High-resolution picture quality heightens any custom home theater experience, from the Sunday Chargers game to a concert by the San Diego Symphony. But to truly make the most of your home theater in San Diego, you need to choose which TV works for you: 1080i or 1080p? Southwest Audio Visual has all the home theater questions and answers you need to take your custom home theater to the next level.

“Interlaced” vs. “Progressive”: What’s the difference?

These formats differ in how they display images on home theater systems in San Diego. While both 1080i and 1080p provide HD resolution for your custom home theater, a 1080i TV essentially shows an image twice, flashing once for the even pixels, then again for the odd ones. This process is called “interlacing,” and it occurs so fast you probably won’t detect it—unless you’re watching scenes with lots of motion.

1080p resolution—or “progressive”—shows an image by scanning each row of pixels line by line, providing a smoother, sharper image than 1080i.

Here’s an example: When you’re watching the Big Game on your home theater—San Diego Chargers running a final touchdown, of course—you’ll see a more fluid image on a 1080p TV.

Bottom line: 1080i vs 1080p?

Eventually, you’re going to have to commit to one of these for your custom home theater. If you watch a lot of local sports or action-packed movies, there’s no question that a 1080p TV is the best pick for a home theater installation in San Diego. However, if you favor dramas or other entertainment that doesn’t involve a lot of high-speed action, a 1080i TV can work just fine for your custom home theater.

A 1080p TV can bring out the best in your custom home theatre. San Diego specialists SWAV are here to help you achieve your dream! Contact us today for a consultation for a home theater installation in San Diego!