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Everything You Need to Know About Home Audio Systems

Enhance Your Music Experience with a Home Stereo System

Home Audio Systems are more than just music. New Zealanders spend thousands of hours a year consuming audiobooks, podcasts and radio as well as a range of music streaming platforms, CDs, records and more. If you're a music lover, you know that playing your favourite tunes on a high-quality home audio system can take your enjoyment to a whole new level. 

Why Quality Matters

Music is recorded with separate left and right channels for a reason. When you listen to music in stereo, it replicates the feeling of being present at a live performance. The music comes alive as you hear the instruments and vocals spread across a three-dimensional soundstage. It's an experience that simply cannot be replicated with a single speaker.

Components of a Home Stereo System

A typical home stereo system consists of three main elements:

  • Stereo Receiver or Amplifier: The heart of your setup, this component provides power and control for your speakers. It allows you to select sources and adjust volume, tone, and balance.

  • Matched Pair of Speakers: A minimum of two speakers are necessary for true stereo sound. They deliver the spatial separation and depth that bring music to life.

  • Music Source: This can be an external device like a turntable or CD player, a built-in tuner in the receiver, or wireless connectivity to your smartphone or home network.

Choosing the Right System for You

Quality home audio systems aren’t created by plugging in and playing. There are several factors to consider with speakers, cables, power sources and more. Supplying only brands that we trust, our expert team of installers will ensure your technology is correctly set up and guide you through the features to make sure you get the most out of your brand-new audio upgrade.

Finding the Perfect Speakers

The type of speakers you choose depends on your preferences and the size of your room. Bookshelf speakers are suitable for smaller spaces and can be wall-mounted or placed on stands. For larger rooms and a more powerful sound, floor-standing speakers are a great choice, offering deeper bass and room-filling sound.

Setting Up for Optimal Sound

Proper speaker placement is crucial for getting the best sound quality. Position your speakers to form an equilateral triangle with your listening position, ensuring they are the same distance apart as they are from you. This setup optimises the stereo imaging and creates an immersive listening experience.

Connecting Your Devices

Using a central Control4 system, you can control rich, crystal-clear sound for music, movies, video games and more; all directly integrated into the Control4 ecosystem with wireless connectivity. Control locally or remotely and divide your house into zones to enjoy audio the way you want to.

If you truly love music, consider upgrading to a home stereo system with the expertise of EAV. Immerse yourself in the richness and depth of immersive sound by contacting us today to find out more.

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