One of the most thrilling renovations a homeowner can make is transforming a basement or den into a home theater. Everybody loves a place to sit back, relax, and enjoy their favorite movies, television shows, music, and video games. But not all home theaters are the same — luckily, there are ways to construct yours so that it maximizes the sound, viewing quality, and other factors that go into a home entertainment center.

Top Tips on Getting the Best From Your Home Theater

1. Place Speakers Apart From Television

When putting together a home theater, the aim is to create a level of surround sound that is comparable to a movie or even IMAX® theater. To accomplish this, set your speakers far enough away from the television so that the sound will appear to come from all around the room. Look for creative ways to hide the speakers, including in bookcases and on wall shelving.

2. Nail the Layout

A home theater is all about the viewing experience, so arrange the furniture with angles and the distance from the television in mind. Sofas, sectionals, and recliner chairs should form a semicircle around the television, so no matter where people sit, they'll have a clear, unobstructed view of the screen.

3. Get a TV That Fits Your Room Size

While most people will be drawn to buying the biggest television for their home theater, they should also consider what is the most proportionate for the size of the room the TV will be in. The ideal viewing distance is between 1.5 and 2 times the width of the television. So, if you get a 60-inch TV, you should be able to set up your seating about 8 to 10 feet away from the screen. If the room isn't big enough to accommodate that, choose a slightly smaller television that’s more appropriate for the room.

If you’re a resident in the Greater Dayton or Cincinnati, OH, area looking to set up a home entertainment system, reach out to the professionals at Resolutions-Sights, Sounds, Simplicity. This local business stocks the latest entertainment equipment and has the expertise to install it in your home in exactly the way you've imagined. In addition to home theater equipment, the company also carries and installs surveillance equipment and home automation systems. Visit the home entertainment experts online to read some of their customer testimonials, or call the team directly at (937) 985-4364.