Surround Sound System Black Friday 2018 Deals
If you would like to step up your home viewing experience, then maybe it’s time to buy a surround sound home theater system. At the minimum, a surround sound system should include an AV receiver and surround-sound speakers, although most high-end models throw in a subwoofer into the mix.
The huge discounts available this Black Friday might help convince you that now is the time to enjoy a surround sound system. Models from the biggest brands such as Samsung, JBL, Sony, Yamaha, and Pioneer are available at heavily discounted prices. You could literally save hundreds of dollars with some of these deals.
Choosing a surround sound system
The hardware specs of a home theater surround sound system may seem very technical, which makes the process of deciding which model to buy intimidating for most. Here are a couple of factors you need to consider before you buy your surround sound system:
1. Channels
The number that denotes the channels of a surround sound system can be divided into two. The first number (the 5 in 5.1) refers to the number of different audio channels that the receiver produces. This has an effect on the positioning of the speakers in your home theater system. A 5-channel system has speakers for the front-center, front-right, front-left, rear-left, and rear-right positions. This number can go up to 6 or 7, which add more speakers in the rear position.
The second number (the 1 in 5.1) refers to the presence of a subwoofer. A subwoofer is also a speaker, but it is especially designed to reproduce low frequency signals. A system with a subwoofer produces deep and rich bass, which perfectly complements any cinematic or music audio.
2. Power
The power you will require for your surround sound system is determined by the size of the room in which you intend to install it. Naturally, a bigger room will require more power. For small rooms, a receiver audio output of 50 watts is usually sufficient. However, the long transmission distance between the receiver and the speakers in larger rooms will require about 150 watts of power due to higher signal degradation.
3. Connectivity
Most modern surround sound systems offer wireless speakers that can connect to the receiver via Bluetooth. This eliminates the hassle of having to install long lengths of cables and wires to connect the AV receiver to the various speakers. However, audio purists tend to prefer the old-fashioned way since audio cables provide a more stable connection. High-end audio cables are also designed to reduce radio interference and signal attenuation, resulting in a more preserved audio signal input to the speakers.
Final thoughts
A full-on surround sound system can be a pricey investment, but the improvement in the home theater viewing experience is undeniable. Fortunately for you, huge discounts and great deals are available on surround sound systems in this year’s Black Friday. With several major brands being represented in the deals, we are sure that you can find a high-quality surround sound system that fits in your budget.
