not bad. what company?

 

They are not terribly small, I would say they are at least medium size but this is again is relevant - they are small compared to let's say a 3 row dedicated cinema room but they are not small for everyday living rooms. The pictures are not really representative of the dimensions because they were shot with an ultra wide lens in order to cover what is needed.

The above are not really theatres or dedicate cinema rooms. They are more what we call "media rooms" but I would dare say these are much better in terms of concept or quality of audio and video in regards to the common opinion that a home cinema is 6 speakers and tv.

Only the room in the last picture I would dare say is a dedicated cinema room even though the seats are not the normal cinema seats we sell. Again the picture does not really show the true dimensions of the room, and it is actually consisting of 2 pictures stitched together.

Again just to expand a bit more, except the last room, the objective was to add very good audio and video to living rooms and convert them to "media rooms" and usually we are asked to do this as hidden as possible as not the affect the aesthetics and the interior design of the rooms.


Continuing from what I wrote above these rooms are mostly a compromise in order to provide the customer awesome picture and audio without changing much in the rooms. This obviously will affect the audio quality (and video during daytime) but still the result is much above good.

For example the first room includes seven Stealth Acoustics hidden speakers (3 front, 2 surround and 2 subs) in the ceiling. First compromise is the installation of the speakers in the ceiling - not the best placement in terms of audio quality. Second is the use of hidden speakers that can be plastered over which again compromises quality - but they are completely hidden and sound comes from the ceiling. But then again quality is subjective and even for me that I am both a videophile and audiophile the result is beyond acceptable. For a normal customer (which is 95% of our customers) the result is awesome. We can go much much better than that of course in terms of av quality but we will have to change the room and affect the interior design which in most cases is not possible. The video in that room is quite good and we are using a projector that I really like the Runco LS-5 (we also use that in the dedicated room in the last picture)

Another thing we do in these rooms that makes the installation more complicated is that we usually install the equipment far away in other rooms or in dedicated closets and we provide simple control using an automation remote. That remote (and usually an ipad as a backup or for whole house control)also controls the lights, the shades, the HVAC and much more. So when the customer presses the button 'watch", the projector lift comes down, the projector starts, all the relevant equipment switches on, the audio adjusts to appropriate levels according to source and only starts when picture shows from the projector, the required blinds close, the lights dim, the HVAC adjusts appropriately according to outside temperature and so on. The setup and the infrastructure involved is quite extensive.

 

This is difficult because it means we have to shoot the pictures in absolute dark conditions which is not usually and pratcically possible. Actually all professional competitions e.g Cedia which is kind of the top of the industry and all magazines specifically ask us and require to photoshop the tv and projector screen image. Trust me the video is good in most of those rooms - they are also calibrated to THX standard, I am personally a THX calibrator.

www.elytronic.net

Not much to see and read yet. We just launched this new one 2 weeks ago and we will add much more content soon.

 

Of course!



This project was a finalist for 2 Cedia awards last year:
1) Best Integrated Home 36k-120k (Euro)
2) Best Media Room over 18k (Euro)

By the way this is a 2000sq.ft. apartment, not a large house...

It seems the press loves this project, it has been posted in many magazines and websites quite a few times:

Cedia Awards Brochure 2011

CEDIA - Home Technology, Professionally Installed - Why use a CEDIA Member?

Connect With CEDIA forum adds more UK dates - Inside CI

Independent retailers urged to get into custom install - Inside CI

Also as cover for Home Cinema Choice magazine and some more websites.

This is the equipment list:

Project: City Centre Penthouse
Plasma Screens
1
Pioneer 60" Plasma tv
3
Samsung 40" LED tvs
Plasma Mounts
2
Chief MWRU Large Flat Panel (30"‐50") Reaction Single Swing Arm Mount. Dual Stud. Black Colour.
2
Chief PSTU Extra Large Flat Panel (42"‐63") Fusion Fixed Wall Mount.
Electronic Components
1
Denon AVR‐2311 7.1ch A/V‐Receiver with HDMI Functions
1
Stealth Acoustics 225R integrated monaural subwoofer amplifier / crossover system.
Speakers
Front Speakers
3
Stealth Acoustics AX3 Totally Invisible Full Range Speakers
Surround Speakers
2
Stealth Acoustics AX3 Totally Invisible Full Range Speakers
Subwoofer
1
Stealth Acoustics B1630 Totally Invisible Subwoofer (2 Panels)
Projector and Motorised Screen
1
Runco LS-5 Home Theater Projector
Motorised Screen
1
Screenview Elegant Electric 16:9 Tap‐Tensioned, Matt White screen, Black Masking, 106" diagonal
1
Chief Projector Cinematic Smart Lift. 230V Electric Lift for Projectors (needs SLB‐U Bracket)
1
Audioquest Speaker and other cables
Control System
1
Control 4 HC500 Controller.Controller and 160GB music server and the power to control any automated function in a home. Includes a SR250 Remote Control.
1
Control 4 3U Rack Ear Kit for HC‐500.
3
Control 4 HC200 Controller no remote.Ideal for providing in‐room control and on‐screen navigation for every display in your home.
1
Control 4 1U Rack Ear Kit for dual HC‐200.
1
Control 4 ZigBee Wireless Access Point/Contact Switch
1
Cisco RV042 Router with VPN
12
IR Emitters Package
5
RS232 Adapters
1
Cisco 16‐Port 10/100Mpbs Smart Switch
1
Netgear WPN802 Wireless Access Point
1
Luxul AP Booster
1
Coolmaster Daikin VRV System Integration
1
Control4 Thermostat
Touchscreens and Remotes
1
Control 4 7" Wireless Touch Screen.Bright, high‐resolution touch screen
3
Apple Ipad with Control4 Interface
4
Control4 SR‐250 Remote
Multi‐Room Video System
1
AMX PrecisLT 8x8 Component and Analog Audio Matrix switcher
8 (upgarde to AMX UTP Pro 8x8 HDMI matrix)
Muxlab Component and Analog Audio Balun
2
Muxlab Audio Balun
1
Pioneer DVD Player
1
Apple TV
1
Dream Multimedia Dreambox Satellite Receiver
1
Sky HD Satellite Receiver
1
Netgear EVO Media Player
1
Pioneer DVR560 DVD/DVR Recorder

 

Another project, quite elaborate automation:





















Equipment List:

Project: Wired Wonderland
Description
Qty. Total
Automation & AV System
Processors and Accessories
AMX NI4100 Integrated Master Controller
1
AMX PS4.4 Power Supply
1
AMX 4-Port IR/S Card, 4 IR/S and 4 inputs
2
IR Emitters & RS232 Cables
1
Cisco RV042 VPN 4PORT ROUTER
1
RS232 Custom Made Cables
1
Cisco 24 Poe Switch
1
Headend Hardware
Control Cabling
1
Raxxess 19" Rack & Accessories
2
Tripplite 650VA UPS
1
Digital Loggers EPCII IP Power Controller
1
Furman Rack Power Surge Protected Power Strip
2
Audioquest Interconnect Cables
1
Audioquest ITC-24N/RCA Connectors
50
Custom power cables and plugs
1
High Definition Video System
AMX HD 8x8 Matrix Switcher
1
Muxlab Component Video & Analog Stereo Balun
16
Muxlab Stereo Audio Balun
4
Audioquest Interconnect cables
1
Audioquest ITC18N Connectors
180
Customer Supplied Satellite Receiver
2
PIONEER BDP-LX55 BLU-RAY PLAYER
4
Apple TV v2
2
Media Player
1
Wireless Network
Wireless Access Point, Netgear ProSafe
8
Touchpanels and Remotes
AMX NXD-700i 7" Wall Touchpanel
6
AMX NXD-1000i 10" Wall Touchpanel
5
Apple Ipad
6
AMX Tpcontrol Ipad Application
6
Touchpanel Remote Controls
AMX R4 Remote including Charging Dock
8
AMX R4 Transport Keypad
1
AMX NXR-ZGW-PRO Zigbee PRO Gateway
8
External Door Stations for Intercom System
AMX MET-ECOM Metreau Entry Communicator
2
CCTV Integration
AXIS 241Q 4 port IP Video Encoder
2
Equipment List
Heating Integration
Heatmeiser Network Thermostat with remote temperature Sensor
2
Heatmeiser Control Box
1
Air-Condition System Integration
Cool Automation Coolmaster Daikin VRV System Interface
1
TV Wall and Provisions
TV Installation
8
Keystone Wall plate
32
CAT6 keystone
59
IR Emitters/RS232 Cables
8
Blank insert
63
Chief Mount
8
Control Cabling
1
Distribute Audio System
SYSTEMLINE S6 MULTIROOM CONTROLLER
1
SPEAKERCRAFT BB1235 12-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS
2
DENON DCM-500 5-DISC CD CHANGER
2
Pioneer TUNER
1
QED 79 STRAND SPEAKER CABLE & INTERCONNECTS
1
KEF Ci160.2QS CEILING SPEAKERS
16
SYSTEMLINE LKPM7.1 KEYPAD
2
SYSTEMLINE KPM7 KEYPAD
2
SYSTEMLINE SIM-E LOCAL SOURCE INPUT MODULE
2
SPEAKERCRAFT ROX620 SPEAKERS
8
KEF Ci500AW ALL-WEATHER SPEAKERS
2
SPEAKERCRAFT OE DT6 One (SINGLE STEREO ALL-WEATHER SP)
1
Home Cinema
PIONEER SC-LX75 A/V RECEIVER
1
PIONEER BDP-LX55 BLU-RAY PLAYER
1
KEF Ci9000ACE IN-WALL MAIN SPEAKERS
3
KEF HTS5001 Surround Speaker
2
KEF STANDS FOR HTS5001 SATELLITE SPEAKERS
REL R305 SUBWOOFER
1
CABLES
QED SILVER ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER CABLE FOR MAIN SPEAKERS
1
QED SILVER MICRO SPEAKER CABLE FOR SURROUND SPEAKERS
1
VAN DEN HUL C5 SUBWOOFER CABLE
Lighting System
Basement
LUTRON Homeworks 8-series Porcessor
1
HIMEL Electrical Panel for 8 RPM Modules(1000Hx600Wx250Dmm)
2
LUTRON Homeworks 8-series Module interface
1
LUTRON Homeworks 4zone Dimming module, 13A total, 10A per out
3
LUTRON Homeworks 4-zone Non-dim Relay module, 64A total
2
LUTRON Homeworks 4 three-wire motors module, 16A total, 5A
3
LUTRON Homeworks, 8 dry Contact Outputs board
2
Lutron Homeworks International Seetouch Keypad (w/o buttons)
6
Lutron Homeworks 10 Button Arctic White
6
MOTION SENSOR
7
Ground Floor
HIMEL Electrical Panel for 8 RPM Modules(1000Hx600Wx250Dmm)
2
LUTRON Homeworks 8-series Module interface
1
LUTRON Homeworks 4zone Dimming module, 13A total, 10A per out
4
LUTRON Homeworks 4 three-wire motors module, 16A total, 5A
4
LUTRON Homeworks, 6-zone Dimming module, 2300W total
2
LUTRON Homeworks, 8 dry Contact Outputs board
2
Lutron Homeworks International Seetouch Keypad (w/o buttons)
9
Lutron Homeworks 10 Button Arctic White
9
LUTRON Homeworks, Wire landing Board
1
MOTION SENSOR
3
Kiosk
0
HIMEL Electrical Panel for 2 modules (500Hx400Wx150D mm)
1
LUTRON Homeworks, 6-zone Dimming module, 2300W total
1
LUTRON Homeworks, 8 dry Contact Outputs board
1
Lutron Homeworks International Seetouch Keypad (w/o buttons)
1
Lutron Homeworks International Seetouch Keypad (w/o buttons)
1
First Floor
0
HIMEL Electrical Panel for 8 RPM Modules(1000Hx600Wx250Dmm)
2
LUTRON Homeworks 8-series Module interface
1
LUTRON Homeworks 4zone Dimming module, 13A total, 10A per out
3
LUTRON Homeworks 4 three-wire motors module, 16A total, 5A
4
LUTRON Homeworks, 6-zone Dimming module, 2300W total
1
LUTRON Homeworks, 8 dry Contact Outputs board
2
Lutron Homeworks International Seetouch Keypad (w/o buttons)
12
Lutron Homeworks 10 Button Arctic White
12
LUTRON Homeworks, Wire landing Board
1
MOTION SENSOR
5
2nd Floor
0
HIMEL Electrical Panel for 4 modules (700Hx500Wx200D mm)
1
LUTRON Homeworks, 6-zone Dimming module, 2300W total
2
LUTRON Homeworks, 8 dry Contact Outputs board
1
LUTRON Grafik-Eye 0-10V Fluorescent Dimming Interface
2
Lutron Homeworks International Seetouch Keypad (w/o buttons)
4
Lutron Homeworks 10 Button Arctic White
4
MOTION SENSOR
5
LIB-LUTRON-YEL
6
Push Button
2
Magnetic Contacts
4

 

Some pictures from our custom user interface. We use this on wall and table wired touch panels, wireless ones, iPads, androids, e.t.c

These actually are a bit old, we are constantly working on this and try to improve the graphics and the ease of use.

 

wow!!!

I`m definitely impressed!
That`s some very detailed and highly individualized work here,..appreciate that!

Now we got the best of the best on TS,..if I were to build a high $$ property I`d definitely contact BobMG and,..for sure you!

great to have you here!

thanks for sharing all that with us!

 

Are you Chris Harris?

 

I wished...

 

Was mistaken.

Chris Harris is from Cyprus and all.