How to Compare Products from Companies that Make Home Theater Speakers
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Home theater systems can get expensive, so doing a lot of product comparison when shopping for your home theater speakers is in your best interest. Here are some things to keep in mind as you shop.
Check out test reports. Look in A/V magazines or customer feedback message boards on the Internet.
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Think about your space. Consider the size of the speakers versus the size of the room they will be used in.
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Look at how many speaker cones are in the enclosures. Better systems divide the sound into two or more parts, which means that their enclosures will have two or more speaker cones.
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Pay close attention to the center, left and right speakers. They handle the midrange sounds and most of a movie's dialogue, so they should sound natural, without excessive hissing.
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Check the power rating and impedance of the speakers. Make sure they are appropriate for your system's power amplifier.
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Find out if the speakers come with a warranty. Compare the details.
Tips & Warnings
Don't rush to make a decision. It takes time to truly hear what a speaker does with sound. Listen to the performance of a set of speakers for at least an hour.