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If, like us, you are staying in to practice social distancing --home is your whole world right now. As a result, our favourite streaming sites, including Netflix and HBO, have become our trusty companions in providing some respite from the distressing pandemic news.

And since we're likely to be at home for a while, it seems appropriate to consider enhancing our home theatre experience. Picking up top-notch equipment may play a big part in laying the foundation for an immersive surround sound system, but there are a few other quick tips that can maximise its potential so you can build the best home theatre. Read on for more.

Match your speakers

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If you’ve inherited speakers, or if you’ve bought your own from another brand because it seemed like there weren’t enough speakers in the room, you’re doing it wrong. A hodgepodge of old and new speakers from different manufacturers will only downgrade your home theatre. Each speaker brand has its own signature way of interacting with sound.

By having matched speakers throughout the system you can ensure that the sound transitions seamlessly from one speaker to another, resulting in a more realistic, immersive experience. If you need recommendations on speakers that look good and sound good as well, we’d recommend some from Bang & Olufsen and Devialet.

Upgrade your subwoofer

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In layman terms, the subwoofer is the one that adds intensity and depth to the sound of your movie: think the intensity from an explosion and the pounding footsteps from Godzilla. Unless you’re the kind of person who solely watches romantic comedies, a good subwoofer really shines in any home theatre. Some brands to consider would be Bose and Klipsch.

Switch up your amplifier

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The best speakers in the market won’t do your sound justice if your amplifier doesn’t have enough power. Your speakers may not need a whole ton of power very often, but action sequences in movies and wide variations in music dynamics will require power to maintain excellent sound quality.

New homeowners may consider amplifiers with a 5.1 channel setup, just enough for a small to a mid-sized room and can work with most audio formats. Brands like Yamaha and Denon are trusted names that include a wide range of amplifiers.

Rearrange your speakers

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One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make is neglecting the speaker placement. As a rule of thumb, don’t place your speakers in the far corners of your room or near the ceiling on top of your cabinet. Every home theatre space is different, and the configuration of your speakers move with your space.

However, in general, your surround speakers are best placed to the left and right side of your screen, angled directly at the couch. In case you don’t have enough space for placing your speakers by the side of your tv, position them a few feet behind your listening position and face them forward.

Create good acoustics

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Acoustics play a big part in enhancing your surround sound system. A flat, hard surface of a wall, ceiling or window will result in sound distortion, and you won’t be able to hear the original audio from your speaker. To control this effect, you can soften the hard surfaces in your room so they no longer bounce sound around.

An easy way to do this is by placing drapes or curtains on your windows and installing sound-absorbing panels. A dedicated home theatre would work best with these panels on all your walls, but if you don’t want to embark on such a large project, key areas near the corners of the room would work as well.

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The time has come once again to celebrate one of the biggest festivals in Chinese culture. Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, Lunar New Year, no matter how you refer to this big event, Prestige will be honouring our custom tradition of giving away prizes for the holidays. Starting from the first day of the New Year (25th of January), we're celebrating with a prize a day for eight consecutive days. From a stay at a luxury five-bedroom villa in a tropical destination to Michelin-starred dinners, all Prestige readers can enter to take home gifts from our Chinese New Year giveaway, collectively valued at over HK$40,000.

Remember to check this page, and Instagram, for new prizes daily to sign up to win and see if you’ve won.

How to enter:

1. Follow Prestige Hong Kong on Instagram.

2. Like the Instagram post for the prize that you would like to win.

3. To increase your odds of winning tag your friends so they can participate, too.

Terms & Conditions:

1. By entering this Prestige giveaway, you will be bound by these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you satisfy all eligibility requirements.

2. This giveaway is open to Hong Kong residents only and entrants must be over the age of eighteen (18).

3. Entrants must follow our Instagram pages and set their profile to public in order for their entry to be valid.

4. The giveaway prize is live for 24 hours only.

5. Entries will be accepted within these 24 hours. Thereafter the giveaway for that day/prize will close and the winner will be announced.

5. Winners will be contacted and asked to provide their full name and contact details via Instagram within 48 hours.

6. Winners will be instructed on how to claim their prize by by email.

7. Winners must respond to redeem the prize within seven (7) days of the prize announcement, otherwise the prize will be forfeited.

8. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash, credit and are non-transferrable to third parties.

9. Prestige reserves the right to cancel, re-draw or otherwise modify this giveaway at any time with immediate effect and without giving prior notice.

10. Photos are for reference only.

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Internationally renowned audio company Klipsch has recently unveiled the high-performance Klipsch T5 Series headphones for the first time in Hong Kong. The range is comprised of four distinctive models -- T5 True Wireless Earphones, T5 Neckband Earphones, T5 Sport Earphones and the T5M Wired Earphones -- each designed specifically to match the diverse lifestyles and needs of any listener.

Collaborating with TC Acoustic for the distribution of this new series, Klipsch aims to captivate music lovers with its deceptively small yet impressively powerful earphones featuring jaw-dropping acoustic clarity. The earphones have also been crafted with comfort in mind: Each set is made with the brand's unique True Comfort™ design that includes special oval-shaped ear buds. The soft tips and tiny nozzles allow for the earbuds not only slide into the ear smoothly, but also fit the canal perfectly so that no disturbance or distraction can slip through.

“This new series is the culmination of years of headphone development and truly captures music and emotions to the highest clarity with the smallest package. We can deliver exceptional sound from these comfortable and well-designed sets of earphones like never before,” said Andrew Doerr, engineering program manager at Klipsch.

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T5 True Wireless Earphones (HK$1,999)

Travel without a care with these earphones as you listen to music and even take calls on the move. Standout features include eight-hour battery life, a portable charging case, and superior voice-chat technology.

T5 Neckband Earphones (HK$1,299)

This set of earphones, with a hand-stitched leather band that sits unobtrusively around the neck, allows you to effortlessly manage calls and music with the help of an elegant remote. There's also 15-hour battery life and it's available in both brown and black.

T5 Sport Earphones (HK$1,099)

Designed for the person on the go, these earphones fit securely in the ears, refusing to be displaced by any hectic activity or intense fitness routine. Offers 10 hours of battery life, as well as protection against sweat and moisture, this model is available in both black and white.

T5M Wired Earphones (HK$599)

This stylish set pairs seamlessly with audio devices and phones to offer easy operation and excellent sound clarity, whether you’re listening to your favourite song or taking an important call. It's available in both black and white.

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Pamper yourself or a loved one this festive season with these hi-fidelity speakers combining design and functionality.

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Pamper yourself or a loved one this festive season with these hi-fidelity speakers combining design and functionality.

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