Quite often we find ourselves working along side other professionals to create a client’s dream theater, as was the case with the two home theaters featured in the September issue of Indulge Magazine .    The article focuses on the unique look and design of each theater and has brief interviews with the people involved in creating the theaters. 

Designing a home theater is a collaborative effort between the home owner, the electronic systems contractor (Sound Ideas), the builder, the architect and the interior designer.   The home owner has an idea of what they want their theater to look like and works with an interior designer to create the concept.  Then the builders, architects and Sound Ideas are brought in to turn that dream into reality.  We work with the architect and builder to make sure the design and constuction of the room provides the optimal speaker layout for great sound, and that the seating design allows for the biggest screen possible and the best viewing angles.  We also work with the interior designers to come up with acoustical panels that fit the design of the room and provide the necessary sound absorption and reflection.  All the electronic components are chosen with great care to provide the home owner with the best audio and video while maintaining the integrity of the original design.  It is quite a thrill seeing the project go from an idea to the finished theater, and nothing beats the look on the client’s face the first time they sit in their new theater and watch a movie. 

Over the years we have worked with many different builders, designers, and architects.  We would like to say thank you to the ones involved in the two theaters featured in the article as well as all of the others we have worked with down through the years.  Thank you all and here’s to many more years of making dreams come true.

On October 1st 2010, Denon turns 100.  That is an amazing feat in the AV world.  We have sold and installed Denon for decades because of the quality of their products and longevity of the company.  Since they began in 1910, Denon has been a leader and an innovator with numerous patents and audio components.  From turn tables, cartridges, professional cassette tape recorders, and the pressing of high quality LP records to CDs, DVD players, Surround Receivers, and Blu-ray players, Denon has continually been at the forefront of the industry. 

AVR2311CI

One of Denon’s more recent innovations is the creation of the ‘CI’ (Custom Integration) products.  Denon put in place a certification program for Authorized Dealers like Sound Ideas that sell, integrate and service these specialized products.  It is an extensive and annual program that includes many hours of in person and on-line training, as well as constant updates about the products.  Starting with the AVR2311, The CI line up from Denon adds some really cool features that we can use to fine tune the receiver for any room layout.  Audyssey EQ Pro and Auto Room Correction allow for detailed audio calibration, and there are settings in the menu that allow for even furthur customization.  The receiver also has IP connectivity to give you hundreds of internet radio stations and services such as Rhapsody.  Add a Denon iPod dock and you get an onscreen menu to control iPod.  With so many other brands putting out cookie cutter receiver designed for the masses, it is refreshing to see a company commit to providing a high level of customization at reasonable prices.

Check out the cool features at Denon’s website and stay tuned here for more reviews and updates.