Home cinema according to Ribalto: how to enjoy the cinema at home

Home cinema took hold first in the United States, and then in Europe from the early 80s fuelled by innovative – for the time – VHS technology. But more generally the growing interest in high-quality video and sound was behind it.

Today, the pandemic has forced a stop accompanied by the emergence of increasingly advanced and high-definition video formats and a surging interest in immersive audio – not least Atmos by Dolby Laboratories. As a result, recreating home cinema is right back in fashion.  

But how can you find your way through the various technologies and various products circulating on the market? And first and foremost, how can you configure a system that is "balanced" and provides a fully enjoyable image and sound experience?

First of all, here at Ribalto we recommend that you evaluate different technologies and different products well, avoiding stopping at the first supermarket shelf. We base this on decades of experience in professional and prosumer sectors. 

Few people actually think of choosing a projection system with a dedicated screen instead of a LED TV, which often look magical and far superior.

In addition to this, many users are prepared to spend large sums on video but are limited to hearing the sound in two small integrated speakers. Or at best they buy a pseudo surround system for a hundred euros.

How can you set up a system capable of delivering cinema thrills even at home?

Is one of the first rules to establish a balanced setup and aligned-quality audio, video and cabling components to avoid creating "weak links" in the chain?

Do we want to start with projection? 

Sony is a brand distributed by us that certainly needs no introduction ... 

The line of projectors VPL-HW65/B (or model W) is an ideal candidate for a powerful and elegant home cinema system, thanks to its design and total black finish. 

We're talking top-of-the-range projectors, with SXRD panel technology that delivers fabulous Full HD images, with impressive 1800 lumens brightness and high 120,000:1 contrast ratio that therefore always look clear and sharp in any light conditions.  

Having chosen our projector, where do I go to view the projected image? 

Celexon projection screens will be able to enhance and optimise projected images for an enveloping and "magical" viewing experience that perfectly recreates the atmosphere of a real cinema!

The home cinema fixed frame screen, Electric Home Cinema and CLR Home Cinema UST are all perfect products for this kind of application and can be chosen with different sizes and different installation options, on the ground or hung from the wall, manuals or motorised control.

But what should home cinema be if not fun and relaxing?! 

Ribalto has also thought about this aspect and – as per tradition – sought to include in its extensive catalogue any product which may help with a perfect setup!

So why not include a nice PopCorn machine? Celexon produces various machines including the CinePop Popcorn Machine and SoccerPop Popcorn Machine. Starting from just a few dozen euros, these bring home that marvellous aroma of freshly popped corn which is highly suggestive of cinemas!