Key Points for Buying Home Theater Speakers

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What should you pay attention to when choosing home theater speakers? Next, I will briefly explain the speaker specifications and configurations that need to be confirmed. You may wish to refer to them before purchasing.

Choose according to the space configuration in your home

There are many different shapes and types of home theater speakers on the market. It is recommended to choose a suitable model according to the decoration and space design of the home.

Rack / locker type: convenient for storing peripheral equipment and placing TV

In order to save space or allow users to place items, some manufacturers will embed the speakers of the home theater on a cabinet similar to a TV cabinet. In this way, not only can the TV be set up on the top, but the storage space below can also accommodate Blu-ray players and TVs. Boxes, home game consoles and other entertainment equipment.

However, this type of product has no other satellite speakers, so the sound can only come from the front and cannot form a surround sound effect, and the sense of presence is relatively poor. However, if the requirements for sound quality are not too high, and there are multiple peripheral devices to be installed, this model is a very convenient choice.

Multi-channel independent speakers: the best choice to create a sense of presence and shock

Multi-channel independent speakers are also called "multi-piece speakers". It is believed to be the best audio-visual solution for users who require a sense of presence.

However, due to the large number of units, pre-planning is required for wiring and placement. It is recommended to start preparations at the stage of new house decoration, so as to match the decoration work to hide the wiring, so that the beauty and audio-visual effects can coexist. In addition, when used in a small space, it is more likely that the sound will overlap and resonate due to echoes and other factors, so the arrangement must also be made according to the acoustic effect of the space to be created.

SoundBar (sound bar) type: does not take up space, easy to create a small home theater

Although the thin TVs that have become popular in recent years have a beautiful appearance, they often have to sacrifice the space for speaker installation, which makes the sound performance generally poor. It is highly recommended to choose the one-piece speaker nicknamed "Sound Blaster". Its slender design can be easily placed in front of the TV without special wiring or space planning. It is very suitable for users who want to easily improve the sound performance of the TV.

Separate type: can be expanded additionally, recommended for beginners

This type of home theater speaker adopts a basic three-piece configuration. In addition to the left and right channels, there is an additional single speaker that controls the central subwoofer, so even in a small space, it can present a clear and powerful sound performance. Compared with multi-piece speakers, this type is less bulky and less difficult to route. In addition, additional channels can be added by expanding other speakers. Pretty ideal.

According to the layout of the home, choose the appropriate number of channels

Generally speaking, there are probably common types of speakers such as "2.1 channel", "5.1 channel" and "7.1 channel". The number of speakers for the subwoofer. Those who want to realize the so-called "panoramic sound" will also use the elevated sky channel, and then there will be one more digit, such as 5.1.2, which means that there are two high-level speakers.

As for how to determine the number and configuration of speakers, it is basically determined according to the layout of the home. Take the most basic "2.1 channel" as an example. Compared with products with only left and right speakers, the addition of subwoofer configuration not only makes the overall sound performance more powerful, but also does not cause too much burden in terms of volume. If If you have limited space at home, it may be a priority.

If you want to further enhance the sound effect, if the listening position is close to the wall, you can use the standard "5.1" or "5.1. "7.1" or "5.1.4", "7.1.4" and other configurations, using multi-channel to obtain a clearer sound orientation and sound field surround.

If there is an expansion requirement, please consider the AV amplifier

Since general Blu-ray players or audio-visual equipment cannot be connected to multiple external speakers, and the built-in analysis chip has limited effect in improving sound quality, most home theater configurations will be equipped with coordinated channel splitters and output power of each speaker. AV amplifier. The amplifier can be said to affect the overall sound performance, so be careful when selecting various specifications and performance.

Generally speaking, AV amplifiers support 5.1-channel output at most, and if the multi-piece speaker at home supports 7.1-channel, or even 9.1-channel including the upper and lower spaces, you need to choose a model that supports more channel output . In addition, some models have a built-in function of automatically adjusting the sound field, which will fine-tune the sound or frequency of each speaker according to factors such as the size of the space and the location of obstacles, which can save a lot of debugging time.

Wireless connection eliminates the need for indoor wiring

If you buy a home theater set with 5.1, 7.1 or even more channels, planning the lines connecting the TV and various audio-visual devices, and sorting out complicated wires such as power cables and audio cables can be said to be a complicated and troublesome process.

For added convenience, most home theater sets currently on the market have built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi functions, which can be directly connected to devices such as TVs and smartphones; there are also styles in which the entire set of multi-channel speakers is connected wirelessly. When choosing this type of product, you need to pay attention to the frequency band of the connection. In order to reduce the interference of other home appliances or devices, choose a model with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz to enjoy a good audio-visual experience without constant communication.