Big screen Buys: A Home Theater how-to-KERO-TV 23

College basketball games are going to fill television screens throughout the month of March, but said that the screen in your living room? A new home theater system can seem quite tempting. Maybe you'll splurge for that new flat screen TV, 46 inch high definition, or you'll go to that sound system and elegant Silver with two subwoofers shaking roof. Everything you need for your entertainment, there are some ways you can make sure that you get the most from your investments. Consider your space: Before leaving for a store, or even online, take a moment to imagine how you will use your entertainment system and how it should be wrapped. Will it only be used to play DVDs or would like a multiple-disc changer for music too? Where are the electrical outlets and their locations limited layout options? These types of questions will help you plan the placement of furniture and will definitely help you, since you have a tangle of wires and receivers in your hands. Search to find components to meet your needs: After your system is ideal for brainstorming, don't just run a store to see what they have on sale. While you can find a good deal on a system, it may not be for you. If you're going to drop a lot of money, with the objective of complete satisfaction. Otherwise, you can be the victim of an "up-sell" that will leave you with buyer's remorse. Carefully Search and select items that suit your specific needs and your space and take the decision yours-no sales associate. After all, you have to live with what you purchase.Read, read and read a bit more to make sure that all elements are supported:Fortunately, BluRay vs. HD DVD war is over, but there are still many things to consider. You need to make sure that the receiver is equipped to deal with how many speakers you're bringing in--usually between a 5. 1 or 7. 1 with the highest figures around speakers and 1 representing the subwoofer. This can be confusing, but that's why it's important to read and reread to confirm that all elements can combine and interact peacefully with each other as they should. Test drive its electronics before you buy: If you are buying a known brand-which is probably your safest bet--chances are that you will be able to find a unit similar to what you're looking to buy at a local electronics store or national chain. Put in a DVD you know well and ask a sales associate to allow you to test it. This way you will notice if something looks or if you would be disappointed once you get everything together at home. It will also give you a chance to investigate the system controls and menus to see if they are easy to use. Check out online: Unless you don't feel comfortable handling your own installation, you can save some big bucks, minding the assembly yourself. You can also save big by purchasing your equipment on the Web. There are several great places to grab loot online video such as NewEgg or Amazon, where you can buy high-quality electronics for great prices and have them delivered to your door.Distributed by Internet broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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