Home Theater Components

One of the more tedious parts of home theater planning is choosing the right components. It’s not just about getting the best gear your money can buy; it’s about picking home theater equipment that matches your style and viewing habits. Here’s a quick guide to the basic items in a typical Canadian home theater.

TV screens: The TV is the central part of your home theater and often serves as the room’s focal point. Look for one that’s the right size for your room, taking into account the ideal viewing distances and angles. If a large flat screen is beyond your budget, consider getting a home theater projector and projection screen instead.

Speaker system: Your home theater speaker system is responsible for the ‘mood’ of your home theater. A good speaker system offers crisp, detailed sound and makes it seem real by surrounding your room with different layers of audio. Check your Canadian home theater department for speaker systems that work with your TV set.

Control center: Also called the home theater receiver, this is where you control and process all the components of your home theater system. In most Canadian home theater setups, the receiver is combined with the amplifier to save space and offer better playback precision.

Home theater seats: No home theater is complete without soft, comfortable seating. Recliners and sectional seats are the most common types, but you can also go for sofas, love seats, and even mechanized rocking chairs.