Many people when thinking about home theater tend to worry about the big picture and sound. A home theater is more than a room and more than a collection of electronics all tethered together. When done right by a professional company like BRAVAS Atlanta in Atlanta, a home theater is a total experience. To get to that total experience, you need to pay attention to all the details. The truth is that few rooms are perfect for a home theater before the gear arrives and there are many features that go into making that room a great home theater. Keep reading below.

Lights

Most of the time the lights in your home theater are going to be turned off. That doesn’t mean that the lights aren’t important. Placement and control of lights can impact how your theater looks and how convenient it is to enjoy. If you like to watch TV or movies with a little bit of light on, then controlling where the light is directed, how it’s reflected and even its color and intensity will all have an impact on picture quality. Lighting control—whether via a remote or an app, allows you to adjust the lights without having to get out of your seat. A lighting system that’s integrated with the theater controls can make these adjustments for you, based on how it was programmed.

Seats

Sofas are fine for living rooms, especially when you plan to talk to the people sitting next to you, but in a home theater, the seating should direct your attention only to the screen. The best theater seats not only include all the built-in accessories (recline buttons, heat, snack table, cup holders… ) but also are designed to properly support your body from your head to your feet so you won’t feel fatigued or fidgety during the length of the movie.

Control

One of the most frustrating things about a home theater or media room can be how complex it is. If you have to pick up more than one remote to operate your room, then you’re doing it wrong. Basic single-room control systems or universal remotes can take the frustration out of the experience and leave the movie enjoyment in.

Acoustics

The way a home theater sounds is dependent on a lot more than just the speakers and amplifiers. The sound comes in waves, and like the ocean, those waves keep moving, bouncing around off things, until they’ve worn themselves out, dispersed, or are absorbed by something else (such as an island). Without addressing the acoustic reflective, dispersive, and absorptive properties of your room (including the walls, ceiling, floor, and furniture/accessories) your home theater is only half done.

Noise

Your projector, receiver, Blu-ray player, HVAC system media servers… all make noise. However, you shouldn’t have to sit back and just accept it. As professionals, we will design your home theater so that noise-emitting products are in cabinets or in a separate room. The best way to ensure that you have a great home theater installation with attention to all the above features listed above and more is to use the professionals at BRAVAS Atlanta. Contact us by phone at 770-844-5800 or use the convenient “Contact” feature on our website.   Image courtesy of Stewart Filmscreen