1. It matters where you put your outlets, and putting it behind your television is a good idea so that you can avoid tripping on the cable if it has to snake around your home theater area. It also makes it easier to keep the electrical cables centralized behind the television and video players.

2. Whether you’re using a projector screen or a wide screen TV, you will still get better picture the darker the room the room is. Direct light onto the projector will cause the picture to appear washed out or faded. Use drapes and strategic positioning to darken the room for a better viewing experience.

3. Electronics obviously produce heat, and malfunctions can take place if they are not able to ventilate their heat well. Provide breathing space between electronics and don’t lock them up in an unventilated cabinet.

4. There’s nothing more annoying than having six different remote controls that you have to figure out the settings to before you can watch your movie. Simplify and try using universal remotes that have the ability to control the TV, DVD player and cable box all through one remote.

5. Thickness counts when it comes to cable quality. Cables with good quality will result to better quality picture and sound. There is also less distortion with good audio wiring if you’re playing at high volumes. Thicker cable wires mean less interference from electrical wires in the walls.

6. Speakers come in different shapes and sizes and you can choose whichever you like. Just don’t forget that the size of the room is very important because this will tell you the number of speakers you will need. It’s important to get the right speakers that can handle the depth of the bass or the lower frequencies of movies.

7. The receiver’s job is to convert the video from all the components attached to the TV. Instead of having to switch the set and the receiver to match picture with sound, you can simply switch the receiver and it will act as the switcher making it easier for you to achieve the sound-picture quality that will maximize your viewing pleasure.

8. Where you put your matters placing the TV in a corner will make it difficult to balance the sound. Carefully plan out your sound design and be creative with your speaker placement; utilize what you have from your wall and floor speakers to get optimal sound.

9. Soundproof your room. Soundproofing panels will help muffle the echo in the room, especially if your screening room is in the basement. If you have concrete walls, you can expect to get a lot of reverb but soundproof panels will eliminate this problem.

10. Speakers should be set up equally around the room. A square or a rectangular space is perfect for screening. The room also allows your guests choice seating arrangement and balanced sound.