How to match the sound to the room?

                               How to match the sound to the room?

When designing a surround sound system, the first consideration is the room itself. The size of the space determines what kind of sound you should match. The equipment required for a large open room and a small to medium room is obviously different.

Floorstanding speakers are suitable for large open spaces

Stereo, wall or internal speakers are more suitable for smaller rooms.

Another consideration is what you are using the room for, if this is a family room where the kids are playing then it is recommended to mount the speakers on the wall so as not to interfere, if this is a dedicated theatre room floor mounted speakers ( or loudspeakers in the stands) are less likely to be a hazard to pets or children.

Where does the speaker sound best?

Compact speakers offer compelling placement options

If the system is used in a home or living room and you don't care about a projection screen or sound system, a compact speaker is easier to incorporate into your decor and leaves room for other activities.

Wall-mounted speakers can avoid crowds

Bookshelf, in-wall and in-ceiling speakers are all great options for immersive sound without taking up a lot of floor space, making them ideal for people with small spaces.

Floor-standing speakers for theater-like sound

If space is not an issue, then you have the freedom to choose large speakers, floor-to-ceiling surround sound systems help recreate the cinema experience, while their large soundproof chambers also provide powerful surround sound for movies and video games, plus Tower speakers are also ideal for listening to music in stereo.

Floorstanding speakers provide a lifelike stage in your room

What role does each device play in a home theater system

Home theaters are made up of several different types of speakers, and understanding the role of each can help you choose the best one for your room. This is the main component of a surround sound system: a center channel that sits below or in front of the TV. top; a pair of front left and right speakers, where bookshelf or floor-standing speakers are the most popular choices; two or more surround speakers, these are located behind and/or beside the seating area; bookshelf Speakers are often also used as surround channels, with one or two powered subwoofers.

central channel

Often considered the most important speech in the system, the center channel provides over 50% of the soundtrack, including nearly all of the dialogue, while it also provides the all-important center stage sound effects.

The center channel of a home theater is responsible for most of the original sound of the movie, your center channel should match the rest of the speakers, compact speakers need a smaller center channel, and floor-standing speakers need a large center speaker to match its powerful output. It is also recommended that you consider the whereabouts of the central channel, and if you have an entertainment cabinet, please make sure that it fits in the allocated shelf space.

Front left and right speakers create a wide soundstage

Your front left and right speakers reproduce the film's score, they also handle a ton of special effects, to draw you into the story, the sound moves between the front speakers while keeping pace with the action unfolding on the screen, floor-standing speakers, Both the bookshelf speaker and the wall speaker work as well as the left and right front speakers.

Surround sound provides realistic special effects

Surround sound next to and/or behind the seats, they can immerse you in a movie by emitting ambient sounds such as raindrops or leaves rustling, and the surround sound channel can also be used with other speakers to provide excellent directional effect, think a Want a locomotive rushing past, or a bullet passing by you, these are the effects he can provide. A 5.1 channel system uses a pair of surround speakers, either next to or behind you, a 7.1 channel system uses both side and rear surround, and if you have a large room or multiple seats, you may want to consider a 7.1 channel system .

In a 5.1 system, surround speakers are best placed to the left and right of the listening position

In a 7.1 system, the surround speakers should be placed next to and behind the area and aimed at you