When your home theater system is working properly, it is a beautiful thing. There are plenty of variables at play and dozens of considerations to make to get things working properly. At times, it may even seem like a chore. But for that bigger-than-life experience you're seeking, you'll need to be in command of every independent element of your home theater.

As is true with any viewing experience, lackluster audio can ruin beautiful visuals. When it comes to your home theater's audio, the slightest adjustments can make the biggest differences. Setting up a fully-tuned sound system for your theater isn't easy, but it's worth the effort.

Here are five tips you can do to drastically optimize and improve your listening space.