There are two main functions of a custom home theatre: looking great and sounding impeccable. While video displays become more faultless by the hour thanks to developments like 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range, sound equipment is just starting to catch up. Dolby Atmos is revolutionizing the way home theatres sound, but there’s more to achieving the best audio in your space than simply buying the latest equipment. Here we’ll answer your questions about how to optimize sound in your Sherwood Park, Alberta home theatre.  

Room acoustics indicate how sound waves interact within a room. Every room reacts differently to the variety of sound frequencies, primarily because of the objects in it, and every speaker sounds different when in a different room. When you partner with Home Theatre Solutions for a fully-equipped private cinema room, acoustics are a vital component considered as we design and engineer your space…and for good reason.

The next time you sit down to watch a movie or listen to music, think about the ways – good and bad – that your room may be affecting the overall sound of your system. A basic understanding of room acoustics (and speaker placement) can help you maximize the performance of any audio or home theatre playback.

Imagine that room empty, with hardwood floors and bare drywall. That’s going to have a lot of echoes, right? Now imagine the same room with carpets, thick drapes, plush seating and bookcases or even a private concession counter. Suddenly the room has a quieter, more intimate feel. The fact is, these are the extremes of room acoustics, and the perfect home theatre experience exists somewhere between the extremes.