There’s more to home theater equipment than just the television. You have to think about surround sound, your connections, subwoofers, etc. So, before you go out and purchase anything, you need to review what other people are buying to help you with your choices.
While cables may not be the glamorous part of a home theater system, they may be the most important. If your system is not set up right, you either will not get a good picture or your sound will suck. So, it’s definitely something that you need to think about.
One of the most popular sets of cables comes from Bell’O. Mainly known for their home theater furniture, they also make some great cables for connectivity. The ones that you are looking for are the 7000 series ($60.00 to $250.00 online), which includes digital optic cables, HDMI audio and video cables, stereo audio cables, subwoofer wire and speaker wire. What sets the Bell’O cables apart is that they are made from a patent-pending 99.99 percent oxygen free copper that resists corrosion and is made for great connectivity.
For optimal connectivity, the set comes with 24K gold connectors and copper wire within each cable. Recently, Bell’O released some HDMI cables that come equipped with right-angle adapters. Bell’O cables not only ensure quality, but longevity as well.
While most people think that the last thing that they need is another remote control, the Control4 Home Controller HC-200 should be on your list to buy. And, many others have already bought this system and enjoyed the automation that it provides. Why do you need this new control? Well, it assists with the automation process for your home theater. It provides complete control for smaller systems or can be used a secondary controller if your system is larger.
The HC-200 can easily replace your universal remote. It’s easy to use and assists you in streamlining your home theater system. With this controller, you can set the temperature and turn on the alarm, lights or music. Plus, it’s pretty affordable at $500.00.
Stay tuned to the next part in the series to learn more about others are buying for their home theater systems.