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Choosing the right screen for your private home theater

Installing a private home theater is all about enjoying that big-screen experience. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the latest blockbuster movie, your favorite TV shows or the Raptors game, it’s all just so much better on a massive screen.

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Choosing the right screen for your private home theater

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  1. Choosing  the  right  screen  for  your  private  home  theater   Installing  a  private  home  theater  is  all  about  enjoying  that  big-­‐screen  experience.  It  doesn’t   matter  whether  it’s  the  latest  blockbuster  movie,  your  favorite  TV  shows  or  the  Raptors   game,  it’s  all  just  so  much  better  on  a  massive  screen.  As  you  start  looking  for  the  best   equipment  to  kit  out  your  new  theater  –  from  Dolby  Atmos-­‐enabled  speakers  for  epic   surround-­‐sound,  to  4K  Ultra  HD  projectors  –  it’s  important  that  you  don’t  skimp  when  it   comes  to  your  screen.  You  also  need  to  realize  that  bigger  isn’t  always  better.     The  perfect  size  screen   One  of  the  major  advantages  of  a  private  home  theater  in  your  Toronto  home  is  those   larger-­‐than-­‐life  images  that  only  a  huge  screen  can  give  you,  but  you  need  to  be  careful   when  you  choose  the  one  for  you.  You  want  to  go  big,  but  not  so  big  that  it  ruins  the   enjoyment.  There  are  three  main  things  to  consider  when  thinking  about  screen  size:   1  –  Space  limitations.   This  tends  to  be  more  of  an  issue  for  height  than  with  width  –  most  people  think  about   screen  width,  but  the  height  can  be  more  of  a  problem.  You  don’t  want  your  screen  to  go  all   the  way  to  the  floor  –  you  may  have  a  central  speaker  that  needs  to  sit  under  the  screen,  and   in  bigger  rooms  the  bottom  of  the  screen  will  be  hidden  for  anyone  not  sat  in  the  front  row.   Just  as  you  wouldn’t  have  a  TV  on  the  floor,  it’s  not  a  natural  viewing  angle.  You  should  have   at  least  three  feet  of  space  under  the  screen  for  optimal  viewing.   2  –  Seating  distance.   You  want  to  think  about  the  length  of  the  room,  and  where  your  seats  will  be  positioned.  If   you’re  too  close  to  the  screen,  the  image  quality  will  suffer  and  may  look  pixelated.  Plus,   you’ll  have  to  keep  moving  your  eyes  to  take  in  the  entire  picture  –  no  good  when  it’s  a  full-­‐ blown  action  scene  with  lots  to  see.  For  a  120”  screen,  you  should  make  sure  you’re  sat  at   least  12  feet  away.   3  –  Projector  quality.   The  bigger  the  screen,  the  better  your  projector  needs  to  be  –  a  cheaper  model  might  say  it  

  2. can  handle  120”,  but  the  image  won’t  be  as  bright  and  it  can  look  washed  out.  Make  sure  you   check  with  a  professional  to  see  which  size  of  screen  will  work  best  with  your  chosen   projector.   Finding  the  right  material  and  color   Once  you’ve  decided  on  the  size  of  your  screen,  it’s  time  to  consider  the  material  and  color.   Starting  with  the  color,  it  depends  on  the  lighting  of  your  room.  If  your  private  home  theater   has  been  optimized  to  reduce  light,  then  a  traditional  white  screen  will  be  ideal.  If  you  know   that  ambient  light  is  inevitable,  choose  a  darker  screen  to  aid  the  image  brightness.   Material  is  only  an  issue  if  you  want  to  use  a  rear-­‐speaker  setup,  with  speakers  hidden   behind  the  screen.  Choosing  a  screen  that  doesn’t  let  sound  through  will  only  give  you   muffled  audio.  Instead,  look  for  woven  or  perforated  screens  to  ensure  that  every  explosion   or  dramatic  soundtrack  is  crisp  and  booming.   Extending  the  functionality  of  your  screen   If  you’re  investing  in  a  private  home  theater  in  your  Vaughan  home,  you’re  going  to  want  to   get  more  out  of  it  than  the  occasional  movie  night.  Your  screen  needs  to  be  versatile  enough   to  handle  TV  shows,  sports  games  and  console  gaming  too.  These  all  use  a  16:9  viewing   format,  while  movies  are  usually  played  on  a  2:40:1  aspect  ratio.  Rather  than  having  two   separate  screens,  or  warping  images  by  choosing  only  one  aspect  ratio  and  sticking  to  it,  opt   for  masking  technology,  which  can  add  a  black  border  to  adjust  the  screen  to  the  ratio  you   need.   If  you’re  ready  to  commit  to  the  ultimate  big-­‐screen  experience,  make  sure  you  do  it  right.   Contact  Audio  One  to  find  out  which  screen  would  work  best  for  you,  and  to  find  out  more   about  professional  home  theater  installation.    

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