by Quattlebaum

Created on: August 11, 2008   Last Updated: August 17, 2008

Many men enjoy to watch a football game big television partnered with the most realistic and clear sound system possible. Most men, though, only have the television minus the ultimate clear system because they are unaware how to child-proof their beloved home theater system. The days of sacrificing a great sounding home theater to regular television speakers are over if you understand just five simple steps. In following these five steps, a person will never be worried about losing that great sound to the destruction of little curious minds anymore!

1. Concealment is key.
One must remember that if anything is in touching range, including the television or remote, it will be touched. Whatever can be touched will then be poked, pressed, pushed, and even eaten. To start with, make sure all wires are hidden under a rug or down the wall and out a small hole behind the speaker.
2. Location of equipment.
For optimal sound, the speakers should be arranged around the room at the very top corners of the room if the ceilings are at a normal heigth. If the ceilings are very high, the speakers should be hung around eight to ten feet up the wall of a desired location and angled in the appropriate direction. Also, one must make sure the equipment is in an entertainment center that makes the television, amps, and receivers unobtainable to small fingers. If someone is to watch a movie, they could even put the remote on a high shelf or hidden compartment next to the couch or loveseat.
3. Just say "No!".
Another good step is to teach the child that the areas where most of the equipment is kept are "off limits". Most home theaters I today choose to use a flat screen that is wall mounted too high for the child to even reach. Once the television is secure, the audio euipment is then mounted on a shelf or compartment on the other side of the room at a level the child cannot reach, but can be accessible by remote. With everything out of reach, the only thing a person has to worry about is the remote.
4. Using speaker stands.
Speaker stands should only be used as a last ditch effort for great sound without the pitfall of having it destroyed by little curious people. These stands are very expensive in most cases and easily broken. A professional would recommend to strategically place the speakers in inconspicuos spots like a sidetable or bookshelf before even having speaker stands visible, and obtainable. The key to an awesome and childproof home theater system is to see as little of the equations that make up the system, period. Speaker stands are useful in alot of setups, but the money would be better spent on diapers if you have high obstacles to place the speakers on!
5. Get a warranty!
Electronics are very unreliable sometimes, especially when a child is involved. Almost everything electronic is given a warranty. Alot of consumers are unaware of this knowledge or they do not pay the extra cost of obtaing such a warranty. If someone has a child it is highly recommened to get the warranty offered on most products. When the hands of a child gets on a very expensive piece of electronic equipment, the effects are often devistating!
With the knowledge of these five simple steps, a person should have no worries about raising a little one while having an awesome home theater system to boot!

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