Chapter 9. Getting the Most Out of Your Home Theater

Every home theater enthusiast wants an outstanding home theater experience. However, maximizing that experience requires preparation, calibration, and experimentation. You must prepare your environment—your home theater room—for optimal viewing and listening. You must calibrate your system’s audio and video settings. And, you must experiment with your overall setup—from testing speaker placement to analyzing lighting nuances—to see what works best. This chapter walks you through these steps, offering tips, tricks, and techniques for getting the most out of your home theater.