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!
The Conference Room
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.
3
Jun
Posted in AC Power Conditioning, Automation, Construction, Digital Music Management, Flat Panel TV, High End Audio, Home Theater, Remodel, Speakers, Surround Sound Receivers, Video by kb |
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 couple of shots of the dedicated theater project we have been working on. The room features an Epson projector, Image Screen, the new Marantz SR-7005 Surround Sound Receiver and the UD-5005 Universal Disc Player. For speakers we have a full compliment of B&W. Embedded behind the screen are 3 CWM-7.3′s. For the sides and rears we used the CCM-663. Also we added the B&W SA250 sub woofer amp and 2 ISW-4 in-wall sub woofers! To protect the system we added Furman, to cool we added Active Thermal Management and to control the system with ease we added Crestron. The last step is the seating. Look for the finished pictures soon!
As you can see we designed for 3 rows of tiered theater seating.
The electronics are in the cabinet below the screen. Also note the B&W ISW-4 sub woofer to the right of the cabinet. One of two subs in the room.
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.
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!
12
Jul
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Here are a few ” after ” shots.
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 touchscreen. It's as easy to operate as it is good sounding!
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!
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!
29
Jun
Posted in AC Power Conditioning, Audio, Automation, Construction, Flat Panel TV, Home Theater, LCD TV, New Products, Pre-Wire, Remodel, Speakers by kb |
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!
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!
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, stunning picture and 1 button operation!
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!
