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Press ReleaseOptimizing Your Home Entertainment SystemEngineer and Home Theater Installer, Ricky Ongkeko uses Bosch to get his job done
What makes the ultimate home theater system? Surely, it’s from stark and sharp pictures of a 102-inch HDTV or the booming sound that pumps from the surround-sound audio system. But for aficionados like home theater installer and engineer Ricky Ongkeko, the best thing one can get out from their high-tech theater set up – apart from the glaring colors and loud sounds – is great acoustics.
Space and furniture are as essential as the screen and speakers to make the desirable home theater even better. Ricky knows this well, as he has been flipping simple entertainment rooms into ultimate mini-movie theaters since 2004. Room foundation and equipment installation, according to him, play important roles to optimize the AV systems’ sound and vision capacity.
Here, he shares some tips audiophiles and cinephiles can try so they can turn their humble entertainment abodes into enviable cinema sanctuaries.
Find your sweet spot: Opt for comfortable seatingIf viewers choose to have a good movie time, might as well do it with ease and comfort. Seats such as lazy boys and plush leather sofas are made for comfortable seating. There are variations to choose from whether the seat is made for a relaxing alone time or to seat in the whole family or a group of friends. Owners can select freely on their cozy couches whether it meets their design scheme or comfort preference, but what is important about the seats is its placement. Depending on the largeness and loudness of the projector and speaker, make sure to keep few good spaces away from the system. Wall tremors triggered by sounds can cause a bit of discomfort for the viewers while watching, so have the seats placed at the rear center where it doesn’t touch the walls.
In this case, measurement is king.
The Bosch GLM 40 Professional Laser Measure is Ricky’s go-to gadget to measure the distances to achieve that “sweet spot” movie or audio enthusiasts crave for. Its robust and highly portable design allows users to accurately check the measurement in just one click, without having to go from one place to another. Users can ditch the pen and paper as it also has calculating functions such as addition and subtraction, volume, area and Pythagoras. Additionally, the GLM 40 has dust and water splash protection that are ideal for versatile measuring jobs.
Take control of the lightViewers might get surprised how sharp and clear the colors can be when the room is shut dim. Any light seeping through the room affects the brightness, contrast and colors of the picture that could hinder a good movie experience. Therefore, it is important to take control of the light.
If the theater room has windows, the light must be kept from entering by setting up darkly-shaded curtains or mount panels that can cover up the whole window. This can be helped by a trusty cordless drill tool to efficiently screw in and install panels and curtain rods up the window frames.
Ricky highly recommends the
Bosch GSB 18-2 LI Professional Impact Drill – the lightest and most compact cordless tools in its class. Standing at only 226 mm with a width of 204 mm, this power tool is capable of enormous tasks including impact drilling and masonry. A single charge can deliver two-day drilling without overheating or fatigue thanks to its Electronic Cell Protection integrated in its 18-Volt Lithium Ion battery technology. Users can look forward to drilling into darker spaces through the use of built-in LED to light up the area.
Insulate the room’s acousticsWatching a great movie should not just be an eye-pleasing experience; it should also satisfy the hearing senses. The rattling and bouncing of sounds can throw one off, and the best way to avoid it is proper acoustical treatment. This will entail careful attention as many factors rely to optimize the acoustics of the home theater room.
Generally, a theater room should have good acoustic absorption material to control and prevent echoes and vibrations around the area. Sound proofing, for instance, guarantees that the sounds coming from the theater room will not transfer around the house. For those who want to go the extra mile, they may choose to add insulation within the walls to absorb the sounds and keep the room quiet. To do this, Ricky uses the Bosch
GBH 18-V EC Professional Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill to create the panels to hold the insulators and seal it with the dry wall. The Bosch Hammer Drill has great drilling power and is not too heavy. It has single impact energy of 1.7 Joule with a weight of 2.6 kg which is a perfect power-to-weight ratio for users who does tremendous impact drilling. With a single charge, the rotary hammer tool can drill up to 115 concretes. Users can easily switch its function from drilling, hammer drilling chiseling with the use of selector level.
It’s all about proximity: Put it at the right placeStrategic placement is vital to fully experience the capacities of the components. For example, when placing 5.1 channel surround-sound speakers, the main speakers should be at the center facing directly the listener at ear level. The left and right speakers should be placed two to three feet away from the walls and should also face the listeners at ear level. The surround sound channels are recommended to be mounted on walls, around two to three feet above ear level to make the most out of the surround feature.
This calls for precise measurement and robust mounting through the use of
Bosch GLL 2-80 P Professional Laser System and Bosch GSR 1080-LI Professional Cordless Drill Driver, both which Ricky uses. The Bosch GLL 2-80 P Professional Laser System delivers simultaneous 360 ° leveling in just a push of a button. Its compact design makes for easy handling, as it can be set up with a tripod for mid-level heights or a wall mount for ceiling level. The Bosch GSR 1080-LI Professional Cordless Drill Driver on the other hand does speedy drilling thanks to its optimized torque for screwdriving. Highly versatile, this tool can drill various materials with little fatigue.
Have a set of reliable tools to do it for youTo complete the ultimate movie project, one must have the best set of tools on hand. Those who are looking for home theater installers should also check into the set of his quality tools to get the job done. For Ricky, these remain true as his wide array of Bosch products have helped him accomplish his job efficiently.
“In my industry, home theater installation is a specialized market. As a professional, I must present my client not just with skills but with tools as well,” Ricky said. “With Bosch, I am more confident with my work because it really eases up the construction load with its built-in technologies such as Li-Ion battery technology and Dust-extraction system. Efficiency is the key word and Bosch truly makes all the work efficient.”
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lh21BUaGc4&feature=shareCongrats Ricky! You truly deserve this one.
