Speakers
Surround sound systems consist of a minimum of five directional speakers (Front left & right, Centre, Surround left & right) and one sub-woofer. These speakers are positioned in the room so they compliment the action on the screen. For example, if a car drives from left to right, the sound through the speakers will match the action. In the same way that if an aeroplane flies overhead the sound will start at the front of the room and disappear behind you.
There are many different speaker types available, however one fact remains constant, the position of the speakers is paramount, so the action on the screen matches the audio in the room. With our expert advise we can help you make the right decisions, we can make your speakers almost disappear, or make a bold statement, please read on for more details.
In ceiling & in wall speakers
This approach is fast becoming very popular for customers who are renovating or building a new room. Not only do in-ceiling/wall speakers provide excellent performance, they blend into the room environment, allowing the decor of your room to be the main feature and not your home cinema system!
Compact lifestyle speakers
For those of you wanting to create a contemporary feel, or just looking to match your speakers with your new TV, Satellite or slim line speakers are the obvious choice.
Three brands thrive in his sector. Monitor Audio, B&W and KEF are all long standing British firms dedicated to designing and producing high quality speakers, all of which are available from SMC.
The Radius, M series and KHT range respectively provide excellent performance with little impact on your living space.
Traditional Speakers
Traditional hi-fi speakers will offer the best performance for both music and movies. Careful placement is required to achieve the best results, which invariably means giving up a little room space to accommodate these products.
These speakers come in all shapes and sizes, but if your a dedicated movie and music fan and have the space, nothing will compare against a floor standing speaker pictured here. All speaker manufactures produce matching centre speakers and one of our favorite tricks is to complete the system using in-ceiling or wall mounted satellite speakers as surrounds.