Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Some Great Tips RegardingSurround Sound Systems

By Morten Hansen


One of the main aspects which make watching a film delightful is sound and surround sound systems have changed what way sound is reproduced in a movie. When in a film theater we feel as if we are surrounded on all sides with different sound effects and this is thanks to the fact that of a surround sound system. In earlier days we used to have speakers only in the front which was more like an omnidirectional sound that we used to experience in theaters but now a production theater has speakers all around giving you complete sound experience.

To get such effects at home, many of us have installed speakers and stereo sound gear to make their home theater system give them surround sound. Many of us spend lots of money on a surround sound system without really knowing the fundamentals of a surround sound system. Knowing the basics will help you to choose the right kit and also allow you to setup your surround sound system better.

Surround sound as the name depicts is a sound technology which surrounds you with sound from all directions. When you watch a movie in a theater you will be inundated with sound coming from every direction. If you are watching a movie in a theater that has got a good surround sound system, you'll be able to identify the direction from which a particular sound or dialogue is being reproduced. Surround sound technology gives multiple channels of sound and hence you can split sounds to come out from different speakers. With this option you will be able to hear clear sounds and not a muddled mixture of sounds. A surround sound can increase viewing pleasure of not just pictures but also in music. Symphonic music or any other type of music can be enjoyed lots more when heard over a surround sound system. The instrument sounds are split and channeled into the right and left speakers providing you with a great musical experience.

As different sounds are separated to get heard through specific channels, the positioning of the surround sound speakers is highly important. If you put all the speakers together in one spot you will not be able to experience surround sound effect. The best option would be to hire a surround sound consultant to set-up your surround sound system and the speakers so you get maximum pleasure out of your surround sound system. There are plenty of websites that help you to setup your surround sound system which would save you the money you would spend on a surround sound expert. Books on setting up surround sound systems are also available in the market. The best way to setup your surround sound system by yourself would be to get some basic information from sites or books and then use a trial and error strategy to station the speakers. Sound preferences can vary from person to person and this trial and error system is a way to setup your surround sound system to your taste.

A good video projection coupled with a great surround sound system will give you a corresponding experience to watching a film in a movie theater. It's easy to get the feel of watch your favorite pictures in a theater right in the coziness of your home. A theater provides direct and explosive sound, but with a good surround sound system you can experience similar sound at your house. Surround sound systems have transformed the way we hear sound and with lot of analysis going into surround sound systems, it can only improve!




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