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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!

Here are a few more shots of our Burlingame whole house update.  We have been working on re-routing all the wire to a location that will offer our clients easy of operation and us easy of service!

The gym area prep'd for TV installation.

The gym area prep'd for TV installation.

We have removed all the old control system and old fashioned volume controls and replaced with Crestron keypads or touch screens.

All the old in-wall and in-ceiling speakers are removed and replaced with B&W! They not only will sound much better but wait til you see the look!

The old in-ceiling speaker.

The old in-ceiling speaker.

The NEW B&W in ceiling speaker. The framless design offers a much cleaner final look!

The NEW B&W in ceiling speaker. The frameless design offers a much cleaner final look!

The new B&W CWM-663 offer the same elegent look as the new in-ceiling models!

The new B&W CWM-663 offer the same elegant look as the new in-ceiling models!

We have hung 4 TV’s and backed them up with Furman AC-215’s for AC enhancement / protection.

The Master Suite. TV above the fireplace and prep'd for the B&W CCM-816's!

The Master Suite. TV above the fireplace and prep'd for the B&W CCM-816's!

Here are the promised “before pictures. This is a beautiful Burlingame Hills home. Large, multi floor with lots of rooms, all with purpose.  We are setting about a complete update.  Two home theaters, complete whole house audio and HD (1080p) video distribution and a new control system. A couple of stand alone TV’s and outdoor sound.

As you will see, we have removed all the old volume controls along with the old distributed audio system. This will be replaced with Crestron keypads, touch screens and remotes. All the old speakers, both in-wall and in-ceiling will be removed and replaced with B&W in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for superb sound though out the home.

When we are done this home will sing!

burlingame-familyroom-before-web

The cabinet has been emptied and all the wire for the entire audio / video distribution system is being re-routed here. The entire home electronics system will center here. This area will also be the center of viewing for the family room.

The beautiful Master Bedroom will have a Panasonic Pro 50 inch plasma above the fireplace. In-ceiling B&W speakers, an Artison in wall subwoofer and Crestron automation will leave this room free of the clutter a home theater can create. Great sound and stunning picture and 1 button operation!

The beautiful Master Bedroom will have a Panasonic Pro 50 inch plasma above the fireplace. In-ceiling B&W speakers, an Artison in wall subwoofer and Crestron automation will leave this room free of the clutter a home theater can create. Great sound, stunning picture and 1 button operation!

burlingame-wall-before-web

All the old style knob based volume controls will be replaced with Crestron keypads, Crestron touch screens or in the case of the guest rooms new Decora slide volume controls. Most rooms will have complete control of the entire system!

Home Theater Design and Installation in Fremont, California (CA)

Home Theater Design and Installation in Fremont, California (CA) customized to the way you live… Sound Cinema Integration is a full-service home audio/video and integration company specializing in Home Theater design and installation in Fremont, California (CA).

Home theater technology today offers many choices. Designing and installing a home theater that will integrate seamlessly with the way you live requires more than an intimate knowledge of those technologies. It requires an approach that puts lifestyle first, and understands how technology can be applied to best suit those needs.

Sound Cinema Integration offers the kind of experience and specialized knowledge that no one else in Fremont can claim. The partners have a combined 50 years’ experience in home audio, video and automation. Between them they have gathered expertise and certifications in some of the most sophisticated and complex home theater systems available. We take a team approach built upon a staff of dedicated experts, all specialists in the different areas of home theater design and installation, audio, video, automation and integration.

Our approach to home theater design and installation is customer-centric. Always, you’re the expert on you. Our job is to listen, then integrate your dreams with our knowledge, so that what we do will work for you. Our ultimate goal in home theater design and installation is to make your music, your movies, and your television more accessible, more compelling, and more fun.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Fremont, California (CA), including:

  • Home theater design and installation
  • 2-channel or multi-channel audio
  • Whole house audio and/or video distribution
  • Outdoor and indoor projects
  • Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
  • Fully licensed, bonded and insured
  • Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
  • All programming and set-up
  • Home networking
  • ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
  • Residential video surveillance systems

Home Theater Design and Installation in Campbell, California (CA)

Home Theater Design and Installation in Campbell, California (CA) customized to the way you live… Sound Cinema Integration is a full-service home audio/video and integration company specializing in Home Theater design and installation in Campbell, California (CA).

Home theater technology today offers many choices. Designing and installing a home theater that will integrate seamlessly with the way you live requires more than an intimate knowledge of those technologies. It requires an approach that puts lifestyle first, and understands how technology can be applied to best suit those needs.

Sound Cinema Integration offers the kind of experience and specialized knowledge that no one else in Campbell can claim. The partners have a combined 50 years’ experience in home audio, video and automation. Between them they have gathered expertise and certifications in some of the most sophisticated and complex home theater systems available. We take a team approach built upon a staff of dedicated experts, all specialists in the different areas of home theater design and installation, audio, video, automation and integration.

Our approach to home theater design and installation is customer-centric. Always, you’re the expert on you. Our job is to listen, then integrate your dreams with our knowledge, so that what we do will work for you. Our ultimate goal in home theater design and installation is to make your music, your movies, and your television more accessible, more compelling, and more fun.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Campbell, California (CA), including:

  • Home theater design and installation
  • 2-channel or multi-channel audio
  • Whole house audio and/or video distribution
  • Outdoor and indoor projects
  • Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
  • Fully licensed, bonded and insured
  • Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
  • All programming and set-up
  • Home networking
  • ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
  • Residential video surveillance systems
We have almost completed our work here.  The system looks and sounds remarkable!  It is hooked up and working like a dream.  One button operation as promised!  The TV as you will see looks great in the alcove built for it. Very tight tolerances, a quarter inch in the sides and 1.5 inches at the top and bottom.

The B&W Sig8 NT’s perform as billed.  An audiophile listening experience built into the wall! And the sub may be one of the best sub’s in a system we have heard. Seamless bass with no point of origin. The sound will only get better over the next few weeks as things break in.

All of the electronics are hidden away in a remote location.  Rotel RSP-1570 and the Rotel RMB -1565 to power the system. A Marantz Blu Ray for stunning picture quality.  Furman AC-215 at the LCD Flat Panel TV and an Elite 15 at the component location to protect and condition the AC power.  And to insure the BEST in digital music recreation a LINN Majik DS, Digital Streaming Player.

Once the new cabinets are installed and the system has broken in a bit we will go back for one final visit to re-calibrate the sonic performance and do a final calibration on the LCD Flat Panel TV. Until then we can share these photos.

LCD TV from Samgung, 3D-HDTV, B&W Sig8 NT's for right, left and center speakers. The IWS4 in wall sub is to the right behind the paper wall hanging

LCD TV from Samgung, 3D-HDTV, B&W Sig8 NT's for right, left and center speakers. The IWS4 in wall sub is to the right behind the paper wall hanging.

The B&W CWM-684 rears nearly disappeared once the grills were painted.
The B&W CWM-684 rears nearly disappeared once the grills were painted.
The TV floating in it's alcove.

The TV floating in its alcove.

All the electronics wired and living in their closet.

All the electronics wired and living in their closet.

Here is a little change that makes a BIG visual difference!  We have remove the old ON wall rear channel speakers and replaced the with the B&W CWM-663 IN wall speakers.  Not only does this look better but the sound will be greatly improved as well.

The BEFORE shot with the old ON WALL speakers.

The BEFORE shot with the old ON WALL speakers.

The AFTER shot with the B&W CWM-663 IN WALL speakers. Grills to follow, then they will really disappear!

The AFTER shot with the B&W CWM-663 IN WALL speakers. Grills to follow, then they will really disappear!

Here are a couple of photos of the progress.  The B&W Sig-8 NT  reference in-wall speakers have gone into their back boxes as has the B&W ISW4 subwoofer. The grills are being painted to match.

Here is the B&W Sig-8 NT up close.

Here is the B&W Sig-8 NT up close.

Here is the front of the room with the B&W Sig-8 NT's and the ISW4 installed.

Here is the front of the room with the B&W Sig-8 NT's and the ISW4 installed.

Home Theater Design and Installation in Oakland, California (CA)

Home Theater Design and Installation in Oakland, California (CA) customized to the way you live… Sound Cinema Integration is a full-service home audio/video and integration company specializing in Home Theater design and installation in Oakland, California (CA).

Home theater technology today offers many choices. Designing and installing a home theater that will integrate seamlessly with the way you live requires more than an intimate knowledge of those technologies. It requires an approach that puts lifestyle first, and understands how technology can be applied to best suit those needs.

Sound Cinema Integration offers the kind of experience and specialized knowledge that no one else in Oakland can claim. The partners have a combined 50 years’ experience in home audio, video and automation. Between them they have gathered expertise and certifications in some of the most sophisticated and complex home theater systems available. We take a team approach built upon a staff of dedicated experts, all specialists in the different areas of home theater design and installation, audio, video, automation and integration.

Our approach to home theater design and installation is customer-centric. Always, you’re the expert on you. Our job is to listen, then integrate your dreams with our knowledge, so that what we do will work for you. Our ultimate goal in home theater design and installation is to make your music, your movies, and your television more accessible, more compelling, and more fun.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Oakland, California (CA), including:

  • Home theater design and installation
  • 2-channel or multi-channel audio
  • Whole house audio and/or video distribution
  • Outdoor and indoor projects
  • Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
  • Fully licensed, bonded and insured
  • Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
  • All programming and set-up
  • Home networking
  • ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
  • Residential video surveillance systems

This is starting to really come into focus. You can now see where things will go and how clean and crisp it will look at completion.

Here you can see the B&W in wall Sig8 back boxes for left and center channel speaker as well as the alcove for the TV.  Also the spaces for the NEW case work.

Here you can see the B&W in wall Sig8 back boxes for left and center channel speaker as well as the alcove for the TV. Also the spaces for the NEW case work.

The new fireplace and to the right the alcove for new case work and then further to the right is the right channel in wall B&W Sig 8 back box.

The new fireplace and to the right the alcove for new case work and then further to the right is the right channel in wall B&W Sig 8 back box. The small area below the window is where the B&W ISW4 in wall sub will live. Looks nice now that the BIG back box is mostly covered! It will produce a lot of clean multi-note bass from a seemingly small space.

 

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Sound Cinema Integration, the Bay Area integration experts, puts home entertainment and automation technologies to work for you. We integrate movies and music into the way you live, making them more accessible, more powerful, and more fun.