As smart speakers continue to proliferate the home landscape, manufacturers are looking for innovative designs that deliver even more bang for the buck. Sonos has developed a new class of smart speaker with the upcoming July introduction of its Beam speaker. Created to provide consumers with more than just a voice-enabled speaker that responds to […]
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Entertainment enthusiasts know that the best way to build a reliable, versatile and great-sounding home theater surround system is to use an AV receiver with wired speakers. For many, this is still a go-to solution that works seamlessly. For others, it presents a dilemma: How to get wires to the back of the room for […]
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By Erin Phillips Photography by Joe Hilliard You have your Game of Thrones fans who watch the show religiously. Then there are the super fans who want to be transported directly into the world of Westeros — to be completely consumed by the atmosphere — every sound, every visual, and every emotion. Jacob Abbott, president […]
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When a homeowner in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., hired Custom LA to replace the existing home theater in their 6,500-square-foot home, only the absolute pinnacle in audio and video equipment would do — calibrated to perfection to deliver a jaw-dropping experience. Of course, the world’s most advanced A/V components would be rendered useless if the […]
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By Kevin Gallucci When you are putting together a surround sound system, your front three speakers are the most important. They form the sonic foundation of your entire system. It might be tempting to put more money into the front left and right speakers, because they can double as stereo speakers, but you will be […]
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RAYVA, a provider of turnkey, pre-engineered home theater packages, has launched a new promotion encouraging homeowners to convert their existing bonus rooms or family rooms into luxury home theaters. And you might just be able to get it for a family holiday gift. “The customer needs only to identify 300-square-feet of space that their […]
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U.S Army Staff Sgt. Lucas David Cifka was on foot patrol in Afghanistan when he stepped on a pressure plate improvised explosive device (IED) that took both of his legs and broke multiple bones. More than 30 surgeries later, Sgt. Cifka decided to settle down in Canyon Lake, Texas, with his wife and son. That’s […]
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You just put together your dream home theater system. Check out the best home theaters of 2017 You spared no expense and bought top-of-the-line audio equipment to ensure that you would get the best sound quality. You were meticulous in all aspects, but did you take into account the impact your speakers and subwoofer are […]
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By Jason Hicks, courtesy of Aperion Audio Placing speakers can be a difficult task. Not only do you need to balance visual aesthetics with optimal sound performance, but there are different guidelines for placing each speaker in a surround sound set up. This article will compare the benefits of speaker stands vs. wall mounts and […]
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A successful home music system relies on high-quality speakers that are heard without being seen. That’s why, when a Mexico City-based homeowner asked local A/V integration firm Inteliksa to design a new entertainment system in their completed, custom-designed home, installation director Enrique Granados set out to incorporate “hidden” audio solutions that would pack a powerful […]
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