Home Cinema

To add to viewing pleasure a Home Cinema creates the type of astounding sound effects, which are normally experienced in the cinema. By splitting the sound into different channel and sending the sound through different speakers. The home system recreates the cinema effects in your own home, giving you the impression that the action is going on around you.

Home Cinema

Different Types of Sound

The majority of plasmas and LCDs have Nicam stereo sound in place as standard instead of surround sound. If you want to replicate the cinema experience within your living room then it is recommended to use a separate home cinema system.

Nicam Stereo

  • Is the basic sound type and is suitable for anyone who would prefer to have a surround sound system.
  • The basic 2-speaker layout in stereo sound format.
  • Nicam refers to the technology used to develop the stereo sound.

Virtual Dolby

  • Suitable for anyone that wishes to boost the sound from there TV broadcasts and VCR.
  • Virtual Dolby sends sound to the ears in such a way that it sounds as though there are speakers behind you.

Dolby Digital 5.1

  • Suitable for anyone that wants to maximise their TV and DVD player’s performance.
  • Dolby Digital delivers 5 separate channels of sound to recreate the cinema experience.

BBE High Definition Sound

  • So far, the closest you can get, to a true lifelike cinema experience.
  • BBE lets you hear sounds that you may otherwise miss, whilst bringing the sounds that you usually hear, to life!

Speaker Arrangement

Positioning the speakers is a major contributing factor in achieving the ultimate home cinema experience

  • Front speakers should be placed at either side of the television, facing the viewer. Depending on the number of speakers, the centre speaker should be placed below or above the screen.
  • The rear speakers should be placed behind on either side of the viewer, wall mounted, and slightly above ear level.
  • The subwoofer can be placed anywhere on the floor.