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Home theater, automated lights and a high-tech fish tank.


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85 inches of HD plasma goodness brings the big screen to this casual-style family space.


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DPI, Sunfire and SnapAV deliver high performance at a reasonable price.


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Congratulations to the talented designers and installers selected as winners in our 2012 Home of the Year Awards. They went above and beyond the call of duty by carefully tailoring each system to the needs and lifestyles of the respective homeowners. Please enjoy viewing this year's homes. We hope they inspire your own projects.
2012 Top Winners
AMX and iPad Hide and Control Extensive AV System
For a family that craved simplicity, an AMX control system and six Apple iPads combine to provide simple home management- that’s barely seen..

Vacation Ski Home Wows with Automation and AV
TVs rise out of countertops, music plays in the shower, there’s a virtual golf system and even a camera aimed at ski lift lines.

Ultimate AV Home Has 43 Speakers, 26 TVs and 17 iPads
Blending the needs of high-end audio and video everywhere required some networking derring-do.

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Main Topics
Home Theater, Distributed Audio, Green Tech, Home Control, Lighting Control, Displays, Outdoor Spaces
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