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The
three basic things to consider
According to Frank Abate from
Kromer Radio (www.kromerradio.com), there are three key elements you need
to consider before choosing a system:
1. What you want the
system to do for you
2. Size of equipment
3.
Your budget
"The best way to get started is to put together a
'wish list' detailing what you want the product to do for you," he says.
"From there, you can assemble the key components. For example, is it going
to be primarily used as a Home Theatre System, or in conjunction with the
audio components as well? Usually, with a Home Theatre, people want an
overwhelming sense of sound, whereas with music they want to be able to
hear different instruments or sounds in different places. With a Home
Theatre, the sound should be able not only to let you pinpoint actions,
but also envelop you totally and make you feel as if you're part of the
action, not just hearing it."
The next step is to decide on the
size of the equipment you want or need, Abate advises. "How big do you
want the speakers? How many inches of television screen? How much room do
you want it to take up? There are a lot of other things to be addressed;
the room itself needs to be configured, including its shape and size as
well as your seating positions. Some factors are similar for all rooms,
and some aren't," he points out.
Finally, fit the above items into
the budget you're setting for yourself. If the items you've chosen exceed
your budget, ask yourself if you're willing to sacrifice quantity for
quality, or vice-versa. "If you're not able to exceed your budget, perhaps
you can settle for lower-end speakers, or a smaller TV screen -- or else
forego a feature or two," says Abate.
Follow this plan and you
should be able to get a satisfying system.
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