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Our Manteca Project Is Coming Along!

kb — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:27:10 +0000

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.

Our Manteca Project Continues.

kb — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:35:18 +0000

Here is another shot of the living room now that the sheet rock has been patched. As you can see, the back boxes are covered leaving only the area the speaker will fill. Our next photo will be after the speakers are installed and the painter has done his work.

B&W Signature 8's back boxes prior to paint and speaker installation.

The kitchen ceiling before paint.

Berkeley Hills Dedicated Theater Continues

kb — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:17:07 +0000

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.

Danville Home Theater

kb — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:06:17 +0000

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.

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

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.

Our Burlingame Home Theater and Whole House Re-Do is Near Completion!

kb — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:06:46 +0000

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!

Burlingame Home Theater and Complete Home Audio / Video System

kb — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:19:12 +0000

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!

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

kb — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:41:07 +0000

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

Sound Cinema Integration is Atherton, 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 Atherton, 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 Atherton, 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 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

Home Theater Alamo Nearing Completion!

kb — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:52:03 +0000

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.

: The B&W CWM-684 rears nearly disappeared once the grills were painted.

The TV floating in its alcove.

All the electronics wired and living in their closet.

Alamo Home Theater-Another Step

kb — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:17:42 +0000

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

Alamo Home Theater…The Transformation Continues

kb — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:00:26 +0000

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.

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.