How to Determine if You Need all Home Theater Components From the Same Manufacturer

So you want a home theater system, but you are looking at all of the options out there and scratching your head. Determining if you need to buy all of your home theater components from the same company can either be fun or tiresome depending on how much you like to shop. Here are some helpful steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Home theater speakers
• Home theater system
• Television or projector
• Receiver
• Surround sound speakers
• DVD player

1. Find out how important the home theater system will be to you. If it will be the centerpiece of your home, close enough is not good enough.
2. Consider how much comparison-shopping you are willing to do. Going with different manufacturers for the components multiplies the amount of time you will spend making choices.
3. Note the package deals that manufacturers offer. If they come close to what you want in your home theater, going with a single company may work for you.
4. Compare the prices. Your budget might make the decision for you.
5. Compare the performance. If sound quality is the over-riding concern for you, go with what delivers the best sound.

Tips & Warnings

• Take your time selecting the components of a system. Don't rush into a purchase and discover that the surround sound speakers aren't going to work with your power amplifier.
• If you're putting together a system, make sure the components will perform together nicely. Improper power and impedance matching can result in damage to the power amplifier or speakers.
• If you piece together a system, read the fine print in all of the warranties and make sure that "mixing and matching" does not invalidate any of the warranties. It's rare, but it does happen.

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