Spinning floor and retractable doors highlights of media room makeover
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Multipurpose Media Room Rolls Out a Vegas Vibe
One of the best times to integrate technology and think about a home cinema installation is during a renovation. In this case, the homeowners were expanding their home to create a space for family fun and for entertaining guests, and part of the high-tech package would include custom-installed A/V products tied to a professional control […]
Get the GuideA Gadget Lover's Domain
A gadget fanatic learns that it's important to stay practical when picking out electronic systems for your home.
“Yes, I’m a gadget guy,” admits Marc Pinto. His home in Castle Rock, CO, is a testament to his obsession with all things electronic. In his family room, Marc proudly shows off a huge world map peppered with pinpricks of light. The dots are actually the ends of fiber optic cabling that Marc has poked […]
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The World’s Loudest Home Theater has 4K Projector, 24-foot Screen
How loud does your home theater go? There’s a pretty good chance it doesn’t get anywhere near as loud as Jeremy Kipnis’ home theater. His media room just won a spot in the Guiness World Records list for being the Loudest Personal Gaming System. How loud? This room gets to 132dB. Think of it like […]
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NHL Legend Brett Hull Scores Golden Audio Setup
The hockey Hall-of-Famer has a home packed with Elan g! control, custom Triad audio speakers, and more.
Brett Hull followed in the footsteps of his father Bobby, all the way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. However, when it comes to home technology, Brett has an all-star lineup that stands out on its own, with whole-house control, custom audio speakers, and plenty of other components. Brett and his wife Darcie own a […]
Get the Guide3D Audio Delivers Dramatic Impact to Home Theater
Home theater packs in 30 speakers and 14 subwoofers for 3D surround sound effect.
Each year the Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) honors several home systems integration firms for their high-level of technical expertise and quality craftsmanship. The project profiled received awards in 2014 : for Gold Technical Design Level V and Best Overall Home Theater.: Audio often takes a back seat to video during the design […]
Get the GuideHidden 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 […]
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High-end Audio Cascades in New York’s Waterfall Mansion
The tug of war between design and performance is no more pronounced than in the world of high-performance audio. However, the stereotype of the stereo—a set of oversized black boxes and nest of boa-constrictor cables, is only a stereotype, at least when implemented by a design-minded dealer and installer. Dave Lalin, owner of the high-end […]
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Set Sail for Awesome AV With This Pirate-Themed Theater
Yo ho, yo ho---this Pirates of the Caribbean-themed theater has plenty of booty for AV geeks to gaze upon.
In honor of “Talk Like a Pirate Day” (September 19), we wanted to take a peek at one of our favorite theme theaters. Enjoy, me hearties! 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 […]
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Small House Goes Big with Smart Home Features
System Design & Installation Surreal Systems Anaheim, CA www.surrealsystems.com Builder Ray Burtenshaw Construction Orange, CA Interior Designer Interiors By Tiffany Costa Mesa, CA Woodwork Woodworking LA/OC Santa Ana, CA www.woodworkingla.com Location is everything in home ownership. So rather than part with their slightly outdated 1,800-square-foot residence in Irvine, CA, the owners of our award-winning Before […]
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