Home Theater Layout

Home theater layout doesn't have to be complicated with Canadian Home Theater. Here you'll find all the info you need to design and build your dream theater system.Proper layout is essential to functional home theater design. If you look at some Canadian home theater magazines, you’ll notice that they follow certain rules on speaker position, screen size, and viewing distance. Where you place each component greatly affects your home theater experience. Here are some home theater layout tips to help you out.

Keep your room size in mind.

Most Canadian home theater rooms are big enough for a 7.1 surround sound system, but a 5.1 or 2.1 system will need a different positioning plan. In a smaller room, it’s important to keep the right distance between speakers to keep the sound from overpowering the video.

Achieve proper viewing distance.

Proper viewing distance should be followed regardless of room size, so make sure your screen is proportional to your floor area. As a general rule, viewing distance should be three times the size of the screen. Seats can be placed up to 30 degrees from the middle; beyond that, you usually get color distortion and other viewing problems.

Follow speaker setup instructions.

Home theater speaker placement can make or break your home theater system. Most Canadian home theater systems come with setup instructions and positioning guides. If you’re not familiar with the wiring, it’s best to have it professionally installed by your home theater dealer. You’ll usually be offered an installation service after you buy your speakers.