The client's home has a distinctly country feel to it. Incorporating technology into it proved to be a fascinating project. The challenge was to blend new equipment without upsetting the rustic feel of the home. Note the very effective use of ceiling mounted speakers which means no floor space is occupied by the equipment. [ Expand page content... ] [ Collapse page content... ]
 Loudspeakers placed in ceilings are real space savers and the volume of air above the ceiling is a perfect bass enhancer. |
 The old and the new side by side. The LCD television set fits perfectly in this room, next to the existing furniture. |
 Controls for the entire automated system are located conveniently next to the main light switch. |
 The in-ceiling loudspeakers almost blend in with the colour of the ceiling. The speakers are flush mounted with the ceiling. |
 A LCD television set in one of the other rooms receives its signal from the Dual View decoder. |
 Yet another set of in-ceiling mounted loudspeakers. Using the same models throughout solves many technical problems. |
 The loudspeakers mounted in the ceiling protrude no more than 20mm from the ceiling, making ample use of the volume of air above the ceiling. |
 Surround loudspeakers mounted high above the floor allow for better dispersion of soundwaves, which is what surrounds should do. |
 When integrating modern technology with existing living spaces it is vital to maintain balance. |
 Outside areas get the same treatment. Here though durability is critical and the speakers are enslosed so as to avoid dust and moisture. |
 A surround loudspeaker mounted on a wall on the patio ensures high quality sound no matter where you are seated. |
 Back inside the house, a surround loudspeaker is installed virtually out of sight but not out of mind. |
 The CEDIA accredited installer shows how it is done. The bracket goes on first... |
 ... followed by the speaker. The tight connection ensures no vibration occurs and the unit will last many years. |
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