Just purchasing some great surround sound speakers and AV equipment, throwing them in a room and hoping for the best is not going to make the most of your set up. There is a science in setting up surround sound speakers and although it is important to follow the guidelines, as with many things audio visual, it is not necessary to follow implicitly. Just following some simple instructions will ensure your surround sound delivers everything that is should.

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Over the next few weeks, we will explain some of the main terminology that you will see when purchasing a projector, including the brightness, contrast and resolution. Hopefully you will feel better equipped to look into the quality home theatre projectors that are available today.

For many people who aspire to have their very own Home Theatre, it can be difficult to make the decisions necessary to get the set up just right. There’s the bluray player, receiver, front speakers, rear speakers, centre, the subwoofer, projector and the projector screen, not forgetting the cables and speaker wire. Each of these components also has alternate options that you need to think about too…and that’s just for your typical 5.1 system. Imagine what the process would be like if you were going to create a 61.3 Channel system for an international commercial cinema!

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With the range of computer monitors now available in the marketplace becoming lighter, slimmer and more affordable, many people use more than one at a time. Have you thought about using a multiple monitor stand to make using all these screens easier? Available in various configurations, having your monitor up and off the desk not only makes it more comfortable to view, but it frees up valuable desk space.

To some a speaker is “just a speaker”, but for others, a speaker has a truly integral part to play in their audio set-up. All speakers fall into one of two categories, Active or Passive. What's the difference? Which one do you need?

When you first looked at the back of your AV receiver, did you have to lean in closer to see what all those little colourful holes, knobs and switches were? As new devices and technologies have evolved in audio visual, the receivers have had to evolve also. Your receiver needs to be able to accept the cable or connection from whichever device you want to plug in, therefore providing a vast array of connection types. Having all these inputs and outputs can easily cause confusion, so we're here to help you out.

Read the instructions

As with all kinds of equipment, from your new digital camera to your microwave, if you don’t read the instructions, you will not get the most out of your device. The same goes for mounting brackets. If you presume how it works, chances are high that you’ll mess it up. dating and fashion We cannot stress this enough…read the instructions. Also make sure you read them before starting your install, not after

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