Home Theatre System Buying Guide Official

: The classic setup including a center channel (for dialogue), front left/right speakers, two rear surrounds, and a subwoofer.

: These offer the highest bitrates for both video and audio, far surpassing the quality of streaming services. Streaming Devices : Tools like Apple TV 4K Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Nvidia Shield Pro Go to product viewer dialog for this item. support high-end formats like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos . 5. Room Calibration and Setup

: If you want a screen larger than 85 inches, a 4K laser projector provides the most authentic "theater" scale. 3. The Central Hub: The AV Receiver home theatre system buying guide

: For true immersion, Atmos adds height channels to make sound feel like it’s coming from above you, creating a three-dimensional "bubble" of audio. 2. Select the Right Display

: Most modern receivers include a calibration microphone. Use it to automatically adjust speaker levels based on your room's unique shape. : The classic setup including a center channel

: Place your center channel directly above or below the screen. Surround speakers should be slightly above ear level and to the sides/behind the seating area.

To get the most out of your hardware, you need high-quality source material. Nvidia Shield Pro Go to product viewer dialog for this item

The "heart" of your theater is the audio configuration. Most systems are categorized by numbers (e.g., 5.1 or 7.1.2), where the first digit is the number of speakers, the second is the subwoofer, and the third refers to upward-firing "height" speakers for 3D sound.