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Some sports fans visit hallowed places like Cooperstown, NY, or Canton, OH, for a dose of nostalgia and memorabilia. This Palm Beach County, FL, homeowner visits his garage. At least it used to be a garage. Now it’s a shrine to his alma mater, the University of Florida, and its ultrasuccessful athletic program. This isn’t your typical fanatic’s room dressed up in school colors—blue and orange may have been too loud—but is a treasure trove of autographed balls, jerseys, trophies and more. It’s also the… View this story
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It may look like a contemporary family room with a surround-sound system. But this “Texas industrial deco” space doubles as a recording studio for homeowner David Ronn’s rock band, Plastic Farm Animals. Oh, and there’s the plastic and fiberglass Silver Surfer hanging on the wall. The Silver Surfer has always been one of David’s favorite comic book characters, so when the “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” came out, David went to eBay and got his hands on the item used to promote the… View this story
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In “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith,” Chancellor Palpatine invites Jedi warrior Anakin Skywalker into his impressive office overlooking the capital Galactic City (aka Imperial City). It’s a pivotal moment in the film and the saga, for it is there that Palpatine invites the young Jedi to be his personal representative, setting in motion an inevitable clash. Nothing in the saga will ever the same. Home theater owner Steve Simon had a pivotal moment as well, though his likely didn’t involve Jedi forces and… View this story
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A little bit of sawdust, a cowhide rug and a mechanical bull go a long way toward infusing a Texas theme in a space, but not in this refined home theater, dubbed the Lone Star Theater by owner Terry Williams. “We are Dallas natives, but we didn’t want this to look like ‘Billy Bob’s’ Texas. It’s not a country and western feel, it’s more like a tribute to the small theaters you would find in old Texas towns like Waxahachie or Hillsboro,” says Terry. With… View this story
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When Tony and Penny Caciolo decided to add A/V into their Coopersburg, PA, home, they didn’t just want to get into the action; they wanted to be transported to a different place.  One of Tony’s favorite places is Italy, which is where the couple spent their honeymoon and Tony frequents on business. So instead of spending more time on the other side of the world, he brought that little corner of his life into their home.  “We love Italy,” Tony says. “We traveled around Europe… View this story
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A bottle of rum may be enough of the pirate’s life for some. However, for Paul and Emily Konold, it’s all about the home theater.  On one of the Konolds’ yearly pilgrimages to Disneyland, Paul didn’t just have a good time—he had an epiphany. While taking a ride on the childhood favorite turned box office monster “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Paul came up with the idea to turn his home theater into an homage. “I have always loved that ride as a kid,” he says.… View this story
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Ever wonder where Batman buys his theater equipment? You can stop scouring the web; Elite Home Theater Seating wants to make your superhero shopping experience a lot easier. The company just announced a new home theater line to accommodate those of you looking to add a Batcave into your home.  Sure, a lot of companies make black theater seats, but this is the kind that superheroes sit in—apparently. “Most of the seating commonly offered is very boring, overstuffed and traditional,” says company founder and CEO… View this story
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There is an explanation for this, you know. —Ash, Alien, 1979 Indeed, there is an explanation for this spectacular sci-fi-themed theater, owned by self-proclaimed mad scientist, Dr. David Winn. “I love classic horror flicks and science fiction, and over the years I picked up some full size replicas at good prices,” says Winn. “I figured I needed a movie room to display them.” So with a little web research and the help of his wife and Scott Messenger of Austin, TX installation firm Escom, he… View this story
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That terminator is out there. It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. That’s fine and dandy for the Terminator, but for Darren Mortensen, that mantra made for the perfect home theater—as well as the opportunity for a career change. When Mortensen first thought about creating his own home theater, he wasn’t working as a Christmas elf; he was a respiratory therapist, specializing in acute cardio-pulmonary support and trauma. A noble profession is no match… View this story
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Just as Trekkies are passionate about everything Star Trek, readers of ElectronicHouse.com are passionate about home theater installations. Lately we’ve been seeing many comments, on both our website and others, questioning the authenticity of this Star Trek-themed home theater installation in Florida. Even though it earned honors from the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) earlier this year. We had the opportunity to talk to Acoustic Innovations president Jay Miller, whose company was in charge of the physical design, fabrication and installation, and let… View this story
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If we were ranking the many “Star Trek” theaters that we’ve seen over the past few months, this Palm Beach County, FL home has what would be considered to be “The Next Generation” of the lot. This anonymous owner is without a doubt, a sci-fi buff, but being a “Trekkie” is only one aspect of his interests—the one that created a killer home theater. The owners had originally envisioned a traditional home theater. However, Jay Miller, president of Acoustic Innovations, noticed that their client was… View this story
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You may have to shield your eyes from the ark, but this theater won’t melt your face—at least not in a bad way. About two years ago, Larry and Colleen Halliday were looking to add a little excitement to their home theater. They made a deal with installer Doug Charrois, who then called in the doctor—Dr. Indiana Jones. To many in the audiophile crowd, the Halliday’s equipment list wouldn’t be as coveted as the ark itself. The couple is more than satisfied though. It’s got… View this story
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