It is very important to know about home audio video distribution systems before you buy them. It is an electronic gadget made up from several integrated inbuilt systems which gives you a mind-blowing audio as well as video output quite similar to that in a theater hall. This distribution system is characterized by heart thumping bass as well as a hi-fi clarity High-Definition (HD) picture quality on the display device.
As the name suggests, it is a very good substitute of a theater hall experience brought into your home. Moreover, now-a-days majority of the customers are going for fully automated audio video systems for their house. As for example, you can make your system start playing your favorite song just the moment you enter the room. On the contrary, you can switch off the system placed in the first floor right from the ground floor by a blue-tooth operated remote controller.
Difficulty level:
It is moderately easy but confusing as there are plenty of products bearing innumerable inbuilt features available in the market. Choosing the right one for yourself is a bit challenging.
Instructions:
The following things should be observed keenly in order to decide the type of home audio video distribution system you are going to buy:
1. First of all, decide and study well on the number of sources (of course audio and video sources) you want to be played via the home theater system. This will fix the basic configuration (input) of the main receiver. It may be your DVD Player, your Play-station, FM radio, satellite TV or radio, internet radio, etc. Depending upon this number, decide the number of inputs you require in your main audio-video receiver. In case there are more number of inputs than that in a receiver, you can always couple two receivers of the same rating to meet your needs.
2. Next, decide the number of zones of outputs you require. This means, the numbers of rooms in which you want to view or listen to the system. This will decide the output capacity of the audio-video system. The more output you want, the heavier it will be on your wallet.
3. Now let us necessary it is to buy an excellent main receiver. The main receiver of the audio-video distribution system is simply the brain of the equipment. The overall performance and output of the system solely depends on the excellence in design of the main receiver. It is strongly recommended to go for the products belonging to renowned brands like Bose, Philips, Sony, Pioneer, etc. to get the best results.
4. Control panels of sleek and smart designs and features such as Screen Touch or Bright LCD displays with an inbuilt voice responsive program that will be easy to operate. Such systems should be mounted on each room from where you want to operate your home theater system. You can also go for systems that are operable through a remote controller operating via blue-tooth radio frequencies.
5. If you prefer to listen to media on the internet then you should go for systems having internet connectivity. For example, if you want to listen to the online internet radio or watch a video via live streaming, you need to have a net enabled system. A broadband connection is generally preferred for viewing and listening these stuffs online.
6. Go for the automated systems as far as you can. If you choose a system which have inbuilt intercom system, you can operate it from anywhere, anytime.
7. Another important thing to be kept in mind is that all the above process involves interconnections or wirings between all the components of the audio video distribution systems. They consist of the main woofer, sub-woofers, tower speakers, the main display unit such as an LCD TV, LED TV, etc. along with the main receiver. Proper wirings are to be done in a neat and clean manner which is a highly challenging job. It is better if you hire an expert electrician or wireman to do this job.
8. Moreover, the home audio video distribution systems can be connected and synchronized with home-automation systems excellently.
Quick Tips:
1. Always try to buy the products of renowned brands from authorized dealers and retailers which though expensive, give you proper value for money in respect of their quality and performance.
2. Listen or View yourself till your own heart is satisfied and convinced before you pay for a system in the shop.
