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Here is a great example of the mess left behind by integrators who just don’t care. We were invited by the wonderful home owners  to come offer advice and make the system work. We cleaned it all up, added a new receiver and more importantly we added the proper ac and thermal protection devices. These addition insure the long life and proper operation of all the components! The result is a system that sound better and no longer looks a mess. The next step is Crestron control.

The equipment cabinet before.

The equipment cabinet after. Please note the addition on the fans and the ATM thermal system.

IT closet before

IT Closet after.

IT Box before.

IT box after!

Here are a few before and after shots of this ongoing project!

The CEO's office needs a TV!

And here it is!

The Conference Room

We added an Epson Projector and B&W in-ceiling speakers along with needed wiring to allow for easy computer hook-up in 2 locations. The middle of the conference table and a remote area to the side of the room.Staff bull pen type office.Staff office with 4 50 inch plasma TV's to provided needed info!The waiting room.We added a 50 inch Panasonic Pro Plasma and B&W in-ceiling speakers!

More pictures to follow. We are adding Crestron control along with custom desktop switching and control for all 7 TV’s and multiple sources. From any executive desktop you will be able to route any source to any tv.

As we near completion here in Manteca I wanted to show some pictures of the B&W Signature 8′s once painted out and in the context of the whole system . Additionally we have the kitchen and master bedroom.

Here is the living room which features the B&W Signature 8 for right, left and center channel speakers as well as the ISW-4 in wall sub woofer. Once painted they look wonderful.

Inside the cabinet is the heart of the system. An Anthem MRX-700 Surround Sound Receiver, Marantz BD-7004 BluRay and a NA-7004 Network Audio Player. The HD video is distributed thru the home via a Atlona HDMI Matrix Switcher. The entire system is protected by Furman AC protection. The automation is by Crestron. One button operation expertly programmed in house by SCI!

The kitchen TV is mounted on a swing arm so it can be viewed while cooking or dining.

The master bedroom TV is neatly tucked in a corner above the dresser.

Here are a couple of pictures of the B&W speakers installed but prior to painted grills!

The B&W Signature 8's are installed!

In-Ceiling B&W's will disappear once the grills are added!

Here is a lovely little home in Manteca. We will be doing a B&W Signature Home Theater in the living room, distributed HD Video to the Master bedroom and the Kitchen . Music will all be stored on hard drive and accessed via Apple i-Pad! Control by Crestron!

The blank wall that will become home to the B&W Signature Home Theater and the Panasonic Professional 58 inch Plasma TV.

The kitchen wall to the right of the window will be home to a 32 inch flat panel. B&W in-ceiling speakers will provide sound for the room.

This patio area off the living room and the Master bedroom will feature B&W WeatherProof Monitors for great sound while enjoying the pool.

Here are a few photo’s of a newly remodeled conference room we helped complete for our friends there. Great people and a wonderful facility!

We installed an Epson projector along with a VuTec screen. Crestron automation for ease of operation.

We installed an Epson projector along with a VuTec screen. Crestron automation for ease of operation.

The Marantz, Crestron and DTV electronics are all hidden away in the credenza below the screen.

The Marantz, Crestron and DTV electronics are all hidden away in the credenza below the screen.

The boss got a Panasonic Pro plasma for his office....along with B&W in-ceiling speakers through out the entire space. Office, conference room and the staff break room!

The boss got a Panasonic Pro plasma for his office....along with B&W in-ceiling speakers through out the entire space. Office, conference room and the staff break room!

Here are a few pictures of a beautiful home in Clayton.  We have done multiple projects here.  A NuVision TV,  Crestron touchscreen control and most recently a distributed audio system featuring Marantz and B&W speakers.

B&W in-wall speakers for great sound and a very clean look.

B&W in-wall speakers for great sound and a very clean look.

Marantz electronics and Crestron control all neatly tucked into shelving.

Marantz electronics and Crestron control all neatly tucked into shelving.

B&W in-ceiling speakers in the living room.

B&W in-ceiling speakers in the living room.

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A "before" shot on moving day!

This is a great sounding, sleek and modern presentation featuring the B&W Panorama Sound Bar.

This is a great sounding, sleek and modern presentation featuring the B&W Panorama Sound Bar. The cabinet can remain closed while we operate the entire system thanks to the Crestron Prodigy RF Remote control.

All the electronics neatly hidden away, out of site.

All the electronics neatly hidden away, out of site.

Here is our latest Home Theater installed in a beautiful home hidden away in Danville. We installed a 65 inch Panasonic Professional HD Plasma in the existing cabinet. The heart of the system is a Rotel RSX-1550 Surround Sound receiver powering a pair of B&W CM9s with the CMC2 center channel speaker. We wanted to take a little floor space as possible so went to the Artison in-wall sub woofer. It is hidden away from view, but does a rockin good job. As we always recommend, Furman protection on both the plasma and the electronics. And it is all controlled with a Crestron touch screen remote for simple, intuitive operation.

THe "before" picture shows the cabinet after we removed the screen. This used to be a 2 piece projection system with a 65 in screen and a projector on the coffee table.

The "before" picture shows the cabinet after we removed the screen. This used to be a 2 piece projection system with a 65 in screen and a projector on the coffee table.

Here is the cabinet after we installed the plasma.

Here is the cabinet after we installed the plasma and speakers.

The electronics are in the lower left of the cabinet.

The electronics are in the lower left of the cabinet.

Closing the cabinet door is fine thanks to ventilation by Active Thermal Management and control by Crestron.

Closing the cabinet door is fine thanks to ventilation by Active Thermal Management and control by Crestron.

Here are a few ” after ” shots.

Our Burlingame wholehouse upgrade is complete. Here is the familyroom cabinet. It holds not only the Surround Sound System for the room but also all the electronics for the rest of the home. Marantz, Furman, Crestron, Spatz,Artison and more.

Our Burlingame whole house upgrade is complete. Here is the Family Room cabinet. It holds not only the Surround Sound System for the room but also all the electronics for the rest of the home. Marantz, Furman, Crestron, Spatz, Artison and more.

The master bedroom is beautiful. A complete HD Home Theater all hidden away. All controlled via Crestron a touchscreen. It's as easy to operate as it is good sounding!

The Master Bedroom is beautiful. A complete HD Home Theater all hidden away. All controlled via Crestron touchscreen. It's as easy to operate as it is good sounding!

The Artison in-wall sub.

The Artison in-wall sub.

Even the Artison in-wall subwoofer is hidden away in this lovely Master Bedroom!
All the speakers in this home are B&W. In-wall or in-ceiling it just doesn't get any better!

All the speakers in this home are B&W. In-wall or in-ceiling it just doesn't get any better!

2 I-Pod docing station, AM/FM as well as XM radio, Blu Ray and 2 Comcast receivers are our sources. All accessable and controlable from any room in the house!

2 I-Pod docking stations, FM radio, Blu Ray and 2 Comcast cable boxes are our sources. All accessible and controllable from any room in the house!

 

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