Maximizing the performance of your system

5/12/2011

Maximizing the performance of your system

Madrona digital prides itself on creating systems that produce an immersive experience that excites your eyes and ears.  To create the best system on any budget there are a few key tips I recommend following.

1. Invest in a great set of front Right, Center and Left Speakers.  A good set of speakers will last a very long time (15-20 years is not unrealistic) and they will retain their value better than any other part of your system.

2. Go with the largest screen sized display that will fit your room. With prices on video displays possibly at the lowest point we will see, now is a great time to get a new TV with a large high quality image.  Things to note, not all TV’s are created equal, and numbers DO lie. So call me for my current recommendations.

3. Neutralize room acoustcs and glare. 

The right room design can minimize these challenges, but when building a dedicated room is not an option there’s still help.  Many high quality AV Receivers have room equalization technology built in, and there are many ways to integrate control of your lights and shades

4. Get the picture a director intended by getting your TV calibrated. 

Getting your TV calibrated is similar to cleaning a pane of glass; you can see through the dirt and smudges but it’s much more impactful when it’s been cleaned.  TV’s both new and old can benefit from being properly calibrated, making your picture crisper and more lifelike.

5. Don’t forget the neccessories. 

Don’t forget to budget for a Universal Control System, Line Conditioner (akin to a surge protector on steroids that improves the performance of your system), and the right quality cables and connectors.

6. Hire a pro. 

If the process of designing, building, installing and making your system easy to use seems daunting, we recommend contacting us and allowing our professional staff of system designers, installers and programmers to take the headache and stress out of the process and deliver and install a complete solution you can enjoy for years to come.