Dynaudio celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2002 with the release of one the finest compact loudspeakers on the market, the Special Twenty-Five. The first “Limited” edition, with its special burled birch veneer and a solid aluminum back plate signed by Dynaudio’s co-founder and CEO Wilfried Ehrenholz, sold out quickly.

In response to repeated requests from the market, Dynaudio decided to re-issue the Special Twenty-Five for a limited period of time. This latest edition is similar to the very first, but in celebration of Dynaudio North America’s 15-Year Anniversary, the North American market re-issue of the original anniversary model will be a limited run of 75 pairs finished inan exclusive Bordeaux stained, gloss over bird’s eye maple veneer featuring a
signed solid aluminum back plate and a 15 year warranty.

Dynaudio Special Twenty-Five

Special Twenty-Five Product Highlights

Equipped with the most advanced Dynaudio driver technology like the first edition, the Special Twenty-Five is equipped with the finest Dynaudio driver technology: The legendary Esotar² tweeter with neodymium magnet and vented rear chamber, mated to a 20 cm (8 inch) woofer. This driver is a technical descendant to the driver in Dynaudio’s unparalleled flagship Evidence Master model. Equally advanced is the 1st order crossover, using select components on a glass fibre enforced PCB.

High-quality ceramic resistors are mechanically and thermally stabilized by the cabinet’s aluminum back plate. With all this technology, the Special Twenty-Five performance delivers the substantial sonic impact of a floor standing loudspeaker with the homogenous balance and precise imaging characteristic of a fine two-way compact speaker. With an excellent sensitivity of 88 dB and a linear impedance,the Special Twenty-Five offers an ideal match for a very wide range of high-quality amplifiers.

The finest in technology.

Exclusive Bordeaux finish
The exclusive Special Twenty-Five re-issue for North America will feature a limited Bordeaux finished (gloss lacquer over bird’s eye maple veneer) cabinet, master crafted by hand in the Dynaudio cabinetry facility in Denmark. The classic yet advanced cabinet construction is comprised of multi-layered low resonance MDF/LDF wood panels with an overall thickness of 30 mm, additionally braced in specific areas.

The rear of the cabinet is equipped with a solid aluminum back plate, carrying the name of the loudspeaker and the signature of Dynaudio co-founder and CEO Wilfried Ehrenholz commemorating the 25th anniversary of Dynaudio marking the year when this venerable model was first introduced as well as the 15th anniversary of Dynaudio North America which this re-issue honors.

And a specacular cabinet and finish.

The final re-issue — available for a limited time only

Because of the extensive time and effort to produce a Special Twenty-Five, along with the limited availability of only 75 pair produced in the exclusive Bordeaux finish, the 2010 re-issue of this model will only be available for a short period of time. With this re-issue, Dynaudio enthusiasts will have one last chance to acquire one of the market’s most revered high-end compact loudspeakers in its original anniversary version.

The Special Twenty Five will begin shipping in September and is priced at $5,750 per pair.

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.

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

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 newest of Krell amplifiers has received what we are sure is only the first of many GREAT reviews.

A few quotes from Andrew Robinson of Home Theater Review:

“The 402e’s ability to recreate – scratch that – transform ones listening environment into the venue or recording space is uncanny and begs belief.”

“I walked away from my listening session simply amazed at how Krell was able to turn an already solid amplifier in the 402 into an amp that bordered on otherworldly with the 402e. No matter what the genre or volume level, the 402e never ceased to amaze.”

To read the review please visit HomeTheater Review

Rotel in Burlingame, California (CA)

Sound Cinema Integration is your authorized Rotel dealer in Burlingame, California (CA)… One audio reviewer referred to Rotel as “sexy and serious.” That’s a pretty good description. This workhorse brand has defines solid performance in audio, with dependable electronics and a build quality that has few rivals. That’s the serious part. The sexy part is the way their components make a system sound: lush, lively and real.

There’s also something sexy about getting a great deal, and Rotel offers some of the best values in home audio and home theater today. This is a brand with a very low cost to performance ratio, which is another way of saying you get a lot for your investment. Rotel is a family-owned business that has been around for almost fifty years, so there is a definite element of pride of craftsmanship in everything they make. Their 15 Series components represent everything they’ve learned about audio/video electronic design over the past 45 years, all wrapped in beautiful (dare we say sexy?) new finishes.

Sound Cinema Integration is your source for Rotel in Burlingame, California (CA) and throughout the Bay Area. We offer complete home audio, video and integration solutions, 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

Krell Audio in Hillsborough California (CA)

Sound Cinema Integration is Hillsborough, California (CA)’s authorized Krell Industries dealer… When you’re talking about home audio electronics, there are few with a reputation that can match Krell’s. This manufacturer is among the elite, and for good reason. They are completely uncompromising when it comes to performance. Their build quality is unparalleled. Their electronics have advanced the state of the art in both home and professional arenas. And their products look extremely hot. (We’d say “gorgeous” but that’s too dainty for the sleek, muscular good looks of these bad boys.)

They’re consistently at the top of every industry “Best of” list. Most recently, Krell’s Modulari Duo Reference speaker was named Best Audio Product of 2009 by cnet news. Their Evolution and S-Series amps, preamps, processors and players regularly induce drooling among respected industry reviewers.

Krell is somewhat elusive as a brand: you won’t find them in every corner A/V store. Sound Cinema Integration is among a proud few. Our relationship with Krell goes back more than 20 years. We were chosen to represent Krell in Hillsborough, California (CA) and the Bay Area because of our intimate knowledge of their products. We know how to integrate Krell products into a system so that their inherent strengths can shine, creating simply the best sound you can imagine.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Hillsborough, 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

The much awaited B&W Bowers & Wilkins P-5 Headphones will be here very soon.  We have auditioned these light weight marvels and know you will love them.  Light, extremely comfortable and great sounding!  The fit and finish are beyond compare.  They are  expected  in early June. Bring your I-Pod in and give them a listen.

The B&W P-5 headphone. $295.00 / pair

“It’s no stretch to say the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers are the very best PC speakers we’ve ever used.”

The Electric Pig (U.K.)

The B&W Bowers & Wilkins MM-1. 2 way, self amplified speaker system with remote.

The B&W Bower & Wilkins MM-1 Active Multimedia Speaker System. $499.95 / Pair

Krell Audio in Atherton California (CA)
Sound Cinema Integration is Atherton, California (CA)’s authorized Krell Industries dealer… When you’re talking about home audio electronics, there are few with a reputation that can match Krell’s. This manufacturer is among the elite, and for good reason. They are completely uncompromising when it comes to performance. Their build quality is unparalleled. Their electronics have advanced the state of the art in both home and professional arenas. And their products look extremely hot. (We’d say “gorgeous” but that’s too dainty for the sleek, muscular good looks of these bad boys.)
They’re consistently at the top of every industry “Best of” list. Most recently, Krell’s Modulari Duo Reference speaker was named Best Audio Product of 2009 by cnet news. Their Evolution and S-Series amps, preamps, processors and players regularly induce drooling among respected industry reviewers.
Krell is somewhat elusive as a brand: you won’t find them in every corner A/V store. Sound Cinema Integration is among a proud few. Our relationship with Krell goes back more than 20 years. We were chosen to represent Krell in Atherton, California (CA) and the Bay Area because of our intimate knowledge of their products. We know how to integrate Krell products into a system so that their inherent strengths can shine, creating simply the best sound you can imagine.
Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Atherton, 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

Technology continues to change, sometimes at an alarmingly fast pace. It is important to maintain an up-to-date home theater system, so that you are getting the very best home entertainment experience. However, it is also important to realize that not all of the technological leaps that we read about are imminent, or absolute, in terms of upgrade requirements that will cost you further substantial investment.
In this post we take a look at HDMI, which seems to be in a constant state of flux. We obviously can’t cover it completely in one post, but we can give you an overview. For full details, please visit: www.hdmi.org

4k x 2k support
*This spec enables a 1.4 HDMI device to render four times the current video resolution of 1080p. This is most likely a distant benefit however, since the entire entertainment industry has just spent enormous sums changing all of its cameras and production equipment over to 720P or 1080i. It is unlikely that source material or playback monitors will be delivering this level of resolution anytime soon.

Expanded Support For Color Spaces
*1.4 supports color spaces for digital still cameras to enable more accurate color rendering when viewing digital photos. If you are a camera buff this might appeal to you for viewing pictures on your new, HDMI 1.4 compatible TV.

Audio Return Channel
*This specification can reduce one cable that would be required to send an audio signal upstream to an A/V receiver from a TV’s built-in source component such as a digital tuner or DVD player, if it has either component.

3D Over The Internet
*The 1.4 version of HDMI specifies common 3D formats and resolutions to facilitate future 3D gaming and other 3D video applications.

HDMI Ethernet Channel
*Accommodates current and future IP-based networking solutions for consumer electronics, including DLNA, IPTV, LiquidHD, and UPnP.

*Allows multiple connected devices to share an internet connection.

*Enables native-format content distribution between connected devices, including recording and playback across a networked system.

*Provides a one-cable solution for all your home entertainment needs.

HDMI Micro Connector
A new smaller 19-pin HDMI connector for portable devices such as cell phones, etc.

Another important note about HDMI 1.4 to consider is that not every product will have all these features. As the HDMI website points out:
“How will I know which HDMI 1.4 features are implemented in a device? Shop for the specific features that interest you, rather than shopping for an HDMI version number and assuming that a certain feature is supported. Since many of the capabilities detailed in the HDMI 1.4 specification are optional implementations, it’s the responsibility of the manufacturer to tell you what features are supported in any given device.
If you do decide to purchase an early HDMI 1.4 product, keep in mind that you may need to replace all of your current HDMI cables with new ones. You will also need to upgrade all of your electronics and video displays before you can obtain any or all of these new enhancements

B&W Bowers & Wilkins speakers in Hillsborough, California (CA)

Sound Cinema Integration is Hillsborough, California (CA) source for B&W Bowers & Wilkins…For more than 40 years, the B&W Bowers & Wilkins name has been synonymous with the word “professional.” The business was built on a close affiliation with professional sound engineers, who have exacting demands for not just the performance of their loudspeakers, but also attributes like reliability. (A studio monitor has to survive loads of abuse in its lifetime.) When B&W’s classic 801 speaker was introduced in 1979, it soon became the reference speaker in nearly all of the world’s classical recording studios, including EMI Abbey Road, Decca and Deutsche Grammophon.

From the beginning, discerning audio enthusiasts in Hillsborough, California (CA) and the world over followed the lead of the professionals, flocking to B&W for their home systems. The company has continued to innovate, introducing game-changing products like the legendary Nautilus and, more recently, the world’s first Diamond-Dome tweeter. And they’ve expanded their reach into home theater, becoming a preeminent manufacturer of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for home and professional use.

Our 20(?) year relationship with B&W has been pure pleasure. Their commitment to customer service is without equal, another facet of the professionalism on which they’ve staked their reputation. Being chosen to represent them in Hillsborough, California (CA) and the entire Bay Area is a vote of confidence from a company we respect highly.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Hillsborough, 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