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Posted Wed Jul 21, 2010, 5:49 PM ET — By Williams
When we started to build our own high performance music room and home cinema, the idea was to have the best possible sound because we listen to a lot of concerts on SACDs and Blu-rays in full 7.1 audio. Design was also critical, as the equipment needed to be pleasing to the eye, so after many auditions, I settled for B&W 802Ds driven by Classé amps just like in Abbey Road Studios. Filed Under: Reader Interiors Traditional $$$
Posted Mon Jul 12, 2010, 7:02 PM ET — By Rob Farnes
Nearly 5 years ago, I read an article in the Lifestyles section of the Orange County Register that caught my attention. A family in an average Orange County neighborhood put in a front projector and large screen to enjoy big screen movies at their house with friends and family. They told of how wonderful it was to see movies at home this way and I wanted to explore that experience. Filed Under: Furniture $$$
Posted Wed Jun 23, 2010, 8:07 PM ET — By Debbie Stampfli
With the latest crop of home theater seating, you may never want to leave home. Usually, the first question that comes to mind when you walk into a home theater is, “Where do I sit?” No matter how clear the picture looks or how powerful the sound is, a bad chair or sofa can ruin your home theater experience. But new technology and innovative designs aren’t just for the latest consumer electronics. These fresh seating options offer style, comfort, and convenience. They provide a killer combination of looks and practicality that will make your home theater memorable—in a very good way. Filed Under: Reader Interiors Theme $$$ Contemporary
Posted Thu Jun 10, 2010, 3:42 PM ET — By Howard Rodgers and Jonathan Rodgers Photography by Bill Welles
In 1970 I started a hi-fi company called Rogersound Labs. Manufacturing RSL Speakers and selling audio components for peoples’ homes was my life. I have always desired a home theater of my own, though had no vision of what it should be like. The idea struck me in 1991 when I was in Bar Harbor, Maine and saw the movie “The Rocketeer” with my oldest son at the historical Criterion Art Deco Theater. I loved the style of the theater and the film. It was reminiscent of the old Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers serials I grew up watching, awestruck by their special effects (sparklers and strings, mostly) and sleek spaceships (which had a nasty habit of backfiring during landing). I knew then that I wanted an Art Deco Retro Sci-fi theater of my own. So, when we moved to our current home in 1998, we set aside a room that would be our theater Filed Under: Pro Interiors Contemporary $$$
Posted Thu May 27, 2010, 3:50 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography by Brent Bingham
Anyone can have a room full of gear that is overflowing with the latest technology, however, how does it integrate into the décor, and more importantly how does it integrate with the humans in the room? Even the most tech savvy can become flustered trying to get all their AV gear to work together. However, add in a host of sub-systems like security, HVAC, telephone, home network and multi-zone audio/video, integration becomes absolutely critical. Filed Under: Traditional Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010, 5:16 PM ET — By Steve Derrico
I am an avid reader of Home Theater Magazine and have been for over 10 Years. I have been in the industry for 10 Years and within the last year started my own custom installation company in the Chicagoland area, Monarch AV Design & Automation. In 2009, we had the great opportunity to change an ordinary "blah" basement into a rustic and old-world getaway for the homeowner to enjoy a Pearl Jam concert, a game of pool, or just to enjoy a movie with the kids. Working with interior designer and general contractor, Phillip Sassano, we helped design a space that would be both visually stunning and meet the high expectations of the homeowner for musical and theater performance. Filed Under: Theme $$$ Pro Interiors
Posted Tue Mar 30, 2010, 4:39 PM ET — By Tom Spina
When movie prop collector (and long-time Tom Spina Designs client) Wesley Cannon told us his dream of having rooms in his home themed like an actual cave, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to take a more literal stab at the phrase "Man Cave." The result is a pair of richly themed and incredibly unique rooms in his new North Carolina home. Filed Under: Reader Interiors Theme $$$ Contemporary
Posted Tue Mar 23, 2010, 12:20 PM ET — By Rick McCool Photography: John Mirro
Some people purchase a home for the large kitchen, we purchased our home because it had enough space for a dedicated theater. The space we used was one of the two oversized two-car garages. I wanted the design to create a total environment for enjoying a theater experience, from approaching the theater to exiting it. Therefore, I put a lot of effort into the design and construction of the entry. My idea was to make the theater entrance on a “street” with the theater being just one of the street’s businesses. As you enter the street, (rue de theatre), the theater is on the left, the Felicita Restaurant is on the right, and the street appears to go on forever. After dismissing painting the murals, I decided vinyl murals were the way to go. Everyone who has visited the “Rue de Theatre” has been impressed with the visual experience. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Casual
Posted Fri Feb 12, 2010, 2:51 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography supplied by by heliostudio.com
You'll never miss an important game, even if they are being broadcast at the exact same time in this cozy entertainment center. With expertise from Arctic Audio, this newly remodeled sports den uses the latest digital display technology, where up to nine programs can be watched simultaneously. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Theme $$$
Posted Fri Feb 12, 2010, 2:24 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Nate Magnuson [createtheimprint.com]
Who needs to go out when you have your own theater and sports bar? This high concept theater and entertainment center is the vision of Spiro Razatos, an action film director and former stunt man who has been in the entertainment industry for over 25 years. The Spirovision Theater was intentionally designed to have the vintage look and feel of theaters that Razatos enjoyed as a child with his father. Yet, his theater is state-of-the-art with the latest technology and equipment. Filed Under: Casual $$$ Reader Interiors
Posted Thu Jan 28, 2010, 6:35 PM ET — By Octavio Vallarino Arias
Ever since my college days, where I graduated as a Mechanical Engineer at Texas A&M, I have been a golden ear audiophile with a very sophisticated array of electronics, speakers and turntables with hand-made cartridges. I currently live in Panama City and this self-proclaimed audiophile has turned into a videophone, too. I conduct my own research to find the greatest possible sound and image for a sensible amount of investment. I have read a lot of technical publications and industry dedicated magazines, attended CEDIA and CES shows, thus feeding my knowledge on home theater design and installation. Filed Under: Contemporary Installer Profiles $$$
Posted Fri Jan 22, 2010, 2:06 PM ET — By Kim WIlson Photography: Joe Tabacca
Located in the Soho district of lower Manhattan, the Savant Experience Center is an actual living space complete with a media/living room, home office, master bedroom, kitchen, dining room and a dedicated 800 sq. foot theater. Close to the Apple store, the Experience Center showcases the latest technologies in home entertainment and control to dealers, architects, designers, industry associations, and prospective clients. Filed Under: $$$ Installer Profiles
Posted Mon Jan 18, 2010, 3:21 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Mark Schafer and Marc Stewart
Homeowners love what technology provides but many prefer to keep its presence at a minimum. Such was the case in this beautiful Southern California home in the upscale Pacific Palisades area. "This project had a good sized budget of $100k to provide whole-house distribution of audio, video, phone and data," said Mark Schafer, President of Custom L.A. "Still we all encountered a few challenges such as the family room, where the client wanted a completely invisible Home Theater in a wide open space". Filed Under: Installer Profiles Contemporary $$$
Posted Sat Dec 5, 2009, 6:55 PM ET — By KIm Wilson Photographer Connie Palen
In this brand new condo, the homeowner required something simple, primarily to watch TV and DVDs. He had a complex automation system installed by an inexperienced integrator in his previous residence and found it too cumbersome and complicated to operate. "Simplicity and high quality components were the client's two main requirements", said Chris Abbott, the Project Manager for Abbott's Technology Design Group of Las Vegas, Nevada. "Normally we don’t do 2-channel systems but this was a long time customer with a very specific wish list." Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009, 1:33 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Delivering up to 14TB of centralized network storage, Envive's TheaterStation Multi-zone Digital Media Management System keeps all your media in one convenient location. A single TheaterStation Client can connect with a variety of 4TB, 6TB, 10TB and 14TB storage units that fit in standard rack mounts. As your video and audio library expands, so will your Envive system. Users can easily transfer, store and sort music and movies, whether they are created, purchased on hard media or downloaded from the Internet. The complete TheaterStation product line is ideal for either single-zone or multi-zone installations. Filed Under: Reader Interiors Contemporary $$$
Posted Thu Oct 29, 2009, 5:25 PM ET — By Marius Farkas
I've been a subscriber to Home Theater since 1996, as well as, Stereophile Guide to HT, long before it became UltimateAV (which is now exclusively on the web). All these years of reading these specialty magazines has finally paid off with the design and construction of my dream home theater and home automation system. Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Wed Oct 7, 2009, 5:33 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Stewart Filmscreen is branching out, providing unique window treatments designed to improve the overall home cinema experience. While the Acoustishade is a beautiful addition to any decor, available in a variety of colors and any custom size, it also controls ambient light as well as exterior noise from interfering with the viewing experience. The Acoustishade is the most stylish and cost effective soundproofing solution available. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Traditional
Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009, 12:57 PM ET — By Jay Nicols Photography: Kim Jay
I’ve been an A/V nerd all my life. As a kid, I would take apart my parents’ stereo equipment and make a huge mess. It’s always been my dream to have the biggest and baddest A/V system on the block. Well, it took me 20 years, but I think my newest home theater takes the cake, at least on my block. Filed Under: $$$ Pro Interiors
Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009, 2:18 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
This is one of those times when the pictures just don't do justice to the project. The winner of the 2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install is Vision Audio from Lubbock, Texas. The Media Center Integrator Alliance (MCIA), together with Microsoft, announced the winner of the 2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest during CEDIA in Atlanta, Georgia on September 13. This impressive system uses Windows Media Center at the core of the home's entertainment experience in an extensive whole-home installation. Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Wed Aug 26, 2009, 5:28 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
What do you spec as a projector in this beautiful Greenwich, CT. home when you have 18 video sources as diverse as X-box and Blu-ray? Well, Opus AVC of North Haven, Connecticut discovered that just one is not enough. 1 2 3 4 5 Older Posts >
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