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There are lots of benefits of having audio visual equipment . Audio visual equipment are allow you to enjoy movies and TV shows on bigger screens with life like immersive sound. For bigger screens you can select from large screen displays or projector screen depending on your room size and budget.

A good subwoofer can add to your home theatre experience. Most of the subwoofers while being small in size will surprise you with their performance. The ones listed below promise to add a new dimension to your enjoyment for both  your movies and  music.

a.      Klipsch R-120SW, produces crisp clear sounds coupled with deep bass that will make watching movies and listening to music a truly mesmerizing experience

b.      Polk HTS Home Theater Subwoofer, offers great performance at a great price

c.       MartinLogan Dynamo Subwoofer, produces ground shaking bass with minimal distortion.

d.      BIC America F12, has a powerful amplifier which enables it to produce deeper bass in comparison to other similar home subwoofers

e.      Definitive Technology ProSub 1000, has a sealed design which is different from other home subwoofers that normally have a ported and open-air design

f.        Audioengine S8, This subwoofer is wireless, has a compact design and is able to deliver quality beats when listening to music or watching movies.

While selecting the projector for home theatre. First step is to get some basics in place. You need to articulate the following:

The first and foremost point to be considered is the distance between your sitting position and the wall on which you want to project.

Depending on that the screen size will vary.

Distance between the projector and the screen (throw distance), this means you need to know precisely how and where will you place it

An estimate of the amount of ambient light present in the room in which the projector will be used, how bright or dim do you plan to keep the lighting of your room while using the projector.

In a home theatre set up laser Projectors work as an alternative to TV screen in a home theatre setup.

In the market for a soundbar to compliment the great picture on your TV? Here is an attempt at simplifying the understanding of what the market has to offer

As TV’s became slimer and lighter focusing on an improved visual experience sound took a back seat leaving the customer desiring additional speakers to get the lifelike experience that the picture promises.

While for a truly immersive experience depending on your room you may need a multi speaker solution but often give the room size or speaker placement that may not be the desired option. That is when the Soundbar comes into picture.

Soundbars over the years have evolved to account for changing customer requirement.  Before we get into understanding the options available and what that means let us understand the nomenclature.

So, what does the first digit denote:

The first digit of the soundbar extension such as  2.1/3.1/5.1 etc. tells you how many distinct channel the soundbar holds & .1 stands for the sub-woofer or the bass module as it commonly called.

2.1 – a 2-Channel soundbar that supports right and left channel and they works to create virtual centre & Surround channels for you  and .1 is of  course the subwoofer.

3.1- a 3-Channel Soundbar that features a separate centre channel for all dialogues & content that needs to come from the centre of the screen and the right and left channels double up as RT & LT channel and your surround channels and .1 is of course the subwoofer

5.1 – a 5-Channel Soundbar that supports separate speakers for each of the 5 channels. and .1 is of course the subwoofer this one will be able to deliver a more real and encompassing experience for your entertainment.

7.1 – a 7-channel soundbar Essentially, 7-channels is the same as 5-channels with a bonus: By splitting surround and rear channel information in 4 channels, you get 7 total.

Dolby Atmos sound bar: 

This is the latest over the top  version of 5- or 7-channel sound bar. What makes it different: upward-firing speakers located in the sound bar, which reflects sound above you for a heightened, three-dimensional soundstage. So when you see channel numbers like 5.1.2 or 7.1.2, the third represents Dolby Atmos upward firing speakers (the first is for number of traditional channels and the second is for a subwoofer). This sound bar works best in rooms with flat ceilings up to 11 feet high that are made of hard, reflective material.

Today is the world of ever-changing technology. Technology helps deliver improved but also customized solution as per the use.  Same is true for projectors. There is a wide range available today each promising an unmatched video. If you want to enjoy your favorite movie/TV shows or feel  the real excitement of live EPL/IPL match on a screen size of minimum 100 inches then projectors is the thing to go for.

How does one choose the right projector for a home Theatre?

First step is to get some basics in place. You need to articulate the following:

First and basic step is to calculate the distance between your sitting and screen. The farther you are , better will be the view.

·         The screen size (width, most importantly)

·         Distance between the projector and the screen (throw distance), this means you need to know precisely how and where will you place it

·         An estimate of the amount of ambient light present in the room in which the projector will be used, how bright or dim do you plan to keep the lighting of your room while using the projector.

In a home theatre set up Projectors work as an alternative to TV screen in a home theatre setup & they come video inputs that serve a similar function to a TV or computer monitor while offering several benefits, which may include:

·         Larger image sizes

·         Increased portability

·         Flexible installation possibilities

 How to choose the right Home theatre projector for your space?

True home theater projectors place the emphasis on image quality above all else. They run lower brightness—say 1800 lumen average—and have the most zoom of any projector type that features built-in lenses.

Home theater projectors often feature low-voltage control (LVC), so that turning the projector on or off can trigger the screen to rise or descend, or open and close if it is a fixed frame covered by drapes. To achieve the quietest possible operation, they have more efficient—or more elaborate—cooling systems, making them relatively bulky and, in some cases, unable to support inverted (upside down) installation.

They are also the more expensive range of projectors.

Most are Full HD and a handful are 4K (true DCI 4096 x 2160 4K, in fact).

Watch out for fake claims by companies some telltale signs are:

·         high lumen ratings (more than 3000 lumens),

·         VESA rather than HD video native resolutions (such as WXGA and WUXGA)

·         zoom that's shorter than 2x.

Some great options to consider :

·         Sony VPL HW 65 ES

·         Benq TK 800

·         Epson EH TW 7100

A sound bar will be a clean and simple install requiring the least amount of space and installation time.

The sound bar simulates and projects the sound to bring out the desired surround effect. It also depends on the size of the room and the setup like solid reflective surfaces, like plain walls. 

Equipment that deals with audio and video are referred to as Audio/Video Equipment.  Audio Equipment includes microphones, audio recording equipment, Speakers, amplifiers, Headphones, audio mixers ,Audio players such as disc players, music players etc. Visual Equipment includes video cameras, film projectors, data projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD/DVD/Blu-ray players/recorders, televisions etc.

With the advancement in technology we have equipment’s which can process both the audio and video together.

If you are looking for a home theatre system with good bass you need to take a closer look at the bass Module ( Sub-Woofer) of the system. First is check out the sub-woofer driver size ( Bigger the better) , frequency response ( lower the better) and driver direction ( down firing or front firing ).

There are several Vendors in this market, but the key is to find a  vendor with the expertise in designing, installation and offers reliable after-sales support.

Total Tech Solutions is one of the best customized Home theatre solution providers in Delhi NCR. Authorized resellers of  BOSE, POLK, ELAC, SONY, JBL,LG, Denon and Yamaha  they bring the best of brands under one roof, providing world-class solution, at a price that fits in your budget.  

Entertainment is an integral part of our life. From the silent movies of Charlie Chaplin to Avengers we have come long way in entertaining ourselves. In present times with the launch of  OTT platforms entertainment has been redefined. As a viewer it becomes necessary to keep up the pace with how they are viewed and enjoyed. Large screen displays have made life easier when it comes to video but a good audio system is still a complex thing. Just to make your life a bit we will help you in selecting the right kind of audio setup for you. Now you can choose to assemble one yourself (Component Home theatre system) or buy pre-matched surround sound speaker system off the shelf (Out of the box Home theatre system)

If you are planning to go for Component based Home Theatre, we will share step by step procedure to what those systems are and how they should be integrated  together for an immersive sound experience that makes you feel like a part of the scene you are watching on screen.

Components needed for a Home theatre system:

·         An Audio Video receiver to power your speakers. It’s the heart of your Home theatre system, can be selected on the basis of speakers used.

·         A centre channel speaker to enhance the dialogues, positioned below or top of the screen.

·         Front left and right speakers- they reproduce most of the music and sound effects. They will also be used for dialogue when the voices move to the left or right of the screen. You can choose the best mounting option that works for you wall hanging, bookshelf or floor standing & if your building your space in-wall

·         Surround Speakers: These speakers mainly reproduce the surround music and effects. Two or four (depending on the room size ) surround speakers, which go behind and/or beside you.

·         Subwoofer : The only purpose of Subwoofer is to reproduce the low bass end. A good subwoofer can make the huge difference in the overall sound quality of your home theatre speakers. Depending upon the room size and your preference you can add one or two subwoofers.

Want overhead sound effects?

·         This is the latest offering from Dolby, commonly knows as Dolby Atmos. Make sure your receiver offers Dolby Atmos® processing, include a pair of in-ceiling or upward-firing speakers.

Want to keep it simple?

Consider a pre-matched surround sound speaker system.

Here I will share two of my favourites

One component Home theatre speaker system & one Pre-matched out of the box home theatre speaker system

Component speakers are my personal favourite as they give you room to customize and optimise as per the space available. Every solution we design is like a new baby and we fall in love all over again with the solution. Having said that the one that comes to mind today is the as an ideal fitment for a room up to 700sq.meter would be the Bose Acoustimass 10 with the AVRX 1600 amplifier. The Bose speaker arrays deliver crystal clear audio the Acoustimass Module if placed with the right wall reflections can make the place rock. the Denon AVRX1600 that gives you the convenience to connect your system to any mobile device over Bluetooth. The receiver works with all the voice assistants making operation even easier. The entire system at ₹ 177000 is a steal.