes in home theaters.

Check back soon for another article on issues related to the room which affect the sound of the home theater.

Home Theater Cheyenne. When discussing room layout, we are often asked how to create a surround sound environment in living or great room.  The truth is that this can almost never be accomplished.  The reason for this is because the room has a different purpose.  The purpose of the room will dictate its design.  Unless a room is designed for surround sound, it will rarely succeed as a movie theater audio environment.

The best direction would be to create a quality stereo experience in the living room, and choose another room for the surround sound experience.  This room needs to be designed with surround sound in mind.  That does not mean it must be used exclusively for home theater.  It does mean that the chairs can be positioned in proper relationship to the video display and speakers.  It means that the speakers can be located in appropriate locations.  If you fail to take into account the design requirements of a surround sound environment, then you will not succeed in creating that movie theater experience.  Give us a call for a consultation about the opportunities your home can have.

Home Theater Cheyenne. People often ask if calibrating their TV really matters much. It does matter, for a number of reasons. The best picture is one that conforms to the image the artist intended for you to see. You will never achieve this until you calibrate the TV properly.

If you try to do it without any tools, you will not accomplish the kind of setup that will give you the image the artist intended you to see. Manufacturers of TVs want you to notice their TV while it is on the bright showroom floor, standing next to all the other TVs. They need to make their TV stand out, and the best way to do that is by setting the TV to its brightest.

Home Theater Cheyenne. The brightest picture does not equal the best picture. Unless properly calibrated the picture may be less sharp than it should be, or the details in the darker parts of the screen may be lost. You will not see the colors adjusted properly, and they won’t be properly saturated.

When you calibrate your TV, you will see what the artist expected you to see, as they created it. This is really the best picture you can see.  And you will increase the life of the bulb or TV, and save energy as well.  Yes, be sure to calibrate.

Home Theater Cheyenne. Does your home theater have a Bluray player?  If the answer is no, then there is no better time than now.  You will be amazed at the audio and video clarity that is achieved by using Bluray as your source.  Audio and Video will have a life-like quality you may not have seen in your theater before.  The new audio formats, like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD, will make your sound as good as you have ever heard it.  And your projector or flat panel will have an outstanding depth of field, clarity, and color balance.

Prices have fallen steadily over the past year.  You can often find a Bluray player in the $100 range.  Most players have a variety of new features, including playing your family pictures on your tv and streaming from one of the many content sites (Netflix, Amazon on Demand, YouTube, Pandora, etc.).  Since there are many different options and features, be sure to check around and find the Bluray player that is right for you.

Home Theater Cheyenne. Do you wish you could have the experience of going to a movie theater without ever having to leave the comfort of your home? With Help from Encore Sight & Sound’s team of experts, you can. No more need to fight crowds, no more admission fees, Just bring the popcorn and you will have a theater quality experience in your own home.

Home Theater Cheyenne and Encore Sight & Sound make it easy to add a little Hollywood Glamor to your life. When you watch your home movies on your new big screen, you’ll feel like rolling out the red carpet.  When you watch your family’s favorite films on the big screen, it will be like you’re seeing them the first time. Sports fans can feel like they  are in the middle of the action for every game. Encore Sight & Sound has many options for your home theater, including: High definition 1080p picture, large screens, Mitsubishi projectors, lighting control, dvd changers, BluRay, theater seating, and surround sound. Call today and craft your perfect package with one of our experts.

A Home Theater Cheyenne is perfect for any occasion. Have a family movie night, bring new life into your family movie collection, or have some friends over for an amazing movie night. Technology training is included, making it easy for anyone to operate your Home Theater, and including a Control4 Home automation system makes it even easier. Call today 970 217-7018