Home Theater Installer
The THX Certified Home Theater 1 Workshop provides consumer electronics professionals with the knowledge and training to assist end users with the selection of home theater equipment, basic system set up and calibration.
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General Course Information
The cost for this single day hands-on workshop is $500. This includes practical home theater design information, a comprehensive course book, a certificate of completion and discounts on THX merchandise. Attendees must cover their own travel costs including airfare, hotels, parking, transportation and some meals.
Course Requirements
- Attend the entire Home Theater 1 Workshop.
- Pass the Home Theater 1 online exam within 3 weeks of your course date.
Course Duration
One day, 9am to 6pm. Plan travel generously to allow for possible traffic or other delays.
Detailed Agenda
- Introduction to THX
- Roots of the THX Performance Standards
- THX Certified Display Program
- THX Certified/Approved products
- THX Technologies
- THX Certified Venues
- THX Certified Games Program
- THX Certified Car Audio Systems
- THX Optimizer
- Introduction to the Behavior of Sound in Small Rooms
- The Value of Understanding Acoustics
- Room Reflections
- Bass Modes
- Noise Control
- Room Isolation
- Introduction to Home Theater Design
- The Audio System
- The Video System
- System Set Up
- System Verification and Calibration
- Marketing your THX Certification
- Market Research
- Web Sites
- Business Cards
- Company Vehicles
- Advertising