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 […]
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3D 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 […]
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Need a few home theater ideas? Here are four of our favorite themed rooms.
When it comes to generating home theater ideas and creating an overall plan, some people like to latch on to a theme. That theme could have to do with a favorite color or favorite style of decor. Of course, we here at Electronic House love the themes that go to the extreme! Recently, we took […]
Get the Guide10 Amazing Home Automation Tricks
We’ve compiled 10 of some of the most creative home automation setups based on conversations with homeowners and CE pros.
Home automation systems are wonderful tools for managing the common routines of a household. Convenience is one of the main reasons people have home control systems installed. After all, who wouldn’t want the lights to shut off automatically at bedtime or the window shades to close whenever the sunshine gets too intense? Automation settings like […]
Get the GuideBuying Guide: 10 Video Projectors for $1,000 or less
For under $1,000 you can get a projector that can display a bright image. There are many affordable DLP models in this price range that offer enough lumens to produce a 120-inch image; some may even include 3D capability. There are also short-throw and portable projectors available in this price range for situations when a […]
Get the GuideSurrounded by Sound in Over-the-Top Winning Home Theater
AUDIO OFTEN TAKES A BACK SEAT to video during the design of a home theater. Considering all the hype over 3D and high-res 4K video, it’s difficult not to focus most of your energy on integrating a super-huge screen and state-of-the-art projector. While this award-winning theater’s video setup is nothing to sneeze at, it’s the […]
Get the GuideBDI Creates Vertica Home Cinema Furniture in 3 Sizes
The home cinema furniture collection boasts ample storage for every home theater.
The home cinema furniture collection boasts ample storage for every home theater.
Get the GuideAbove and Beyond: Home Theater Over $150,000 Gold
AUDIO OFTEN TAKES A BACK SEAT to video during the design of a home theater. Considering all the hype over 3D and high-res 4K video, it’s difficult not to focus most of your energy on integrating a super-huge screen and state-of-the-art projector. While this award-winning theater’s video setup is nothing to sneeze at, it’s the […]
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Home Theater Goes Outside
Sitting inside in a home theater while it is snowing outside feels wonderful but, when the nights are warm, why not take the theater outside with you? Thanks to a wide variety of portable screens and projectors available, coupled with the pervasiveness of wireless technology, it’s easier than ever to pull together a fantastic outdoor theater.
Get the GuideBest Home Theater Projector for Under $1,000 or A Little More
We offer tips on finding the best home theater projector for entry-level budgets, because everyone deserves a big home cinema experience.
Home theater projectors, like cars, boats and college educations, range from entry-level (or cheap) to outrageous. You can find projectors from $500 to several hundred thousands of dollars. If you want a big cinema screen experience in your home (or backyard) but don’t want to risk your kids’ college funds on the project, there are […]
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