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Streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime have led to more and more people investing in their own home cinema throughout 2018. So, how can you make sure you have the perfect home cinema set up?
Knowing where to start when it comes to putting together the perfect home cinema can be daunting to say the least. Thankfully, we have put together a handy guide on everything you need to consider; with these tips, you’ll be watching your favourite movies from the comfort of your own cinema in no time.
Screen
The most vital part of any home cinema is the TV you choose to use. There are so many things to consider: the brand, size, resolution and whether you should opt for a 4K, 3D or curved TV.
Size
We would suggest that for a truly immersive experience, the smallest TV you should install in a home cinema would be 43”; if you were to go any smaller than this, your viewing experience wouldn’t be optimal. As for a maximum size, this would completely depend on the amount of space you have available in your room; the larger the room, the bigger TV screen you could have.
It’s important to remember, however, that a bigger screen doesn’t always mean a better viewing experience; it really does depend on how large your room is. For an average-sized room, we would suggest a TV anywhere between 43” to 60”.
Type of TV
When it comes to which type of TV you should purchase, an obvious choice would be a cheap 4K TV. 4K is also known as Ultra High Definition and has a considerably higher resolution than a normal 1080 HD screen. A 4K TV’s resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels, compared to the 1920 x 1080 pixels an HD TV comes with.
With the vast majority of today’s films being available in 4K, you should absolutely opt for a TV with 4K capabilities, if you want to experience everything a film has to offer.
You could always opt for a cheap 3D TV if you’re looking to bring an authentic cinema experience to your home. 3D TVs are also available with 4K capabilities, so this could be an attractive option if you’re likely to watch 3D films.
You might also consider a cheap curved TV for your home cinema. A curved TV’s unique shape creates an enhanced depth of viewing which results in images that almost appear 3D. One of the most attractive benefits of a curved TV is the increased viewing angle this provides. If it is likely that some of your seating will be at a wider angle, curved TVs are perfect, as they can comfortably provide a viewing angle up to 50 degrees. Flat screen TVs can usually provide up to a 30 degree viewing angle.
Finally, if you’re really looking for the best viewing experience available on the market today, you should definitely consider bagging yourself an 8K TV deal. Whilst 8K is still relatively new and carries a hefty price tag on most websites, more and more filmmakers are creating content compatible with 8K TVs. So if you’re in the market for the very best home cinema available today, be sure to check out 8K TVs.
In today’s TV market, there are plenty of cheap TVs to browse. You’ll be surprised just how affordable the perfect home cinema TV can be.
Audio Set Up
Finding a TV with truly good audio capabilities can be tough, and when you’re looking for a fully immersive home cinema experience, this really can make or break the ‘cinema feel’ you are striving for.
Whilst TV’s audio capabilities have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, the sound quality you’ll be looking for from a home cinema simply isn’t achievable with TV audio. To truly experience an authentic cinema sound experience, we would strongly suggest investing in a soundbar.
They are surprisingly cheap and simple to connect and vastly improve the sound that comes from your TV. If you’re really looking to have a realistic cinema sound experience, you should definitely opt for a soundbar that has a subwoofer and Balanced Mode Radiator technology, which will ensure there is a wider dispersion of sound throughout the room.
Optimal Seating Arrangement
Whilst being comfy is obviously important and adds to the overall home cinema experience, the angle of your seating is also vital to ensure you’re getting the optimal viewing experience.
A general rule is to sit between 1.5 to 2.5 times the diagonal screen measurement away. If you can also get your seating arrangement to be within a 30-degree viewing angle, you’ll be sure to have the very best viewing experience.
For example, if you have a 50 inch TV, you should be sitting anywhere between 7.5 ft and 12.5 ft from the screen in order to make the most of your TV’s capabilities. Whilst this is not an exact science, this is definitely the best way to have the optimal viewing experience.
The recent advancements in TV technology mean that anyone can have a near-cinematic experience in their own home, and now that you have all the information you need to have the perfect home cinema set-up, you can start building yours today.
