David Lynch once said, “films are 50 per cent visual and 50 per cent sound. Sometimes sound even overplays the visual.”
He’s got a point: imagine Jaws without the dramatic ‘dun-dun’, 2001: A Space Odyssey without the visceral sound effects, or even – gulp! – Jurassic Park without its memorable theme.
If you’ve plumped for the comfort of your own home over getting covered in popcorn at your local cineplex, then the quality of your speaker system for movie nights is hugely important. And while there’s value in practical, space-saving soundbars and soundbases, nothing beats a full-fat surround-sound speaker package for the ultimate home cinema experience.