Home Entertainment Systems
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Home Entertainment Systems, also called Home theater, seeks to reproduce cinema quality video and audio in the home.
The video aspect usually involves a large-screen and/or high definition television or a projection system with movie screen to project the image on. Quality audio reproduction is usually achieved with a high fidelity surround sound system.
"Home Entertainment Systems" has become something of a buzzword. Technically, a Home Entertainment Systems could be as basic as a simple arrangement of a Television, VCR, and a set of speakers. It is therefore difficult to specify exactly what distinguishes a "Home Entertainment Systems" from a "television and stereo".
However, "Home Entertainment Systems" implies a real "cinema experience" and therefore a higher quality set of components. A typical home theater would include the following:
A large, high quality, display--generally a big-screen television ( Liquid crystal display television, plasma tv, crt tv or a rear projection tv) or possibly a projector, often HDTV capable.
One or more audio/video sources. High quality formats such as DVD or Laserdisc are preferred, though old Home Entertainment Systems setups use a stereo VHS. Cable, KU or C band are also common. As are hard disk based systems.
An audio system that is capable of surround sound (at least 4.0 though most are 5.1 or higher). This usually consists of at least 4 (though more are common) full range speakers and in some cases a subwoofer for LFE. Sometimes a specialized decoder is used to allow the playback of newer surround-sound formats.
Comfortable seating and organization to improve the cinema feel. This might include several comfortable recliners and curtains or subdued room lighting (required for projectors) to enhance the experience.