Needless clutter, broken signals, and uneven audio are just a few of the problems usually associated with a home theater system. Designing your own system on the fly using equipment found off the shelf can end terribly. Video signals need the right cabling, speakers need to be expertly laid out, and a professional needs to ensure that all components are compatible. On the whole, there needs to be a comprehensive plan in place to create an immersive entertainment space in your Westlake, Texas home.
1.Prepare a Comprehensive Plan
If you learn one thing in this blog, make it this: it’s all about the planning. Whether you’re installing a fire alarm or a home audio system, the best results will come if you lay out every possible detail in advance. Come up with an answer to these questions before getting started:
- Do I want to use a television or screen?
- Will I be transmitting HD or 4K content?
- How many people will my theater seat?
- What kind of stylistic theme do I want to have?
In future blogs, we'll go in depth into some of those questions to help you understand how your answer can impact your home theater installation.
2.Invest in the Best Equipment
Are you sure the speakers you picked out are the best for your system? Just because you saw an ad for them or they were the most expensive, doesn’t mean they’re the right choice. Once we know your unique needs and preferences, we help you find the best projectors, screens, and speakers for your theater.
As we do this, we take into account how you’ll use your system, the amount of light entering your room and how big your space is. For example, depending on the amount of space you have, you may want to opt for in-wall speakers rather than floor standing ones.
3.Prime Your System for Growth
Eliminating clutter is important when it comes to a home theater system. After working painstakingly on the right theme and layout for your room, do you want to deal with a bunch of wires in the corner? Another benefit of a professional installation is that all cabling is kept hidden behind walls to preserve your home’s style.
For many clients, having wires hidden behind walls can be a scary prospect. What if you want to add a new speaker or television? Does that mean you have to open up your walls again and go through a difficult, and costly, installation? Not if you work with the right company.
The experts at DB Media Solutions prime your space for growth. We include additional wiring in your system, so you can just plug in new speakers when needed (though we encourage you to call us up to ensure they’re properly placed and calibrated for the room).
4.Create an Easy Control Solution
After you’ve installed all your equipment, it’s time to figure out how you’re going to manage it. There’s no need to have a different remote for your screen, Blu-ray player, media library or the rest of the technology in the room. We can incorporate everything in a Savant media system so you can use a touchpad, tablet or smartphone to access the source you want, pick where you want to play it and adjust the volume.
Why deal with a stressful DIY installation that can result in an inferior product? Contact DB Media Solutions for a custom theater that gets the most out of your space and technology.