AV solutions
Home cinema technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the past decade, offering an experience that emulates that of a commercial cinema in the comfort of our homes. Audio-visual systems are at the heart of this, drawing together picture, sound and software to deliver unrivalled definition and clarity. Here’s what high-end AV equipment can do for your big night in.
Projector
While a 4K OLED TV is a great solution for media rooms that need to fulfil a variety of functions, there’s no match for a projector and screen in a home cinema. Quality is vital to enjoying a truly immersive experience, and a 4K projector with advanced Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) technology delivers just that. The pixel density is higher, with each pixel being incredibly small and pin sharp, providing four times more detail than you’ll get in an HD TV. Not only that, the contrast is more precise, with inkier blacks and more vibrant colours, offering a greater level of realism. Finally, the high frame rate ensures exceptional image smoothness, all but eliminating motion smear.
Sound
A high-quality picture means little without audio to match, and a premium sound system will complete the immersive experience you’re looking for in your home cinema. A high-end solution delivers a fuller frequency range, with deeper bass notes, richer midtones and clearer treble. You’ll enjoy greater depth and detail, enabling you to experience the full impact of your chosen movie, TV series or game.
Surround sound places you firmly at the centre of the action, with sound coming from the sides of your home cinema, as well as overhead and behind. You can even feel the vibrations of explosions in your favourite action movies with the help of a pair of subwoofers. For the best results, your audio visual installer will ensure the speakers are placed in the optimum position around your space and add acoustic treatments to reduce echoes and reflections. They will also calibrate your system properly for accurate reproduction.
Software
Completing your home cinema setup with high-end software will ensure a smooth and seamless experience every time. Choosing a service such as Kaleidescape enables you to download media in perfect quality, with accurate reproduction of every detail. Unlike everyday streaming services, the content is not compressed for delivery via the web. Instead, your chosen title is downloaded and stored on a hard drive, minimising visual and audio degradation. With a bitrate of eight times higher than regular streaming services, your picture will be free from distractions like softness, noise, and banding, and your audio will be intricate and nuanced.
Installation
It goes without saying that for the most realistic and immersive experience, you’ll need to call in professionals to set up your equipment. Simply buying high-end products isn’t enough; they have to be properly installed and calibrated for optimal results. If you’re based in the south east, search for an AV specialist inKent that is a member of CEDIA for the highest quality installation