How to make a home theater

There are many people who like to watch films in cinemas. The large screen and realistic sound help you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the events. Almost everyone can make a home theater. You don't have to have a lot of money or a huge house to do this.

How to make a home theater

A home theater is a connecting element that combines speakers, TV and other components into a single whole. It is better to think about your own cinema at the stage of apartment design. Technical equipment requires connection and it is much more aesthetically pleasing if the wires are hidden in a wall or box. Also, the premises must be renovated in a special way. The room should have a minimum number of resonating surfaces. You need to buy comfortable chairs or a sofa. The design depends on the tastes and preferences of the owner.

IMPORTANT! The optimal area for a small cinema is about 42 square meters. m.

What you need

To make a home theater, the first thing you need to do is decide on its configuration. The choice of technology depends on the size of the room and the distance between the audience and the screen. You should know that the space between the screen and the person should be three times the diagonal of the device. So, the diagonal of a TV located three meters from the sofa should be a maximum of 42 inches. The simplest system consists of:

1. devices for watching movies (projector or TV);
2. projector screen;
3. computer or laptop;
4. acoustic system;
5. signal source;
6. light filters for windows.

Projectors, compared to televisions, have a number of advantages: a large screen diagonal, the ability to change image parameters, no flicker, as well as small dimensions and light weight. The projector conveys the atmosphere of the cinema hall much better and creates the effect of “presence”. An LCD projector is safer for the eyes.

REFERENCE! Try to provide stable and uninterrupted power to the entire system to protect it from unexpected power surges. You can install network filters.

Instructions

Let's look at the process of assembling a cinema using the example of a projector.

First you need to prepare a room design and finish it. Next, we purchase suitable equipment. For example, an LCD projector with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. We place it in a central place.

Speakers should be placed in different parts of the room. They are convenient to attach directly to the wall or place on shelves. It is advisable to have a good hammer drill, as without it drilling will be a tedious process. Next, remove the wires from the speakers under various partitions and baseboards. It is better to have an adapter with wires.

Connect the adapter to one side of the cable leading to the subwoofer and the other to the speaker. It is better to place the central column on top of the screen. Usually the speaker wires included in the kit are limited to a certain size, which may not be enough. Therefore, measure the required length in advance and buy them separately. Place the subwoofer on the side. All wires are connected to it through the baseboards. Connect the wire from the subwoofer to the computer.

The image is displayed using a computer via DVI. An integral part of a cinema is a good screen with a highly reflective surface. Fix it on the wall using a special mount, which should be included in the kit. The projector can be placed either on a shelf or on the ceiling. When choosing a ceiling, there must be a special rod.

Then we hang light filters on the windows to protect against the penetration of sunlight. They can also be replaced with regular black-out curtains.

ATTENTION! When choosing a location for the projector, it is better to choose a wall where you can achieve the maximum image width.

Making a home theater with your own hands is much easier than it might seem at first glance. And if previously having a cinema hall seemed like an unaffordable luxury, now many people can afford it. Creating a cinema hall yourself will help significantly save the family budget.