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BEST HOME THEATER $25K-$100K | GOLD
Systems Design
& Installation
Theater Advice
Plano, Texas
Systems & Equipment
Epson projector * Screen
Innovations 130-inch Slate AT
screen * Marantz AV receiver
* Triad Silver LCR, Rears,
in-ceiling speakers * JL Audio
E112 subwoofer * Control4
controls
Collaboration Yields BuilderApproved
Blend of Style & Tech
WHEN A HOME THEATER CLIENT happens to be a
home builder, the stakes for a home theater design and
integration firm are typically higher. The technology needs to
complement, if not take a backseat to the building materials,
finishes, and architectural details. Still, a home theater is an
amenity that resonates with builders looking to differentiate,
provide their clientele an appealing, family-friendly entertainment
space, and for this particular builder, enjoy himself in a
dedicated space in his new home's converted attic.
The objective for Theater Advice was to not only deliver an
exceptional custom entertainment experience that meshed
with the home design but to execute each phase of the project
without stepping on the builder's toes. They would need
to build not just a theater that thrilled their client's senses
but also a solid working relationship that could lead to future
endeavors.
Theater Advice had plenty of ideas, a great portfolio of
products to pull from, and an experienced team to put all
the pieces together. The company could have presented the
builder client with a well-defined plan, crossed their collective
fingers, and hoped he gave the green light. Instead, Theater
Advice discussed with him collaboratively to hatch a mutually
agreed upon plan. No surprises, no confusion, and no disappointments.
" We worked with his design ideas and helped him
where we could with the parts that stumped him, as a team, "
according to Theater Advice CEO David Huse. The biggest
challenge was sticking to the budget. Like most home theater
projects, the range of options is certainly exciting to explore,
making it easy to get carried away. Theater Advice needed to
integrate enough " cool " equipment to give the space a Wow
factor but without detracting from the room design.
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Color-changing LED lighting provided that good middle
ground between tricked-out tech and eye-catching aesthetics.
Theater Advice programmed the colored LEDs to both
enhance certain design elements of the space and elevate
the entertainment experience for the audience. A star ceiling
enhances the effect. Voice control elevated the technical
talents of the space further but with no impact on room design
whatsoever. Commands are intercepted by a Control4 control
system, which orchestrates the operation of an Epson 6050
projector, 130-inch Screen Innovations Slate projection screen,
color-matched Triad speakers in the rear, ceiling and LCRs behind
the acoustically transparent screen, JL Audio subwoofers
and Marantz AV receiver.
The client cared more about the overall look of the room
than its performance but didn't want to skimp completely on
the tech, according to Huse. By working together, they were
able to provide a pleasing blend of high-tech and high-style,
all while staying within budget. CE Pro
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