At Galaxy Home Theater, we understand that designing a custom home theater can be a daunting yet exciting experience. To help you make informed decisions, we’ve compiled some useful tips, resources, and insights into the essential components of a home theater system: projectors, screens, televisions, and surround sound audio technology.
From Stero to 5.1 Dolby, to 9.1.7 Dolby Atmos Surround Sound with 3 rows of overhead sound, this resource and our speaker tool for speaker configuration
Projection & UHD TV Screens
When mounting your projector, consider the throw distance and screen size. Ensure adequate distance from the screen to avoid any distortion.
Choosing the right screen to match your projector is crucial. Select a screen material that matches your room’s lighting conditions—either reflective for brighter rooms or a darker, matte finish for controlled lighting environments.
Audio
Dolby Atmos technology adds overhead sound, creating a more three-dimensional audio experience. Look for systems that support Atmos for a breathtaking soundstage.
5.1.4 and 7.1.4 setups: These configurations offer an excellent balance of traditional surround sound and overhead audio. Choose a receiver from brands like Yamaha or Marantz that supports these setups for optimal performance.
Systems that are THX certified ensure that the audio quality meets strict standards. Consider using THX-certified speakers to enhance your movie nights.
The tool below helps visualize how many speakers you’ll need for your theater system. For 5.1, drag over a center, front speakers, rear speakers, and a subwoofer. For 5.1.2, add two Atmos ceiling mounted speakers. NOTE: The tool below allows for a maximum of 7.2.4 (the .2 for two subwoofers and .4 for four ceiling-mount or in-ceiling speakers)
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. With Atmos-enabled front speakers, your bookshelf, tower or in-wall speakers fire Atmos channel audio upwards to bounce off of the ceiling for overhead sound
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. Two ceiling-mount or in-ceiling speakers are installed for Dolby Atmos overhead surround sound.
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. With Atmos-enabled front and rear speakers, your bookshelf, tower or in-wall speakers fire Atmos channel audio upwards to bounce off of the ceiling for overhead sound
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. Four overhead speakers are installed for Dolby Atmos front and rear overhead surround sound.
Front L & R, center, side left & right, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. 7.1 Has been the gold standard, only recently bneing surpassed in covereage by the addition of overhead sound. As only recent movies will have Atmos overhead audio source sound, many home theaters may prefer a 7.1 theater surround system.
Front L & R, center, side left & right, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. Four overhead speakers are installed for Dolby Atmos front and rear overhead surround sound.
Front Left & Right speakers that project Dolby Atmos overhead Front Atmos Left & Front Atmos Right, Center, Side L & Side R, Wide L & Wide R, Rear Left & Right that project overhead Rear Atmos Left & Right, and a powered subwoofer.
Front Left & Right, Center, Side L & Side R, Wide L & Wide R, Left & Right Overhead Speakers, Rear Left & Right, Front L & Right Atmos, Side Left & Right Atmos, Rear Left & Right Atmos, and a powered subwoofer.
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The best aspect ratio for a home theater depends on the type of content you plan to watch:
16:9
A versatile choice for general viewing, as it’s the standard for HDTV signals, Blu-ray discs, and most television broadcasts. It’s also the aspect ratio for most home theater projectors and flat panel TVs. However, you might see black bars on widescreen movies
2.35:1
Also known as CinemaScope, this aspect ratio mimics the view of a movie theater and is best for dedicated movie enthusiasts.
This aspect ratio provides a perfectly squared screen format for overhead projectors (OHP) and is commonly used in Educational/Classroom environments.
Choose this format if you are using a native SVGA/XGA Projector and occasionally use an OHP or 1:1 slide projector for your presentations
4:3
This aspect ratio is the same as a standard television (Non-High Definition) or computer (SVGA, XGA, UXGA) resolution
Select this format screen if you are using a native SVGA, XGA or UXGA projector for your presentations
16:10
This is the most popular aspect ratio for the latest WXGA or WUXGA notebooks.
Choose the 16:10 screen if you use a native wide screen notebook or wide XGA (UXGA) projector.
16:9
This is the High Definition Television (HDTV) format and is the most widely used aspect ratio for the latest television designs.
Choose a 16:9 Projection Screen if you are planning to use it with a native 16:9 format projector.
2.35:1
Widescreen Cinemascope format which is perfect with the new anamorphic lenses on the market today.
Select this 2.35:1 format screen if your application is strictly home theater Cinemascope presentations. 2.35:1 and 16:9 are the most popular format for Home Cinema.
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