Sony MHC-GX25 The Sony Guide to Home Theater - Page 35

Bringing it All Back Home We've completed our tour of Sources, Sight and Sound. Now is the time to put it all together. This section will review the practical considerations for buying and installing a home theater system. Before You Buy ƒ STEP 1. Determine what building blocks you already have. Decide whether you have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that you want to keep. ƒ STEP 2. Determine your viewing distance. If you're buying a new television, this will help you in selecting a screen size. Consult the charts on page 18 for more information. Where possible, check out the television you're planning to buy, connected to a good DVD player, when seen from the actual viewing distance in your room. ƒ STEP 3. Determine your level of interest. At Sony, we realize that not everyone shares an equal passion for home theater equipment. If you're nervous about buying the right products and making the right connections when you get them home, you're probably best served by an all-in-one product like Sony's DVD Dream™ systems. All the equipment will match. And all of the cables and speaker connections are color-coded. It's like having a Sony expert standing next to you when you set your system up! If you're only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in-a-Box systems are a good place to start. The speakers will match-and will work well with the receiver. There's also an easy set-up guide to help you get started. If you're after the highest possible performance or if you'll want to upgrade individual pieces in the future, separate components are your best bet. The rear of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 35