5 Tips To Set Up Your Own Home Theatre

Having a home theatre system in your apartment is an indulgence that we should all invest in, whether you’re a movie junkie or are just finding ways to impress your friends and family. Even though the idea of setting up a home theatre can be quite daunting, we believe that with the help of our guidelines, the process will be less stressful!

1.   Know the Essential Components Required

Generally, a home theatre setup requires components such as speakers, receiver, desktop or television and some type of video input. Even if you don’t want to install a tv, that’s okay — you can consider a desktop monitor mount so that you can enjoy watching your movie comfortably, at your own control.

If you’ve a decent set of speakers and television that work well together, then you’ll need a receiver (mandatory) and video input (optional). We strongly encourage you to use products that are around the same age.

2.   Determine Where You Want To Set Up

Before you purchase any of the components needed, decide where you want to set up your theatre. Then, find out the dimensions of that area to avoid buying equipment that does not fit the room. The living room is a popular option for a home theatre as it’s a communal space which promotes participation and bonding among family members and friends.

3.   Decide Between TV and Projector

Both television and projector have their pros and cons. Some people may feel that projectors are less tiring for the eyes but they work well only in dark rooms. Televisions, on the other hand, are way easier to install, tend to have higher resolution and are excellent for overcoming any light distortions. Experts recommend getting a 4K TV (screen resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels) with HDR for the best visual picture.

If you tend to experience neck and eye strain from watching tv, mounting your television can prevent those problems. Additionally, it can hide the cords that are connected to the TV and prevent kids and pets from messing with them. Hidden wires give your house a minimalistic feel and prevent wire damage. Not to mention, a wall-mounted TV is safer as it keeps the TV out of reach from children and pets, reducing the chances of TV toppling over and injuring people.

At Tigermount, we offer many different types of TV installation services, ranging from fixed mounts to tilting mounts and ceiling mounts to gas strut TV mounts that come in all sorts of sizes.

4.   Placements of the Speakers

The centre speaker is the most vital speaker since it is the one where the dialogue comes from. Thus, it should be placed either on top or below the TV, whichever is nearer to the tweeter of the left and right speakers, which are placed on the left and right sides of the TV respectively. The other two speakers should be situated about 90 to 110 degrees from the centre of the seat.

5.   Consider Layouts and Furnitures

Professionals have emphasised on using a sofa or a couch with deep backing for seating and avoid putting them in the corners of the rooms as that will cause the bass to swell. One should also refrain from placing glass or mirrors in the home theatre as they can result in unwanted reflections. As for the lighting, professionals advocate the use of a combination of different lights to cater to different needs. It is highly recommended to select dimmer lights as they create an array of moods.

Tips To Set Up Your Own Home Theatre

We understand that setting up your own home theatre is far from easy. Hence, we hope that this article has provided you with some useful insights and tips on building a movie room in your home. If you’re completely new or are interested in anything related to TV installation or desktop monitor mounting, do check out our extensive selection of TV brackets and desktop monitor mounts of different sizes to find the one that suits your audiovisual needs the best.

Should you require further assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to our professional consultants at 9424 6649 or drop us an email at enquiry.tigermount@gmail.com!

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