In part 7 of our 12 part series, we’ll take a look at new products from Lutron, our favorite lighting control system. The Lutron booth at CEDIA this year was extremely crowded. Fortunately, we had an appointment with a Lutron specialist to get a run-down of their new products. As you may know, LED lighting …
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Choosing the Right Sized Screen
Viewing Distance, Viewing Height, and Screen Size The first question we are usually asked is: just what size screen should I buy? The answer can take you down many paths. Tons and tons of research has been done on viewing angles by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers). Of course the distance you sit from your …
Read MoreHome Theater magazine (Oct. 2010) features Audio Advice products
The current issue (October 2010) of Home Theater magazine is like a walking advertisement for some of the high performance products that we carry. When I read more mass market oriented magazines, I often lament that very few high-end products are written up as frequently as they are in some more specialized ones. However, this …
Read MoreHome Tech Planning Guide available at Audio Advice
As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, there are lots of new products and technologies available in the world of home entertainment and automation. In many construction trades, most of the people involved are unfamiliar with these audio. video, and automation products, and with the range of technologies outside of their areas of expertise. Home Theater Specialists of …
Read MoreBuilding the Reference Theater at Charlotte Audio Advice
In Sept. of 2009, after we signed the lease for our new store in Charlotte, I started mapping out how to remodel the space. The one room I wanted to be perfect was our Reference Theater room.
Read MoreHome Theater Acoustics
A simple guide to home theater acoustics
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