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Media Room: Going Beyond Technology

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

 

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Media room is a term that has undergone major evolution. It is now a generic term used for any space that is used for different purposes. This often contains a huge HDTV, surround sound systems and the most comfortable seats. Friends and relatives convene there to watch movies and sports shows. This is also the center for parties where a gazillion guests socialize

Media Room Means Social Life

Someone who wants to enjoy life will need to consider setting up a media room. This is not just your regular home theatre, though. This is a dedicated area – not just for an awesome cinema experience but also for socialization in its purest form.

So, yeah, you watch the games, enjoy some movies, bring in some popcorn and soda yet the social experience of it all is when the chatting and laughter begin. This is when the kids go loco and the lights go down. Here, the outside lives of participants are suspended as they turn off their cell phones and sit down to have a grand time.

The purists consider the media room as home theatre experience to the max. Some would even go out of their way and set up brighter projectors, the most advanced digital surround sound systems, and flat panel displays. The result, of course, is a room that is no less than the best cinematic experience provider for your family.

Creating the Media Room

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Again, a media room isn’t there just for movie experiences. This means that you also have to arrange furniture into a conversation setup. This can be broken down later when the screen needs to be faced once more. Flexible seating is an absolute necessity inside a media room. Consider comfortable sofas, loveseats (for smaller families), or room recliners.

Next, find a screen size that will be huge enough for everyone to see. Set it up at a good angle so that everyone will be comfortable as the viewing experience begins.

If you are not sure about what to buy, measure the diagonal of your preferred screen size. Be able to sit back from the TV at a distance of 2-3 times the measurement you just took. This will optimize everyone’s viewing experience.

Aesthetics is another element that you need to think about. You need to have sound-absorbent aesthetics in your media room. Use the fluffiest sofas that you can find. Find draperies and carpets that will subdue the reflections coming from the sound system.

With regard to the overall look of the room, you must make sure that the room won’t look like a techie control center. Remember the interior finishes that are applicable to your new media room. See if you can set up remote controls but make sure they won’t go through walls and cabinet doors.

Be cutting edge. Have the media room stream movies, offer internet, and provide every possible content each day. Lighting is also a huge part of making the media room a successful project. Settle for subtle lighting that will best preserve the picture quality. There are new projection screens, though, that can now perform well even under higher ambient lighting conditions.

Put light or windows by a pool table or the bar but make sure that you can control them when it is time to dim the lights for the upcoming film showing. Just imagine how you feel when the lights go dim inside the movie theatre and that’s the amount of excitement that you are supposed to bring in to your new media room.

Set the mood for the ultimate cinema, gaming or socializing experience. Technology is just a small part of the media room. See that all other design elements are also properly set up.

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