For nearly everyone, the process of audio visual installation just consists of taking their new LCD or plasma TV from a substantial cardboard box and connecting it to a home cinema system, clicking the “on” switch and waiting for the auto set up program to run.
If you’ve bought a cheap home cinema system and TV that’s probably good enough but to be reasonable to the makers, you ought to dedicate a bit of time to reading the set up instructions quite closely.
But we are all in a hurry at this stage!
Suppose however that you have purchased better quality audio visual kit and have a high quality, high resolution LCD or plasma display or perhaps a projector then it is often worth getting a qualified AV engineer to help configure and set up your system so that you get a top quality audio and visual experience.
There is no point in proudly owning top notch electronics and paying little attention to setting it up carefully.
Careful AV installation does matter. It makes a big difference.
AV Installers are true experts in image and sound calibration. They can help you get the best from your equipment using specialist equipment of their own. But if you are after a top quality AV installation and have a reasonably large budget then you should consider using an AV installer to help you specify the equipment you need in the first place. The ideal system should take into account the quality of the space and acoustics of your home cinema so that you get the cinema quality AV experience you want. Large rooms with high ceilings and hard reflective surfaces need very different settings on your amplifier than low rooms with plush carpets and curtains.
A competent AV installer will show you how he works without boring and bamboozling you with technical jargon but never forget that the ultimate judge of your AV Installation is you yourself.