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11 May
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
29 Apr
“It’s no stretch to say the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers are the very best PC speakers we’ve ever used.”
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
27 Apr
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
22 Apr
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:
21 Apr
Krell Audio in Alamo California (CA)
Sound Cinema Integration is Alamo, 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 Alamo, 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 Alamo, California (CA), including:
21 Apr
We are excited to announce the release of the Krell Automatic Room Equalization System (ARES) for the Evolution 707 surround preamp/processor. Developed entirely in house by the Krell Engineering team, the new firmware optimizes the performance of the Evolution 707 in any listening environment. For true high performance, a generic off the shelf solution is never an option at Krell. They designed and built the Evolution 707 processor’s hardware and software to perform at the highest level and now with ARES,they have developed a specific tool to realize the Evolution 707 processor’s full potential in any listening environment.
The Krell 707 $30,000.00
Krell 707 Interior
ARES Highlights
Simple but not simplistic, ARES does not require a computer but uses on screen prompts to guide the user through the automatic setup and equalization process. ARES analyzes the speakers’ capability, position, phase and distance relationships to determine ideal crossover points, delay, and volume settings. Listening room surfaces, speaker positioning and construction play a pivotal role in the overall sound quality of a system. ARES measures these effects against the inherent performance of the system’s speakers and corrects for irregular surfaces, problematic speaker locations, and unusual floor plans. A 32 bit dual core DSP running at 1.8 giga operations per second computes equalizer filter coefficients and applies individual curves to each of the 8.4 output channels. A trio of user system memories provides greater flexibility and personalization than other systems on the market. Instead of an averaged result from various listening positions, three individual listening positions may be measured and optimized rather than compromised by an averaging-style system. Alternatively, system memories may be used for different speaker configurations so that one memory can be optimized for two channel listening with full range front speakers, a second memory for movie playback with a crossover and subwoofers engaged, and a third for casual, full range, all-speaker music listening. After each system memory corrects for room anomalies, an optional music or movie curve can be added to the corrected response for an enhanced listening experience.
The ARES operational range can also be limited to low frequency correction where a majority of sonic irregularities occur. Settings for operation below 63 Hz, 80 Hz, 125 Hz, and 250Hz provide correction in the most troublesome low frequency range while leaving, unaltered, the upper frequency range that helps define a individual speaker’s sonic characteristics.
Krell designed and built the Evolution 707 processor’s hardware and software to operate at the highest level and now with ARES, we have developed a specific tool to help guarantee that performance is realized in our customers’ homes.
The ARES upgrade is free of charge to the hundreds of existing Evolution 707 owners and will be included in new units shipping from the Krell factory. All Evolution 707 processors have shipped with an ultra-linear condenser microphone for use with the anticipated ARES firmware. NOTE: Older Evolution 707 surround processors may require hardware updates prior to receiving the ARES firmware update. Please contact SCI with serial numbers of the units needing upgrade before attempting a firmware upload.
I think this will make us all smile. A reliable, custom programmable touchscreen. It will control audio, home theater, lighting, thermostat and more. In the hands of a great programmer it can be magic!
The BEST news is the price….$1,170.00. Not much more than the chain store learning remotes!
The Crestron PTX3 touchscreen. Part of the PMC2+ Media Control System.
1 Apr
I thought this was worth a mention. The new B&W CI 600 and CI 700 series of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers not only sound great, easily one of the best in show choices, but now look even better!
They have gone to a near frame-less design that has really improves the finished look. We can even make the round speakers appear square with a grill kit!
Clean, neat and frame-less!
21 Mar
Audio Equipment by Krell in Burlingame California (CA)
Sound Cinema Integration is Burlingame, 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 Burlingame, 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 Burlingame, California (CA), including:
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.
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