Flat panel TVs look great hanging up on the wall, but what do you look for in a TV wall mount? Are they all the same? Yes, and no (you expected a simple answer?). First, you need to figure out how and where you want to mount your TV. If your TV is going to […]
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Hidden Audio, Video and Automation in Hoboken
Outfitting a condo with invisible speakers, motorized hidden TV and a Total Control automation system.
Neighbor envy apparently is a potent driver for custom audio/video systems. That’s a good thing. This project in Hoboken NJ got started when the owner saw the Serious Audio Video truck parked outside as technicians were busy installing a system down the street. A conversation started, one thing led to another, and pretty soon the […]
Get the GuideTy Pennington: From Extreme to ‘First to the Future’
During his nine-season stint as Extreme Home Makeover’s leading man, Ty Pennington has designed and constructed more than 230 homes throughout the country, each mindfully created with the unique needs and lifestyles of the future families who would occupy them. Pennington has earned a reputation as a skilled craftsman with a heart, who, with the […]
Get the GuideEditor's Note: Room for Improvement
Your house is already equipped with a few flat-panel TVs. Your home’s windows are already adorned with blinds, drapes, and shades. Your abode might even be accoutered with a multi-room music system (Sonos, anyone?). And, of course, no home would be complete without an ample assortment of lights. On the surface, your house is completely […]
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Few home theater enthusiasts are blessed with a viewing environment that’s perfect. There might be a structural beam in the spot where a video projector should go, or a bank of windows that let sunshine streak onto the TV screen. If the room is wide, it could be tough to see the on-screen action from […]
Get the GuideAn Outdoor Oasis in the Heart of Texas
The owners of this lovely estate in The Woodlands, Texas, turned to the home systems integrators at Lighthouse Technologies to provide outdoor A/V for a new $600,000 pool pavilion. In addition to TV and streaming music, one of the homeowners’ highest priorities was simple, intuitive control over the entire system. To accomplish this, Lighthouse Technologies […]
Get the GuideHome Electronics Protection: 3 Ways to Ensure Top-Notch Performance and a Long Life for Your Smart Systems
The time has come. You have done all your homework and, after much deliberation, have finally selected all of the electronic components for your fancy new media room! This is an exciting project, but before you pull the trigger on that new gear, it’s important to ask yourself one key question. Have you given enough thought to how you’re going to protect your investment? After all, these components are not cheap. However, with a small amount of extra planning at the outset, you’ll enjoy your electronic systems for the longest time possible. Keep reading for three effective ways to protect your electronic equipment.
Get the GuideMonitor Audio Designs SB Soundbars for TVs 50 Inches and Up
Each of the soundbars includes recessed terminals to facilitate flush-to-wall installations.
Each of the soundbars includes recessed terminals to facilitate flush-to-wall installations.
Get the Guide2015 Products of the Year: VIDEO
Electronic House announces the winners for the 2015 Products of the Year awards. The Products of the Year awards recognize the best technologies, products and services for the Electronic House. The award submissions were reviewed by a judging panel of several credible industry leaders along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro who […]
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Inspired by Josephine Baker and high-tech history, building becomes a beacon of beautiful, functional design.
Inspired by Josephine Baker and high-tech history, building becomes a beacon of beautiful, functional design.
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