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The Ultimate Surround Sound System: Why You Should Hire a Pro



You love music, don’t you? Who doesn’t? There’s nothing quite like a good surround sound system. Surround sound is the best way to listen to music because it immerses you in sound from all directions. This is achieved by placing speakers around the room to ensure that you hear music from every angle. While this sounds like something you can do yourself, there are a lot of reasons why you should hire a professional to install your system.


Even if you’ve picked out top of the line components and speakers, getting your system set up to deliver the ultimate listening experience requires some skill and experience. A professional can help you make sure that everything is set up correctly. They have experience with wiring, speaker placement, and can make sure your system not only sounds great, but it looks great too.


Wiring a surround sound system can be complicated


There are limitations when it comes to installing a surround sound system yourself. For example, if you want a totally immersive system, you will want to consider installing ceiling speakers or in-wall speakers. This is something you will need a professional to do. But, even if you want to install a 5 speaker surround system, the wiring can be complicated.

If you decide to DIY your surround sound system, you might end up with a system that delivers poor sound quality. You might even damage your speakers or components. A professional will make sure everything is installed correctly, and that you can enjoy your music, TV or video games with your new system. Plus, they can show you how to use everything.


A pro will make sure your speakers are placed in the best locations


If you’re like a lot of people, you might think you can just watch a few YouTube videos and know exactly how to set up your surround sound system. But setting up a surround system is a bit more complicated than that. For example, if you have furniture in your room like a sofa or bookshelf, placing your speakers in the wrong place can interfere with how the sound reflects off those surfaces.


A pro can help you select the best receivers, speakers, and audio components. They will also help you select the best location for your speakers based on the size and dimensions of your room. At SmartVolt we specialize in setting up home theaters and surround systems. We know how to place your speakers in the best locations, whether you’re setting up a home theater, media room, or just want your living room to have a better sound system.


Would you like to experience the 3 dimensional sound of Dolby Atmos? We can help with that too. Dolby Atmos is an innovative surround sound technology. It delivers an immersive and more realistic audio experience as compared to other technologies such as 5.1 surround sound. If you want your sound system to be capable of playing sound formats like Dolby Amtos, you’ll want a professional to install your system.


We are the experts in surround sound systems


One of the biggest advantages of hiring a professional to install your system is our experience. This is what we do every day. We have installed tons of surround sound systems and have designed custom home theater systems. We have decades of experience, know all the brands, and can recommend the best audio components and speakers.


We will make sure that your system is working perfectly and that you know how to use everything. If you’d like to integrate your sound system with your home theater, or even your smart home system, we can help you with that. We can also take your sound system to the next level and install a multi-room audio system so you can experience great music throughout your entire home.


Because this is all we do, we can have your installation completed in much less time than it would take you. And, If you need future support for your surround sound system, you can count on us to help.


Are you ready to experience the ultimate surround sound system?


SmartVolt has been designing surround sound systems for decades. Let us design one for you. Contact us at 505-903-6911 for more information. We can design a system that is perfect for your needs and budget.

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