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Layouts for the home theater

Posted On : Nov-23-2011 | seen (749) times | Article Word Count : 628 |

A movie on the big screen contributes greatly to the special effects. Moreover, if it can be enjoyed in the sense of the house, it would be absolute bliss.
Home theater systems make it possible for us to see movies on the big screen, without going to the multiplexes. Are installing a home theater you the freedom to watch any movie or TV program. A good seating arrangement takes the convenience a step higher.

There are many points that need to be in the planning of the layout for the home theater. Be one of the most important points, the space available for the entire institution. The number of seats that can be accommodated depends on the availability of space. Over-filling the room with extra seats, minimizing the effectiveness of the purpose of home cinema.

The next important issue is where to start the placement of the seats. The seats can not be placed at any distance from the screen. The width of the screen and the viewing angle must be considered while calculating the distance. According to the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) guidelines:
To get the ideal viewing angle for the best 2D effect for an HDTV signal is 30o and 15o horizontal viewing angle vertical viewing angle, which corresponds to a viewing distance of 1.9 times the width of the screen for a single row of seats.
If more than one row of seats must be installed, then a range for the specified angle. Horizontal angle of 36o to 26o and the front row for the last line, which corresponds to the viewing distance range of 2.2to 1.54 times the width of the screen and the vertical angle of not more than 35o, specifically for the front seat.
The boundaries for the viewing distance is a minimum of 2 times the width of the screen for the next distance and 5 times the width of the screen, for the farthest.
Moving closer to the screen than the specified limits may result in poor image quality, as the "imaging device" structure, ie the image pixels can be easily distinguished. In this case, depixelization filters (for LCDs) used to overcome the problem.

The seating arrangement made bean bags and regular leather sofas, a little more normal range. Leather seats are generally preferred to maintain the elegance of the home theater. The seats can be either a common unit or separate seats. For those who want to relax and lie down, lying down are a good option. A reclining chair has a folding footrest that can be deployed if necessary. Since spread to lie in a horizontal direction, sufficient space on the front and back of the seat is required. When placed lying in more than one line should be, they should spaced well apart. Here too, drinks and foods are inevitable in a home theater. Choose the courses, so that the arm has adequate arrangements for the holding of beverage cans and packages of food.

If the home theater is more than one line, platforms can be installed. Home theater seating platforms that are used with risers or steps, mainly for a better view from the back rows. Normally riser levels vary 6 to 8 inches, but in home theaters, the risers, up to one meter high. At the same time they should be wide enough for the huge size can seatplaced on them, without tipping over. If this is not possible, another option is to arrange the seats (if separated) in a diversified way to get the best possible representation.

Home theaters have a life-like picture quality. Setting up a decent and comfortable seating in addition to your hi-tech home theater experience. It gives you an immersive effect. Is not that much as we want, if we opt for a home theater? After all, who would not want to "close" with Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie?

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