The world of home entertainment has changed dramatically. Just a few years ago, only a small percentage of households had cable TV, and VCRs were the newest luxury item. "Sound systems" were limited to small speakers built into televisions with screens less than 27 inches.
Today most households get at least 50 channels and have a large screen TV with a VCR and or DVD. Increasingly, people are adding additional equipment to create their own home theater system.
Surround Sound
The heart of a home theater system lies in its surround sound. This is accomplished by placing multiple speakers in critical areas to create a natural surround sound experience.
The most basic type of surround sound system splits a standard stereo signal into three separate channels. Pro Logic systems are a step up giving you rich stereo sound in front and a general sensation of noise behind you. It is the format used in all standard cable and broadcast television and VHS video.
For richer sound, with more channels, most DVD's and some digital broadcasts use various digital surround sound formats. Digital Theater Sound (DTS) for the home is based on the DTS system found in movie theaters.
The possibilities of options and design are endless. Contact the professionals at Icon and bring home the movies.