Get the Ultimate Home Theater Room Ideas and Setup

A home theater is all about the big picture and is generally set up in a "5.1" format. This number simply refers to the number of speakers your system is capable of handling. Most people usually set up a home theater room in their home that is dedicated to providing the highest quality movie viewing, TV watching and music listening experiences for the family. Traditionally, good home theater rooms feature more than one row of theater style seating, a 100-inch or larger viewing area and a surround sound system.

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Another definition of a home theater is a dedicated space for watching movies that is comprised of a large screen television (LCD or PLASMA flat panels or front screen projection), combined with a multi-channel, surround-sound system, and is the combination of two types of media, video and audio.

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The Home Theater Speakers

Home theater speakers should be placed at the listener's height which can be done by using speaker stands and don't hide them on a bookshelf. Speaker brackets and shelves should be fastened to a least one stud or joist. In-wall or ceiling speakers require cutting a hole in the wall or ceiling between the framing members and are secured with an integral mounting bracket. And speakers hung on the wall with wires going everywhere is very unattractive.

The Front Projector

Front-projection systems are most appropriate for rooms that are dedicated theater setups and can be darkened even during the day. Front projection offers the most flawless picture. The projection unit is mounted on the ceiling across the room from the screen which makes the picture crystal clear.

Home Theater Floors

Floors can be soundproofed in many different ways depending on what the finished floor is going to be installed. If you are planning on having carpet and pad for the finished floor in your theater, then a soundproof floor underlay would be in order. Floors should not be bare, so you might have to pick out carpeting.

A home theater is a fun, relaxing place for families to spend time together as well as to entertain. The decor of the room should be about comfort and subtly allowing you to enjoy favorite movies or programs in the welcoming retreat of your own home. It's generally considered to be a designated room for viewing movies, although the room can be used for gaming, watching sports, or TV as well.

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The satellite speaker mount 5 pack is ideal for any home theater using satellite speakers and are compatible with most major brands of speakers. The mounts are 4 axis adjustable allowing positioning for optimal sound quality in your home or office. Keyhole adaptors are included for speakers using a keyhole mounting system. The SAT speaker mount will support speakers up to 8lbs and is available in black or silver.

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The Vantage Point SAT05B Satellite Speaker Mounts for Home Theater Systems is ideal for any home theater using satellite speakers and are compatible with most major brands of speakers. The mounts are 4 axis adjustable allowing positioning for optimal sound quality in your home or office. Keyhole adaptors are included for speakers using a keyhole mounting system. The Vantage Point SAT05B will support speakers up to 8 pounds and features a black-finish that will complement any home dècor.

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Industrial Extractor Fans For Your Restaurant Kitchen

Industrial extractor fans come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and strengths so it can be difficult to choose the best one for your restaurant kitchen. There are roughly seven different sizes that are available from 315mm to 630mm which can be mounted in a few different ways. Many businesses prefer the axial style of fan as it can be used for a wide range of applications. This article will discuss these machines and hopefully make your choice of fan a bit easier.

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One of the common drawbacks of industrial extractor fans is how loud they are. This can be such a problem that most restaurant managers choose to run them only when the amount of steam, smoke, and pollutants in the air reaches an intolerable level. However, there are some high end models that can run in a Quiet Mode that doesn't make that much noise at all and even can be run all the time if you choose. You may even want to run the fan a bit after your staff has finished for the day in order to clear up any residual pollutants that may remain in the air.

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If you are currently looking at the different options of industrial extractor fans you have available, you will have to decide whether you would like a model that uses ducts or one that uses filters. The former choice is the most efficient as it can take the polluted air directly out of your building and replace it with clean air. Your other option, the filtered models, do not do as well because they will recycle the same air within your building only they run it through a charcoal filter first to make it cleaner. While a ducted model is preferred in most situations, they can be a bit more on the expensive side. Not to mention, you may not have the space necessary to fit the ducts.

It is important that you find industrial extractor fans that have been built to last. Therefore, try to find a model that is built from steel as this is a durable metal that is sure to last. Also be on the lookout for one that is coated in corrosion proof paint and has steel wire guards as well for optimum protection. It is also a good idea to pay special attention to the kind of motor each model features. Try to find one that is lightweight, but works well and is built to last.

One final thing you will have to take into consideration is how you will install your fan. You will find that most axial industrial extractor fans [http://www.extractorfanguide.com/industrial-extractor-fans.html] may be installed in various ways such as:

o Mounted on the wall with special brackets

o Placed freestanding in the center of the room

o Hung from the ceiling with chains

o Inline with your ductwork

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Holds up to 8 lbs.
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The Right Speakers For Your Room

This is a problem faced by all music lovers. To select the speakers which will do justice to the room you are going to place them into. Today, there are all types of speakers available to choose from. There are floor speakers, tower speakers, surround speakers, in-ceiling speakers, bookshelf speakers and outdoor speakers etc to choose from while deciding on the right pair. However, which is the correct speaker for your room would largely depend on the size and placement of other objects in your room.

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To a novice, the general idea would be, the larger the room, the larger should be the speakers. However, with the advancement in technology, more and more is being offered in small packages. Therefore, it is not true that if you have a large room, you would also need to buy a larger pair of speakers.

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However, there are a certain points which will help if considered while choosing speakers that are ideal for your room. The acoustics of your room play a very important role in the performance of the speakers. If you have room with upholstered furnishings and heavy drapes then it will be more sound absorbent. You would need speakers with higher amplifiers for such rooms. However rooms with hard finishes like metal, brick or glass etc reflect sound very well. You can look for speakers with other music qualities like a good treble and bass for such rooms.

Other than that, the type and design of the speakers also matters while selecting the right enhancement for your music system. Let us find out by the type of speakers that are available.

Floor Speakers: These Speakers are designed to stand on the floor and ideally need quite a bit of clearance space for good reflection of music. These speakers should be placed at least 6 to 15 ft apart and they should be at least 10 inches away from the walls. The rear of these speakers should not be blocked as they contain the acoustic component. This means they are suitable for a medium to large size room. Also, they are a very good design component and can add to the décor of your room. They should thus be placed in a less cluttered, open space.

Direct/Reflecting speakers: these speakers need to be placed around 4 to 12 ft apart and 1 ½ - 4 ft away from the side walls. They should also be placed approximately 2 ft away from any sound absorbent material. They can be ideal for an average sized room.

Bookshelf Speakers: These can be ideal for a small room as they are specifically designed for mounting on bookshelves, brackets and foot stands. They consume less of floor space and can be placed on existing furniture. The clearance spaces needed by them are also less than other speaker types.

Selecting the right kind of speakers that enhance your music system can be a tedious job. Specially if you are looking for a pair that gives a good sound quality according to your room it can get very difficult. However, keeping the above things in mind, you can get just the right pair for your room.

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Ideal for mounting home theater satellite speakers on walls or ceilings weighing 8 pounds or less
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These brackets are also available in WHITE and in packages of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 brackets. Ideal for mounting home theater satellite speakers on walls or ceilings; Supports speakers weighing 8 pounds or less; Made of durable, weather resistant, injection molded fiber resin reinforced polymer; Multiple tilt and swivel pivot points allow perfect directional speaker aiming; Designed to fit all home theater satellite speakers with one threaded mounting hole, two threaded mounting holes or keyhole mounting systems; All mounting hardware is included. There is no need to purchase additional hardware items. Technical Details: Total product length (wall mount applications): 3.25 inches. Total product length (ceiling mount applications): 5.5 Inches. Designed to fit the following brands of home theater satellite speakers: Bose, Denon, Infinity, Insignia, Kenwood, LG, JVC, Onkyo, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Yamaha, Zenith and most other brands of satellite speakers. Included Items: Mounting brackets, ceiling extensions, allen wrench, instruction sheet as well as all adapters and hardware necessary to connect your speakers to the brackets and the brackets to the wall or ceiling.

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Modern Technology Updates Education

Kids don't often consider school to be 'cool' or 'modern.' Most of us remember school as sitting in a desk covered in 20-year-old graffiti while reading from a history text book that stopped at the Cold War.

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Whether a result of a lack of funding or the administration's aversion to change, schools are rarely considered to be on the cutting edge of technology. Yet more school administrators are realizing the educational benefits modern technologies offer students.

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This attitude shift began with the introduction of the Internet in the 1990s. The Internet's possibilities in terms of learning and education were quickly realized, and computers with Internet connections soon became widely adopted by many school systems.

Outfitting an educational institution with the latest technology makes sense in many ways. Today's youth is accustomed to technology: they use cellular phones to communicate, mp3 players to listen to music, laptops to do their homework and the latest video game consuls for their entertainment. This generation is comfortable with technology, thus it logically follows that technology may be a useful tool in connecting with and teaching them.

A wide variety of different technologies have been used in classrooms around the country. Software programs such as modeling applications can help students understand math and science. Educators can podcast lessons or text information to reach students who may be ill. Experts can be instantly transported into the classroom via webcam and projected to classes in order to give guest lectures. Many schools have installed flat TVs in their classrooms, auditoriums and lobbies as an unobtrusive way of getting useful information to all students quickly.

Technology opens up a wide avenue of possibilities for making education more interactive, engaging and convenient to students and educators alike. Yet getting new technology in the classroom can be difficult. Educators must often jump through a variety of hoops in order to get their proposals approved.

Fortunately, some technology providers recognize this difficulty and can help school administrators get the technology they need to update their school. Mounting solutions provider Chief Manufacturing provides a variety of tools on its website to facilitate school bids for new technology.

Chief provides an interactive Virtual Classroom which allows educators to design an ideal projection system with projector mounts, flat panel mounts, and mobile flat panel carts. Educators can then get assistance with an easy bid request form to ensure they have all of the information necessary for a quick bid turn.

With new technology in the classroom, educators can engage students in new and exciting learning endeavors and bring education into the modern technological era.

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Supports speakers weighing up to eight pounds

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The Vantage Point SAT05S Satellite Speaker Mounts for Home Theater Systems is ideal for any home theater using satellite speakers and are compatible with most major brands of speakers. The mounts are 4 axis adjustable allowing positioning for optimal sound quality in your home or office. Keyhole adaptors are included for speakers using a keyhole mounting system. The Vantage Point SAT05S will support speakers up to 8 pounds and features a silver finish.

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Family Room Home Theater Ideas

A home theater room shouldn't be set up as you normally would lay out a average den, it requires its own unique agenda if you hope to get that magical experience from each surround sound phenomenon you view and hear on your TV screen. Did you know that there are a handful of straight forward things you can do tonight to make the most of the audio and video of of your TV shows you are watching? The more of these that you can start right now... the bigger the superiority of the sound and picture of your existing system.

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Number one: Set your room up as close as possible to the way a movie house is laid out. What do I mean? If you recall, all movie seats point toward the projector screen. There are no caddy corner or angled seats in a movie theater, are there? Have you thought about to reorganize your sofas and recliners to give you a perfect view of the TV?

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Number two: Do not put your speakers on the floor! Did you know that the floor and carpeting will silence the quality of sound from your speakers. You would not believe how many people still leave their speakers on the floors! What can you do instead? Use speaker brackets or stick them on a bookshelf. In a perfect environment the speakers should be located just a few feet over your head. Just using this one suggestion will make a large difference.

Number Three: Your goal is to keep your front left and right satellites proportionally arranged on either side of your plasma TV. The center channel speakers should be placed either above or below your plasma. What about the rear speakers? The rear channel speakers should always be placed in the rear of your comfy chairs whether on the walls or in the ceiling. Do you have hard wood floors? Carpeting will add to the quality of your sound as well.

Number 4: Lighting. Think about this, the more light in the room... the more your video quality will be effected. Would you be interested in some ideas to combat this? You must be able to control the interior and the exterior lighting of the room. So first shut off all lights during your movie watching. Some remote controls can even close the lights automatically when the movie begins. Can you imagine that!

What can you do with exterior sunlight? Tyr using room darkening shades or heavy curtains that can be used to be closed over the windows while watching your favorite movie. If you do nothing else remember this... the darker your room the better. Some families even keep a flashlight handy to use for the bathroom breaks!

I told you that you don't have to spend any money to get a better experience from your current surround sound set up.

Why not try some of these home theater room suggestions the next time your family sits down to watch a movie? I believe you will notice a amazing difference in your home theater experience.

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Fits most Bookshelf style speakers
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The AM40 side clamping bookshelf speaker wall mount has been designed for traditional wood cabinet bookshelf style speakers thatwere not provide with a standard mounting point by the manufacturer. Using a solid platform with side clamps, the AM40 offers a 90degree swivel, 7 degree tilt and can support a speaker 5.5" to 11" wide, up to 13" deep and a maximum of 50 lbs. Side clamps havespecialized non-marking, non-slip isolation pads to provide a safe and secure contact point for the speaker. The AM40 comes with adecorative cover for the wall plate to conceal mounting screws for a clean installation. All mounting hardware is included and sold asa pair for mounting 2 speakers.

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Wall Mounted Speakers

Wall-mounted speakers have become a part of many offices and homes due to the flexibility in space it provides. The advantage of wall-mounted speakers over the conventional speakers is its compact size and that there is no floor space lost. Wall mounted speakers have fewer distortions as the cone moves less. Wall-mounted speakers do not need filters, as there are fewer components in the signal path. These speakers produce better stereo sound than the conventional speakers.

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Before selecting a wall-mounted speaker, the customer must make sure that the speaker's impedance and power matches with that of amplifier. The speaker's OHM rating should also match with the amplifier. The speaker's power rating should be decided in accordance with the output power coming from the amplifier. The user should consider the living space when deciding the size of the speakers. There is no relation between the quality and the size of the speakers. Some wall-mounted speaker systems come with tiny satellite speakers to handle high and midrange frequencies and a subwoofer is used for extra bass.

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Once the conventional loud speakers are assembled and tightened, it is difficult to change their position. This is one reason why wall mounted speakers are popular than the conventional ones. The ball and socket design of the wall-mounted speakers allow easy movement during the positioning of the shaft. The ability of the wall-mounted speaker to angle the mounting shaft in any direction is another advantage. Due to this, positioning the speakers in many inconvenient places, such as high on the ceiling, near a corner, or against the side of an angled wall, has become easy.

Today, most wall-mounted speaker manufacturers display their product on Web sites. Most of them also provide the relevant details. You can also search online for reviews from other wall-mounted speaker customers to help you make the right choice.

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