Trending Tech For The Movie Buffs, The Home Theatre.

Bring home the theatre experience…

Cinema fans across the world have felt the effect of the Covid -19 pandemic, with movie theatres remaining closed across many nations. While the true Cinephile among us, have been wise enough to invest in a home theatre system. 

Who can deny the experience a home theatre system grants the owner?
After a long work week, binge-watching one’s favourite show or a movie or two is perhaps one of the best ways to spend the weekend.

The technological advances made in the A/V industry, have brought the best cinema experience to our homes. With new streaming OTT platforms to soundbars and speakers with the best surround sound experience, home entertainment is better than ever before. The value of good television or display screen has long been established, but the need for a complete cinematic experience was greatly felt in the pandemic.

Smart Home World presents home theatre systems with powerful surround sound, to multiple your viewing pleasure.

1. SONY Blu-ray Home Theatre System with Bluetooth – BDV-N7200W

Enjoy 5.1 surround sound and stunning High-Resolution Audio from magnetic fluid speakers. Stream with built-in Wi-Fi®, and mirror any Miracast-compatible phone on a smart TV.

 By converting analog sound to digital at a higher rate than standard conversion, the S-Master HX digital amplifier reduces distortion across the frequencies. 

The High Definition, 5.1 channel surround sound delivers rich, immersive audio for all entertainment, even when streaming from online. With built-in Wi-Fi®, and connections with other DLNA-certified items and Bluetooth® which allows for simple wireless connections.

General Specifications:

• High-resolution audio
• Magnetic fluid speakers
• One-touch mirroring with selected Xperia™ devices
• Full HD 3D
• 5.1 channel surround sound
• Speaker system : 2 way
• Band (fm/am) : fm
• Preset station (fm/am): 20(fm)
• Power output : 1200 w
• Input and output terminals: Analogue Audio Input: PIN Jack (1), Auto Calibration Mic Input (1), Ethernet Connection (1), HDMI in/out (2/1), Optical Audio Input (1), USB Input (1), USB Keyboard
• Blu-ray disc™ :yes
• Blu-ray 3d™ :yes
• Dvd : yes

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2. Yamaha YHT-1840

The features of the Yamaha YHT-1840 include, an AV receiver that ensures that movies with loud, dynamic soundtracks will be heard in realistic surround sound. The front, surround and center speakers are high quality models capable of reproducing high-definition audio, and the subwoofer delivers clean crisply powerful bass. It supports with latest HDMI® standards. . It also adheres to the HDCP2.3 copyright protection standard for 4K video transmission. It also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video which provides enhanced picture quality by simultaneously enabling greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of an image. 

 Pressing a SCENE button powers on the AV receiver and selects the input source and DSP mode. Yamaha’s exclusive CINEMA DSP technology provides natural and expansive sound imaging.

The Subwoofer Trim control enhances the low frequencies by avoiding overlap with the front speaker output. This will result in a cleaner, more focused sound stage while providing seamless frequency response. The YHT-1840 on-screen display provides color icons for quick identification. Whats, even more, is Yamaha’s new ECO mode reduces power consumption by about 20%.

 General Specifications:

AV Receiver

Standby Power Consumption (IR only): ≤0.3W

Auto Power Standby:Yes

ECO mode:Yes

Dimensions (W x H x D):435 x 151 x 315 mm; 17-1/8” x 6” x 12-3/8”

Weight:7.4 kg; 16.3 lbs.

Amplifier Section

Channel: 5.1hd

Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven):100 W (6 ohms, 0.9% THD)

Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven):70 W (6 ohms, 0.09% THD)

Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA):135 W (6 ohms, 10% THD)

Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms): / 110 / 130 / 150 W

Package Speaker

Speaker System      

 System Frequency Response 30 Hz–25 kHz

Impedance 6 ohms (without subwoofer)

Front Speaker 

Type Full-range bass-reflex

Driver 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone

Nominal Input Power 30 W

Maximum Input Power 100 W

Sensitivity 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m

Dimensions (W x H x D) 112 x 176 x 116 mm; 4-3/8” x 6-7/8” x 4-5/8”

Weight 0.59 kg / unit; 1.3 lbs. / unit

Center Speaker 

Type Full-range acoustic suspension

Driver 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone

Nominal Input Power 30 W

Maximum Input Power 100 W

Sensitivity 84 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m

Dimensions (W x H x D) 276 x 111 x 118 mm; 10-7/8” x 4-3/8” x 4-5/8”

Weight 0.73 kg; 1.61 lbs.

Surround Speaker  

 Type Full-range bass-reflex

Driver 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone

Nominal Input Power 30 W

Maximum Input Power 100 W

Sensitivity 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m

Dimensions (W x H x D) 112 x 176 x 116 mm; 4-3/8” x 6-7/8” x 4-5/8”

Weight 0.59 kg / unit; 1.3 lbs. / unit

Subwoofer Type Full-range bass-reflex

Driver 16 cm (6-1/2”) cone

Nominal Input Power 30 W

Maximum Input Power 100 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) 290 x 292 x 315 mm; 11-3/8” x 11-1/2” x 12-3/8”

Weight 5.8 kg; 12.8 lbs.

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3. Onkyo’s HT-S3910

The powerful yet compact HT-S3910 transforms tinny TV sound into a thrilling sonic sensation with Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X® playback through 3.1.2 channels. The HT-S3910 supercharges the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X experience.  These technologies find localization cues in legacy stereo or multichannel soundtracks and upmix these elements to create immersive top-to-bottom dimensionality. 

Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect. The supplied Onkyo system is factory-matched to harmonize with the amp’s unique sound signature. These compact units are pleasingly heavy thanks to large magnets and full-range drivers. The neat size makes for easy placement on any wall.

This receiver has four HDMI® inputs and one ARC-enabled output that support 4K/60p video, HDR formats (HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision®, and BT.2020), and the ultra-large 4:4:4 color-space. The HT-S3910 features a High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer, large custom audio capacitors, and discrete high-current amps that deliver the highest flows of current in their class. The HT-S3910 simplifies the home entertainment setup. Conceal the receiver and players in an entertainment unit. A single HDMI cable links TV to the receiver for a super-clean look. 

General Specifications

A/V receiver

• Power Output (Front L/R / Center / Surround L/R / Subwoofer):155 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven) x 5 ch,125 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD) subwoofer (passive);135 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 channel driven, IEC) x 5 ch,100 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz, 1% THD, IEC) subwoofer (passive)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 160 x 328 mm
• Weight: 8.2 kg

Speaker System

• Frequency Response:

Front/surround : 80 Hz–20 kHz

Center :70 Hz–20 kHz

Subwoofer: 28 Hz–5 kHz

• Dimensions (W x H x D):

Front/surround : 98.5 x 140.5 x 106 mm

Center : 244 x 96 x 102 mm

Subwoofer : 230 x 389 x 331.5 mm

• Weight:

Front/surround: 0.5 kg

Center : 0.6 kg

Subwoofer: 4.6 kg