Surround Sound - 6 Questions to Ask when Buying a Surround Sound System

What can a surround sound system give you? In one word, they can give you pure entertainment when you are watching TV or a movie and when listening to music. You can have all these benefits and more, provided that you choose the right system. Ask these questions and use the answers to make the best choice.

A) What kinds of surround sound systems are suitable for Home entertainment systems?

A standard Savins surround sound system is the optimal choice for home cinema systems. Such home cinema systems include five speakers, one center speaker, two front ones and two rear ones and a subwoofer. It is essential for you to get a subwoofer as it produces low frequency effects typical for sci-fi movies and games.

If you have a home cinema systems room and can afford it, you can readily get a system with 7 standard speaker channels. Having 7 surround sound system speakers instead of 5 will certainly add more to the home entertainments system. In general, you can choose from a range of surround sound systems.

B) How do I choose a Surround Sound System receiver?

You need a home cinema systems audio/video receiver so that your surround sound system can be connected to a TV, a DVD and a stereo and possibly even to audio musical instruments. Many home cinema system receivers nowadays even have an iPod docking station. In general, you can readily find a system that can be connected to different small appliances apart from iPods, such as MP3 players.

You need a surround sound system receiver with at least a standard surround system processing mode. If you want a model with a more sophisticated processing mode, you should be prepared to pay more. Just remember to get a receiver that has HDMI connectivity. Make sure you read the fine print on the model to confirm that it can accept audio signals via HDMI and convert other sources to HDMI output.

C) Can I get a surround sound system with a smaller number of speakers?

Yes, you can. There are a number of home cinema system surround sound systems, known as home theatres in a box, which use virtual surround sound system speakers. Such a system uses only three or even two speakers compared to the standard five. You can readily choose the best virtual surround sound systems among the models of the top brands. Just keep in mind that the virtual systems do not have a full range channels.

D) Does size matter in regards to a Surround Sound System?

Yes, the size of the surround sound system speakers matters when you are choosing between surround sound systems. In general, the bigger the speakers are the better the surround sound experience is. Still, you have to take into account the size of your room and the furniture in it. Large 38-inch tall speakers are great for Home Entertainment Systems rooms. They will complement perfectly a large high definition television set. Still, the stereo shelf systems with speakers measuring between 12 and 15 inches are the best choice for standard leaving rooms measuring. They can be readily placed on low TV stands and on shelves.

E) Can I get a wireless surround sound system?

Yes, there are wireless surround sound systems available. The signals are transmitted from the surround sound systems receiver to the surround sound speakers via infrared light or radio waves. In most wireless Home Entertainment Systems, only the rear two satellites are not connected to the home cinema systems receiver via cables. Still, it is worth pointing out that even though the rear home cinema systems speakers are wirelessly connected to the receiver, they will still need to be plugged into a power outlet using a cable.

F) How do I position my surround sound system speakers?

The positioning of the home cinema systems speakers of surround sound systems is often as important as their quality and size. You should position the front three surround sound speakers at one level. They should also be at one level with the ears of the people who will be watching TV or listening to music. It is best to position the rear Home Entertainment Systems speakers three to four feet higher than the front ones.

Savins Music Centre specializes in Surround Sound Systems and has the widest range of Home Cinema Systems nationwide. Savins delivers a quality Surround Sound System throughout Ireland in areas such as Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford. If you have any further questions about our Home Entertainment Systems range feel free to call us directly.