Consulting

Modern Solutions Inc offers consulting/DIY services in the following areas ...

Key Benefits

DYI services in al aspects of Home Theater design and installation
Room design and layout
Equipment placement to avoid common problems
Electronics selection to fit your budget
Acoustical treatment and audio video calibration

Capabilities

Our approach is to partner with you to enhance your home entertainment experience, offering expert guidance and insight for results. As partners, we work with you to find solutions and help identify all your "hidden" requirements that your project requires. That is why we are known as the firm that uses knowledge and experience for results.

Your success is our focus. Consistent, timely and pro-active service is how we operate. From the beginning of the relationship to the end of your project, service is our priority.

Introduction to Home Theater

Creating a Home Theater has become one of the hottest topics in home improvement. But unlike other home improvement projects, a home theater is an investment in personal entertainment.

Keep in mind, Media room/Home Theater will increase the resale value to the home.

Creating a home theater is not a simple task. In fact, if you are planning an elaborate system you should contact a home theater specialist who can help choose and install the system that's right for you.

Whether you are tackling a home theater project yourself or hiring a pro, it is vital to know about the different elements of home theater before investing any money.

When most people think about "watching" a movie they think of the visual image. But what really differentiates a home theater from a big screen television is the audio.

This doesn't mean the picture isn't important, only that image and sound come together in home theater to create a richer experience.

Home Theater is like a puzzle. It takes many different pieces that fit together to create a total presentation. Each piece fits in a different spot, and together they make a beautiful picture -- and sound in this case.

Understanding each component's role is helpful when making choices on which ones to buy. And knowing more about component features makes it easier to set up and use them to their best ability.

Where to Put a Home Theater System

A basement is one of the best places to install a home theater. Controlling light is usually easier in a lower level because there's less outdoor light interference. And the ability to insulate the ceiling and walls makes it possible to keep out a lot of distracting sounds and avoid disturbing other areas of the house.

Another factor to consider is the size of the equipment. This is particularly an issue with the larger rear and front screen projectors. The basement often has extra space for equipment and avoids using valuable living space upstairs.

One of the most common problems in designing a home theater system is how to incorporate large equipment into a room's layout. Subtle design features can easily become overpowered by big equipment, especially small detailed items.

For instance, there is an optimum height range for a seated person to view the screen to avoid strain or uncomfortable viewing positions. This height may or may not fall in line with other elements in the room like a shelf or soffit line.

A system installed in a large, open space with no adjoining spaces to put components will likely need a custom-built cabinet to house it. Modern Solutions will assist you to draw up such plans and order the cabinets for you.

Wood cabinetry constructed of plywood with a wood veneer is a good choice. It is easier to match woodwork without breaking the budget. Plywood and veneer cabinets are also structurally stable and don't warp as easily as solid hardwood.

Acoustics

One goal of a home theater is to re-create the same sound that the music director heard when the soundtrack was recorded. But every room adds its own characteristics to a given sound, and the same speaker can sound differently from room to room.

Common Problems

The most elusive enemy of the sound system is the standing wave. Standing waves are any sound waves of a particular length that will be greatly enhanced by the size and shape of the room and the way it resonates. In reality, the standing wave is the source of acoustical problems.

The shape of a room has a lot to do with sound. A square room is most likely to cause problems with standing waves because sound waves will bounce back at themselves and, depending on their wavelength, cancel themselves out. When this happens, a "hole" is created in that frequency range.

Bare surfaces in a room can be problematic for home theater sound. Sound waves reflect off bare walls and floors and cause fuzzy dialogue and grating, distorted sounds.

Modern Solutions will guide you to avoid this problem.

Simple Solutions

If possible, choose a room that has walls of different lengths to fight acoustical problems before they begin. Rooms with carpeting and padded furniture are better choices than room with hardwood floors or paneling, or lots of bare walls.

One of the easiest and most helpful things to minimize acoustical problems is deaden the room. This can be done by hanging curtains or other sound-absorbing items on walls, and furnishing the room with big, soft furniture.

Keeping subwoofers out of corners is a must because corners are notorious for creating standing waves.

Once the room has been made "friendly" to sound playback, an equalizer can be used to balance and fine tune the sound to personal taste.

Often-Forgotten Details

When creating a home theater as a do-it-yourself project, there are some important details that can be forgotten -- and it's no fun to realize just a little too late that something was missed or overlooked. Remembering these details can help avoid wasting time and money.

Power and Plugs
Ventilation
Dust Control
Future Expansion
Checking Settings

Give as a call, send E-Mail or use provided Information Request Form on Feedback page if you have any other questions or concerns, we will be glad to answer on all of your questions.

Imagine the possibilities for your home and let us make them a reality. Modern Solutions Inc.

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