News
Software Update for Lyngdorf Audio and Steinway & Sons Home Theater Processors Includes Qobuz Connect and Pure Audio
The software update is available now and free of charge for all Lyngdorf Audio and Steinway & Sons processors.
Home Theater
Features
New Tech Week: When “Good Enough” Won’t Cut It
How professional calibration, combined with modern video processing, unlocks the full potential of today’s displays.
Audio
Artcoustic Debuts the Sub 4-12 INFRA Infrasonic Subwoofer
The sub is built around four in-house-designed 12-inch long-throw drivers and a precision 6th-order bandpass enclosure.
Audio
KEF Adds New Architectural Speakers to Its Extreme Home Theater Range
The new CI5120QLM-THX and CI3120QLM-THX speakers feature advanced technology from KEF’s premium ranges.
News
Case Study: Subterranean Luxury Home Theater
Torus Power, Elliston Systems & Design, and Paradise Theater team up to create an award-winning private cinema in Dallas, Texas.
Features
Home Theater Week: Managing Great Expectations
All source material is not created equal, and could have clients thinking their sound system is not performing as well as it should be.
Features
Home Theater Week: Sony’s Cinema-at-Home Vision
A discussion on the current state of the company’s home theater offerings and where they are going.
Audio
Procella Audio Debuts the New Subs and Speakers
Procella Audio has introduced two brand-new subwoofers, the P21Si and P24Si, an architectural speaker, and a surround speaker.
Features
Home Theater Week: Convenience, Comfort, and Community
Certified Sounds helps to create a smart compound on Maui that provides refuge and support in the wake of the August 2023 wildfires.
Features
Home Theater Week: Demos That Are Designed to Dazzle
Why Trinnov decided to create original trailers that offer a perfect immersive experience.
Features
Home Theater Week: The Ultimate Dual-Purpose Home Theater
Cobb Home Innovations creates a private cinema that doubles as a presentation space for the owners and their employees.
Audio
ASCENDO Introduces Unique THE HALO 10 Pro Active Ext Cardioid Speaker
Leverages cardioid bass technology, directing low-frequency energy forward while minimizing rear-wall interactions.
Technology
madVR Labs Announces Next-Generation Envy Extreme MK3 and Core MK2 Video Processors
Also announces plans for a major software update with new features for all models.
Blogs
2025 CEDIA Shares: AcousticSmart
AcousticSmart gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
CEDIA Show
‘Home Theaterology’ to Showcase Home Cinema Inspiration at CEDIA Expo 2025
AcousticSmart president Richard Charschan will sell and sign copies of his coffee-table book, Home Theaterology, at this year’s CEDIA Expo.
Integration Guides
Integration Guide to Home Theater Now Available
Home theaters continue to be a core part of the CI business. In this supplement, we talk to top integrators about building the best...
CEDIA Show
StormAudio, PMC, madVR, and Barco Residential Host 15.7.8 Home Theater Demo at CEDIA Expo
Throughout the three-day event, company experts will be on hand to provide in-depth insights and engage with attendees of the SR6 demo.
CEDIA Show
Lumagen Lead Sponsor of 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos Demo at CEDIA Expo 2025
Demo partners include Seymour-Screen Excellence, Digital Projection, NextLevel Acoustics, Trinnov, SPEAKERPOWER, and Valencia Theater Seating.
Audio
Theory Launches AutomatorIP Update to its System Configuration Software
AutomatorIP allows installers to deploy Theory — and for the first time, systems using third-party loudspeakers — in 15 minutes.
Audio
Monitor Audio Introduces Bronze Series 7G
Lineup includes five distinctive models crafted for both 2-channel and multichannel AV.
Behind the Business
High-End Audio Week: Acoustics Made Easier
Created by pro audio professionals, REDIAcoustics takes the guesswork out of creating a great-sounding space.
Features
Total Immersion
An unused basement is transformed into a world-class home theater — and more.
Audio
Marantz Debuts the AV 20 AV Preamp and AMP 20 Power Amp
These are the latest additions to the company’s reference-quality home theater line.
Integration Guides
Projectors and Screens – A Powerful Pair
Projectors and screens provide the most versatile options for bringing the commercial theater experience into the home.
News
Otto System Works Creates One of the First Trinnov WaveForming Home Cinemas in the U.S.
Sommer cable was used exclusively throughout the entire cinema for analog and digital audio interconnects, as well as speaker cables.
News
SVS Chosen as Reference Speaker System for T.H.E Film Festival at Lone Star Audio Fest
System features a multichannel surround sound array with flagship SVS speakers and subwoofers to highlight emerging filmmakers' work.
Features
For the Love of Movie Theaters
A robust commercial cinema environment opens the doors to more opportunities for CI dealers.
News
HTA Reveals New Inspiration Gallery
Showcase of luxury home tech projects underscores the power of working with rigorously vetted, HTA Certified integration firms.
Audio
Sony Announces BRAVIA TV, Home Audio, and Projector Lineups for 2025 — Updated with TV and Audio Pricing
Includes the new BRAVIA Projector 7 and the BRAVIA 8 II flagship QD-OLED.
Audio
SVS Lauches 5000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofers
Models include the first-ever 15-inch driver, dual monoblock amplifier, and a 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP.
Audio
JBL Synthesis Releases the SDP-80 Home Cinema Surround Sound Processor
Includes 36-channel immersive audio support and HDMI 2.1 connectivity.
News
Case Study: Complex Network in a Cinematic Paradise
Pacific Audio & Communications relies on Blackwire Designs network support to streamline Hawaii's first Quantum XDR video wall.
Audio
JBL Synthesis SMA Series Amplifiers Now Shipping
The SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 Class D multichannel DSP amplifiers cater to both high-power and high-channel-count systems.
Features
Outdoor Week Case Study: A Stealth Outdoor Theater in Paradise
San Juan-based integrator Synkros works with Stealth Acoustics to create an outdoor theater that blends in with the magnificent scenery.
News
madVR Labs Adds Jason Dustal as Senior Field Specialist
Brings over 25 years of industry expertise and leadership to the company.
News
Salamander Designs Unveils Manhattan Media Cabinet
Part of the Chameleon Collection, the new cabinet blends style, high functionality, and premium craftsmanship.
News
Case Study: From Unused Space to World-Class Home Theater
Your Digital Concierge uses Snap One’s AV and networking technology to transform an underutilized room into a high-performance home theater.
Features
The Two Types of Luxury
You need to know which of the current perceptions of luxury your client is using.