Did you know
- What is a subwoofer?
- What is surround sound?
- What are ceiling and wall mounted speakers?
- What is a wireless universal remote?
- What is high definition TV?
Please select a question for more information.
In our experience these are the kind of questions many people are too afraid to ask.
We hope our answers dispel some of the common misapprehensions regarding audio visual equipment.
What is a subwoofer?
A subwoofer is a speaker that is designed to reproduce very low bass frequencies. A subwoofer is used in order to provide the powerful audio rumble or punch commonly used in movies and music.
The Sub woofer is generally used in a surround sound format ( Three speakers in the front and two speakers in the rear and a sub woofer.
What is surround sound?
Surround sound refers to the application of audio speakers surrounding the listener. It creates the same listening experience as a visit to a cinema.
For movie surround, the front speakers should be placed either side of the viewing screen, the centre speaker should be over or under a TV, and as close to ear height as possible. Rear speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position.
What are ceiling and wall mounted speakers?
In-ceiling and in-wall speakers can provide all-but-invisible sound throughout your home. They are specifically designed to be mounted flush to the ceiling or wall and feature acoustically transparent grills that can be painted to match your décor or left white.
In-ceiling speakers can be installed comparatively easily, as most homes have a suitable void space in the ceiling itself. This means you can put speakers in almost every conceivable location, from the kitchen to the bathroom.
What is a wireless universal remote?
Single handset simplicity is a dream for many hi-fi and home cinema enthusiasts, but it needn't be. A 'universal' remote handset can remove the frustration of juggling several controllers at a stroke, providing complete command functionality over every element in your system.
Universal remotes can be used to control lighting, air-conditioning, security cameras, alarm systems and much more. It's all a question of your needs, budget and preferences.
What is high definition TV?
High definition TV is a digital television broadcasting system with a significantly higher resolution than traditional formats.
However, only 44 % of high definition TV owners actually receive high definition programming, as many consumers are not aware that they must obtain special receivers to receive high definition TV from cable or satellite.