For me as a home cinema Hoschi, there is only a set-up for films: large television, good sound system, cozy couch. Popcorn and chips are optional, but I'm also more of the salt bar type.
Then she comes and dribbles me out. Commented Kray with an alternative set-up that I had previously neglected: PC, headset, curved monitor and cozy chair.
For me as a "classic home cinema kerl", this is of course not a new territory, but so far I have just not covered it in my articles.
Kray's question in the article was: How about looking at this niche area?
Do you know what, Kray? That's exactly what I'm doing now. Including tips for monitors, TVs, surround headsets and chairs.
I find the starting situation particularly interesting. In the comment, Kray himself writes that he or she used to use projectors and surround boxes. In the meantime, there is no longer a TV in the button.
Instead, Kray relies on the following set-up:
- A large curved monitor
- Headphones with a good sound
- A cozy chair
I go through the three points and give you recommendations, what you should pay attention to if you also flirt with a solo home kino set-up.
Finally, I go to the advantages and disadvantagesA who brings with this way of watching films.
The home theater set-up at the desk
Let's start with the most important thing: the monitor.
The monitor
Kray writes that he or she uses a curved monitor and that is damn clever. "When I lean back in the seat, I somehow feel a cinema through the curved monitor and the picture fills out my field of vision quite well," is the statement.
Curved monitors are supposed to cause it.
Because as a single person you are sitting away a meter of a meter from the umbrella and mostly also in the sweet spot, the concave curvature looks all the more perpetual. The effect described by Kray is created.
The effect did not work on TVs, because you sat too far away and the curvature has caused more damage than brought advantages..
Which monitor is worth it?Of course, this is a question of priorities and budget. You should pay attention to this:
- Curved: For the reasons just mentioned.
- 21: 9-page ratio:A widescreen screen meets the image formats of films and series. The result is smaller bars and more actual scene.
- High resolution: It should be as high as possible, because you are quite close to the display. 4K is great, but QHD is also sufficient depending on the customs size.
- OLED: The best panel technology is not only worthwhile on TV, but also on the monitor.
I asked our PC hardware guru Nils. He recommends on the basis ofGeizhals.deAnd the factors mentioned are the following two models, which are in the same price framework of around 800 euros:
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G8: It is ideal for playing and looking, since it already has smart TV features. 4K-upscaling is given and with high HDR color cover cover, content is displayed crisp.
- LG UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE-B: The competition of LG hits a very similar notch. The advantages are almost the same.
Which should not be so plump in both models:The top brightness. As a inclined film fan, you know: light out when showing film. This applies twice at OLED.
Incidentally, the budget alternatives shell out around 200 to 300 euros for a decent 21: 9 monitor. But then they are not always curved and equipped with LCD panel.
Funfact: You can also use a TV on the desk. (Even if I still watch films and series classically in the living room).
The advantage of a television:They have better processors and image AI than most monitors. This means that they are better suited for video content. Many televisions now also have game features, which is why the compromises for players are not as big as you could think.
You don't have to worry about the pixel density. The two monitors from LG and Samsung own 110 ppi, a 48-inch TV with 4K resolution has 92 ppi. A 40-inch TV also comes to 110 ppi, for example.
The headphones
Kray writes that he or she rely on headphones. Completely logical for players, but also not a bad choice in the living room. Good headphones are cheaper than an entire surround system and you don't bother any other people. They are always better than the TV speakers.
What you should pay attention to with good headphones - especially for music and film effects - is the following:
- Surround-Sound:There are headphones that can simulate the software side.
- Equalizer:It is worth gold to be able to set the sound for your own needs.
- Good sound quality:Goes without saying, but when playing with friends, this may not be the highest priority.
- Wired: Of course this is not a must, but. And they don't come into the enclosure with a different Bluetooth periphery such as mouse or keyboard.
Because players are mainly on the move in our community, I mainly looked around for gaming headsets. Our headset muse Nele has three recommendations:
- : The headset goes primarily towards gaming. Sound is particularly clear; The focus is on comprehensibility.
- : Here the counterpart. The headset offers many setting options and has the best (simulated) surround sound.
- : That would be Nele's personal choice, but is also an expensive model. The main reason: The sound can be set very detailed.
If you don't want to spend money on an expensive headset, is that not a broken leg. Take the headphones you have at hand. For example, I have my loyal Apple Airpods Pro 2 in my ear when I cut YouTube on my computer.
The chair
For me, a cozy couch cannot replace anything to lounge-and yet I know through my home office activity how important a good and cozy chair is.
It is difficult to give a general tip.We all have different needs and, above all, different backs. For example I amBut he wouldn't be my first choice to flap and watch films.
I looked at all my gaming chair tests againAnd reevaluated the chairs based on their cosiness. A clear winner came out for me: the Secretlab Titan Evo.
Was that the best chair for me. What makes him the best "film and streaming" chair for me:
- Width and cozy seat
- Padded 4D armrests
- Highly individualized lordosis support
- Perfect, magnetic kiss
On the Titan Evo you can really lounge, if you want to sit (and of course there are also candlesticks while playing). With almost 520 euros inin -house shopit is not cheap, but in comparison also far from expensive. The only thing I don't like at the Titan Evo: there is no synchronous mechanism. It is good for the back and the intervertebral discs.
The advantages and disadvantages of solo home cinema
We all have different preferences and life situations. In his comment, Kray writes, for example, that he or she watches films and series alone and of course such a set-up shines.
Everything is designed for one person.
- Curved monitors are only immersive for one person.
- Headphones can only wear one person.
- You sit alone in the chair.
Logically, you can do this in pairs, but then the experience decreases because compromises have to be taken.
- The sweet spot on the monitor is lost.
- It takes two headphones.
- It takes two chairs.
Of course you can share the experience with someone on the Internet - Kray uses Discord or Teamspeak - but "in real" it can only be done alone. Together with friends a blockbuster is not possible.
When it comes to the cinema experience, an expensive living room set-up will take the rank to the desk set-up. In the end, of course, this is also a question of personal preferences and the living situation.
However, the advantages are obvious:Such a set-up needs less space and is also cheaper. Most of us have computers at home and even with a cheap monitor and not the best high-end headphones you can already achieve a decent home theater experience.
Suitable for the topic:
For the time being, I will stay in the living room with my TV and my couch. I like to watch films and series with my wife. With a TV on the desk, however, I may also venture the comparison on the PC. After all, the idea is so obvious and was so far from me personally.
I love how I am always encouraged by you and our community for new ideas, please keep it up!
