How to Shop for a Home Theatre System

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Understand what range of music you like.

   There is no absolute scale as far as speaker quality is concerned, and narrowing down your choices can greatly help.
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   Step 2: Test the speakers.

   Always try before you buy, and never blindly trust what's on the box. , Research the brand's support network and its quality of aftersales. , If you don't listen to loud bass often, it often worth saving the money and adding it to your speaker budget., There exist down-firing, front-firing, bass-reflex, and acoustic-suspension woofers.
   
   Choose the right one for your needs. , The AV receiver is the backbone of the whole system.
   
   All other components are connected to the AV receiver. , The amplifier is not a must have component , but it does increase the quality and loudness of your audio by pushing more power to the speakers.
   
   Get an Amplifier if blaring loud music is your thing. , An HD Projector provides an authentic movie viewing experience at home.
   
   You can always swap this out for a TV if you would rather like an all-purpose device and are not in specialism. , The Blu-Ray player is the final component of your system which allows you to view the latest movies in all their glory.
   
   Be warned that the proliferation of Blu-Ray greatly varies from developed to developing countries. ,,
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   Step 3: Choose a quality brand.

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   Step 4: Decide if you need a subwoofer.

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   Step 5: Choose what type of woofer you need.

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   Step 6: Buy an AV Receiver.

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   Step 7: Get an Amplifier.

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   Step 8: Shop for a Projector.

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   Step 9: Finish with a Blu-Ray player.

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    Step 10: Assemble and configure the system as per the instructions.

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    Step 11: Sit back and enjoy your new home theatre system!

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