Control4® Wireless Thermostat

With the Control4 Thermostat you can easily add advanced temperature control to any home. A few of the features and benefits include:

•Energy Management—Adjust HVAC automatically to respond to the outside temperature, season or time of day.
•Personalized Control—Enjoy a heating and cooling schedule personalized to your lifestyle that can be activated by a single touch.
•Remote Management—Control the temperature from any Control4 User Interface whether you’re in the next room or the next state with 4Sight or Mobile Navigator.
•Flexible—Supports most HVAC system and offers up to 6 set points per day that you get to determine.

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Control4 Certified Yale Real Living Deadbolt

Freedom is placed at your fingertips with Yale Real Living—the next generation of home security locks from Yale®, a trusted name in security since 1840. As part of Control4 home system, owners experience a new type of ‘real living’, the lock becomes the first point of contact for home control on any door the lock is installed.

Enter a user code to enable a welcome scene that disarms the security system, activates lights, and even adjust the thermostat. Know when family members or friends come and go and have the ability to remotely lock or unlock your doors. The lock ensures that your home is always secure. You’re in control with Yale Real Living!

Features & Benefits
•Available in two styles: elegant acrylic touchscreen or durable push button key pad
•Available in three designer finishes—polished brass, oil rubbed bronze permanent, and satin nickel
•Privacy mode locks out the keypad ensuring security
•Remotely lock and unlock doors from any web-enabled device—requires 4Sight subscription
•Program user access by date and time, confirm the status and remaining battery life of your locks, and view transaction history in real-time with the 4Store application

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Control4 Intercom Door Station

The Control4® Door Station delivers full-motion video intercom and the fidelity of wideband audio intercom for crystal-clear communications and video security throughout a home or business. The Door Station comes in 3 stylish colors—Satin Nickel, Satin Black and Venetian Bronze—and provides audio and video intercom communications with the Control4 7” In-Wall Touch Screen with Camera and the new Control4 7” Portable Touch Screen with Camera. It is also capable of audio-only intercom communications with Control4 5” and 7” In-Wall Touch Screens (C4-TSWMC5-EG-XX and C4-TSWMC7-EG-XX). To enable video and/or audio intercom functionality you must purchase an optional Control4 Intercom License (C4-Intercom-E) which activates the intercom functionality on any intercom-capable devices.

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Monitor Audio Shadow Series

Monitor Audio has plans to release the Shadow Seriesn Wall Mountable Speakers in the near future. The series consists of three speaker models and a centre channel. The smallest is the Shadow 25, intended as a satellite or rear channel speaker, which uses a 4in Flat RDR mid/bass driver and a 25cm dome tweeter.

The Shadow 50 has two 4in RDT drivers, a 25mm C-CAM tweeter and two flat ABR drivers. It’s intended for use with TV screens up to 50″. The Shadow 60 is a larger speaker meant for use with Televisions that are larger than 50″.

All are wall mountable though the Shadow 25′s ship with metal desktop stands.

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Proficient IWS10 Inwall Subwoofer

The IWS-10 adds powerful bass to in-wall systems without taking up a single square inch of floor space. By putting the neodymium magnet inside the speaker cone, we slimmed the woofer so the IWS-10 fits flush in a wall. It sounds like a conventional sub, but it’s practically invisible. The IWS-10 mounts flush like an in-wall speaker. How can we get its big 10-inch pulp-fiber woofer to fit in a 3½-inch-deep wall cavity? By moving the powerful neodymium magnet to the front.

Specifications:
• 10″ Long Excursion Treated Paper Cone Woofer
• Frequency Response: 36Hz – 150Hz
• Inverted Neodymium Magnet Structure
• Baffle Dimensions (H x W): 13-5/8″ x 13-5/8″
• Power Handling: 250 watts
• Wall Cut Out (H x W): 12-1/16″ x 12-1/16″

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Sanus HTB7 Home Theatre Speaker Stands

The Foundations Home Theater Series HTB7 is an adjustable-height stand for satellite speakers up to 4 lbs. Its heavy-gauge offset steel pillar features an integrated wire channel and is adjustable from 27″ – 39″ for optimum acoustics. A stable steel flush base provides superior stability on any surface. Includes top plate, L-shaped brackets and a QuickMount™ adapter for speakers with keyholes on the back. Great for smaller size home theatre speakers.

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Middle Atlantic PTRK Series Portable Racks

Middle Atlantic has been making equipment racks and accessories for the residential market for many years. The PTRK series is a great option for those looking for a portable rack system. Features include:

•Fully welded 16-gauge construction
•1/8″ thick structural steel internal braces
•Smooth-rolling 4″ locking cushion casters
•Available with solid locking front door, or with graphite laminate top and plexi front door
•Available in 14 spaces, 21 spaces, and 27 space heights
•Two depths available: 23″ (21-1/2″ useable) and 26″ (24-1/2″ useable)
•Standard keylocked front & rear doors
•Rubber-padded spring loaded recessed handles
•Infinitely adjustable 10-32 threaded 11-gauge rackrail
•500 lb. weight capacity
•Durable textured black powder coat finish

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Runco LS-12d 3D projector

Runco has established its top level, 73d projector as arguably one best performing 3D projectors in the entire residential market. The company’s latest projector, the newly announced LS-12d maintains many of the 73d’s performance characteristics, but at price levels that are considerably lower than its flagship product.

The LS-12d is an active-shutter, three-chip DLP projector that Runco says can be used situations in which homeowners want a high-performance projector that aesthetically doesn’t detract from their home’s interior design. To ensure the projector’s visual compatibility with today’s modern home designs, Runco dresses the projector with its LightStyle industrial design and backs it with its FinishPalette color program that allows consumers a full choice of exterior color choices.

Runco ships the LS-12d projector with is 2U outboard DC-300 controller unit, which provides authorized installers with a convenient means to setup and calibrate the projector, and three pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses.

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Panasonic Nanny Camera

The BL-C101A is a wired IP network camera that includes a 10x digital zoom, simultaneous MPEG-4/JPEG and 3 LUX Color Night View Mode. Records up to 30 Frames per Second. With dimensions of 3 5/32″ x 5 29/32″ x 8 5/32″ (H x W x D) it is a great inconspicous camera for baby/child/nanny monitoring in the home or appartment.

Features
•Full Screen Monitoring
•Remote Monitoring from Cell phone
•4-up, 9-up and 16-up Multi-Camera Pages
•Built in Web Server/IP Address (IPv4/v6)
•Built-in Microphone
•Thermal Sensor
•Image Transfer by Motion Detection Sensor Alert, Time
•Free Web Address

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Cambridge Audio DacMagic Digital to Analogue Converter

The multi award-winning DacMagic is the world’s most affordable and effective way to upgrade any PC, Mac, network music player, digital iPod dock or any device with a Digital Audio out to truly high end sound quality.

Storing music digitally has enormous advantages in terms of capacity and instant access, but also requires the signal to be converted into the analogue domain before it can be amplified and delivered to your speakers. DacMagic adds value by directly drawing a digital audio signal from any supported device and employing a vastly superior analogue conversion process. DacMagic instantly adds clarity, vibrancy and dynamism to all digital music and with its ATF upsampling process, noticeably improves heavily compressed music.

Adapted Time Filtering (ATF) asynchronous upsampling technology might sound complicated but the benefits are instantly audible. Essentially it converts 16-24 bit audio to 24 bit/192kHz so you hear way more from compressed music. Meanwhile a 32-bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP) eradicates jitter – an insidious side effect of playing back music from hard-disk devices like PCs and laptops.

Contact Liquid Sound for more information on this DAC product.

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Professional LED TV, PLasma TV installations, Home Theaters Vancouver

Liquid Sound specializes in the installation of LCD TV, Plasma TV, Home Theatre Systems, Home Entertainment, Music Distribution, Boardrooms, Projectors and Screens.

We have a genuine commitment to quality coupled the desire to give the best advice to suit your needs.

Services
• Plasma, LCD, LED, 3D TV Installations
• Boardrooms, Projectors and Screens
• Custom Home Theater Systems
• Music Systems
• Telephone, Data and Networking
• Security Cameras
• Bars, Restaurants and Night Clubs
• Home Automation
• Smart Homes

Call us today for a 1 hr free consultation
Liquid Sound – 778 891 7750

We make life simple

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The Control 4 HC-800 Controller sold through Liquid Sound Vancouver

The HC-800 has the exceptional horsepower, control capabilities and design to run even the most demanding control system. Developed as the foundation of every Control4® install, the HC-800 has the features and processing power to connect to and control everything in a typical home or light commercial automation system. The HC-800 features a dual core 1.8GHz processor which maximizes the power of the Control4 award-winning operating system.

•Sleek, 1RU design allows for installation flexibility in a rack, a cabinet or on a shelf.
•Instantaneous, intuitive control from a touch screen, remote, or TV on-screen navigator.
•Next-generation core and ZigBee processors deliver a new level of speed and system responsiveness to control lighting scenes, security and automation functions, or to interact with large music or video libraries.
•Expansive I/O to control devices through IR, RS-232 serial, IP, ZigBee, contacts and relays.
•4 audio outputs – 2 analog, 1 digital and 1 HDMI – and 1 analog audio input let you enjoy the digital music experience in up to 4 zones without a secondary media player.
•Integrated Wireless-N and ZigBee with external antennas and optional 3-meter extended antenna for superior wireless performance, especially in rack-mounted installations.
•Certified HDMI with audio and video capability delivers reliable connectivity to today’s televisions and receivers.
•eSATA and USB ports enable connections to external storage with music or video content.

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Sharp XV-30000 3D front projector

Over the past few months an increasing number of manufacturers have started to support 3D format by introducing new products that deliver 3D at more reasonable price points. Sharp has been a leader in the movement to bring mainstream consumers options in affordable 3D projection products and the company’s latest product the XV-30000 front projector continues the company’s emphasis on real big-screen 3D at reasonable price points. The XV-30000 is a DLP-based projector that is said to produce contrast ratios as high as 50,000:1 and brightness levels up to 1,600 ANSI lumens.

Facilitating its custom installation capabilities are its center lens shift and vertical and horizontal shift functions. The unit also incorporates provisions for AMX, Control4, Crestron, RS-232C and LAN network control, as well as a resize option (V-stretch) that is designed to support CinemaScope (2.39:1) content in the correct aspect ratio.

In addition, the projector comes with two sets of active 3D glasses, companion IR emitter, IR connection cables and two HDMI inputs.

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KEF Ci80.2QR Ceiling Speakers

Providing a compact solution to the problem of Hi-Fi quality sound from an in-wall / ceiling speaker, the Ci80-2QR consists of an 80mm white polypropylene cone LF driver with a 15mm HF unit mounted at the acoustic centre of the LF unit.

The Uni-Q drive unit is well renowned for its excellent dispersion characteristics, making the Ci80-2QR perfect for installation in non uniform environments, without compromising the reproduction across the listening area.

The 13.8cm deep detachable back-can supplied with the product, provides a sealed enclosure of 0.35 litres volume for optimum low frequency reproduction. Sprung fixing clips give flexibility of installation in ceilings and walls varying in thickness from 6mm to 30mm.

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Paradigm Monitor Series 7 Loudspeakers

Canadian speaker manufacturer Paradigm has been building beautiful speakers with great sonic qualities for many years. At CES this year they informed us that they have updated their Monitor line of speakers to stay current with the latest audio trends.

The new Monitor Series 7 speakers features the Atom Monitor, the Mini Monitor, the Monitor 7, Monitor 9, Monitor 11, Center 1, Center 3, Surround 1 and the Surround 3 speakers, and each one of the speakers incorporate a 20 percent smaller footprint along with 3/4-inch baffles, self-aligning magnetic grilles, and the company’s state-of-the-art 1-inch S-PAL tweeter and S-PAL satin-anodized aluminum cone drivers.

The speakers utilize co-polymer polypropylene woofers with new motor structures and they are available in a choice of black ash or heritage cherry finishes.

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In Wall and In Ceiling Trimless Speakers from Monitor Audio

The new CWT series offers versatile installation options for both in-ceiling and in-wall applications. This high performance range of loudspeakers has been created to provide flexible installation in stealthy ‘trimless’ round or square grille styles. Featuring proven technologies and unique design features, CWT models combine high efficiency, wide frequency range and weather-resistance to facilitate flexible system design across a wide range of demanding residential and commercial installations.

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Control4 – Home Automation

With more and more smart electronics playing a central role in our daily lives, they deserve an even smarter role at home. Control4 has the mastermind solution, making it possible for virtually any appliance or device in your home to intelligently communicate with another—from locks to lights, doors to drapes—and you the ability to control them, no matter where you are.

Create the perfect movie ambiance in one touch. Tell your thermostat what to do from Thailand. Manage music in multiple rooms. Get a text when your teenager comes home. Control4 gives you flexible solutions to design the home automation system of your dreams on a very real budget.

Because a Control4 home automation system makes it possible for virtually everything in your home to work together—from TVs to receivers, DVD/Bluray players, stereos, speakers, even security systems, garage doors and much more—your ideas of control can be as unique as you are.

Lighting Control

Maybe you’d like to make the perfect ambiance possible in every room. Or perhaps you’re just looking for a few easy ways to save energy. No matter what your intention, intelligent lighting with Control4 is always a bright idea.
•Have the lights in the house turn on automatically to welcome you home
•Experience hands-free illumination when entering a dark hallway with motion sensors
•Program your lights to turn off automatically when a room is unoccupied for a certain amount of time
•Set your lights to a maximum level of 80%; your eyes won’t notice the difference but your utility bill will!

Home Theatre/TV Room Control

Whether home theater means a cozy corner of your living room or a screening room with theater seating, you’ll appreciate the flexibility of Control4 solutions when it comes to enjoying your favorite entertainment at home.
•Simplify your audio, video, and home theater components with one remote to control all
•Turn your television into an elegant interface from which you can access and control your entire home
•Access all movies in your multi-disc changer, iPod or NAS drive from one interface, and search by cover art
•Create a one-touch scene to lower the lights and shades to create the perfect ambiance for movie night

Audio Control

With installation easier than you ever imagined, you can have the music solution of your dreams in just a few hours. Here are just a few examples that show how Control4 can bring music into every room in your house:
•Play music from multiple formats and sources, including radio, your iPod/mp3 player, an external hard drive or computer
•Choose to hear classical in the den, Blues in the kitchen, and rap in the teen’s room—all at the same time
•With one press, have your entire house play your favorite music for parties or when entertaining guests

Comfort Control

With Control4, it’s easy to take advantage of intelligent automation that contributes to a more comfortable home—and a more efficient planet. Here are just a few ideas:
•Program your shades and thermostat to automatically adjust for maximum energy efficiency based on the time or temperature
•Control your thermostat from any Control4 interface—even your iPhone
•Use dimmers, timers and occupancy sensors to reduce energy waste
•Use motion sensors to turn lights off automatically when rooms are unoccupied

Call Liquid Sound today for more information on Control4 and home automation.

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New Control4 Wireless Touchscreen

Control4, a leader in affordable IP-based home control systems introduces a new portable touch screen to their award-winning touch screen family. The Control4® 7” Portable Touch Screen offers two-way intelligent control and navigation of a Control4® system. With a capacitive full-color LCD panel, the new touch screen has a sleek look and dedicated control functionality that homeowners are unable to get from other tablet devices.

The Control4 7” Portable Touch Screen expands the already incredibly successful line of Control4 in-wall touch screens by giving homeowners even more flexibility. The Portable has a sleek tablet form-factor and comes with both a long-lasting rechargeable battery and a tabletop charging station. Out of the cradle, the Portable offers excellent wireless range so you can easily move about the house and outside while still enjoying complete control. When the tablet is affixed to the docking station, it functions as a tabletop touch screen, ideal for locations like nightstands, end tables and kitchen counters where anytime access is important but an in-wall or fully portable device doesn’t make sense.

Users simply tap the display screen to access any of the home’s subsystems, including lighting, security, surveillance, music, and even cool Flash-based control apps for energy monitoring, streaming radio services, parental movie controls, door locks and setting vacation or wake-up scenes. The touch screen also features four programmable buttons for quick access to favorite control features.

The Control4 7” Portable Touch Screen also provides intercom functionality with a license activation. The intercom allows the homeowner to have an ongoing conversation with a person at another intercom device without requiring either person to hold down a button; occupants can ring room-to-room; “Do not disturb” and privacy features are also available to provide control over the use of the intercom. The Portable also adds whole home intercom functionality by allowing users to take an intercom device from one room to another room or into parts of the house where you might not install an in-wall touch screen.

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Monito Audio’s Vector VW8 Subwoofer

The new VW-8 is a very compact, easy-to-position subwoofer with a powerful integral 100 Watt class A-B amplifier. The rigid cubed MDF cabinet houses a long throw, forward-firing 8″ driver.

Although designed to complement the Vector series satellites, the VW-8 will integrate beautifully with any compact, high performance home theatre system. For convenience, the VW-8 is automatically turned on and off by the auto signal sensing feature.

Features:
8″ long throw woofer featuring MMPII cone technology.
Forward firing driver with downward firing port.
100Watt (RMS) class A-B amplifier.
Rigid MDF construction.
Non slip rubber feet.
Auto-on-off facility.
Variable volume control.
Variable Crossover/ frequency control from 45 Hz- 150 Hz.
Switch-able phase control 0-180 degrees.
RCA line inputs / LFE channel input.

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Sony Bravia HDTV Product Line

Sony is one of the most recognizable brands in the entire world and over the years its built a loyal base of consumers that want nothing but Sony television products.

This past April the company introduced its 2011 line of Bravia HDTVs. The line features 37 new televisions, including 32 that offer Internet capabilities and another 23 of the TVs that feature built-in 3D capabilities. Internally, the TVs incorporate the company’s X-Reality and X-Reality processing engines, MotionFlow motion processing, and some of the HDTVs utilize the company’s Intelligent Peak local LED dimming technology. Externally, some of the TVs include Sony’s Monolithic Design Concept that is said to blend better with a home’s interior design when the TVs are not in use.

Highlighting some of the line’s Internet capabilities, the TVs offer connected features such as Netflix, Crackle, Yahoo Connected TV Store, Moshcam, Billabong and Hulu Plus.

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Elite Power Max Projector Screens

The Cerritos, California-based video company Elite Screen has developed a reputation as a value-minded manufacturer of projection screens that offers a product for just about any application.

Elite’s latest product is the PowerMax electric roll-up screen and the company says the screen is designed to provide homeowners with an elegant solution that blends into a variety of home decors. The affordable screen solution is available in a choice of sizes that range from 90 inches to 165 inches, and Elite offers the roll-up in in a choice of either 16:9 (1.78:1) or 4:3 (1.33:1) aspect ratios. Elite incorporates a 1.1 matte white gain screen that’s backed with fiberglass or offered with a tensioned material. In addition, other standard features include a 14 RPM tubular motor with a 4.4-pound lift capacity, standard power connections and an inline up/stop/down toggle switch.

The Power Max is also designed to install quickly with a set of sliding wall brackets, and Elite offers an IR/RF with 12-volt trigger control package to further enhance the custom installation applications of the product.

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Adam Audio Mk3 Series of loudspeakers

Adam’s Classic Mk3 Series of loudspeakers is designed to provide electronics professionals with a choice of products that are affordable and versatile. Adam Audio says the line, which offers a choice of bookshelf, floorstanding, center channel and subwoofer products, as well as a passive and active options, enable installers to address everything from small computer audio-based systems, to large home theaters. The Mk3 Series products incorporate the company’s proprietary X-ART tweeter which Adam says help the speakers to produce extended frequency responses and maximum levels of efficiency. The active versions of the speakers add the company’s new Class A/B amplifiers to drive the speaker’s high-frequency drivers.

The floorstanding speakers come with new base plates and spikes to improve the speakers’ ability to decouple from floor surfaces, and the speakers feature gloss-black finishes.

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Monitor Audio Shadow Series

The British speaker manufacturer Monitor Audio has always been a company that’s been ahead of the curve with both its audio technologies and industrial designs, and its newly introduced Shadow Series of speakers is the latest example of how the company is innovating in the areas of audio technologies and industrial design. The line of products includes the Shadow 25, which Monitor says is engineered for satellite speaker and rear surround applications. The Shadow 50 is a step up, larger model that’s designed to complement the physical dimensions and industrial designs of 50-inch flat-panel TVs. The Shadow 60 is engineered to mate with televisions larger than 50 inches, and like the Shadow 50, it uses a D’Appolito driver array. The line’s center-channel product is the Shadow Centre and it employs the same driver array as the Shadow 50 and Shadow 60 products to enable electronics professionals to create a timbre-matched solution that integrates neatly with a variety of flat-panel TVs.

Within the speakers Monitor incorporates its 4-inch low-profile bass/midrange driver and a floating driver assembly that utilizes a design that bolts the drivers to the rear portion of the cabinet and a decoupling design that separates the baffle of the speaker from the driver through the use of a neoprene airtight seal. In addition, the speakers also incorporate Monitor’s 1-inch C-CAM tweeter and overall, the speaker cabinets offer a depth of just 1.5 inches.

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GTL Sound Labs AE 963 In-Wall Loudspeaker

Within the world of specialty electronics a good case could be made for the loudspeaker category being the biggest in the entire market. A good example of just how big the category is can be found when looking at the 30-plus year old manufacturer GTL Sound Labs. The U.S.-based company has quietly been in business since 1976 and it offers a complete line of products, which ranges from one-off custom products, to production products like the AE 963 in-wall loudspeaker.

The AE 963 has been engineered to provide the highest levels of performance and the product is designed for either vertical or horizontal mounting to allow it to be used in a whole-house audio system or home theater system. The speaker employs a sealed enclosure that minimizes sound leakage into adjacent rooms, and internally the speaker houses a three-way design that includes a 9-inch carbon fiber woofer, a 5.25-inch poly paper midrange driver and a 3-inch silk-dome tweeter.

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Monitor Audio PL InWall Series Loudspeakers

The PL – InWall incorporates twin 6.5″ RDT® bass drivers, a 4″ RDT mid-range driver and the universally admired Platinum ribbon tweeter. With the same driver configuration and construction as our award-winning PL200 floor-standing model, the PL-InWall is a true wide-bandwidth in-wall speaker system with an astonishing 52Hz-100KHz range. The beauty of the PL-InWall is that it can deliver the best possible audio performance while remaining completely discreet. It’s designed to fit vertically or horizontally within any stud wall type construction to become an intrinsic part of the room fabric. With the advent of the PL-InWall, the look and the luxury of a high-performance multi-speaker surround system installed seamlessly in-wall is now a reality.

• High power handling and SPL capability for serious high end theatre systems.
• Wide frequency bandwidth to enhance HD audio and Blu-ray reproduction.
• Full 3-way design featuring RDT and ribbon HF driver technology.
•CNC Machined ARCTM baffle construction providing rigid, non resonant fixing to the wall.
• Suitable for retro-fit installation.

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Monitor Audio M2 Speaker System

The M2, is 2-way design intended for stand or shelf mounting. Its 6.5-inch MMP®II bass-mid driver is unique to it and designed to deliver punchy, powerful bass and transparent mid-range right up to the cross-over point with the tweeter at 2.8KHz. Special figure eight internal bracing gives very rigid construction, helping the M2 to achieve a clean, un-boxy sound reminiscent of high end speakers using very heavy or high-tech construction techniques. The front-ported design makes siting less critical than with many rivals speakers. The Monitor M2 can be placed close to a rear wall without the bass becoming boomy – a big advantage in smaller rooms.

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Monitor Audio i-deck 100 and 200

The svelte little i-deck 100 is bijou enough to blend with any space but can fill the largest rooms with an astonishingly clear full-frequency sound, comparable with many full-sized hi-fi systems. Dock your iPod or iPhone and the i-deck 100 streams its pure digital signal to a high performance audio engine, comprising two 75mm C-CAM bass drivers individually powered by customised twin 30W class-D amplifiers, and two 19mm C-CAM Gold dome tweeters, each driven by precision-tuned 15W power modules.

Yet the beauty is more than skin deep: each time you plug it in the i-deck 100 intelligently adjusts the sound to compensate for room-boom and positioning, so you’ll enjoy a wider, more natural performance than you’d expect from such a compact design. Whatever the space, whenever the opportunity, the stunning i-deck 100 tunes in and sends out a big, clean audio experience.

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As docks go, the i-deck 200 is set to stay as the premier compact sound system for music lovers. Concentrating all the fidelity of Monitor Audio’s award-winning audio engineering within a supremely intuitive design, the i-deck 200 delivers the power to party and sublime convenience all-in-one.

Endowed with the accurate wide-band sound of much larger traditional HiFi systems, yet with all the virtues of the dock system genre, the i-deck 200 establishes a new standard of performance for compact systems, breath taking in its scale and quality. Dual 100mm C-CAM bass drivers individually powered by custom-configured 50W amplifiers and a brace of 25mm Gold dome tweeters, driven by precision-tailored 20W power amps will move the air like no other compact. You can rely on its innovative processing brain to generate the cleanest frequencies in any room from a purely digital iPod source. If you’re seeking the last word in musical expression from a dock design, the i-deck 200 will spell it out.

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Samsung 51″ and 59″ Plasma Televisions

The New Samsung SMART TV includes the feature Smart Hub which will take your viewing experience out of the home and online. Search for your favorite movie or actor with the advanced Search All feature. Check out the latest Apps at the Samsung App store. Do it all wirelessly with Series 6 6500 Series built-in Wi-Fi. Clear Image Panel makes viewing perfect from every angle while you experience the next breathtaking level in the evolution of 3D with the new Series 6 Plasma TV.

Features
• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• Narrow Bezel Design +1”
• Smart Hub
• 3D HyperReal™ Engine
• Full HD 3D TV (glasses sold separately)
• Wi-Fi built-in
• Energy Star®

CONNECTIONS
• 4 HDMI™
• 2 USB Ports
• Ethernet Input
• 2 Component Video Inputs
• 1 Composite Video Input
• 1 PC Input

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Monitor Audio CL60 Outdoor Speakers

The CL60 is a two-way satellite speaker housing a single 6 1/2″ C-CAM® bass driver and a 1″ C-CAM gold dome tweeter. The C-CAM tweeter and bass/mid-range drivers are designed to capture the detailed highs and dynamic lows of every performance. Developed and refined by Monitor Audio over many years for accurate reproduction and robust reliability, C-CAM is an innovative alloy originally conceived by the aerospace industry for use in jet engines.

You can rely on Monitor Audio’s meticulous engineering to protect the CL models from weather ingress. Their solid, sealed, high density polypropylene enclosures are specially treated to resist moisture and the effects of prolonged UV exposure. Aluminium grilles and rugged brackets are naturally equipped to prevent rust.

Sound quality is further optimised for the open environment through the use of an additional sealed ABR (Auxiliary Bass Radiator) to enrich low frequencies with extra punch and penetration.

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Monitor Audio SoundFrame Custom Grilles

For the complete custom effect you can chose from a wide variety of grille options for your SoundFrame. Choose to blend your Grilles with your colour scheme or make a statement with a contrasting colour/decorative art grille or stunning photograph. Whatever your selection, it’s guaranteed to provide the final flourish to your room decor.

Call Liquid Sound today for a complete list of grille possibilities and options.

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Monitor Audio SoundFrame Series Loudspeakers

You may have heard of flat speakers, but have you listened to them? None has the detailed full-range performance or the design heritage of a Monitor Audio SoundFrame speaker. To create the phenomenal SoundFrame range our engineers found a way to build our famously natural sound quality into an ultra-slender cabinet just 87mm (3.5″) deep.

The cabinet in matt white or black fits absolutely flush to the wall. The connecting cable runs in the wall cavity, enters from the back and is connected to the front for a seamless wire-free look and unique installation convenience.

Match the cabinet with room décor from a choice of exquisite high gloss white or black piano lacquered frames, or by applying your own colour to a white primed frame. For the most precise coordination, invest a little more and choose from our exclusive range of printed grille cloth designs.

Features:
•Slender 87mm (3.5″) cabinet depth.
•Choice of luxury black or white lacquer frames or primed white for custom colours.
•Bespoke grille cloth design option.
•Two models: ‘centre’ type and front/surround type.
•Full range true 3-way configuration: pivoting IDC® 100mm mid-range/25mm tweeter module, 6.5-inch C-CAM® bass driver with RST® cone for a super-fast life-like response.

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Akitio MyCloud Duo Personal Cloud Server

As the world of media continues its migration from the world of physical discs, LPs and even cassettes into the realm of digital bits of zeroes the concept of storage becomes increasingly important. The latest trend or development to help spur on this migration is cloud computing and the California-based manufacturer Akitio is helping to drive the movement into the world of digital storage.

Akitio’s new, second-generation personal cloud server is called the MyCloud Duo and it is designed to provide users with the ability to manage and access their digital files locally or remotely. The UPnP and DLNA compatible unit supports a Gigabit Ethernet connection to enable fast connection and uploads to share content with multiple workstations via SMB or FTP connections to work in the same manner as traditional NAS drives.

The device also features up to 3TBs of storage with RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD backup; virtual storage for mobile devices, subscription-free cloud usage and free mobile apps for Apple iOS and Android product owners that facilitates mobile usage.

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Bryston SP-3 Preamplifier/Processor

Early on during the beginning stages of the home theater era Bryston was one of the first high-performance audio manufacturers to support the growth of multichannel sound in the home. The Canadian company’s initial surround sound product was the benchmark 9B-ST five-channel amplifier, and later it introduced its first-generation SP-1 preamplifier/processor.

Now years later the company has come out with its long-awaited SP-3 preamplifier/processor, which it says provides A/V enthusiasts a solution to reproduce analog two-channel audio, as well as 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 fully lossless surround sound. Bryston says the product incorporates the latest digital signal processing (DSP) for both two-channel and multichannel content and when a user switches A/V content both the audio and video signals will switch at the same time.

Internally the SP-3 incorporates a fully discrete Class A analog circuit path and both the analog and digital circuits feature isolated power supplies and modular upgrade paths to allow the unit to evolve as technology changes. The pre/pro also incorporates eight HDMI inputs, four SPDIF coax and three optical inputs, two AES/EBU digital inputs, six pairs of RCA inputs, two pairs of balanced XLR inputs, 7.1 pass-through, USB, 7.1 balanced outputs and 7.1 single-ended RCA outputs.

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Russound DMS-3.1 Digital Media Streamer

Russound’s DMS-3.1 Digital Media Streamer delivers up to three simultaneous digital audio streams for content distribution. The 3.1 Digital Media Streamer utilizes sources such as the Internet or a local network, and through the inclusion of an AM/FM radio, end users have access to a fourth source if needed. Russound has engineered the unit with features such as stereo outputs for each source and source IDs.

The DMS-3.1 supports intelligent user interfaces with media menus and metadata displayed on system keypads and touchscreens. Russound C-Series keypads or touch screens provide easy control of the streams, along with meta data information. Assuming that the home network (LAN) is also connected to the Internet, the DMS-3.1 can stream content from online radio stations and music services. A total of three USB ports (two on the rear panel; one on the front panel) enable streaming of digital audio files from connected storage devices. (File formats include MP3 (CBR, VBR), WAV (8, 16-bit), OGG Vorbis, FLAC [8, 16-bit], AAC and AAC+.)

For more information on Russound products call Liquid Sound at 778-891-7750

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Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD and BDP-53FP Blu-ray Players

Pioneer Elite’s BDP-52FD and BDP-53FP Blu-ray players incorporate HDMI 1.4, 3D compatibility, video upconversion to 1080p, 36-bit color support, and decoding for DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and SACD audio. When used with Pioneer receivers, installers can employ the units’ PQLS multichannel bitstream option that is said to minimize jitter. The BDP-53FP has an additional HDMI output, a layered chassis construction and video processing from Marvell’s Qdeo chipset. The BD players can be controlled with Pioneer’s free iControlAV2 app.

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Denon 3312CI Receiver

With its vast array of inputs and network functions, the Denon AVR-3312CI 7.2-Channel Integrated Network A/V Receiver puts you in command. As the flagship model of the IN-Command Series, this receiver sets a new standard in 3D, Blu-ray, game console, and other entertainment device integration. It features seven discrete 125-watt channels of equal power, dual subwoofer outputs, and multiple high-resolution audio formats for superior surround sound. It also supports HDMI v1.4a, so you can get the most out of 3D content. Enhanced by digital network audio/photo streaming capabilities, including support for AirPlay, mp3/WMA/WAV and FLAC HD audio, and Windows 7 compatibility, the AVR-3312CI is a solid foundation for your networked home entertainment system.

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Velodyne Chrysalis Starfire-10 10″ Subwoofer

With the Starfire-10, Chrysalis is proud to offer a stylish, affordable subwoofer that truly delivers deep, powerful, accurate bass, not just weak, muddy, boomy, “mid-bass.” Whether your focus is thunderous reproduction of home theater’s challenging special effects, or low, tight, dynamic bass that adds that lifelike quality to your music, the Chrysalis Starfire-10 produces bass that you can really feel at a price anyone can afford. With over 27 years engineering subwoofer products, you will immediately notice the difference between the Starfire line of subwoofers and the competition.

Features
Class-D amplifier for more dynamic headroom (reserve power)
Down-firing port for more output, less distortion
Flexible, high quality crossover system
Adjustable low-pass filter
Die-cast aluminum basket
Phase adjustment

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Velodyne WiConnect – Subwoofer Solutions

A home theater isn’t a true home theater unless a subwoofer is part of the equation. Setting aside big screen TVs, Blu-ray disc players and other components, a subwoofer adds the low frequency reinforcement that makes home theater a visceral experience.

Velodyne’s new WiConnect system is a wireless signal transmission solution that incorporates a transmitter and receiver and it’s engineered to enable installers to locate subwoofers in places that aren’t always reachable with cables.

Velodyne says the kit can help installers mechanically deal with subwoofer location issues by moving the sub into locations that balance peaks and nulls and it also addresses the aesthetics of cabling runs, which many homeowners find unsightly. The WiConnect system has a range of 50 feet and a transmitter can feed as many as four receivers to support home theater installs with multiple subwoofers.

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Luxul XAP-1030 indoor wireless access point

There are many ways to network a home or small business today, but the most popular way to provide connectivity remains wireless technologies. Luxul’s new XAP-1030 wireless access point is the latest product addition to its Xen series of networking components and the new wireless access point (WAP) is said to deliver 10 times the power and as much as 400 percent more throughput than standard consumer-level Wi-Fi products.

Luxul says the product can be used in a residential or small-business type of environment and it is engineered to provide omnidirectional 802.11n Wi-Fi coverage. The Lindon, Utah-based company says that the WAP is manufactured with a slim profile and sturdy metal chassis to support installers’ ability to unobtrusively mount the device on a wall or ceiling. Supporting the company’s coverage and throughput claims is the inclusion of Luxul’s proprietary Xen3D technology, which it says enables its broad connectivity.

The unit also features a single Ethernet input with that simplifies the installation process. The single port features the ability to carry data and power, and once connected the device sets up through the use of Luxul’s Web-based XenSmart user interface.

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Anthem Statement M1

Since the advent of Class D amplifiers the audiophile community has generally shrugged off these products, as cheap and inferior to traditional Class A and Class A/B amplifiers.

The Canadian manufacturer Anthem is looking to change the audiophile community’s perception of Class D products through the release of its Anthem Statement M1 monoblock amplifier. The M1 uses a Class D architecture, which afforded the company the ability to design an efficient, small footprint amplifier that delivers high levels of power with low distortion. Anthem says the amp took nearly 10 years to engineer and it says that most of that time was devoted to the research and development of the technology to push it beyond its current performance levels.

Anthem says the M1 incorporates a proprietary load monitoring system that includes a digital signal processor that operates outside of the signal path to monitor line voltage, output current, ground faults, temperature and DC voltage at the output to ensure the amp works with 120 volt and 240 volt circuits. The company rates the monoblock amp to produce 1,000 watts of power into an 8-ohm load and 2,000 watts into a 4-ohm load.

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Sony Bravia HDTV line of products

Sony is one of the most recognizable brands in the entire world and over the years its built a loyal base of consumers that want nothing but Sony television products.

This past April the company introduced its 2011 line of Bravia HDTVs. The line features 37 new televisions, including 32 that offer Internet capabilities and another 23 of the TVs that feature built-in 3D capabilities. Internally, the TVs incorporate the company’s X-Reality and X-Reality processing engines, MotionFlow motion processing, and some of the HDTVs utilize the company’s Intelligent Peak local LED dimming technology. Externally, some of the TVs include Sony’s Monolithic Design Concept that is said to blend better with a home’s interior design when the TVs are not in use.

Highlighting some of the line’s Internet capabilities, the TVs offer connected features such as Netflix, Crackle, Yahoo Connected TV Store, Moshcam, Billabong and Hulu Plus.

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Pinnacle Wafer Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers

Earlier this fall the speaker company Pinnacle Speakers introduced its Wafer line of products. Quickly following up that initial product release the company has just debuted its Wafer Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers.

The competitively priced speakers are designed to disappear into a home’s interior environment to complement the design of just about any residential space. The slim-profile industrial design of the speakers enables them to protrude no more than 3/16 from the wall to provide a near flush appearance. The bezel-free speakers also utilize a microperf grill with magnetic fasteners, and internally the speakers incorporate Pinnacle’s latest crossover designs and polymer woofers that are said to remain stable throughout a variety of operational conditions.

The Wafer in-wall and in-ceiling product line includes four models: the WAFR FLUSH CTR 525 5.25-inch center-channel speaker, the WAFR FLUSH CLNG 626 6.5-inch two-way in-ceiling speaker, the WAFR WALL 606 6.5-inch in-wall loudspeaker and the WAFR FLUSH CLNG 8-inch two-way loudspeaker.

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TV One 1T-CT-633 HDMI Repeater

Adding to its line of HDMI signal distribution products, the Erlanger, Kentucky-based company TV One has introduced its new IT-CT-633 HDMI Repeater to the market.

The IT-CT-633 HDMI Repeater expands the company’s IT-CT-630 line of HDMI Extender products and it can be used to increase the transmission distance of HDMI as far as 250 feet (76 meters) for 8-bit 1080p signals and 98 feet (30 meters) for 12-bit 1080p signals. TV One also says that electronics professionals can further extend the signal transmission capabilities of the product by cascading the units within the parameters of allowable Cat-6 cable lengths.

TV One says the full line of 1T-CT-630 Series HDMI Extender products can handle a variety of installation scenarios that range from traditional residential HDMI 1.3 A/V 1080p to commercially based 1900×1200 DVI signals.

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Middle Atlantic RackLink power management products

The newly announced RackLink line of products incorporate a full list of monitoring and support functions, and the Fairfield, N.J.-based company says the line is the first series of products that are capable of maintaining a rack-mounted system’s reliability through included features such as automatic reboot; actions that turn on emergency fans and automatic shut down in the event that a device runs too hot or is operating unsafely.

Middle Atlantic adds the products are designed with installers in mind with provisions for simple to complex setup capabilities, and management options that allow for local or remote management from any standard web browser, as well as the company’s iPhone/iPad app.

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Honeywell 5800 Series Outdoor Wireless Contact

For most property owners, the purchase of a home, building or other surrounding entity is a significant investment. Protecting that investment is usually a priority and solutions like Honeywell’s new 5816OD wireless magnetic contact is the company’s latest addition to its 5800 Series of products and it is designed to protect outdoor properties.

Honewell says the 5816OD meets NEMA 4X standards for water protection and it is engineered to withstand a variety of climates to deliver reliable, year-round performance. The wireless magnetic contact is designed to mount on gates, fences, barns, detached garages and other outdoor structures in either a residential or commercial setting.

The product works with the company’s VISTA and LYNX series of control products, and it incorporates Honeywell’s Total Connect Remote Services technology, which notifies property owners by email or text message when activity is sensed within a protected area.

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Luxul XMS-1008P 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with PoE

A few years ago it was somewhat unique to have a home with multiple Web-enabled devices in it. Today however, the typical home includes smart phones, iPads, Blu-ray disc players, streaming media players, gaming systems and of course multiple computers.

The newly introduced XMS-1008P 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Smart PoE Switch from Luxul is designed for use in a home or small office and it provides all of the provisions necessary to support the increasingly amount of network activity that Americans now require. The 8-port switch offers a full 15.4 watts of power from each port to allow for the transmission of power and data distances up to 300 feet. Luxul incorporates VLAN and Quality of Services (QoS) features to allow VoIP, gaming video streaming and other network intensive activities to run smoothly and reliably.

Luxul ships the unit preconfigured to facilitate its installation and the Utah-based company also includes a selection of security features, including 802.1x port-based authentication and an Access Control List (ACL) option that adds another layer of network security.

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OmniMount Axis Series audio tower

Helping homeowners to blend their electronics into their homes is the Phoenix-based company OmniMount, which has just released its Elements AT, Verona AT and Axis AT audio towers. These new products are designed to match its existing furniture product lines that house TVs and other components. The first of the three new products is the Element AT and it features a high-gloss black open architecture design with interchangeable wood accents that provide homeowners a choice of four color options: gloss black, cherry, brushed stainless and walnut. The next product is the Verona AT, which offers homeowners a semi-enclosed tower that allows users to partially conceal their A/V gear. The Verona employs curved edges and it can be placed along a wall or in a corner. OmniMount’s third new equipment rack launch is the Axis AT audio tower. This unit is an enclosed product that serves users more like a traditional rack product, but it’s industrial design is more at home in a residence.

Summarizing the newly released products, the company says the three new rack and storage products represent the latest industrial design trends that are currently popular in the interior design and electronics markets.

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Tannoy Definition DC8 loudspeaker

Many people outside of the rabid audiophile crowd may not realize that the audio company Tannoy has deep roots in the recording industry and that its products are used to mix some of the most famous albums ever released.

Taking technologies from its professional line of products the company has added to its Definition line of consumer products with the launch of the Definition DC8 loudspeaker. The DC8 incorporates the company’s proprietary phase and time correct Dual Concentric driver array that’s designed to reproduce sound with clarity and accuracy. Tannoy says the Definition DC8 can be used for home theater and traditional stereo applications, and the speaker is offered in a choice of gloss black, gloss cherry and gloss dark walnut finishes to enable it to match the decor of most American homes.

Internally the speaker incorporates an 8-inch paper-pulp cone woofer and an 1-inch titanium dome tweeter that’s fitted into a Tannoy Tulip WaveGuide. Managing the Dual Concentric driver array is a Tannoy Deep Cryogenically Treated crossover network that uses a second-order slope for low frequencies and a first-order slope on the high frequencies. Tannoy rates the speaker’s sensitivity at 88dB and its frequency response at 42Hz to 35kHz.

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Anthony Gallo Strada loudspeakers

Anthony Gallo Acoustics’ products stand out in the market for a number of reasons. Besides its use of proprietary drivers and unique industrial designs, the company’s products employ a distinctive spherical appearance that are said to improve their sound.

Anthony Gallo’s new Strada loudspeaker is a compact design that features its spherical design philosophy, as well as its impulse correction system that is called OPT, and its CDT 3 tweeter. Gallo’s other new product the Strada Center complements the Strada speaker by providing homeowners with a solution that can serve as a complete, timbre-matched home theater speaker system.

The 8-ohm Strada products have a rated frequency response of 45Hz to 20kHz and a stated sensitivity of 87dB. Anthony Gallo offers the speakers in a choice of brushed stainless steel spheres with black frames or all black finishes.

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Installing a LED, LCD or PLasma above a fireplace – Drop down mount available from Liquid Sound in Vancouver BC.

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Features

Easily move Flat Panels down 30 inches from an up, low profile position where the mount is hidden

Patent Pending design allows Flat Panels to swing down and in front of Fireplace Mantels

Universal Design and adjustable counterbalance holds most Flat Panels 32in and larger, up to 110 lbs

Automatic locking and unlocking in the up position makes moving Flat Panels up easy and secure

The tilt in the up (Vertical to 15 degs) and down positions (-4 to 6 degs) can be set independently

Product Features

Easily move Flat Panels down 30 inches from an up, low profile position where the mount is hidden

Patent Pending design allows Flat Panels to swing down and in front of Fireplace Mantels

Universal Design and adjustable counterbalance holds most Flat Panels 32in and larger, up to 110 lbs

Automatic locking and unlocking in the up position makes moving Flat Panels up easy and secure

The tilt in the up (Vertical to 15 degs) and down positions (-4 to 6 degs) can be set independently

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Cary Audio SA Series Amplifiers

Cary Audio is a North Carolina-based company that offers the custom electronic industry a diverse line of electronics that ranges from tube products to compact digital products that fill the growing computer audio niche.

The company’s latest products launch fits both the two-channel and multichannel audio categories and it’s designed to provide dealers with a choice of affordable, high-performance solid state amplifiers that can be used in many ways. The newly introduced SA-200.2 and SA-500.1 from Cary Audio incorporate a new design that features a modular approach that is said to ensure consistent performance, while aiding in the efficiency of manufacturing and servicing.

The SA-200.2 is a two-channel amp that’s rated to deliver 200 watts into an 8-ohm load and 350 watts into a 4-ohm load. The SA-500.1 is a monoblock amplifier that’s rated to deliver 500 watts into an 8-ohm load and 1,000 watts into a 4-ohm load. Both amps also incorporate a choice of single-ended RCA and balanced XLR inputs. Cary says the amps are engineered to run reliably with low impedance loads and feature 3dB of dynamic headroom to handle the most demanding audio content.

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amBX Lighting Control

amBX is an internationally patented technology designed to dramatically enhance the colour, excitement, visual impact and sense of immersion from audio/video sources. The technology also elevates the experience of LED lighting in the commercial, retail, events and public space sectors. Applications for amBX are extremely broad and the number of applications is constantly expanding.

Using real time audio and video feeds, LED lights are controlled and dynamically reflect content from the screen and speakers, transforming content and thoroughly immersing the viewer/player, dramatically increasing their experience of audio, video and gaming content.

Large scale architectural installations, bars, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, home theatre set-ups, hotels, spas, computer games, console games, DJ’s, bands and other applications will all benefit from adding the intelligent dynamic control and creativity that amBX uniquely offers.

The amBIENT XC, is used in professional lighting installations as a high-end DMX controller using audio visual inputs to create incredible lighting effects with coloured LED lighting changing in sync with video and sound.

If you are looking for the ultimate lighting experience combined with video and/or audio amBX might be a great option. For more information contact Liquid Sound at 778-891-7750 (or info@liquidsound.ca).

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Paradigm Millenia LP on-wall speaker

Thanks to the popularity of flat-panel televisions, the on-wall speaker category has seen a resurgence of interest from consumers that want the ergonomic friendliness of these products without the hassle of retrofitting a speaker into an existing wall.

Paradigm’s newly released Millenia LP takes the concept of on-wall speaker to the next level. The company’s latest speaker is just 1.5-inches thick and Paradigm says the speaker is designed to complement the physical appearance of the industry’s new wave of super slim HDTVs. From an audio perspective the speaker is engineered to serve as a left, center right or surround and it incorporates Paradigm’s convex S-PAL aluminum done tweeter, as well as the company’s mineral-filled polypropylene bass/midrange drivers.

Once mounted on a wall the Millenia LP sits just 1.75-inches off the wall and through the inclusion of dual passive radiators the speaker is capable of producing a wide range of frequencies. Paradigm adds the speaker can be combined with its Millenia ADP surrounds and either a MilleniaSub or Seismic 110 subwoofer to create a full home theater audio system.

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Soul Electronics SL300 Headphones

At one time the headphone category was a niche part of the consumer audio market, but today that’s all changed. Portable products like the iPod, iPad, iPhone and devices that run the Android operating system are driving consumers to look for higher performing sound solutions than the stock ear buds that ship with many mobile electronics.

Soul Electronics’ top-of-the-line SL300 headphones are the result of a collaboration with the entertainer Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and the headphones are engineered to deliver a better listening experience than standard ear buds or headphones.

The over-the-ear headphones incorporate noise canceling sound technologies to isolate outside sounds from the user, and the SL300′s foldable design and hard case are designed to support their use as a travel accessory. Soul says the headphones are designed to balance low, deep bass with smooth midrange and detailed high frequencies. Soul ships the SL300 with a 3.5mm to 1/4-adapter for use with pro-style audio gear, and it offers the headphones in a choice of gold or black and white color combinations.

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Elite Screens Lunette acoustically transparent curved screen

A few years ago when CinemaScope aspect ratio screens and projection products first hit the residential market they were ultra expensive. Helping to bring those prices down in the screen category is the Cerritos, Calif.-based manufacturer Elite Screens, Inc., which recently rolled out its latest screen product: The Lunette A1080P2.

Elite says this screen provides electronics professionals with an affordable acoustically transparent curved screen that’s formatted in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The screen employs the company’s AcousticPro A1080P2 screen material that offers a 1.0 gain surface and .25mm perforations in an angular mesh-weave to support the placement of speakers behind the screen. Elite says the screen tested at a dampening range of just .91 to 3.00 max dB at 20kHz, and it says the material is engineered to eliminate moire artifacts that are produced by some perforated materials.

The company also points out that because the screen’s curved surface the product minimizes the pin cushion effect that some anamorphic systems experience when utilizing external lenses.

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Digital Projection dVision Scope 1080p Projector

A few years ago the custom electronics industry discovered the fun and impact that CinemaScope video can deliver in a home environment. Since that time however the video category’s focus has gone on to other technologies such as LED light engines and 3D.

Now, Digital Projection’s (DP) new dVision Scope 1080p projector has the ability to integrate a fully compatible 2.35:1 system without having to incorporate external lenses and additional vertical-stretch processing. DP says the projector offers a native resolution of 2560×1080 and more than 2.75 million pixels to enable the 2.35:1 constant-height projector to produce more detail without factors such as lenses and image processing to distort the picture.

The company adds that when the projector is used to view 16:9 (1.78:1) content it can handle this task in a full 1080 resolution, and it supports a variety of throw ratios ranging from short throws as minimal as .81 all the way up to long throws of 4.5:1.

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Liquid Sound now carrying Lutron Products

Lutron has been providing energy saving light control solutions for almost half a century. Today, energy efficiency is an essential feature of every home and savvy business. Did you know that lighting can account for up to 20% of a household’s yearly electricity usage, and up to 40% a year commercially? When considering your options, know that Lutron dimming saves energy without sacrificing style or convenience.

Your home and your workplace should be designed to complement your needs. As your needs change throughout the day, your lighting should adapt as well; bright to read a book, but dim for computer use. Whether you are at home or at work, Lutron solutions provide convenient access to light control, creating a comfortable atmosphere to support your activities throughout the day.

If safety is a priority, light control can provide properly lit spaces at any time of day or night. Whether you want to create a safe pathway of light in a hallway at night, connect light controls to fire alarm and security systems, reliable Lutron solutions help ensure safety and security in both residential and commercial settings.

Questions on how Lutron products can add to the overall comfort and enjoyablitily of you home? Call Liquid Sound today for more information on Lutron Lighting and Thermostat control.

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Denon ASD-51W iPod Docking Station

With plug and play simplicity, you can easily connect your iPhone, iPod, Touch or Nano to your Denon music or home theater system, and enjoy command and control via your Denon component’s remote control. The ASD-51W features a wide range of connectivity for the various iPod and other Apple models, and provides stereo audio outputs along with S-video output, so you can enjoy viewing photos and videos on your TV.

The ASD-51W also supports Rhapsody and Napster subscription-based music services, as well as providing access to your favorite internet radio stations (internet connection required). An innovative Graphical User Interface provides easier browsing and playback of your files, with album artwork output via the S-video port. With compatible WiFi routers, the ASD-51W supports WiFi Protected Setup for quick, easy and secure pairing. A Party Mode allows simultaneous playback in up to five rooms when connected to compatible Denon Party Mode-compliant components.

Call Liquid Sound today for more information.

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NAD C446 digital media tuner

Whether people want to admit it or not electronics are a major part of most peoples’ lives. Components like computers and portable devices are engrained into the fabric of society and there are many people that couldn’t think of what life would be like without their electronics.

NAD’s newly released C 446 digital media tuner is a device that installers can use to tie all of these digital media devices together. The media aggregation device allows homeowners to tap into the content that’s stored on their networks and stream files from their Apple iOS and Android devices. The C 446 incorporates a 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an analog circuit design that helps the unit to reproduce a variety of files, including MP3, FLAC, WMA, WAV and AAC to the highest possible levels.

NAD says the unit employs Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standards, and the company adds that through the implementation of Digital Audio Renderer (DAR) technologies, users can scroll through their media, create playlists and change songs from anywhere in their home. In addition, the C 446 also incorporates Wi-Fi, USB, support for services such as Last.fm and RS-232 control.

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ZyXEL powerline adapter kit

With Netflix, Pandora and other streaming media sites growing increasingly popular the public’s appetite for networking connectivity is bigger than its ever been.

ZyXEL’s new PLA4205 powerline adapter kit provides electronics professionals with a plug-and-play connectivity solution that enables installers to instantly add a network connection to an existing home. The solution is said to offer throughput levels as high as 500Mbps and it also employs the HomePlug AV standard to support its use in a system that’s streaming content from services like Netflix.

The kit comes two PLA4205 units and the devices also incorporate line filtering to eliminate line noise that may affect the performance of the powerline kit.

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Earthquake Sound THOR in-wall subwoofer

With a reputation for building high-power home theater amplifiers, it’s not as widely known that Earthquake Sound also manufactures a variety of marine, outdoor and speaker products.

One of the company’s latest products is the THOR in-wall subwoofer. Earthquake says this subwoofer can be used to reproduce music and movies as part of a traditional stereo speaker array and multichannel home theater systems. The company says the subwoofer is easy to install and that electronics professionals can employ the subwoofer in new construction homes or in retrofit, existing home environments. Internally the sub incorporates Earthquake’s Shallow Woofer System (SWS) driver and Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System (SLAPS) that helps to augment the unit’s low-frequency extension.

Earthquake adds the unit’s outer appearance includes the choice of a standard metal mesh grille or a customized cloth grille. The company supports the subwoofer with a choice of external amplification products to drive the subwoofer’s levels as low as 20Hz with high SPLs.

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Panasonic PT-AE7000U 3D Projector

With the introduction of its new latest projector product, Panasonic is breaking new ground.

Not only is it one of the few manufacturers that are offering a LCD-based 3D projector product, it is offering this product at a price point that’s approachable to consumers, and its also employing an image processing technology that will help its LCD chipset produce a better image. According to Panasonic, its new PT-AE7000U is the only 3D projector to use a 480Hz refresh rate to drive its LCD panels and as a result it will produce a “stunning large screen 2D images, as well as an immersive 3D viewing experience for home theater viewers.”

Panasonic says the projector’s 3D technologies were developed in collaboration with its Hollywood Laboratory engineers who helped the film making community to develop 3D industry standards. The company specifies the 1080p PT-AE7000U to produce a contrast ratio of 300,000:1 and its brightness rating to reach as high as 2,000 lumens.

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Aeria Sound Environments Invisible Speakers

The Canadian audio company Aeria Sound Environments is bridging the gap between unfathomable and realistic with its line of 4- and 8-ohm transducers. Aeria says that its transducers are waterproof and pressure tested to be able to withstand mounting depths 300 feet below the surface. The salt-resistant products are rated to handle up to 100 watts of continuous RMS power, and they are designed to throw sound in a 360-degree pattern to turn any surface into omni-directional speakers.

Some of the materials electronics professionals can install the transducers into include drywall, granite, marble, porcelain and ceramic tile, concrete, glass, structured fiberglass panels, plywood and various wood materials. Some of the installation scenarios for the transducers include steam rooms, tile back splashes, pool side, walls and ceilings, store-front plate glass windows and hotel headboards.

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Knoll Systems DC-6BT wireless docking station

At this point it seems like it’s only a matter of time before small, portable devices overtake desktop components in the worlds of computing and entertainment.

The British Columbia, Canada-based electronics manufacturer Knoll Systems is providing electronics professionals with a simple way to integrate these portable devices into home electronics systems through the release of its new DC-6BT wireless docking station.

Knoll says the docking station works with portable electronic devices like Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, as well as products from the Android platform and Blackberry to provide installers with a versatile solution that wirelessly streams content. Using the Bluetooth wireless protocol the docking station has a range of approximately 33 feet, but the company has effectively used the product in its lab at distances up to 80 feet. The dock also includes a lithium battery to enable its use in mobile situations for up to four hours on a single charge. The DC-6BT also includes built-in digital-to-analog conversion and it comes with a 3.5mm mini pin to RCA cable.

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Yamaha AVENTAGE BD-A1010 Blu-ray Disc Player

As a global manufacturer Yamaha has established itself as a quality manufacturer of drums, guitars, mixing boards and even jet skis. Its excellence also extends into the consumer electronics category with a full line of receivers, sound bars and desktop audio solutions.

Its latest electronics product is the AVENTAGE BD-A1010 Blu-ray disc player, and according to the Buena Park, Calif.-based company, the new source component is engineered to complement its AVENTAGE line of A/V receivers. Yamaha says the new BD-A1010 provides users with the ability to playback 3D Blu-ray discs, as well as traditional high-definition Blu-ray discs, and it also incorporates a choice of streaming media options that includes Netflix, Blockbuster on Demand and YouTube.

Among the players other features are its iPhone app and soon-to-be-released Android control app; BD-Live and BonusView, HD audio decoding with HDMI and 7.1 analog outputs and IR and RS-232 control options for third party control system integration.

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NAD T 757 A/V receiver

For years the audiophile community has respected the audio components that NAD has produced.

With a line that ranges from two channel components like turntables and streaming media players, to Blu-ray disc players and multichannel amplifiers, NAD offers a choice of products to meet a variety of client needs. The company’s new T 757 A/V receiver incorporates NAD’s Modular Design Construction (MDC) concept, which provides an upgrade path for consumers without having to swap out receivers to allow them to keep up with the industry’s latest technologies.

The 757 also incorporates a choice of surround sound processing options that includes Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio and NAD’s proprietary EARs processing mode that converts stereo content to full surround sound. On the video side of the unit’s feature set the 757 offers compatibility with 1080p content and 3D video. In addition, NAD also builds in provisions for iPod compatibility and multi-zone configurations to enable installers to integrate multiple zones of entertainment.

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InFocus IN100 Series Projector

Whether it’s at the theater, in the home or even at school, it seems that interest in 3D video has no boundaries. Portland, Ore.-based InFocus is helping to bring 3D into the classroom through the release of its new IN100 series of products.

The company’s latest line of projectors includes five models: the IN112, the IN114, the IN116, the IN124 and the IN126, and according to InFocus, the projectors are lightweight and small enough to move in the event multiple classrooms need to share a projector. InFocus adds the line offers users the ability to manage their costs by choosing a product with SVGA (800×600), XGA (1024×768) or WXGA (1280×800) resolutions, and depending on the model, the IN100 Series can produce up to 3,200 Lumens and contrast ratios as high as 3,000:1.

InFocus says the line is engineered to provide affordable compatibility with formats like HDMI and 3D, and long bulb life to minimize the expense of changing bulbs.

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Speco Technologies DVRPC16T DVR Server

It seems like everything these days is digital, and in the world of security things are no different. Speco Technologies, a New York-based manufacturer of residential and commercial electronics new DVRPC16T security DVR employs the latest in digital surveillance technologies to provide users with an easy to use video monitoring solution.

The DVRPC16T is a 16-channel DVR server with Intelligent Analytics, dual gigabyte NICs and Speco’s proprietary playback/search function. Speco says the DVR is also a hybrid unit that incorporates dual network cards and IP camera capabilities that allow the device to support the industry’s most frequently used IP cameras. Speco also explains that the DVR’s dual NICs are designed to increase throughput, while also separating IP cameras to their own networks to help minimize the degradation of other networked applications.

In addition, the DVRPC16T’s Intelligent Analytics can identify missing or suspicious objects by its ability to count objects going in one direction or another. Its Virtual Fence and Face Finder options detect and define specific regions to monitor if an object as entered or left a space, and if it’s a human face, it will record that image and archive it.

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Onkyo’s new THX Certified BD-SP809

Onkyo is one of the most widely distributed manufacturers of consumer electronics in the world. Unlike its competition, which often times delivers products with cutting edge technologies before Onkyo to stay ahead of the pack, Onkyo waits to see how the market develops before taking the plunge.

The Japanese company’s latest source component is a good example of that wait-and-see approach. Onkyo’s new THX Certified BD-SP809 incorporates the ability to play 3D Blu-ray discs, as well as other physical media formats like CDs and DVDs, and through the use of its USB input, consumers can playback A/V files stored on mass- storage devices.

In addition, the BD-SP809 provides for network connectivity and digital media playback through its DLNA 1.5 certification, and for owners of legacy audio equipment, the Onkyo BD-SP809 incorporates built-in Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio processing to provide home theater enthusiasts with a lossless audio multichannel experience.

Other features of the unit include dual HDMI 1.4 outputs and Marvell’s Onboard Qdeo video processing technologies that include deinterlacing, noise reduction and standard definition content upscaling to HD levels. The player also offers streaming services such as Netflix, Blockbuster, Film Fresh and VUDU.

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Bowers & Wilkins CI 300 Series

With many companies in the consumer audio market struggling to figure out today’s new world order, the U.K.-based manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has taken the bull by the horns by carving out new opportunities for its dealer base through a series of product releases that address everything from computer and personal audio, to traditional custom installation.

B&W’s latest product release aims to fill the custom market’s need for affordable and good sounding speakers that can withstand the rigors of non-traditional room environments. The new CI 300 Series from the British manufacturer is engineered to live in environments such as saunas, indoor swimming pools or anywhere that humidity is an issue. The line features three products: the CWM362 two-way in-wall loudspeaker; the CCM362 two-way in-ceiling loudspeaker and the two-way CCM382 in-ceiling loudspeaker.

All three speakers offer an impedance rating of 8 ohms and sensitivity ratings of at least 89dB. Internally the speakers employ 1-inch soft dome tweeters and polypropylene midrange drivers. Stylistically, B&W adds the speakers feature an industrial design that includes a minimalist appearance with small bezels that help the speakers blend into their environments.

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Control4 OS 2.1 Released

Control4 has recently released OS 2.1. This OS coupled with the Infinity Edge touch screens, faster hardware, and device agnostic control is making Control4 the “must have” automation system for all types of customers, for any type project and any type of budget small to large.

Aside from a complete rebuild of the firmware, this release includes:
•Custom Buttons—Define custom buttons in Composer for tasks that are commonly performed so the buttons show up on the on-screen and touch screen GUI.
•Language Support—Now supporting almost 20 languages!
•Photo Screen Saver—Synchronized photos and timing on all screens
•Pool Control UI—Jandy and Pentaire support
•Thermostats—More reliable performance including new functionality for user interface in vacation mode hold from UI
•Zones Page—Improved compilation analog sources to digital sources for zone control of audio to capture a broad range of source combinations

There has also been a reworking of the 4Store (which give the user the choice of adding custom apps). New 4Store apps give you useful and fun features that enhance the functionality of both Control4 and third-party devices and systems in the home. There are a variety of entertainment apps that homeowners can download and enjoy through their touch screens and TVs. There are also control apps that provide enhanced system functionality for changing codes on locks, managing lighting scenes, or internet radio with support from a Dealer.

Check out the some of newest control apps!
•Equalizer App
•Eragy Energy Monitoring
•Quick Control—Commercial
•Vacation Mode
•Wake-Up
•Remote Finder

Call Liquid Sound today for more information on the right Control4 system for your home or appartment.

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Channel Vision iPod Docking Station

Channel Vision’s On-Wall Docking Station made for iPod®is designed for distributed audio systems. The dock connector easily adjusts to fit any iPod® and has a non-skid pad to help keep the music player secure. With its elegant and contemporary styling, it fits into any home setting and provides the convenience of accessing an iPod® from any wall in the home.

Features:
Supports IR control: compatible with A0505 or Apple Remote
Built-in IR receiver
Charges the iPod while docked
Allows viewing of iPod videos on a TV
Mounts in a standard 2-gang box

Supports:
iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)
iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation)
iPod classic
iPod with video
iPod with Click Wheel
iPod mini?

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Channel Vision’s 2 MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Channel Vision’s 2 Megapixel Outdoor Bullet IP Camera offers superior image quality with a 2 megapixel CMOS sensor and has the ability to capture images up to UXVGA (1600 x 1200 pixels). With H.264 compression, less bandwidth and storage space are used, while delivering full resolution at max frame rate.

Features:
High resolution with 2 megapixels for superior image quality
H.264 / JPEG / MPEG4 compression
Varifocal lens with built-in 35 IR LED for a viewing distance of 60 feet in total darkness
Monitoring can be done anywhere an internet connection is available even from a 3G Smartphone
Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Microsoft IE 6.0 or above
BNC Video Output test port or DVR video at the same time

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LaCie CloudBox Storage Device (100GB)

Lately there’s been a lot of talk about a technology called cloud computing. Apple ratcheted up this talk recently when it announced its iCloud service in early June and many in the IT field speculate that cloud computing is the future of the computer industry.

With the launch of its new CloudBox the French company LaCie has gotten a head start on its competition in the developing cloud computing market. LaCie says the device is a hybrid product that allows users to store up to 100GBs locally with automatic backup to the cloud. The backup service coverage is good for one year and LaCie offers consumers the ability to renew their backup services agreement beyond that initial one year.

LaCie’s CloudBox is designed to provide multiple levels of backup with AES data encryption that’s activated before the information is sent to the cloud. The product is also designed to work with Macs and PCs, and if there’s a PC failure, users can retrieve their information easily.

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Actiontec Electronics Multi-LAN Network Adapter

Actiontec Electronics’ Multi-LAN Netwrok Adapter is designed to facilitate the rapid adoption of home networking technologies to support the new construction and retrofit markets. The company’s latest product utilizes technologies from Entropic Communications to provide installers with a MoCA (multimedia over Coax) device to enable installers to utilize a home’s existing coax cabling to drive their clients’ increasing networking needs.

The new Multi-LAN Network Adapter uses MoCA technologies to drive network speeds up to 175Mbps and the unit is equipped with four ports to allow Blu-ray disc players, computers, NAS drives and gaming devices to be added to the system seamlessly. Actiontec says the device is a solution that can be used in place of traditional wireless products or it can be integrated into a wireless or hardwired system to augment the capabilities of an existing system.

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Audio Authority HLX Series Modular Matrix System

The HLX™ System is easy to configure to your exact requirements. It distributes HDTV signals up to 1,000 feet away to convenient zone receivers mounted wherever televisions are to be located. Optional audio zone cards feed multi-channel amplifiers to distribute music to zones. Its robust back plane design allows up to 12 sources to distribute component video up to 1080p, along with analog stereo audio, digital coaxial audio, and digital optical audio. The new HLX offers a winning combination of performance, value, and unique features, such as:

•Integrates seamlessly with third-party control systems from Control4
•Distributes video and audio over two Cat 5e/6 cables
•Three dual Cat 5 zone receiver options available
•Zone outputs extend signals up to 1,000 ft. over two Cat 5e/6 cables

Inputs/Outputs
•Component video (YPbPr)
•Digital audio (coaxial and optical)
•Cross-Converts digital audio – digital coax and optical sources are converted and output as both formats simultaneously
•Analog stereo audio

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Grand Cinema C3X Lumis Line: LUMIS 3D-SOLO

The LUMIS 3D-SOLO is an high-end compact 3-chip DLP® home theater 3D single unit projector, the first and only on the HT market which utilizes Triple Flash Technology, the same technology chosen by best cinema theaters to produce natural and fatigue-less images . Designed for use with large screen sizes (up to 5m – 16.5 ft wide).

The LUMIS projector achieves extraordinary picture quality through the partnership of the latest 0,95″ 1080p DC4 DLP® chipset from Texas Instruments and of the precision optics of SIM2’s ALPHAPATH™ light engine. No other projector technology can match the superb color depth, exceptional brightness (up to 3000 ANSI Lumens) and excellent contrast ratio that the LUMIS 3D-SOLO is able to deliver.

LUMIS 3D-SOLO is a projector that has the ability to be fine-tuned to its surroundings, whether in the ambient light of a family room or in the light-controlled environment of a Reference Theater, it delivers outstanding images on-screen. Calibration, the art of precisely tuning a projector to a home theater system, is a vital part of the installation process, as it greatly influences the quality of the final image, and the capability to do so is an important feature of the LUMIS 3D-SOLO. Fine adjustments for all image parameters are available on this projector.

Overview:
3D single unit projector
3 x DarkChip4™ DMD (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution)
SIM2′s PureMotion 3D Technology
Triple Flash 144Hz Technology, the same found in commercial theatres
New Live Colors Calibration software 2.0
Up to 3,000 lumens (2D)
InstaPort™ Technology
2 x HDMI 1.4a inputs

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Accell PowerSquid with Surge Protection

Accell Cables, a provider of audio/video and computer accessories, has launched the newest addition to its expanding line of power products, the PowerSquid Surge Protector and Power Conditioner.

The device is a safe and easy way to provide 1080 joules of surge protection to sensitive electronics. The PowerSquid accommodates up to five bulky transformer plugs, providing more flexibility than standard surge protectors. In addition, the PowerSquid with surge protection is also equipped with a Noise Reduction Filter, which reduces line static caused by “dirty” power, often seen as snow in pictures or as crackling in audio.

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Marantz SR6006 AV Receiver

Marantz holds a unique place in the world of home A/V in that its been able to maintain its legacy of providing affordable, high-performing products while keeping pace with the market’s ever-changing technological landscape.

Recently the company announced two new A/V receivers: the SR5006 and SR6006. Focusing on the SR6006, the receiver offers plenty of power with a rating of 110 watts per channel, but just as important as the ability to drive a multichannel speaker system are the rest of the receiver’s options. Highlighting some of the receiver’s options are seven HDMI 1.4a inputs and two HDMI 1.4a outputs that allows installers to feed multiple displays with 3D content; DLNA v1.5 certification that enables the unit to pull content from a home network, and Apple AirPlay compatibility to allow users to stream iTunes music from their Macs and PCs.

The SR6006 also offers Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio decoding for lossless surround sound applications, Pandora, Rhapsody, Napster and Flickr streaming capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity, DC triggers and RS-232 control.

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Paramorph DC1 Anamorphic Lens

Right now the 3D format is getting most of the attention, but there are other technologies just as important.

A few years ago anamorphic video systems took the custom market by storm and now it’s a standard upgrade for many custom installers. One of the anamorphic video category’s leading manufacturers is Panamorph, Inc. The Colo.-based company’s latest anamorphic lens product is the DC1. This new product is an optically sealed lens that enables viewers to see widescreen CinemaScope movies in their native aspect ratios up to 2.40:1.

Through the lenses’ ability to show movies in their native aspect ratios home theater owners can eliminate the black bars on the tops and bottoms of their projection screens, and according to Panamorph its anamorphic lenses show 80 percent more image area than widescreen images shown on 16:9 (1.78:1) screens. Other benefits of the DC1 include its ability to reduce the negative effects of stray light degrading image quality, and it is more resistant to dust collecting on the lenses’ optical surfaces than standard lens products.

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Optoma GT750 projector

Optoma is one of a handful of projector companies that have embraced the gaming category. Adding to its gaming oriented line of products the company recently added its fourth GameTime product to its series of multipurpose projectors.

The newly launched GT750 projector is the company’s latest product and Optoma says the projector is compatible with all the industry’s current gaming formats and standards, including 3D. Optoma says the Texas Instruments’ DLP-based projector offers users a native 1280 x 720 HD resolution and it incorporates HDMI 1.4a inputs to accommodate 3D sources such as Blu-ray.

Optoma adds the projector is rated to produce as many as 2,500 Lumens, and in a business or computer-based environment, the GT750 can reproduce graphics from Apple and PC computers.

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Home Theatre Soundproofing Materials

Building a home theatre? Need soundproofing? Liquid Sound offers various different materials by Cacade Audio Engineering. Call or send an email for more information on all available soundproofing options.

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Mass Loaded Vinyl

Mass loaded vinyl barrier is used to block airborne sound as it attempts to pass through either a wall or ceiling plate. Vinyl barrier is the foundation of any sound isolation system. The barrier is installed directly onto the studs (metal or wood) then covered by sheetrock.
Our SB vinyl barrier material is easily installed onto wood studs through the use of staples. Other barrier products require that a screw and washer is used which makes installation of the sheetrock layer(s) very difficult.
The SB barrier products are available in two densities, 1lb ft² (STC 27) and 2lb ft² (STC 32).

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Recycled Cotton Insulation

Natural cotton fiber insulation consists almost entirely of natural denim and cotton fibers that are 100% recyclable, reducing landfill waste. The denim and cotton are also 100% post-industrial, which assures that the fibers are free of any contaminants. Cotton Insulation requires a minimal amount of energy to manufacture, aiding the environment with energy conservation and reduction in pollution.
Fiberglass manufacturing consumes considerably more energy and creates more pollution, while not breaking down or decomposing in landfills. Cotton Insulation contains no chemical irritants and requires no warning labels compared to the carcinogenic warnings that fiberglass is required by law to display.

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TECH TIP:
Riser and stage assemblies in constructed in home theaters can be used as low frequency or “bass traps”. By perforating and loading these cavities with, low frequency soundwaves can be easily absorbed and are unable to become destructive to the sound quality within the theater.

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Tributaries T10X AC Power Extension Bar

It’s easy to overlook and criticize the role of power protection in a modern electronics system. There is one thing that everyone can quantify about power however and that is a surge can have a devastating effect on electronics and because of that it’s important to protect an investment into an expensive electronics system as thoroughly as possible.

Tributaries latest power device offers installers a product that’s affordable and UL certified. The new T10X mounts horizontally within a rack in one of three positions, and it’s engineered to provide power conditioning and surge protection for audio, video and home networking electronics. The T10X features a total of 10 outlets with six on the front panel four on the rear panel. Internally the T10X utilizes X3MOV devices as the basis for its surge suppression, and the company says the product is capable of suppressing 6,000 volts and 216,000 amps.

In addition to being UL certified, Tributaries says the power conditioner/surge suppressor is RoHS compliant, and through the inclusion of triggers the unit can be activated via remote turn-on by a component supplying a 12-volt trigger output or it can be setup to turn on another component that has a 12-volt trigger input.

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Onkyo’s TX-NR809 A/V Receiver

These days audio/video receivers are asked to a variety of things beyond just simply playing music. Onkyo’s recently released TX-NR809 A/V receiver provides a good example of all the many functions a receiver is asked to do.

The TX-NR809 is a THX Select2 certified receiver that incorporates features such as Mavell Qdeo and IDT’s HQV Vida video upscaling and processing chipsets; the Imaging Science Foundation’s (ISF) video calibration menus, Audyssey’s MultEQ XT room equalization technologies, Dolby Volume, front and rear USB inputs, and zone two and three capabilities.

Onkyo says the 7.2 channel receiver is rated to deliver 135 watts per channel from its low negative feedback Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) design, and that its use of three Texas Instruments’ Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs per channel are designed to ensure that all digital signals are accurately converted to analog. In addition, the receiver includes one front and seven rear HDMI inputs, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio processing, multichannel pre-outs, network connectivity with Pandora, Slacker, Napster, satellite radio options, and its both Windows 7 and DLNA certified.

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Apple iPod Docking Station

The Apple Universal Dock offers easy access to a USB port for charging and syncing your iPod or iPhone or for connecting to a TV or speakers. It includes the Apple Remote for easy control from across the room. When combined with a Control4 System installed by Liquid Sound you have the option of having one iPod that can be accessed and played throughout your home or appartment.

Call or email today for more information about the iPod docking station or multi-room audio.

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Western Digital My Book Studio Edition II Hard Drive

There are those in the computing and IT industry that believe that cloud-based and network-based storage is the future of the market.

Despite those predictions there is still a major need for local storage solutions. Western Digital’s (WD) latest line of hard drive products are designed to address local storage applications. The company’s new My Book Studio Edition II hard drive provides users 6TBs of storage to support computer users’ ability to store large files such as HD video, high-resolution audio and photos without burdening a computer’s built-in resources.

The hard drives are Apple Time Machine compatible and they offer a choice of connections that include eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB. Western Digital also covers the products with five-year warranties and they are RAID enabled.

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Pakedge SW16-16PB Power-Over-Ethernet Switch

Home networking used to be a relatively easy category to approach from the hardware perspective, but with the swift proliferation of web-enabled devices like TVs, Blu-ray players, Apple TV, streaming media players and other products, home owners and installers have quickly had to learn how to engineer more robust networking solutions.

Pakedge’s new SW16-16PB 16-Port Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) Switch is designed to provide a switch that can used to handle a variety of home audio/video and traditional data requirements. Pakedge says that with this 16-port switch installers can power cycle each one of the unit’s ports, and it can power a range of network components ranging from VoIP phones and PoE cameras, to access points to support remote troubleshooting and system maintenance.

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WattStopper LMLS-400/LMLS-500 Daylight Sensors

Between the price of gas and the rising costs of electricity, natural gas and heating oil both homeowners and commercial property managers are literally under siege in these unstable economic times.

WattStopper has introduced two new daylighting sensors that provide a choice of two products. The LMLS-400 and LMLS-500 sensors can be used for switching or dimming and both products incorporate two-way IR transceivers for communications. The LMLS-400 features automatic commissioning for either switching or dimming, and it’s designed for single-zone applications. The LMLS-500 is a multizone open-loop photosensor that can be mounted on a ceiling or in a light well of a skylight.

The products also include menu-based handheld wireless interfaces to support installers during the configuration process and WattStoppers says that installers can swap devices in the event of a system change or upgrade.

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ViewSonic VP3D1 3D Converter Box

There’s no doubt that the public is interested in 3D content. Movie gate receipts and the success of movies like Avatar, Tangled and How to Train a Dragon verify the format’s growing popularity and the increasing amounts of 3D Blu-ray disc releases and programming availability from broadcast service providers are providing more options for consumers.

ViewSonic’s new VP3D1 HD Video box is designed to provide owners of 3D-ready DLP-based projectors the ability to watch 3D content. Viewsonic says the converter features dual HDMI 1.4a inputs and a 1.3 HDMI output to ensure compatibility with a wide range of display devices.

The converter works with gaming, Blu-ray and broadcast content, and ViewSonic adds the device works with its Pro8450w, Pro8500, PJD6251, PJD6531, as well as other DLP-based products.

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Linn Klimax Audio System

For decades the Scottish A/V manufacturer Linn Products has set a high standard of design and performance with its line of products.

Over the past couple of years after releasing several home theater products the company has returned to its roots of two-channel audio, but with a twist: it’s fully embraced digital audio. The latest product releases to support its emphasis on two-channel digital audio is its new Dynamik power supply, Klimax Solo monoblock amplifier and Klimax Twin stereo amplifier.

Linn says the Dynamik is engineered to lower the noise floor levels of products that are powered by the Dynamik, and the amplifier products; the Klimax Solo and Klimax Twin both employ short signal paths, the company’s high-efficiency ultra-linear power amplifier technology and its velvet-touch chassis design that are machined from single billets of aluminum.

These new products join other products in the Klimax line such as the Klimax speakers, Kontrol preamplifier, Klimax DS music server and Aktiv active crossover to provide dealers with a systematic approach to two-channel system building.

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Da-Lite High Contrast High Power Screen Material

For at least a short while, the era of dedicated home theater installations has ended. Rising from the ashes of the dedicated theater demise however is the growing trend of multipurpose media/great room installations in which homeowners transform their typical living rooms into technology wonderlands.

Da-Lite’s new High Contrast High Power material is a newly launched screen material designed to work in these brightly lit room environments. Da-Lite says the material is engineered with a combination of high-gain and contrast capabilities that are said to reflect light back towards the projector.

The kid-friendly material is washable and it offers a gain of 2.4 with a 20-degree viewing angle. Da-Lite is making the screen material available with its electric, manual and fixed-frame products.

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Earthquake’s In-Ceiling SS Speakers

Earthquake’s in-ceiling SS speakers offer precision angling to meet you right in your sweet spot, or your favorite listening position. In addition to being able to control the direction of the woofer’s sound, you can also adjust the angle of the high quality resin coated silk dome tweeter for uncompromised sound quality and staging. And if that isn’t enough detail for you, Earthquake engineers also included an in depth tonal control center for the many different listening preferences among end users.

SS speakers not only have fantastic control, they are also equipped with R435 echo control dampening material. This is used to eliminate damaging reflections and refractions caused by sound waves that bounce off hard surfaces.

SS speakers be completely tailored to a consumer’s preference and also be painted to match any décor. With their low profile mount-design, paintable grilles and frame, the new SS line is only visible to the ear.

Features:
• Up to 20 degrees angled SweetSpot
• Echo control R435 sound absorbing material
• Easy adjust Bass/Treble trim
• Easy install magnetically attached speaker grilles
• Elaborate crossover networks with gold plated & spring loaded speaker terminals
• Silk dome 1″ swiveling neodymium tweeter
• High quality and precision polypropylene woofer with wide rubber surround for extended bass response and more piston area.

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EarthQuake’s Imãge 2 Way In-Wall Speaker System

The Imãge 2-Way in-wall speaker systems deliver unmatched performance. Their ability to reproduce the full ranges of music with no strain or distortion earns them high marks in multitasking. Their smooth reproduction of music with no overhang is the product of an elaborate signal processing network; so precise, it allows for seamless sound transition. The Imãge speaker system is designed to channel the impact of special effects onto viewers in crystal-clear, subtle fashion that makes listeners become part of the scene.

The Imãge speakers gently lend themselves to the interior of any home; they bring the excitement and the drama of crisp clean music to your kitchen, bedroom, and every other room. Great for rear channel surround sound application or for a remote location, the Earthquake Imãge drivers are equipped with TURN ‘N’ LOCK™ mechanism for easy installation.

Features

Very High Sensitivity and Power Handling
Paintable Rust-proof Aluminum Grilles
PistonMax Woofer Design for more accurate mid-bass without distortion
Poly Injection Composite Drivers for smooth wide range response with low distortion
Four Models to choose from: Imãge-5, Imãge-6, Imãge-8, and Imãge-C25 (Center Channel)

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Avielo Optix SuperWide235 Projector

Nearly every movie is captured in a wide cinematic format, 2.35: projectors feature a native resolution of 16:9 (1.77:1). Needless to say, displaying a wider format movie in this format renders almost 30% of the screen useless; resulting in black bars above and below the image, optix SuperWide235 sets a new standard in how to see movies. It allows an image of 2538 x 1080 resolution to be displayed in the home for the first time without the use of additional optics. Avielo’s SuperWide 2.35 format uses 78% more pixels for native 2:35 versus a standard 1080p projector with a Blu-ray disc in 2:35 format movie. This increase in resolution is achieved without compromise. This results in no pin cushion effect and lower dispersion and chromatic aberration, improved contrast, and greatly improved image quality.

By eliminating the need for an anamorphic lens system, the avielo optix SuperWide235 produces an image that is unbeatable in constant height installations. With higher pixel resolution and better quality lenses than are available from any other application, the image is uncompromised by the geometric distortions associated with even the best anamorphic lens systems.

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Sonus Faber Amati Futura

For years within the consumer audio community one of the brands that enthusiasts have aspired to own is Sonus Faber. The Italian-based company’s latest product is the new Amati Futura freestanding loudspeaker.

The 3.5-way high-performance loudspeaker incorporates the company’s now familiar Lute-shaped cabinet design and its Low-Vibration Transmission (LVT) decoupling system that decouples the speakers from the floor. The speaker also incorporates the company’s Stealth Reflex internal resonator that dissipates resonances by turning the resonances’ kinetic energy into heat, and internally Sonus Faber employs a driver array that includes a 1.1-inch soft-dome tweeter that resides in a mechanically isolated visco-elastic baffle, as well as a 7-inch non-pressed pulp midrange driver that utilizes a 1.7-inch voice coil and triple Kellog/Goeller copper rings that are said to remove unwanted eddy currents. The speaker’s dual 8.75-inch woofers utilize 1.5 inch voice coils and long-throw magnet systems, and all of the drivers are controlled by a “progressive-slope crossover” that is said to provide improved amplitude and phase response, as well as phase accuracy for the speaker’s 80Hz, 220Hz and 3.2kHz crossover frequency points.

Sonus wraps its speaker technologies in a finish choice of either Amati Red Violin or graphite. These finishes feature seven layers of hand-polished lacquer and the speaker’s metal components are made with Avional to offer homeowners with a furniture-grade quality product that complements the home decor of most homes. The rated frequency response of the 4-ohm speaker is 25Hz to 30kHz and its rated sensitivity is 90dB.

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Channel Vision’s Aria 8″ In-Ceiling/In-Wall Speakers

Channel Vision’s ARIA 8” High Performance In-Ceiling Loudspeakers feature high power handling capability that provides true stereo quality sound that goes beyond background music. The pivoting tweeters can be aimed to any position to custom fit any room, making them perfect for home audio systems or home theater entertainment applications. High quality materials ensure long life and great performance. Gold speaker wire terminals not only provide better contact surface but also offer less resistance to signal transfer for a clearer sound.

Features:
8″ High performance in-ceiling loudspeaker
High power handling capacity
Gold speaker terminals
Proprietary pivoting “Pole Piece” technology with 1″ voice coil
Kevlar woofer with butyl rubber surround and a 24 ounce magnet
Small perforated designer grille
Recommended power: 20W to 180W (Peak)

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SurgeX XN240 NEMA Enclosure

As one of the few power conditioning companies to offer products in the commercial and residential markets, North Carolina-based SurgeX provides electronics professionals with the ability to address just about any power-related installation.

The company’s new XN240 is a 240-volt surge elimination product meets National Electric Code (NEC)requirements to enable integrators to offer surge protection and power conditioning in situations that require 240-volt service. According to SurgeX, the XN240 installs as a hardwired sub-panel unit at the service entrance or equipment room.

Once installed the product provides a space savings that’s often critically necessary with rack-mounted systems, and it provides complete protection through SurgeX’s implementation of its Advanced Series Mode Surge Elimination Technology and Impedance Tolerant EMI/RFI noise filtering.

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Channel Vision’s H.264 Network Digital Video Recorders

Channel Vision’s 3G Network H.264 8 Channel DVR contains the latest H.264 digital compression technology to improve security DVR video streaming capabilities and reduce the DVR hard drive storage space needed to archive recorded video. With this 8 channel security DVR and 8 high-tech surveillance cameras, you will capture hours of surveillance video.

Features:
Two USB ports (for mouse usage and backup)
Dual streaming enhances the speed of network transmission
Built-in VGA output up to 1024×768 resolution
Individual setup of resolution, frame rate and video quality for each channel
Still image snapshot
AVI converter with time stamp
H.264 compression ideal for saving HDD space
Live display, record, backup, playback and network access simultaneously
Picture-in-picture monitoring and 2X to 8X digital zoom display
Pan / Tilt / Zoom camera control
Data backup: USB devices, network-Event triggered with email notification: motion detection, alarm, video loss

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Audio Technica AT-LP240 USB Direct Drive Analog/USB Turntable

Audio Technica’s new AT-LP240-USB is a combination of a traditional analog turntable and a modern audio device with USB connections. Audio Technica says the turntable connects to a computer without having to load device drivers to support the digital transfer of LPs into software as digital files. Internally, the turntable incorporates a direct-drive, high-torque multi-pole motor that’s said to provide stable operational speeds, and externally it features an S-shaped tonearm with anti-skating and tracking force adjustments.

The AT-LP240-USB also includes a built-in phono preamp that allows Liquid Sound to connect the turntable to a home theater preamp/processor, receiver or powered (active) speakers without having to employ a separate phono preamp. Other features bundled into the turntable include the inclusion of Audacity music conversion software, a damped die-cast aluminum record platter with a slip mat, adjustable feet and the ability to play 33, 45 and 78 speed records.

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Monitor Audio Gold GX

Monitor Audio engineers set their sights high by attempting to harness the amazing sonic characteristics demonstrated by the prestigious Platinum series. There are no smoke and mirrors here, just meticulous attention to detail and passion at every step of the design process.

Attention to detail is evident in every component part, being made from only the finest materials, cast and machined to exacting tolerances. All cabinets are hand built using multiple laminations of wood veneers, and then hot pressed to form a rigid ply-wood shell. Whilst being incredibly rigid, and as a result stronger, the curved panels also reduce standing waves, eliminating un-wanted sound from being reflected back. The result is a perfect, life-like midrange character, without a hint of unwanted resonances.

Developed from the renowned C-CAM® material, the new ribbed RST® cone profile has been developed to give incredible rigidity and lowest possible mass, resulting in a stiffer cone and significant reduction in break up modes, exhibiting a much purer sound overall.

Sturdy die-cast alloy chassis have been designed with improved venting properties to keep the driver cool as well as reduce internal pressure, with the ability to play louder and with lower distortion than previous driver designs. HiVe® port technology is employed for better transient response and tighter bass – due to smoother air-flow.

The newly design C-CAM® Ribbon H.F (High Frequency) transducer has been employed to propel high frequencies to well beyond 60 KHz, at least two octaves beyond the threshold of human hearing. This means subtle nuances and harmonic content present in high definition 24 bit/192KHz recordings to ensure the full audio experience is faithfully conveyed, as intended. The ribbon transducer possesses no break up modes, so the sound is crystal clear without a hint of distortion and is far superior to any dome tweeter design ever produced. Ribbon technology is much different and since there is no voice coil, the moving diaphragm is incredibly light, responding instantly to the smallest level of detail.

Polypropylene film capacitors, air core and laminated steel core inductors have been utilized to maintain the best possible signal integrity. Each crossover is then mounted on a separate panel which is accessible from the underside of the speaker. High quality gold plated terminals are easily accessible and mounted to a very sturdy die-cast alloy terminal panel, placed low down on the cabinet to make placement and connection simple, particularly on the floor-standing models. Silver plated cable is used for bi-wire links with spade terminations to ensure very low contact resistance and the best possible contact reliability. Pureflow® silver internal cabling insures best signal conductivity.

Beautiful Piano finish cabinets feature no less than 11 layers of lacquer with painstaking hand polishing to obtain the perfect mirror shine, whilst the real wood finish cabinets are hand veneered after the cabinet is made using very traditional craftsmanship; this ensures precise grain matching on every pair. The beautiful grain definition and rich color variations of Bubinga and modern Walnut blend with any interior style or décor.

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