{"id":18547,"date":"2022-12-14T11:03:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/?p=18547"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:25:15","slug":"5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Improve Your Home Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#1_OPTIMISE_YOUR_SPEAKERS\" >1. OPTIMISE YOUR SPEAKERS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Centre_speakers\" >Centre speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Best_speaker_position\" >Best speaker position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Toe-in_or_not_toe-in\" >Toe-in or not toe-in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Read_the_room\" >Read the room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Receiver_Calibrations\" >Receiver Calibrations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#2_PUTTING_THE_1_IN_51\" >2. PUTTING THE 1 IN 5.1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Subwoofers\" >Subwoofers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#3_CONCERNING_CABLES\" >3. CONCERNING CABLES<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Whats_the_difference\" >What\u2019s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Bare_wire_maintenance\" >Bare wire maintenance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#4_NOISE_MANAGEMENT\" >4. NOISE MANAGEMENT<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Inert_filler\" >Inert filler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Isolation_Feet\" >Isolation Feet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#5_CLEAR_THE_FLOOR\" >5. CLEAR THE FLOOR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Cable_Organisation\" >Cable Organisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Wall-mounting_screens\" >Wall-mounting screens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-2\/#Wireless_subwoofer_adapters\" >Wireless subwoofer adapters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So let\u2019s say you have a home cinema. It\u2019s a 5.1 surround sound speaker package with a larger than life display. Very nice. The visuals are stunning, the sound effects wash over you. Movies never sounded so good\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But\u2026\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ever dreaded caveat: But! \u201cAm I missing something?\u201d \u201cCould it be better?\u201d and \u201cOh! Have I just thrown my money down the drain?\u201d Well, no, don\u2019t worry. These are the quandaries that lurk at the back of every cinephile\u2019s mind and we\u2019re here to suggest <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">five ways you can improve your home theatre<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Some are simple, some more hands-on, but either way, we hope that by the end of it you\u2019ll feel happy with your purchase and maybe even confident enough for future expansion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;1. Optimise Your Speakers&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_OPTIMISE_YOUR_SPEAKERS\"><\/span>1. OPTIMISE YOUR SPEAKERS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_speakers\"><\/span>Centre speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18562 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-centre-speakers-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"optimise your speakers - centre speakers\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting in the middle, let\u2019s look at the centre speaker. Stocky, unassuming, and often an afterthought, you might think your surround speakers are more of a talking point, but spare a moment for your centre channel. It\u2019s more important than you think.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivering the majority of the dialogue and a significant proportion of audio effects and soundtracks, let your other speakers deal with bass. Clarity is key here.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the sake of consistency throughout your package, it\u2019s usually worth sticking with the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/speaker-packages#hmcnma\">same manufacturer and range<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (if possible, of course) rather than creating Frankenstein\u2019s monster out of a speaker system. You\u2019ll find it easier to tonally match these speakers with one another as they\u2019ll generally share the same technologies and materials. Different brands at the same price point may not always be a dead cert for coherency. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your centre speaker has been placed inside a cabinet or wall aperture, you\u2019re going to want to move it as far forward as possible to make sure the sound doesn\u2019t become trapped. This is an easy way of reducing reverberation and improving dialogue clarity without adjusting your settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_speaker_position\"><\/span>Best speaker position<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free up an afternoon and take the time to move your speakers around. It\u2019s genuinely the easiest way to improve your home theatre without spending a penny more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every room is unique, and every ear is different, so naturally, every speaker layout is something you\u2019re going to have to experiment with to find what works best for you. Use a movie scene or album you know well during testing so you know exactly how the audio is supposed to sound.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The rule of thumb is that you should position your speakers at least two to three feet away from the nearest wall to achieve their intended performance. Too close to the wall and your mid\/bass frequencies may start to take on murkier, boomier qualities as sound waves interact with their surroundings. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re pressed for space, though, consider bunging your speaker ports. This will diminish the overall bass capabilities of your speakers but should clean up negative interference. Port bungs are usually included with your speakers but are inexpensive if not<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toe-in_or_not_toe-in\"><\/span>Toe-in or not toe-in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lot of home theatres are set up to be aesthetically pleasing rather than acoustically, with their front speakers facing straight forward and parallel to each other.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst this might look great, it may not be the optimal configuration. There\u2019s always going to be a &#8216;sweet spot&#8217; in your home theatre. This is where the audio sounds best and usually the seat that everyone fights over before the movie starts. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try keeping your speakers equidistant and angle them towards your listening position. This is called toeing-in and you should find that you get much clearer imaging. Once again, it\u2019s very much trial and error. A lot of manufacturers include technologies in speakers that widen the \u201csweet spot\u201d, especially ones dedicated to home theatres where there\u2019s usually more than one seat. As a result, you may not need to turn your speakers very far at all to get the best group experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_the_room\"><\/span>Read the room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18563 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-floorstanding-speakers-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"optimise your speakers - read the room\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s be real for a second: <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/floorstanding-speakers\">Large floor-standing speakers<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> look <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cool<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. That\u2019s undeniable. They\u2019re the embodiment of high-power home cinema and a real eye-catcher when you walk into the room. However, they may not always be the best option for you. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like trying to ram a large screwdriver into a small cross-slot, you might get the screw to turn, but you\u2019re definitely going to leave it looking a little worn down. The same can be said for speakers. Large floor-standing speakers are perfect for filling large cinema rooms but can be overbearing in confined spaces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Look around your room and ask yourself what you\u2019re trying to achieve. Plenty of large bookshelf speakers deliver a strong presence, especially in collaboration with a good subwoofer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Receiver_Calibrations\"><\/span>Receiver Calibrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ok, now let\u2019s take a look at what your speakers are all connected to.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Luckily for us enthusiasts, even lower-priced <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/home-cinema\/av-amps-receivers\">AV receivers<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> seem to come with some sort of user-friendly speaker calibration these days. Whether that\u2019s app control, assisted setup or it\u2019s packed with a measurement microphone, it\u2019s always worth taking the time to balance your speaker channels once they\u2019re set up, especially if you\u2019re setting up in an irregularly shaped room.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firstly, you\u2019ll want to check the default speaker setting in your receiver.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lot of receivers offer a &#8216;Large&#8217; and &#8216;Small&#8217; option. Don\u2019t let this fool you. It doesn\u2019t have much to do with the physical size of your speakers, but actually whether the speaker is sent very low frequencies. Even if you\u2019re using floor-standing speakers, try setting them to small and let your subwoofer pick up the slack. You can always level the crossover frequency in your receiver to smooth out your overall soundstage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also, make sure you run calibrations again if you reposition the speakers or furniture in your cinema room.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;2. Putting the 1 in 5.1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PUTTING_THE_1_IN_51\"><\/span>2. PUTTING THE 1 IN 5.1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subwoofers\"><\/span>Subwoofers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47955 alignright size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wharfedale-Diamond-SW-150-Subwoofer-White-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Wharfedale Diamond SW-150 Subwoofer, White\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Even if you\u2019re not a fan of big, bombastic, neighbour-bothering bass, adding a subwoofer is a great way of underlining your home theatre\u2019s audio. You\u2019ll get more out of soundtracks, add depth to action and even improve subtle ambience. Anywhere from two-channel soundbars to full home theatres can be enhanced by simply adding a subwoofer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But what do you do once you\u2019ve got one?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prominent Hi-Fi manufacturers generally suggest placing subwoofers in the corners of your home theatre if you want to boost the bass output. Similarly to speaker placement, this is something you should experiment with by moving your subwoofer around, nearer or further away from the walls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t hurt your back though. Some subwoofers can be larger than coffee tables, so get someone to help you if you have a bigger model. You can also use them to see how the bass sounds in different listening spots, especially if you plan on having group movie nights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A quick tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you\u2019re moving the subwoofer to the back of the room, opposite your main speakers, you may find that the drivers are now moving out of sync, creating a less coherent soundscape with diminished bass by creating a cancelling effect. You might be able to mitigate this if your subwoofer has a phase switch or dial. Whilst a dial gives you more control, both will add a delay to the signal so that driver movement is better matched.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;3. Concerning Cables&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_CONCERNING_CABLES\"><\/span>3. CONCERNING CABLES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference\"><\/span>What\u2019s the difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47954 alignright size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chord-Company-RumourX-Speaker-Cable-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chord Company RumourX Speaker Cable\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Sometimes it can be all too easy to look at a metre of speaker cable for less than \u00a31 then look at another metre of cable in excess of \u00a330 and think, &#8220;copper is copper, right?&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Splashing out on a home cinema and then connecting the cheapest cable you can find is like fitting a race car with partially deflated tyres. Technically, yes, you could drive it, but you\u2019d be hard-pressed to achieve its peak performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investing in higher-priced speaker cables generally means you\u2019ll be adding better external interference insulation and improving the efficiency at which the audio current can pass from your amplifier to your speakers without loss of quality. This varies from brand to brand, but could include purer core materials and more labour intensive manufacturing techniques to improve resistance. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It could also be higher grade cable protection, especially for in-wall, flame retardant or outdoor installation cables.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bare_wire_maintenance\"><\/span>Bare wire maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using a bare wire connection is an easy way of saving a few pounds here and there and is great for quick DIY. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, if you are going to use bare wire speaker cables, be aware that exposed copper will oxidise over time and add another layer of resistance for the current to travel through. If you notice that your surround system isn\u2019t performing as well as it did a year ago, check your connections. A simple fix is to cut away the oxidised copper and trim a couple of inches from the insulation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;4. Noise Management&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_NOISE_MANAGEMENT\"><\/span>4. NOISE MANAGEMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Noise is something that can make or break a high-quality home theatre. Rattling equipment or an electrical hum can stick out like a sore thumb and completely ruin your immersion. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most audiophile-level speakers come with at least <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">some<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> form of vibration dampening, whether that\u2019s rubber bumpers, internal bracing or spike shoes for a steadier grip on carpeted floors, but here are a few ways of taking it to the next level&#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inert_filler\"><\/span>Inert filler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18564 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-inert-filler-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"noise management - inert filler\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having your speakers sit at ear level is important. Having them sit at ear level without the speaker stands reverberating is even more so. If your speaker stand is compatible with <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/inert-filler\">inert filler<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, then it\u2019s definitely worth it. These dense granules are made to fill up the hollow centre of your stand and provide a grounding effect.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An added benefit is that they also make your stands harder to accidentally tip over. Just make sure that your stands are compatible first or you might end up with a messy clean-up job.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isolation_Feet\"><\/span>Isolation Feet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether they\u2019re <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Accessories\/IsoAcoustics-Aperta-155-Black-Stands-Pair\/4GT0\">stands<\/a><\/strong>, placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Accessories\/AudioQuest-SorboGel-Q-Foot-Isolation-Pads-Pack-Of-4\/493J\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>underneath a speaker&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> feet, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Accessories\/SVS-Soundpath-Isolation-Feet-4-Pack\/4CT4\">physically screwed into place<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, investing in a good pack of isolation feet can diminish resonance from travelling into your speakers whilst also dispersing vibrations generated by your drivers. This is especially important for more powerful speakers if you want to reign in muddy bass and enhance detail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The same is also true for your equipment, though you wouldn\u2019t think so. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Accessories\/IsoAcoustics-OREA-Graphite-Equipment-Isolation-Puck-Single\/4GSI\">Isolation pucks<\/a><\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">work on the same principle to disperse operational humming, preventing it from being picked up by sensitive speakers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;5. Clear the Floor&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_CLEAR_THE_FLOOR\"><\/span>5. CLEAR THE FLOOR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no real secret to these ones. It\u2019s mainly common sense, but clearing the floor of your home theatre is a great way of keeping the room neat and protecting your equipment from pets and children.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s easy and cheap, so why not?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cable_Organisation\"><\/span>Cable Organisation<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18566 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-ways-to-improve-your-home-theatre-cable-ties-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"clear the floor - cable organisation\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/cable-ties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cable ties<\/a><\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">aren\u2019t just useful for organisation, they can also be used to separate your power cables from your audio cables. Depending on the level of shielding, the signal travelling through your cable may be more susceptible to interference if not properly protected. Moving them away from sources of interference is a simple precaution against noise leaching into your system without having to upgrade your cables.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall-mounting_screens\"><\/span>Wall-mounting screens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst a lot of <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/tv-stands\">TV stands<\/a><\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">come with a safety strap to stop your screen from toppling head over heels, the best way to protect your TV might actually be wall mounting. TV brackets come in a lot of shapes and sizes, but for the best flexibility, check out <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/full-motion-wall-brackets\">full motion<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This will elevate your screen, free up space you could use for equipment or speakers and, in the case of large cinema rooms, let you adjust the viewing angle for a large gathering on movie night.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wireless_subwoofer_adapters\"><\/span>Wireless subwoofer adapters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harking back to segment two of this blog, if you\u2019re using a powered subwoofer and decided that the best position for it is at the rear of your home theatre, then you could consider a <\/span>wireless subwoofer adapter<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Transmitting the audio signal wirelessly from your amplifier to the LINE IN connection on your subwoofer is a great way of reducing the number of cables in your room.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s also a great way of finding the best position for the subwoofer, as you\u2019ll be free from restrictions set by cable length.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Conclusion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hope that you\u2019ve enjoyed this article and, fingers crossed, learned something new. 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