Rich sound, sharper images and a movie theater experience from the comforts of home
can also be added to the mix. A/V receivers act as the main control hub for your home theater system, connecting and switching your audio and video components to your speakers and TV. The receiver also works to decode audio formats , and helps to amplify audio signals to your speakers. Many receivers can also upscale low-resolution video or older footage, working to make the images appear sharper, brighter and more detailed.
To experience surround sound, you’ll want to look for a receiver that supports a minimum 5.1 channel speaker system. That’s the main format used for surround sound; the first number refers to your main source signals and the second number refers to a LFE channel, typically offered as a subwoofer. Mount the speakers to the wall or place them strategically around your room to have audio firing from all angles and all directions.
A home theater system extends and improves the basic audio coming from your TV, and helps to bring forward little details you might otherwise have missed. Think: sound effects from a movie or video game, or sideline conversations from a big sporting event. Add in the powerful bass from the subwoofer and you won’t just be watching TV, you’ll beWe’ve found some solid home theater systems that deliver a ton of power in portable packages.
The speakers get you 150 watts each, while the small subwoofer gets you 100 watts of bass. The system’s built-in Bluetooth capabilities let you pair your devices for easy streaming, while a USB input lets you connect via a memory stick or flash drive as well. The HTP-074 supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio surround sound, which is standard for most high-definition Blu-ray discs. It also allows for 4K/Ultra HD pass through, letting you see more details and more vivid colors than if you just plugged your Blu-ray player into your standard TV.: The system’s two energy-saving “ECO Modes” will drop levels down to a more moderate sound quality, and shut off functions when they’re not being used.
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