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IN-ROOM INSTALLATION

When you think of a home entertainment system, you probably think of the devices that exist in your living room or home theater. From TV displays to speaker systems, there’s a lot of AV choices to consider.

That means a lot of clutter, too. TVs and speakers take up a lot of space, and if you’re not careful they can detract from the interior design. 

Wall-mounting your flat-panel and recessing your speakers takes a bit of work, but it’s easily done by a professional installer. What may take them a few hours could be a weekend project for an inexperienced DIY-er, so it’s important to take in time considerations as well as financial cost when considering an upgrade.

CABLES AND WIRES

You’ve probably seen systems like this: TV propped up in a home entertainment cabinet and a mess of wires in the back.

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HOW AUDIO VIDEO DISTRIBUTION WORKS

In a traditional home entertainment system setup, each component exists in your media room. For instance, your TV, AV receiver, and other AV sources live in a single piece of cabinet furniture.

But this is the twenty-first century, and there’s no reason to clutter your space with bulky devices. Instead, you can store them safely in a clean rack that stays in your basement or an unused closet.

By organizing all your AV sources (except for your TV, of course) in an out-of-the-way area, you can maintain easy control over all your favorite movies, sports, and more.

The system will then stream content all over the house. Connected by cabling that runs within the walls, you can trust that the quality will be the same in your basement home theater and in your upstairs bedroom.