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Brigitte is feeling the earth move – thanks to the subwoofer in her new home screening room. Brigitte tossed out the rabbit ears and brought in the plasma screen TV, along with a few other vital home entertainment centre necessities.
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DO save up your pennies. You don’t want your credit card to burst into flames.
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DON’T forget the popcorn maker. What theatre would be complete without a popcorn maker?
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- Shop around for your entertainment equipment. Talk to knowledgeable sales staff who will give you equipment that meets your needs without breaking your budget. A reputable dealer will be sure to honour the warranties for your new toys.
- A home screening room needs a big honkin’ TV, DVD player, receiver, five speakers and a subwoofer. (see fig. A)
- Buy a good quality receiver. The receiver of your entertainment centre is kind of like the engine for your car. You might get away with less expensive speakers and a bargain DVD player but a cheap receiver will definitely affect the quality of your viewing experience. (see fig. B)
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| Fig. A |
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Fig. B |
- Three speakers go in the front of your screening room - left, right and centre. Two speakers go in the back – left and right. This provides the “surround sound” experience. (see figs. C & D)
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| Fig. C |
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Fig. D |
- The subwoofer is the kicker! It provides the rumble, the impact, the power… The subwoofer is a square box with the speaker on the bottom pointing toward the floor. It is placed in a corner so that the sound travels throughout the room. And remember, it’s a speaker, not a coffee table. If you place a glass on top, it’ll shake right off. (see fig. E)
- With these elements in place, add some lounge chairs, end tables, subdued lighting and you have a heart-pounding, jaw-dropping, envy-inducing home entertainment centre. (see fig. F)
- Do I smell popcorn?
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| Fig. E |
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Fig. F |
| Building Materials, and Sico paint |
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BMR/Builders Warehouse
3636 Innes Rd.
Orlean, ON K1C 1T1
p. 613-824-2702
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| Audio and visual equipment, and location |
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Audio Centre
1366 Clyde Avenue,
Ottawa, ON K2C 3Z4
p. 613-723-2923
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Speakers, audio system, and DVD player (manufacturer) available at Audio Centre. For other locations, please check their website
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Lenbrook Industries
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Plasma TV (manufacturer) available at Audio Centre. For other locations, please check their website
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Marantz
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| Carpet, location and installation |
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Westboro Flooring and Décor
195 Colonnade Rd. S
Ottawa, ON K2E 7K3
p. 613-226-3830
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