Resources
At Galaxy Home Theater, we understand that designing a custom home theater can be a daunting yet exciting experience. To help you make informed decisions, we’ve compiled some useful tips, resources, and insights into the essential components of a home theater system: projectors, screens, televisions, and surround sound audio technology.
Projection & UHD TV Screens
When mounting your projector, consider the throw distance and screen size. Ensure adequate distance from the screen to avoid any distortion.
Choosing the right screen to match your projector is crucial. Select a screen material that matches your room’s lighting conditions—either reflective for brighter rooms or a darker, matte finish for controlled lighting environments.
How many speakers will I need?
The tool below helps visualize how many speakers you’ll need for your theater system. For 5.1, drag over a center, front speakers, rear speakers, and a subwoofer. For 5.1.2, add two Atmos ceiling mounted speakers. NOTE: The tool below allows for a maximum of 7.2.4 (the .2 for two subwoofers and .4 for four ceiling-mount or in-ceiling speakers)
Group 1
Center
Front L
Front R
Rear L
Rear R
Subwoofer
Subwoofer 2
Front L +Atmos
Front R +Atmos
Group 2
Side Speaker
Side Speaker
Ceiling-Mount
Ceiling-Mount
Ceiling-Mount
Ceiling-Mount
My System
Place Here
3.1 System
No rear speakers. Just a Front L, Front R and center channel speaker, with a Subwoofer for low end, subsonic bass.
5.1 Surround
A Left speaker, center speaker, right speaker, a rear-left and rear-right speaker. The .1 refers to a single subwoofer
5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Surround
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. With Atmos-enabled front speakers, your bookshelf, tower or in-wall speakers fire Atmos channel audio upwards to bounce off of the ceiling for overhead sound
5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Overhead Surround
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. Two ceiling-mount or in-ceiling speakers are installed for Dolby Atmos overhead surround sound.
5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Surround
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. With Atmos-enabled front and rear speakers, your bookshelf, tower or in-wall speakers fire Atmos channel audio upwards to bounce off of the ceiling for overhead sound
5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Overhead Surround
Front L & R, center, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. Four overhead speakers are installed for Dolby Atmos front and rear overhead surround sound.
7.1 Dolby Surround Sound
Front L & R, center, side left & right, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. 7.1 Has been the gold standard, only recently bneing surpassed in covereage by the addition of overhead sound. As only recent movies will have Atmos overhead audio source sound, many home theaters may prefer a 7.1 theater surround system.
7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Overhead Surround
Front L & R, center, side left & right, rear channel left & right and a subwoofer for low, sub-sonic bass. Four overhead speakers are installed for Dolby Atmos front and rear overhead surround sound.
9.1 Dolby Surround Sound
Front Left & Right, Center, Side L & Side R, Wide L & Wide R, Reat Left & Right, and a powered subwoofer.
9.1 Dolby Surround Sound
Front Left & Right, Center, Side L & Side R, Wide L & Wide R, Left & Right Overhead Speakers, Rear Left & Right, and a powered subwoofer.
9.1.2 Dolby Surround Sound
Front Left & Right, Center, Side L & Side R, Wide L & Wide R, Left & Right Overhead Speakers, Rear Left & Right, and a powered subwoofer.
9.1.4 Dolby Atmos Surround
Front Left & Right speakers that project Dolby Atmos overhead Front Atmos Left & Front Atmos Right, Center, Side L & Side R, Wide L & Wide R, Rear Left & Right that project overhead Rear Atmos Left & Right, and a powered subwoofer.
9.1.7 Dolby Atmos Overhead Surround
Front Left & Right, Center, Side L & Side R, Wide L & Wide R, Left & Right Overhead Speakers, Rear Left & Right, Front L & Right Atmos, Side Left & Right Atmos, Rear Left & Right Atmos, and a powered subwoofer.
THX© & Dolby Atmos© Surround Sound
Galaxy Home Theater
350 South Madison Ave
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
Phone: (317) 885-9500
Email: chris@galaxyhometheater.com