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Posted Mon Jun 29, 2009, 6:37 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Known for their audio purity, Naim launches the all-in-one NaimUniti, which offers high performance audio in a single chassis design that includes an integrated amplifier, CD Player, FM tuner, internet radio, iPod dock, digital-to-analog converter, music file player and network audio streaming. The NaimUniti offers extreme digital versatility, capable of handling a wide range of audio files such as MP3, Windows Media®, AAC, Apple® Lossless (from an iPod®), FLAC and WAV formats. Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Tue Jun 9, 2009, 4:40 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
If ordinary surround processors don't get your juices flowing, then the Krell S-1200 Surround Sound Preamp/Processor is sure to get you fired up. Known for their substantial industrial designs and superb sound and video performance, Krell's new state-of-the-art processor is designed for reference level Home Theaters, employing the company's finest audio and video engineering plus the latest in connectivity technology. To ensure a clean signal path, the S-1200 does not use op amps or integrated circuits. Every channel utilizes discrete current based Class A, direct coupled circuitry for the greatest signal purity and highest bandwidth. The preamp mode bypasses all digital circuitry and routes analog stereo inputs directly to a balanced resistor ladder volume control for ultimate music reproduction. In fact, the audio signal path is a direct descendant to their $30,000 Evolution 707 Reference Surround preamp/processor. The S-1200 also uses the same DSP engine and 1080p video stage from the Evolution 707. Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Thu Jun 4, 2009, 11:49 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: John Wagner
Sponsored by the National Council of the Housing Industry, the 2009 New American Home demonstrates cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and jaw-dropping contemporary design. This annual event chooses a premier show home and uses it as a technology laboratory, providing real-world demonstrations of the latest concepts in architecture, construction techniques, new products, and lifestyle trends. Filed Under: $$$ Equipment Contemporary
Posted Thu May 21, 2009, 1:18 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Bang & Olufsen (B&O), known for their killer designs, makes their 103" plasma TV available in the United States. The Beovision 4-103 is one of the largest TVs on the market. What makes the Beovision 4 stand out from all the others is that special B&O touch. The motorized floor stand lifts the TV from it's position near the ground, when you are ready to view movies or TV. By resting the TV inches from the floor, it becomes less prominent in the room when not in use, according to the B&O press materials. However, I'm not sure how a 103-inch TV is not prominent, no matter where in the room it is located. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Contemporary $$$ Theme
Posted Fri May 15, 2009, 10:07 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Andrew Trask
Sometimes it takes the combined talents of two professional organizations to come up with a striking, one-of-a-kind home theater. Such was the case with this Florida home. Cinema Design Group is a leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of home theater seating, acoustic panels, and custom home theater environments. Along with Boca Theater and Automation, a premier provider of turn-key, custom-built integration systems and home theaters, these two specialists created a home theater that bears the resemblance of the familiar geometric Art Deco designs of the early 20's, yet, it reveals a distinctive 21st century edge. Filed Under: Reader Interiors Contemporary $$$
Posted Fri May 15, 2009, 9:51 AM ET — By Frederick Relyea
When we broke ground on our new home in upstate New York my wife Kristie and I each had our goals for this space. I desired a place where I could listen to music, and where the family could come together for a great movie experience. Kristie's priority was for the space to feel like an extension of our home. Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Fri May 1, 2009, 11:29 AM ET
Sonance has long held the lead position in the architectural, in-wall and in-ceiling speaker marketplace. Now, the company that invented—and popularized—this category has announced the availability of their latest innovative variation—the Invisible Speaker Series. The flat-panel driver technology developed by Sonance is featured in three new models, two of which utilize improved planar technology. The Sonance Invisible Series speakers are entirely flat and vanish into the room design, delivering ambient music that emanates from the walls and ceilings. The advantages of the Invisible Series extend beyond the visual. The underlying physics of planar transducers empower the Sonance SA3 and SA1.5 to radiate sound omnidirectionally, to achieve smooth, accurate, and remarkably broad and even coverage over nearly a full hemisphere (140°) up to an amazing 10kHz—performance that a conventional cone-and-dome driver cannot match. This delivers attractively spacious, lifelike sound and makes the Invisible Series a superb application for background or ambient music in a broad variety of rooms, including casual and transient spaces. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Contemporary $$$
Posted Fri Apr 10, 2009, 11:06 AM ET — By Kim Wilson
It's the perfect situation – a dedicated home theater and a completely separate room for critical music listening. One homeowner in Massachusetts was able to realize his dream of the 'perfect' audio system, and still provide the rest of the family with their own home theater. Filed Under: Furniture Contemporary $$$
Posted Wed Apr 1, 2009, 2:45 PM ET — By Debbie Stampfli
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 design 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: Equipment $$$
Posted Mon Mar 23, 2009, 7:25 PM ET — By Debbie Stampfli
Simplicity and home theater equipment don’t often seem to go together. With the constant influx of new products and upgrades, it’s hard to maintain a user-friendly environment. After all, how can you simplify your surroundings and stay ahead of the technology game at the same time? Media servers can help solve this problem. They bring all of your movies, music, and photos to a central location and then let you access it from all around your home. Media servers also provide the integration you need so you’ll be able to just sit down and enjoy your movies and music. What a concept. Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Mon Mar 16, 2009, 3:52 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Meridian announced delivery of the first new design with Sooloos, the recently acquired manufacturer of server-based home entertainment systems widely acknowledged as one of the most sophisticated systems available. The new Control 10 integrates Meridian’s proprietary connectivity with Sooloos' award-winning touchscreen, an extremely user-friendly media-access solution. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Theme
Posted Tue Mar 10, 2009, 6:52 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography:Trent Bell
Themed theaters allow the homeowner to retreat into a sanctuary of sorts. This month's Nautilus Theater even transports you to another time, when hearty sea farthing men (and a woman on occasion) spent months on the ocean in small wooden ships. However, they were never as technologically decked out as this. Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Tue Mar 10, 2009, 4:33 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Anthem unveils the Audio/Video Master 50v (AVM 50v), a state-of-the-art music preamplifier/home theater processor with a built in tuner and independent source selection for recording. This updated version of the AVM 50 combines the latest performance-enhancing technologies with whole-home entertainment control that makes it possible for users to direct audio and video program materials throughout the house. Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Mon Feb 23, 2009, 2:04 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Rotel, known for their high performance AV components, offers up several new models for the most discriminating user. The 15 Series offers a broad range of home theater and custom-installation electronics including the RSP-1570, a 7.1 Home Theater Surround Processor/Preamplifier, and three high powered amplifiers; the RMB-1575, RMB-1506 and the PB-1572 (all pictured above). Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Wed Feb 18, 2009, 4:03 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Engineered exclusively by Meridian Audio for Dunhill, the Alfred Dunhill AD88 Entertainment System exploits Meridian’s expertise in digital audio and loudspeaker design to deliver exceptional sound from a single tabletop component that is both stylish and unobtrusive. Alfred Dunhill, the British luxury emporium for men, is world-famous for leather goods, writing tools, and more. Their name is synonymous with quality materials and workmanship that is unrivaled and the AD88 certainly fits in the Dunhill tradition. Filed Under: Installer Profiles $$$ Theme
Posted Thu Feb 12, 2009, 4:39 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Rob Hart and Revo Reese
We all know that California has it own unique car culture. Here a person's automobile and their personality are often closely aligned. One homeowner loved their Bentley so much; they couldn't get enough of it and choose it as the theme for their dedicated Home Theater. "The homeowner wanted a one-of-a-kind theater that was modern and contemporary," said Rob Hart, president of UV Ultimate. "The concept of the interior was inspired by his car, which is plush and luxurious." Filed Under: Equipment $$$
Posted Thu Feb 5, 2009, 12:04 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
A little know company in Cambridge, Massachussetts could change the way we interface with our home theaters. Using advanced technology, Ambrid has reinvented remote functionality with a universal remote control that uses voice commands to fully automate any home entertainment system. The Ambrid remote doesn't require any special training and understands English commands right from the start, no matter who picks up the remote. All functionality of every component is supported via voice command and it is capable of controlling an unlimited number of devices via IR, RS-232, Ethernet and USB. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Contemporary
Posted Fri Jan 23, 2009, 6:30 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Scott Ashton
Walking into this penthouse condominium in an affluent area of Los Angeles Mark Schafer and Mark Stewart of CustomLA knew it would require just the right control system for this ambitious AV design to meet the homeowner's expectations. They wanted whole house audio and video, yet, they had little interest in learning a complex system that would require more technical savvy than they possessed or desired. It was also critical that the technology blend into the fashionable, yet comfortable, interior created by Threshold Design. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Contemporary
Posted Fri Jan 23, 2009, 5:00 PM ET — By Jamie Sorcher
These days, home theaters serve many purposes. They can be dedicated cinemas, game rooms, or entertaining environments. This homeowner from Long Island, New York, is a music lover and admitted audiophile, so his theater had to be a place where he could relax and enjoy his music. According to Eric Smith, president of Intech AV in Hicksville, NY, his client not only wanted to have a dedicated theater room, but an acoustically correct listening space with audiophile-quality sound. For complete accuracy, Smith brought in a certified acoustician. The acoustician determined the proper size of the room and what type of soundproofing to use. He also decided how and where to install the soundproofing. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Traditional
Posted Sun Jan 4, 2009, 2:48 PM ET — By Jamie Sorcher Photography:Bill Psolka
In the past, creating a movie experience at home meant setting up a big screen in the basement and putting in a few recliners. These days, many homeowners are transforming living rooms on the main floor of their homes into home theaters. Some homeowners may even convert a room that’s right beside their kitchen. This New Jersey homeowner wanted a multiuse, high-performance home theater in a central area of the home where it would get plenty of use. The entire house got an extensive renovation and installation, including an eight-zone multiroom audio system and individual lighting controls for each room. The homeowner did consider the home’s lower level as a location for the theater. However, since it’s a “walk-out” with great views, he felt the room worked better as a playroom or game room. 1 2 3 Older Posts >
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